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5108-8 Comparing and Contrasting American and Canadian Governments
5108-8 Comparing and Contrasting American and Canadian Governments
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to identify the similarities and differences in the design of the government...
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U.S.  Political Cartoons 1840 to 1849
U.S. Political Cartoons 1840 to 1849
A collection of 44 political cartoons. Includes the 44 cartoons formatted as 8 ½ X 11 inch PDF files, which can be printed as well as a power poi...
By Mike Kincaid
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Overview of the Major Forms of Government - Power Point (PPT)
Overview of the Major Forms of Government - Power Point (PPT)
This powerpoint reviews all the major governments in existence, including a definition, along with separate slides for the pros and cons of each ty...
By Mrs. Elitzin
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Current Conflicts in Africa Project: Letter to a Senator
Current Conflicts in Africa Project: Letter to a Senator
In this project, students research a current conflict in Africa. Topics range from health issues to environmental issues to military conflicts and...
By Christine Catsos
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Subject: World History, Geography (k-12), Government Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Week

US History: Reaganomics during the 1980's Lesson Plan
US History: Reaganomics during the 1980's Lesson Plan
This standards based document supported lesson explores the fiscal and social implications of the Keynesian Economic policies of the Reagan preside...
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Thurgood Marshall 29 Questions based on A&E Biography - Examview/Word
Thurgood Marshall 29 Questions based on A&E Biography - Examview/Word
29 Questions on the life, career, and accomplishments of Thurgood Marshall. These questions can be used to assess students after they watch the Thu...
By Elise Parker
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2106-13 Rights of the Accused
2106-13 Rights of the Accused
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will consider the Constitutional rights of the accused by creating their own skit. Lesso...
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Subject: Criminal Justice - Law, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

First Amendment - Knowledge is Power
First Amendment - Knowledge is Power
Do your students know their First Amendment rights? In this unit they will read about their rights in a simplified form, look at case studies in sm...
By Linda Paulus
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Capitalism, Marxism, Socialism
Capitalism, Marxism, Socialism
A short WebQuest requiring students to research three main economic/political systems: Capitalism, Marxism, Socialism. Students have different tas...
By Rebecca Simpson
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A More Perfect Union Viewing Guide KEY
A More Perfect Union Viewing Guide KEY
This is the full text of the viewing guide with blanks filled in with answers....
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Boston Legal  The Iraq War - The Case of Cassie Elliot
Boston Legal The Iraq War - The Case of Cassie Elliot
Can a person sue the Army for fraudulent recruiting practices and inappropriate assignment of combat duty during the Iraq War? Cassie Elliot on be...
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Thurgood Marshall- 19  PAGES of Fun Activities
Thurgood Marshall- 19 PAGES of Fun Activities
19 pages of activities and worksheets to supplement your lessons on Thurgood Marshall. Fun activities that will creatively engage every student in...
By Mrs. Bart
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

The Legacy of Rome
The Legacy of Rome
Have your students creatively present the contributions to the Roman Empire to the modern world. The Roman Empire was a source of many ideas and a...
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Subject: Ancient History, Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

2101-2 Where Do I Stand on the Political Spectrum?
2101-2 Where Do I Stand on the Political Spectrum?
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to describe the basic beliefs and positions of the Democratic and Republican...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Elections - Voting, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

US Government Special Interest Game: PACs, Money, and Politics
US Government Special Interest Game: PACs, Money, and Politics
SPECIAL: Buy this product, rate this product, send e-mail under QandA with your email address on TPT and I will send you an extra lesson free. Mo...
By History Guru
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Subject: Civics, Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 11th, 12th Duration: 2 hours

D2101 Electing the President COMPLETE eBOOK UNIT!
D2101 Electing the President COMPLETE eBOOK UNIT!
This complete InspirEd Educators 98 page e-book unit includes 15 single-class lessons to teach the electoral process in America. Topics include po...
By Inspired Educators
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Stalin Propaganda Posters
Stalin Propaganda Posters
4 A4 laminated colour reproductions of posters showing Stalin. Excellent education resource. Hard wearing and durable. Can be written on and cle...
By Gavin Frost
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Aaryan Power Point
Aaryan Power Point
This 10-slide power point presentation covers: religion, Aaryan move to India, Hinduism, caste system, and Buddhism....
By Melissa Mosquera
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US History: Watergate The Secret Story Movie Guide
US History: Watergate The Secret Story Movie Guide
This documentary movie guide is to be used with the CBS News and 60 Minutes program Watergate: The Secret Story. Available on Netflix play it now. ...
By History Guru
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Government Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 2 hours

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Citizenship Test
Citizenship Test
This is a great icebreaker activity for both 11th grade U.S. History and 8th grade U.S. History. I have seen it used in 11th and I have used it in...
By Steffi Angle
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Government Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Animal Farm Literature & Movie (1999 version) Comparison & Contrast
Animal Farm Literature & Movie (1999 version) Comparison & Contrast
After students have read "Animal Farm" by George Orwell, they view the 1999 movie of the same title. Students use the graphic organizer to write do...
By K Phipps
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Subject: Literature, Reading, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

2105-5 Other Powers and Duties of Congress
2105-5 Other Powers and Duties of Congress
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will consider what Congress does other than make laws, such as impeachments, confirmation...
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Subject: Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Political Cartoon Andrew Jackson
Political Cartoon Andrew Jackson
Smart board component for lesson on how to create a political cartoon on Andrew Jackson. introduces 5 key elements for students to use in their car...
By Erin Gardner
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 50 Minutes

Branches of Government/Court System
Branches of Government/Court System
This Powerpoint is meant for an 11-12 grade Law in America class, it is designed to review the branches and then go into the court system on the fe...
By Brooke Travers
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Subject: Civics, Criminal Justice - Law, Government Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Famous American Hunt
Famous American Hunt
Hunting through a variety of Famous American resources to find the answers to questions....
By Monica Schroeder
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Subject: Government Level(s): 2nd Duration: N/A
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3 Branches of Government Test
3 Branches of Government Test
This a unit test on the 3 Branches of Government in a Word document. There are matching questions, fill in the blank, and short answer. It covers...
By Kimberly Hardin
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

Government Scavenger Hunt Illinois & any State
Government Scavenger Hunt Illinois & any State
This is an internet scavenger hunt activity in which you use your government webpage to find answers to the questions. I use Illinois government b...
By Iceman
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The Constitution
The Constitution
This powerpoint presentation explains the basics of the Constitution and includes a description of the phrases of the Preamble, the three branches ...
By Mrs. Pearl
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Constitution Day First Amendment Activity-Would you fight for all 5?
Constitution Day First Amendment Activity-Would you fight for all 5?
This PowerPoint/Keynote goes was made to coincide with the Newseum lesson called "Would you fight for all 5?" You can download it for free on the N...
By Make History Fun
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 90 Minutes

Illustrated Timeline of the U.S. Constitution
Illustrated Timeline of the U.S. Constitution
This 22 page timeline includes all of the major events/documents leading up to the writing and ratifying of the United States Constitution. It is ...
By Catherine Jaime
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Subject: U.S. History, Government, Civics Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

"Walkout" Movie Study Guide & Answer Key
This is a study guide and answer key for the HBO films movie "Walkout" about the 1968 student walkouts in East L.A., a major event for the Chicano ...
By Shannon Gavin
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All the President's Men
All the President's Men
Learn what each of the 15 departments within the executive branch of US government does, while gathering the president's cabinet around him! ...
By Fran Lafferty
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2103-6 Limits on the Three Branches of the U.S. Government
2103-6 Limits on the Three Branches of the U.S. Government
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to explain how the Constitution limits the powers of people and branches in ...
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Local, State, and National Government PowerPoint Presentation
Local, State, and National Government PowerPoint Presentation
This 14 slide PowerPoint presentation takes students though the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches of government, and discusses the loca...
By Elizabeth Hill
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: N/A

Henry D. Thoreau & Civil Disobedience
Henry D. Thoreau & Civil Disobedience
This is a Warm Up/Review Lesson using images found on a first day cover-envelopes with commemorative stamp, postmark and artwork. Start the convers...
By Kris Mcintosh
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Subject: U.S. History, Government Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 30 Minutes

GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS-First Amendment Court Cases
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS-First Amendment Court Cases
The study guides, known in teacher-talk as graphic organizers, are designed to cover the material essential to a real understanding of U.S. governm...
By Joseph Tusing
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Subject: Civics, Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Articles of Confederation or The Constitution?
Articles of Confederation or The Constitution?
Students must determine if the statements refer to the Constitution or to the Articles of Confederation. It can be used as a worksheet or as an ass...
By Ruth S.
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Early American Government Unit
Early American Government Unit
Early American Government is a content-based unit with 9 COMPLETE lessons. We've given students all of the content and a balanced mix of higher an...
By Splash! Publications
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, Homeschooler Duration: 3 Months

Constitution Reading Guide Articles 2 to 7 for student use
Constitution Reading Guide Articles 2 to 7 for student use
This is the companion to the reading guide for Article 1. It ensures that students are actually reading the Constitution. You can do it as a group ...
By Stephanie Poynor
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Subject: Civics, Government Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Social Studies CRCT Test Prep Study Guides
Social Studies CRCT Test Prep Study Guides
18 pages of CRCT prep guided reading sheets, study guides and organizers, based on the Georgia Performance Standards SS8GC2 Legislative Branch S...
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Civics, Government Level(s): 8th Duration: N/A

Renaissance Packet
Renaissance Packet
This is a 5 page packet that helps support the main ideas and people of the Renaissance. It was created for 6th grade to be used as a tool to enric...
By Katie Freeland
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Subject: Social Studies - History, European History, Government Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 1 Week

Declaration of Independence Differentiation
Declaration of Independence Differentiation
This is a three-option assignment meant to be a cap to the study of the Declaration of Independence. It has an analytical, a creative, and a writi...
By Billie Wixom
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Goals of  the Constitution
Goals of the Constitution
This PPT was used in an 8th Grade US History because the CA State Standards cover the Constitution the Framers' goals. It has good images and good...
By Steffi Angle
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

2102 Civic Participation COMPLETE UNIT
2102 Civic Participation COMPLETE UNIT
This complete InspirEd Educators 97 page unit includes 20 single-class lessons to teach civic rights and responsibilities in the U.S. Topics inclu...
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Democratic Values Chart
Democratic Values Chart
Chart lists and defines the 7 democratic values and asks student to provide examples to illustrate each value in the United States. Additional page...
By Rebecca Rush
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Subject: World History, Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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2103-15 Income Taxes
2103-15 Income Taxes
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to explain the basics of the federal income tax system. Lesson warm up, te...
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2104-9 The State of the Union Speech
2104-9 The State of the Union Speech
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will examine purpose of the State of the Union and analyze speeches from it. Lesson warm...
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Subject: Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

A Biography of America -- Worksheets and Quiz + free video link
A Biography of America -- Worksheets and Quiz + free video link
A Biography of America is a full video series available free online. It is an excellent resource and often plays on PBS stations. (See bottom of th...
By Elise Parker
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Subject: Government, U.S. History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

United States Historical Documents Powerpoint Activity
United States Historical Documents Powerpoint Activity
United States Historical Documents Powerpoint Activity This is a PowerPoint of eight of the most influential documents in United States history....
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President Obama's First State of the Union Message
President Obama's First State of the Union Message
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A