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2104-15 Evaluating a Presidency
2104-15 Evaluating a Presidency
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will research and evaluate a U.S. President. Lesson warm up, teacher instructions, teach...
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

Civil War Major Battles - PowerPoint
Civil War Major Battles - PowerPoint
This 8-slide illustrative PowerPoint teaches students the major battles of the American Civil War, including the bombardment of Fort Sumter, Battle...
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

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

U.S.  Political Cartoons 1830 to 1849
U.S. Political Cartoons 1830 to 1849
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

Presidents' Day Report Graphic Organizer
Presidents' Day Report Graphic Organizer
Here is a handy graphic organizer for helping student's to write a report about George Washington abd Abraham Lincoln....
By Kelly Malloy
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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

American Revolution Unit-9 COMPLETE Lessons!
American Revolution Unit-9 COMPLETE Lessons!
The American Revolution is a content-based unit with 9 COMPLETE lessons. We've given students all of the content and a balanced mix of higher and ...
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Months

White House Social Studies Activity
White House Social Studies Activity
This is a fun activity using the internet and Scholastic to study the White House. 6 pages...
By Cathy Hutchinson
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT-Civil Liberties Lecture
ADVANCED PLACEMENT-Civil Liberties Lecture
This lecture explains issues, such as freedom of expression, the rights of defendants as well as the significant and relevant court cases that deal...
By Joseph Tusing
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Subject: Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 2 hours
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Public Opinion Poll Analysis
Public Opinion Poll Analysis
This activity is designed for AP Government and Politics students to work in groups to determine the validity or public opinion polls. Students are...
By Jefferson Adams
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Subject: Civics, Government, Political Science Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Homeschooler Duration: 50 Minutes

100 U. S. HISTORY QUESTIONS
100 U. S. HISTORY QUESTIONS
One hundred questions all areas of U.S. History and American government including the title of the national anthem to who is the current Vice Presi...
By Hteach62
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Subject: Government, U.S. History Level(s): 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

"30 Days: Muslims & America" movie guide
This is a 23 question study guide for "Muslims & America" and episode in season 1 of Morgan Spurlock's television show 30 Days. In the episode a de...
By Shannon Gavin
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Subject: Government, Civics, Religion Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Conservative Children's Book
Conservative Children's Book "Founders' Fables"
A unique and colorful conservative children's book, "Founders' Fables" helps families explain America's most treasured values through the use of te...
By Laurie Cockerell
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POWERPOINT - Reconstruction (Amendments, Politics, People)
POWERPOINT - Reconstruction (Amendments, Politics, People)
This PowerPoint meant to be used as a starting point covering the basics of Reconstruction from Abraham Lincoln through Andrew Johnson. It is visua...
By Sc Joye
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Subject: Government, U.S. History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 2 hours

ADVANCED PLACEMENT-The Constitution
ADVANCED PLACEMENT-The Constitution
This 23 page lecture covers the major topics students need to know for the advanced placement exam. Topic covered include, the Enlightenment, John ...
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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Declaration Song Worksheet
Declaration Song Worksheet
In this activity students will create a song that depicts the essential elements of the Declaration of Independence. This activity requires studen...
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: 3 Days

Real Property Law, 6 U.S. Supreme Court Cases
Real Property Law, 6 U.S. Supreme Court Cases
6 United States Supreme Court Cases in real property law in powerpoint show, which can be imported into smart boards: public’s right to a beach e...
By Carol Irvin
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West Wing  President Bartlet and Qumar
West Wing President Bartlet and Qumar
Qumar's Foreign Defense Minister, Abdul Shareef, is scheduled to meet with the President in the Oval Office. Shareef funds terrorism throughout th...
By Interactive Education
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Subject: Critical Thinking, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 90 Minutes

Podcast Lecture- Presidential Roles (Holt American Government), Part 2
Podcast Lecture- Presidential Roles (Holt American Government), Part 2
This is part two of a five part lecture on Presidential Roles. It complements HOLT"S AMERICAN GOVERNMENT, chapter 7, section one. The lectures ca...
By Larry B.
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Subject: Government, Political Science Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 30 Minutes
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Bill of Rights Scenarios PPT
Bill of Rights Scenarios PPT
Different scenarios are presented with solutions that connect to the Bill of Rights....
By Meghann
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Subject: U.S. History, Government Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A

Introduction to law: Stranded on a Desert Island
Introduction to law: Stranded on a Desert Island
I use this in my Grade 11 Introduction to Law course as a way to get students to consider what rules/laws are/need to be in place for people to liv...
By Jcferguson
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Subject: Criminal Justice - Law, Government Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

JFK A and E Biography Kennedy DVD viewing guide
JFK A and E Biography Kennedy DVD viewing guide
This is viewing guide for the DVD ISBN # 0767078756 copyright date 1996. It is 100 minutes long. I always read viewing guides aloud with studen...
By Stephanie Poynor
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Subject: U.S. History, Government, History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Student Government Application with job descriptions
Student Government Application with job descriptions
Student Government Application with job descriptions and application with signature lines....
By Michele Kelly
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, OTHER Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

The Declaration of Independence (Condensed Version)
The Declaration of Independence (Condensed Version)
The Declaration of Independence (Condensed Version) for Constitution Day, etc. *Could be used as a classroom poster or handout for Social Studi...
By Mrs. Lane
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Foriegn Policy Role Play
Foriegn Policy Role Play
This role play was created to teach students the different roles of key people in United States' foreign policy. It takes the real-life scenario of...
By Matt Miles
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Subject: Civics, Government, Political Science Level(s): 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: N/A

The Father of The Constitution
The Father of The Constitution
Students are to decide if statements are true or false about James Madison. If the information is false, student re-writes the statement to make it...
By Amy Thomas
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 4th Duration: Other

Important Constitutional Documents
Important Constitutional Documents
When I teach the U.S. Constitution, I spend a significant amount of time looking at the historical documents that preceded our Constitution. This ...
By Catherine Jaime
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Subject: Civics, Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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1305-12 Citizenship (grades 3-5)
1305-12 Citizenship (grades 3-5)
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will consider what good citizens “do” and create advertisements to get citizens to th...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

US History and Government Made  Easy! Updated
US History and Government Made Easy! Updated
This is great for educators new to ESL. This is an intermediate level lesson. This is a great classroom lesson on the 3 branches of government, cit...
By Eslexcel
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class constitutional Convention
class constitutional Convention
Every member of your class can be a delegate to your constitution convention. A great group activity before your study to the real constitution....
By Tim Maher
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

U.S. Constitution Quiz Questions --128 Questions separated by Article
U.S. Constitution Quiz Questions --128 Questions separated by Article
A large question set that will engage student interest about the U.S. Constitution! Articles I, II, and III are all treated separately so that y...
By Elise Parker
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Subject: Government, U.S. History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Weeks

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The Continental Congress Lesson
The Continental Congress Lesson
The Continental Congress is one of nine content-based lessons in our Early American Government Unit. After reading about the Continental Congr...
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Legislative Branch Video Guide Schlessinger US government videos
Legislative Branch Video Guide Schlessinger US government videos
Schlessinger makes great videos and teaching guides, but no viewing guides for students to complete while watching their videos. I always read th...
By Stephanie Poynor
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Subject: Government, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

American Government Test
American Government Test
This test can be used at the end of a Social Studies unit on American Government. Part A includes fill in the blank questions, Part B is multiple ...
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A
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Fourth Amendment Casebook
Fourth Amendment Casebook
Students often have many questions about search and seizure. Courts constantly reinterpret this amendment in light of changes in societial attitud...
By Mike Fladlien
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Subject: Criminal Justice - Law, Government, Civics Level(s): 12th Duration: 90 Minutes
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2106-9 The
2106-9 The "Balance" of the Supreme Court
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will examine how the President’s appointments can affect the ideological balance of the...
By Inspired Educators
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The Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights
When you purchase this product you will receive 14 total slides that give a basic visual overview of the Bill of Rights. I use this presentation ...
By Cabin Boy
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

The Glorious Revolution Play
The Glorious Revolution Play
A 2 1/2 page play designed to introduce students to the causes and outcome of the Glorious Revolution. This is written to engage struggling learner...
By Christy Schirmer
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Subject: World History, Government Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Three Branches of Government Quiz
Three Branches of Government Quiz
This is a quiz designed for fourth grade on the three branches of government. I started calling my quizzes "Show me what you know" to lessen test ...
By Tlw620
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American Revolutionary War Unit: Activities Lessons Worksheets CD
American Revolutionary War Unit: Activities Lessons Worksheets CD
American Revolution Revolutionary War Unit: Activities, Lessons, Worksheets, on CD (aligned to the Common Core Strands ELA History/Social Studies) ...
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United States Government
United States Government
Using multiple modalities to improve learning is one key to effective instruction. This lesson combines written descriptions, diagrams and video tu...
By David Moynihan
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

BrainPop Quiz: Bill of Rights
BrainPop Quiz: Bill of Rights
Companion Quiz for BrainPop Video on the Bill of Rights. Ten point quiz includes double half sheet for duplication and answer key....
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Social Studies: Greece Influence and U.S. Government Test
Social Studies: Greece Influence and U.S. Government Test
This is a social studies assessment on the influence of the Greek culture on the U.S. government, the 3 branches of government in America, and the ...
By Ms. J
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

"Wag the Dog" movie guide
This is a 12 question study guide for the movie "Wag the Dog" starring Dustin Hoffman, Robert DeNiro, Anne Heche, Dennis Leary, Woody Harrelson. Th...
By Shannon Gavin
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Living our Government
Living our Government
Are you tired of reteaching the branches of government every year? Are you finding that your students are bored before you begin? These lessons t...
By J.m. Carlin
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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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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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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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