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Canadian and Saskatchewan Government Webquest
Canadian and Saskatchewan Government Webquest
I used this webquest as part of my Culture unit in 7/8 Social Studies. The objectives were for students to develop internet research skills while d...
By Terry-lynn Mcleod
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Subject: Elections - Voting, Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: 3 hours

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

 How A Bill Becomes A Law (Geography & Social Studies)
How A Bill Becomes A Law (Geography & Social Studies)
A lesson to encourage and motivate student to take part in their learning as they work in cooperative groups to complete a activity that will atten...
By Martha Boykin
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Subject: Geography (k-12), Government, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 2 Days

Track the Candidates
Track the Candidates
Follow the upcoming election by the keeping track of where the candidates are. Use this map to plot and track where the Democratic and Republican ...
By B.rogers
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Subject: Elections - Voting, Geography (k-12), Government Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: 3 Weeks

INAUGURATION K-W-L CHART
INAUGURATION K-W-L CHART
Have students watch the inaugural events on January 20th either at school or at home if they have the day off or even up close and personal if they...
By B.rogers
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Subject: Civics, Elections - Voting, Government Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: Lifelong Tool

Betsy Ross- 19 PAGES of Fun Activities
Betsy Ross- 19 PAGES of Fun Activities
19 pages of activities and worksheets to supplement your lessons on Betsy Ross. Fun activities that will creatively engage every student in your c...
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

Landmark Supreme Court Case Study Assignment WS
Landmark Supreme Court Case Study Assignment WS
Students choose a supreme court case to write a one page case study for and us for participation in an in-class discussion. 12 cases are listed,...
By Mrs. Miller
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Subject: Civics, Criminal Justice - Law, Government Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: N/A

1305-1 The Declaration of Independence (Grades 3-5)
1305-1 The Declaration of Independence (Grades 3-5)
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will “break down” a simplified version of the Declaration of Independence to determin...
By Inspired Educators
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Public Versus Private Sector Scavenger Hunt
Public Versus Private Sector Scavenger Hunt
Provide students with a kinesthetic and visual learning experience for studying the private sector versus the public sector. This activity provides...
By The Teacher Couple
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Subject: Economics (k-12), Social Studies - History, Government Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: 30 Minutes
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Election / Voting Letter
Election / Voting Letter
I wrote this letter for my social studies department. We sent it home the day we started our civic lessons on the election and the importance of v...
By Elblackmon
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Subject: Government, Elections - Voting, Civics Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Enlightened Philosophers Impact on Government - Bill Burton
Enlightened Philosophers Impact on Government - Bill Burton
How did the Enlightened Philosophers shape our current government? Drag these categories to the correct philosopher. Major Ideas Major Quote Imp...
By Bill Burton
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT-Civil Rights
ADVANCED PLACEMENT-Civil Rights
This lecture focuses on the government policies and court cases toward african-americans, women, the disablied and gays....
By Joseph Tusing
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Subject: Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 hour
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BrainPop Quiz: Armed Forces
BrainPop Quiz: Armed Forces
BrainPop Companion Quiz for Armed Forces video. Includes 10 question, half-sheet quiz master for duplication and quiz answer key....
By Hiztoreerox.com
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Missouri Government Test
Missouri Government Test
This assessment covers Missouri's constitution, the 3 branches of government, who runs them, and their purpose. Also it has a fill in the blank on...
By Zmccauley
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: 1 hour
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Constitutional Convention Great Compromise Worksheet Activity
Constitutional Convention Great Compromise Worksheet Activity
Lesson Plan: Constitutional Convention Great Compromise Worksheet Activity Common Core ELA History Social Studies Standards: 1,2,4 This workshe...
By Wise Guys
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 1 hour

Federalists vs. Democratic-Republicans - Political Parties PowerPoint
Federalists vs. Democratic-Republicans - Political Parties PowerPoint
Students compare and contrast the two early American political parties, the Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans, in this 3-slide chart-like ...
By Monica Lukins
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Timeline of the U.S. Constitution
Timeline of the U.S. Constitution
If you want a good, solid introduction to the writing and ratifying of the U.S. Constitution -- look no further. This 15 page document will give y...
By Catherine Jaime
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Declaration of Independence Analysis Activity
Declaration of Independence Analysis Activity
Complete Declaration of Independence activity with discussion questions, vocabulary and reading strategy....
By Mrs. T
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Civil Rights Today
Civil Rights Today
In his famous Letter from Birmingham Jail, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. outlines the four basic steps of nonviolent direct action against social inj...
By Grammargator
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Subject: Government, History, U.S. History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: N/A

Mayflower Compact , Magna Carta, Colonial Charters Powerpoint
Mayflower Compact , Magna Carta, Colonial Charters Powerpoint
Students learn important facts about how the US "copied" English government. It outlines important documents like the Magna Carta, Colonial Charter...
By Tony Pavlovich Instructomania
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Subject: U.S. History, Government Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

The Philadelphia Convention: In Their Own Words
The Philadelphia Convention: In Their Own Words
Teaching about the Constitutional Convention can be intimidating. Here is a great resource to make that easier: The letters and diaries of many o...
By Catherine Jaime
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Current Events Presentation Rubric by Erica
Current Events Presentation Rubric by Erica
Current Events Presentation Rubric by Erica Get your class excited about current events happening both nationally and internationally. Have stude...
By Erica
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Subject: Elections - Voting, Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A
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US Citizenship Test with multiple choice answers
US Citizenship Test with multiple choice answers
Actual 100 citizenship test questions with multiple choice answers created by me....
By Mrs. Miller
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2101-14 The First 100 Days in Office
2101-14 The First 100 Days in Office
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to explain the importance of the President’s first 100 days in office. Le...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Government, U.S. History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Reconstruction after Civil War - PowerPoint
Reconstruction after Civil War - PowerPoint
Students learn the goals and effects of the Reconstruction after the American Civil War through this 7-slide PowerPoint presentation. It also incl...
By Monica Lukins
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 11th Duration: N/A

United States Citizenship - Naturalization Test (2008)
United States Citizenship - Naturalization Test (2008)
This is the updated U. S. Citizenship Test which is an excellent tool for all government, history or civics teachers. It can also be used as a Pre...
By Hteach62
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Subject: Government, Other (Social Studies - History) Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 1 Semester

 Presidential Roles (Holt American Government), Part 5
Presidential Roles (Holt American Government), Part 5
This is part five of a five part lecture on Presidential Roles. It complements HOLT"S AMERICAN GOVERNMENT, chapter 7, section one. The lectures c...
By Larry B.
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Subject: Civics, Government Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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2104-13 What is Foreign Policy?
2104-13 What is Foreign Policy?
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, the student will explain the evolution of U.S. foreign policy, how it is created and be able to ap...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

BrainPop Quiz: How a Bill Becomes a Law
BrainPop Quiz: How a Bill Becomes a Law
BrainPop Companion Quiz for How a Bill Becomes a Law video. Includes 10 question, half-sheet quiz master for duplication and quiz answer key....
By Hiztoreerox.com
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Constitution Day, September 17th, Writing Lesson Plan
Constitution Day, September 17th, Writing Lesson Plan
This is a writing activity to celebrate Constitution Day on September 17th. Students will engage in writing and participate in a fun activity to le...
By Colleen Rittmeyer
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Subject: Government, U.S. History, Writing Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: 90 Minutes

Signers of the U.S. Constitution Word Find
Signers of the U.S. Constitution Word Find
A word find on the signers of the U.S. Constitution....
By John Marshall Carter
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Turn of the Century Ads Analysis Activity
Turn of the Century Ads Analysis Activity
A mini-project that is designed to give students the opportunity to explore turn of the century advertisements "through the eyes of a historian". ...
By Matthew Scherbarth
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Subject: Economics (k-12), Government, U.S. History Level(s): 12th Duration: 90 Minutes

2106-4 Board of Education Vs. Earls
2106-4 Board of Education Vs. Earls
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will read and analyze a case to determine why cases are heard by the Supreme Court. Less...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Bill of Rights Ceiling Decoration
Bill of Rights Ceiling Decoration
Two sided project to hang from the ceiling in the classroom....
By Meghann
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Subject: Government, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 8th Duration: N/A
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Volunteerism Civics Assignment
Volunteerism Civics Assignment
This resource is great for a Civics, Government or Leadership course. It challenges students to research a volunteer organization in their communit...
By Graski
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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

What is Veteran's Day?
What is Veteran's Day?
This is a 12 slide PowerPoint that explains what Veteran's are. There is a slide also dedicated to each area of the Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Mari...
By The Teaching Garden
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Subject: Holidays/Seasonal, Government, U.S. History Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A

Civil War - Leaders of War PowerPoint
Civil War - Leaders of War PowerPoint
This 7-slide illustrative PowerPoint teaches students about the leaders of the American Civil War, including both Union and Confederate presidents,...
By Monica Lukins
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 11th Duration: N/A

Women's History: Who are our Foremothers?
Women's History: Who are our Foremothers?
Activity name: Who are our Foremothers? Seminar: Women in American History Grade Levels: 5-12 Time needed: 1 to 2 class periods Materials...
By History Wizard
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Discussing the Articles of Confederation:  Dinner for Six
Discussing the Articles of Confederation: Dinner for Six
This is a writing assingment where students are forced to take on the persona of Federalist and Anti-Federalists as they discuss the addition of a ...
By Billie Wixom
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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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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The American Revolution and Georgia PowerPoint
The American Revolution and Georgia PowerPoint
This 27 slide PowerPoint presentation explains the causes of the Revolutionary War, and how the state of Georgia became involved in it. Most of the...
By Happyedugator
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President's Day BINGO cards
President's Day BINGO cards
President's Day is a national holiday. It is an important part of our government and history. This activity is an educational and fun way to review...
By Amanda Wilson
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Subject: U.S. History, Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

Our Government Song
Our Government Song
This song is sung to the tune of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star." Although it is based on SC government, the capital and city can easily be intercha...
By Rachael Bergstein
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Subject: Government Level(s): 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A

ADVANCED PLACEMENT- The Judiciary
ADVANCED PLACEMENT- The Judiciary
This 20 page lecture covers all the essentials one needs to cover for the AP exam. Major topics covered include selection of judges, the impact of ...
By Joseph Tusing
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Subject: Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Civil War Unit-Less Than $1.00 Per Lesson!
Civil War Unit-Less Than $1.00 Per Lesson!
The Civil War is a content-based unit with 13 COMPLETE lessons. We've given students all of the content and a balanced mix of higher and lower lev...
By Splash! Publications
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Subject: U.S. History, Government, Geography (k-12) Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: 3 Months

30 Days Video Guide - Straight Man in a Gay World
30 Days Video Guide - Straight Man in a Gay World
Thirteen thought provoking questions about Morgan Spurlock’s 30 days episode where a devout Christian goes to live in San Francisco with a gay ma...
By Daniel Harnsberger
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John Adams Notes Student Handout
John Adams Notes Student Handout
Graphic organizer used with the notes entitled John Adams - the Good, the Bad, the Ugly....
By Mrs. Pearl
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: 50 Minutes

Government  - Principles of Government Game  - Bill Burton
Government - Principles of Government Game - Bill Burton
Drag clues to the correct answers. Runs off the Flash Player - Get it at http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ Works great on a white board!...
By Bill Burton
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Subject: Government Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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"Boycott" movie guide
This is a 10 question study guide for the movie "Boycott" starring Jeffery Wright as Martin Luther King, Jr. during the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Pro...
By Shannon Gavin
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Subject: Government, U.S. History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A