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Will You Drop the Atomic Bomb?
Will You Drop the Atomic Bomb?
This activity engages students in President Truman's decision to drop the atomic bomb. It is a streamlined version of activities available elsewhe...
By Winona
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Civics, U.S. History Level(s): 11th, 12th Duration: 2 hours

Presidential Election 2008
Presidential Election 2008
A short PowerPoint that covers the main issues of the upcoming election and how the candidates stand on each issue. This PowerPoint was made for a...
By Renee Jumper
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Subject: Basic Reading, Civics Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes

Advisory Group Series - Lakeside, Ohio
Advisory Group Series - Lakeside, Ohio
An "Assignment America" segment from CBS News, this thought provoking discussion starter asks, "Can a small town, suburb, school or community have ...
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Importance of Civic Participation
Importance of Civic Participation
Students do not always know why they should participate in the political process. Using this guided worksheet, along with the E-learning module on...
By Colorado Teacher
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Subject: Civics, Government Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 1 hour

Citizenship Jeopardy
Citizenship Jeopardy
Here is a fun review game that reinforces citizenship. The categories are Branches of Government, Important Citizens, Patriotic Symbols, and The B...
By Mrs. G
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Subject: Government, Civics, Other (Social Studies - History) Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: 2 Months

Election BINGO Chips 2
Election BINGO Chips 2
These BINGO chips can be used with my Election Vocabulary BINGO game. These are more colorful and elaborate than my other BINGO chips. You can cop...
By B.rogers
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Subject: Civics, Elections - Voting, Government Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: Lifelong Tool

Local Government Jeopardy
Local Government Jeopardy
Local Government Jeopardy Catagories are shown in preview. Includes: School Districts, Counties, Townships, Fire Departments, Police, etc......
By Mrs. Miller
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Subject: Civics, Criminal Justice - Law, Government Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes

Gender Equality Study using Willimas Doll by Zolotow
Gender Equality Study using Willimas Doll by Zolotow
Two lesson plans outlining an opening activity to identify stereotypes, reading of the book William's Doll and a closing activity looking at how re...
By Beth Harris
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Subject: English Language Arts, Civics Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 hours

Democrat v Republican: Who would say what?  Quiz or WS
Democrat v Republican: Who would say what? Quiz or WS
WS or Quiz that lists statements like "If you have a problem, fix it yourself" and "Everybody deserves a helping hand when they are down" and asks ...
By Mrs. Miller
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Transportation: Land, Air, and Water Sort
Transportation: Land, Air, and Water Sort
This is a great activity for students to work on in centers or when they have finished their work early. If students cannot yet read, instruct the ...
By Kristen Campbell
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2102D-5 Create Your Own Political Party
2102D-5 Create Your Own Political Party
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students have the opportunity to create their own political party, including a platform and activi...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Elections - Voting, Government, Civics Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

2008 ELECTION BALLOT
2008 ELECTION BALLOT
Teach your students about the election process. Use this ballot sheet for your own class, grade level, or to have a schoolwide mock election on el...
By B.rogers
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Subject: Civics, Elections - Voting, Government Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Federal vs. State Courts
Federal vs. State Courts
This is a great organizer for students to use when learning about the federal and state court system. I suggest that you tailor the "state" side to...
By Brooke Travers
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Subject: Civics, Criminal Justice - Law, Government Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

2101-13 Close and Contested U.S. Elections
2101-13 Close and Contested U.S. Elections
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will consider the causes and effects of close and contested elections throughout American...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Civics, Elections - Voting, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Declaration of Independence: Introductory Paragraphs and Full Text
Declaration of Independence: Introductory Paragraphs and Full Text
Handout: two introductory paragraphs based on the Declaration of Independence and the full text of the document....
By Mrs. Miller
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Subject: Government, Civics, U.S. History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

5 Types of Government Chart
5 Types of Government Chart
This is a cute way to share the 5 types of Government in your classroom! My kids loved it!...
By Mrs. Mercer
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Powers of Congress PowerPoint
Powers of Congress PowerPoint
This download is a 13-slide PowerPoint presentation about the powers of Congress. Delegated Powers, Implied Powers (necessary and proper), and the...
By Randy Tease
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Civics, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: N/A

Constitution Day- We The People- Lesson Plan- Grades 4-8
Constitution Day- We The People- Lesson Plan- Grades 4-8
This is an original lesson plan for the Constitution Day. The lesson objectives include the purpose of the U.S. constitution, branches of governmen...
By Mrs. Lena
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Civics, Government Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes

Constitution Vocabulary Practice - Worksheet
Constitution Vocabulary Practice - Worksheet
Students will practice using "Constitution"-related vocabulary (20 words on this list) by writing synonyms, writing complete sentences using words,...
By Monica Lukins
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 11th Duration: N/A

Analyzing a Bill
Analyzing a Bill
A short resource to help teachers help students analyze bills -- when looking at the legislative process on the state level or on the national leve...
By Catherine Jaime
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Subject: Civics, Government Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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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...
By Happyedugator
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Civics, Government Level(s): 8th Duration: N/A

Current Events:  Using News Media to Enrich Classroom Resources
Current Events: Using News Media to Enrich Classroom Resources
I want my students to pay attention to what is happening in the news, but I do not want them to focus on the sensational. This unit contains four ...
By Mary Bauer
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Subject: Civics, Government, Character Education Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Power point: Famous Americans
Power point: Famous Americans
by Kathy Applebee Save time with this 41 slide interactive power point covering famous Americans (Martin Luther King, George Washington, Abe Linco...
By Kathleen Applebee
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Subject: Civics, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Sarah Palin in the News!!
Sarah Palin in the News!!
This product contains a variety of different questions that can be used as either discussion starter questions or essay topics. Though the questio...
By Andrew Pass
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Intro to Civics
Intro to Civics
This is a brief presentation that provides clear definition of Civics - the relationship among citizens, government, and society. It includes defi...
By Mrs. Medina
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Subject: Civics Level(s): 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Founding Fathers Research and Fascinating Facts
Founding Fathers Research and Fascinating Facts
Background info on the following Founding Fathers: Washington, Madison, Jefferson, Adams, Franklin, Hamilton, Mason, Morris, Sherman, Wilson, and ...
By Mrs. Miller
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Government - Foundations of Am Gov Note Sheet
Government - Foundations of Am Gov Note Sheet
This is a 2 page note sheet over the first chapter of government that goes along with the powerpoint....
By Ken Norman
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Subject: Civics Level(s): 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Week
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Reading Text, Activities - How Canada's Government Works Level 6.7
Reading Text, Activities - How Canada's Government Works Level 6.7
This Lesson Plan Unit consists of a reading text of 560 words that is written in a question and answer format describing the basic structure of Can...
By Diana Bailey
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Foundations of American Government Unit Plan
Foundations of American Government Unit Plan
This is a five day unit on the foundations of American government. The learning objectives include: • Define the state and the theories of its ...
By Billie Wixom
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Subject: Government, Civics, U.S. History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

President Obama’s Cabinet
President Obama’s Cabinet
This worksheet will require your students to use various internet resources and web-sites to find the names of President Obama’s 20 most prominen...
By Cabin Boy
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Civics, Government Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Jeopardy Law Game, Criminal Processes, Proceedings, Trials
Jeopardy Law Game, Criminal Processes, Proceedings, Trials
The criminal processes and proceedings used in adjudicating a criminal law case. It is in Jeopardy game format. This is a complete powerpoint show ...
By Carol Irvin
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Subject: Civics, Criminal Justice, Law Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Staff Duration: N/A

Federal Budget Allocation
Federal Budget Allocation
The Center on Congress has created some great e-Learning modules. In order to use them in my classroom, I have devised worksheets for many of them...
By Colorado Teacher
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Subject: Civics, Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 45 Minutes

We the People
We the People
A project of the Center for Civic Eduacation....
By Lloyd Stableford
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Subject: Government, Civics, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler ISBN #: N/A

Holocaust Powerpoint
Holocaust Powerpoint
This powerpoint would be a great introduction to a unit discussing the Holocaust. The powerpoint includes the 6 stages that led to the Holocaust. T...
By Elissa Belak
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Subject: Civics, European History, World History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 55 Minutes

2102D-4 What Are Political Parties?
2102D-4 What Are Political Parties?
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to explain the purposes of political parties and identify ways they might be...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Government, Elections - Voting, Civics Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Advisory Group Series - Heinz Dilemma
Advisory Group Series - Heinz Dilemma
This dilemma, one of the initial Kohlberg research dilemmas, poses a conflict between obligations to one's neighbor in need of a life saving expens...
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Informed Electorate - Reading a Voter's Guide
Informed Electorate - Reading a Voter's Guide
This lesson was taught in collaboration with the social studies department. The goal is for students to read real-world texts in order to make inf...
By Kathleen Hodges
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Ethical Tourism Supplemental Social Studies Unit
Ethical Tourism Supplemental Social Studies Unit
This is a supplemental unit for social studies classes which helps students understand ethical tourism. It features articles that revolve around e...
By Miss B
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Subject: Anthropology, Civics, Geography (k-12) Level(s): 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: N/A

Saving Private Ryan Discussion Guide
Saving Private Ryan Discussion Guide
Based on the final minutes of Saving Private Ryan, students are encouraged to think about what it means to live a life of integrity and substance. ...
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Major Political Party Platforms Activity
Major Political Party Platforms Activity
First pg: blank chart listing about a dozen political issues such as Iraq, education, energy, environment, etc. as well as a column for the Democra...
By Mrs. Miller
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Subject: Civics, Elections - Voting, Government Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 45 Minutes

Diversity and
Diversity and "The Crunching Munching Caterpillar"
This detailed lesson plan incorporates various subjects (Social Studies, Science, Language Arts, and Technology). It was created for a 3rd grade b...
By Vera Cunha
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Subject: Science, Civics, English Language Arts Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: 2 Days

Government - Civil Liberties: 1st Amend. Freedoms Note Sheet
Government - Civil Liberties: 1st Amend. Freedoms Note Sheet
This is a 2-page Note Sheet on Civil Liberties: First Amendment Freedoms that goes along with the powerpoint presentation on this site....
By Ken Norman
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Subject: Civics Level(s): 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Week
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2104-1 The Role of the American President
2104-1 The Role of the American President
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will consider the Constitutional powers and roles of the U.S. President. Lesson warm up,...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Civics, Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Government Types Foldable
Government Types Foldable
It's difficult for students to grasp the different terms that describe governments. It is harder for them to understand that several terms describ...
By Kate Wood
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Subject: Government, Civics, European History Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: 2 hours

How the Constitution Creates Our Government
How the Constitution Creates Our Government
This PowerPoint walks through the basic ideas of American government as established in the Constitution. It starts with a brief review of the Phila...
By Nichole Evans
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Helen Alexander's Dilemma
Helen Alexander's Dilemma
Helen Alexander, an aborigine raised in a remote area of Australia's Northern Territory. In a family with little money, faces an ethical career ch...
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Senator's Dilemma  Civil Rights Act of 1964
Senator's Dilemma Civil Rights Act of 1964
This dilemma depicts the fundamental civic problem that faces elected public officials on a daily basis. Should one vote in accord with the wishes...
By Interactive Education
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 45 Minutes

"Visions of Beauty" by Lasky - LP Grades 4-7
"Visions of Beauty" is an ideal lesson plan for celebrating African American History month. This is an original lesson plan on the life of Madame C...
By Mrs. Lena
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Subject: English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Civics Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, Homeschooler Duration: 45 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

Little Larry has Good Manners - Social Skills Poster - 1 page
Little Larry has Good Manners - Social Skills Poster - 1 page
Little Larry has Good Manners - Social Skills Poster - PDF file 1 page classroom resource. Designed to focus on the desired behaviour. Mad...
By Clever Classroom
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