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Our Legal System, Thematic Unit
Our Legal System, Thematic Unit
The first half of the unit uses information about laws, crimes and lower courts using the old lliterary classic by Mark Twain, The Adventures of To...
By Tammy Raiton
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, Literature Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler ISBN #: 1576900606

Examview  Bank-Course of the American Revolution Test/Quiz
Examview Bank-Course of the American Revolution Test/Quiz
This bank contains 112 variations of questions dealing with events leading up to the American Revolution / Revolutionary War. The variation allows ...
By Make History Fun
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Subject: Government, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

New York State Facts PPT - 50 States Project
New York State Facts PPT - 50 States Project
ALL ABOUT NY STATE! Demonstrate the way to organize a presentation on one of the states by showing your students this Power Point Presentation o...
By Teachergal
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: 45 Minutes

Federalism PowerPoint Presentation
Federalism PowerPoint Presentation
Objective: To analyze the powers granted to the federal and state governments under the system of federalism. Key Terms and People: F...
By Mrberlin
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 7th, 8th, 11th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

30 Days: Immigation   (Morgan Spurlock)
30 Days: Immigation (Morgan Spurlock)
This is a study guide for the Immigration episode in season 2 of the tv show 30 Days. In the show, documentary film maker Morgan Spurlock gets an a...
By Shannon Gavin
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2101-7 Political Party Platforms
2101-7 Political Party Platforms
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to describe the purpose of a party platform and create their own. Lesson wa...
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

ESL Social Studies Worksheet
ESL Social Studies Worksheet
I just finished another summer school session with a ESL Intro class. I used the Citizenship Questions I found on-line. I then created a graphic ...
By Liz Ramos
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Subject: Government, ESL / ELL / EFL Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 40 Minutes
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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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2106-1 Creating the Judicial Branch
2106-1 Creating the Judicial Branch
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will examine reasons why a national judiciary was added to the U.S. Constitution, and con...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

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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2103-4 Principles of American Democracy
2103-4 Principles of American Democracy
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to briefly explain the basic principles of American government which help pr...
By Inspired Educators
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Democracy-Greece Quiz
Democracy-Greece Quiz
Created in Publisher. This is an 8 questions multiple choice quiz about the influence of Ancient Greece on the United States government and archit...
By Inspirekids
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Flip This House Project
Flip This House Project
This project was created as a spin off of the TV show on A & E. This project teaches financial literacy, budgeting, house values, foreclosures, rem...
By Tim Obergefell
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Subject: Economics (k-12), Government, Business Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Social Studies Government Unit Plan
Social Studies Government Unit Plan
This unit plan provides ideas for three U.S. government topics. -3 branches -First Amendment -Characteristics of American decomcracy Each t...
By Di Teacher
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, Gifted and Talented Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Electoral College PowerPoint Presentation
Electoral College PowerPoint Presentation
Objective: To examine how the President is elected through the use of the Electoral College. Key Terms and People: Electoral College Barack Ob...
By Mrberlin
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 7th, 8th, 11th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Best Quotations of Andrew Jackson
Best Quotations of Andrew Jackson
Best quotations of Andrew "Old Hickory" Jackson, 7th President of the United States....
By Gerald Murphy
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2104-6 The President's Cabinet (and Other Helpers)
2104-6 The President's Cabinet (and Other Helpers)
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will analyze the role of the cabinet and other executive departments. Lesson warm up, te...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

How a Bill Becomes a Law Board Game Common Core Standard
How a Bill Becomes a Law Board Game Common Core Standard
How a Bill Becomes a Law Board Game Common Core ELA History Social Studies Standard: 3, 4 This is a game board that can be printed off and use...
By Wise Guys
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Subject: Elections - Voting, Government Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: 40 Minutes

U.S.  Political Cartoons 1900 to 1916
U.S. Political Cartoons 1900 to 1916
A collection of 22 political cartoons. Includes the 22 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

Presidential Fakebook Templates for All 44 Presidents!!!
Presidential Fakebook Templates for All 44 Presidents!!!
Encourage research, writing, and creativity with these Presidential Fakebook templates. Every president from Washington to Obama is included in th...
By Make History Fun
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A

Declaration of Independence Star Puzzle
Declaration of Independence Star Puzzle
**Revised** I have added a PowerPoint version of the Puzzle as well as a Microsoft Word version that allows you to alter any of the terms in the p...
By Make History Fun
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Subject: U.S. History, Government Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 30 Minutes

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

Making A Poster : Amendments (Bill of Rights)- RUBRIC
Making A Poster : Amendments (Bill of Rights)- RUBRIC
This is the Rubric only for this project; However, the rubric is detailed enough that the assignment's expectations can be understood...
By Jen P Printables
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Subject: U.S. History, Government Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

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 Day Smartboard Lesson
Constitution Day Smartboard Lesson
This is a lesson that goes with my constitution day mini unit....
By Jill Lewis
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Classroom Government...students become responsible for their decisions
Classroom Government...students become responsible for their decisions
Rather than a set of RULES, I always established a class “charter” of RIGHTS and RESPONSIBILITIES with my students. We talked about why we shou...
By Debra Murray
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Subject: Elections - Voting, Government, Classroom Management Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: 1 Year

Political Issues Internet Activity
Political Issues Internet Activity
This is an internet activity emphasizing 16 of today's most controversial political issues. The students will look-up the views of the democrats an...
By Social Studies Guy
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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...
By Inspired Educators
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Bill of Rights Quiz
Bill of Rights Quiz
t-f section fill in section short answer section definition section...
By Mrs. Miller
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Subject: Criminal Justice - Law, Civics, Government Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: 30 Minutes
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Influences of the Enlightenment
Influences of the Enlightenment
Students complete a chart with descriptions of democratic terms (such as: social contract, natural rights) and then explain how it is exhibited in ...
By Rebecca Rush
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Subject: European History, Government, World History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

1305-11 Constitutional Amendments (grades 3-5)
1305-11 Constitutional Amendments (grades 3-5)
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will conduct research to learn the purpose of several important amendments to the U.S. Co...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Government Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

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

Political Parties History Project
Political Parties History Project
This project includes two parts: first, student groups research and present information to the class on a current political party in America, incl...
By Jenn
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Subject: Civics, Elections - Voting, Government Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: N/A

Government Terms Tic Tac Toe Project
Government Terms Tic Tac Toe Project
This is a project dealing with social studies government terms; unitary, federal, confederation, autocratic, oligarchic, and democratic. There are...
By John Godwin
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

 Presidential Roles (Holt American Government), Part 3
Presidential Roles (Holt American Government), Part 3
This is part three of a five part lecture on Presidential Roles. It complements HOLT"S AMERICAN GOVERNMENT, chapter 7, section one. The lectures ...
By Larry B.
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Subject: Civics, Government Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 30 Minutes
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The Role of Lawyers
The Role of Lawyers
This powerpoint goes over the role of lawyers in the legal system. It includes two warm-ups, as well as vocabulary. There are also two correspondin...
By Brooke Travers
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Subject: Civics, Criminal Justice - Law, Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Historical Foundations of Canadian Law
Historical Foundations of Canadian Law
Introduction to the roots of modern Canadian Law including Greeks/Romans, Hammurabi, Mosaic Law, Magna Carta, Napoleon, etc. Students are assign...
By Jcferguson
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Subject: Criminal Justice - Law, Government Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Slavery in America Unit
Slavery in America Unit
Slavery in America is a content-based unit with 6 COMPLETE lessons. We've given students all of the content and a balanced mix of higher and lower...
By Splash! Publications
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Subject: Critical Thinking, U.S. History, Government Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Months

Branches of Government Smartboard
Branches of Government Smartboard
This Smartboard document reviews the three branches of government with the students. It also contains two interactive pages. The first has studen...
By Brandi Self
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Subject: Elections - Voting, Government Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Schlessinger Comparative Government Video US series
Schlessinger Comparative Government Video US series
This is the Comparative Government video guide from the series on US government from Schlessinger Videos. I think I have most of these listed fr...
By Stephanie Poynor
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Subject: Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

We the People Vocabulary
We the People Vocabulary
Vocabulary theme cards relevant to US Government, the Constitution, and the American Revolution....
By Ms. D
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

2103-13 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution
2103-13 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to explain how and why the U.S. Constitution has been amended over time. L...
By Inspired Educators
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Globalization:  Notes on International Organizations
Globalization: Notes on International Organizations
This file contains lecture notes and facts on international ogranizations: The United Nations,among others....
By John Marshall Carter
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Subject: World History, Government Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

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

Laissez Faire Economic Policy: Then and Now: 1920's, US History
Laissez Faire Economic Policy: Then and Now: 1920's, US History
A careful look at when the "invisible hand" is working in the economy and the effects on the market and on wealth distribution within the United St...
By History Guru
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Subject: Economics (k-12), Government, U.S. History Level(s): 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 1 hour

2106-7 The Power of Precedent (Judicial Branch)
2106-7 The Power of Precedent (Judicial Branch)
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to explain how precedent is used to decide Supreme Court cases by examining ...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Blast from the Past; history research project
Blast from the Past; history research project
This project is designed to help students research a famous history event. It allows students to choose a topic and then research the topic while ...
By Melissa Weller
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Subject: U.S. History, Government Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: 3 Weeks

2102D-14 Media Bias
2102D-14 Media Bias
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will search for examples of media bias in newspapers, broadcast news, etc. Lesson warm u...
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

CRCT Practice Questions Modern Europe- Economics
CRCT Practice Questions Modern Europe- Economics
These are the practice CRCT questions over Europe specifically focusing on economics and governments of Modern Europe. It is a two page document w...
By John Godwin
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Economics (k-12), Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A

Constitution Test - Matching, Multiple-Choice, T/F, Short Answer/Essay
Constitution Test - Matching, Multiple-Choice, T/F, Short Answer/Essay
This 3-page U.S. Constitution Test includes the following sections: Vocabulary Matching, Multiple-Choice, T/F, Short Answer, and Short Essay (tota...
By Monica Lukins
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 8th, 11th Duration: N/A