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2102D-16 Polling the Public
2102D-16 Polling the Public
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to explain opinion polls, what they are used for, and how they affect public...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Elections - Voting, Civics, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Concept Definition Map on Taxes
Concept Definition Map on Taxes
This relates taxes to the 1700's. Students are expected to think on a higher level about taxes including making a double bubble map....
By Elizabeth Sistrunk
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Subject: Government Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Neo Nazi and the Freedom of Speech
Neo Nazi and the Freedom of Speech
Neo-Nazi, Dennis Newland, arrives at a synagogue in a Jewish neighborhood. He begins speaking on a public sidewalk praising Adolf Hitler and defam...
By Interactive Education
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Subject: Civics, Government, Other (Social Studies - History) Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 45 Minutes
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The Magna Carta; Examination & Explanation
The Magna Carta; Examination & Explanation
Have your students create a booklet where they examine the clauses of the Magna Carta, a vital documents in both US and World History. The student...
By Creative History
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Subject: British History, Government, Middle Ages Level(s): 7th, 8th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Graphic Organizers, Projects, Research

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The Supreme Court (PBS Series) -- Fill-in-the-Blank Worksheets
The Supreme Court (PBS Series) -- Fill-in-the-Blank Worksheets
Fill-in-the-blank worksheets to help students understand and pay attention to the PBS video series The Supreme Court. I think all teachers know ...
By Elise Parker
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Subject: Criminal Justice - Law, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Week
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European Government Venn Diagram
European Government Venn Diagram
Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting the government of Europe....
By John Godwin
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 90 Minutes
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2105-1 The U.S. Legistlative Branch - How it was formed
2105-1 The U.S. Legistlative Branch - How it was formed
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will examine how the founding fathers created the legislature (the New Jersey and Virgini...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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We The People; Common and Proper Nouns
We The People; Common and Proper Nouns
This page is a great way to tie Social Studies and Language Arts together using the Preamble. Also, since every school is required to recognize Con...
By Cabin Boy
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Subject: English Language Arts, Government, Grammar Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes
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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
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Constitution Study Sheet
Constitution Study Sheet
Study Sheet for the Constitution...
By Tina Letlow
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Subject: Government, U.S. History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Movie Guide: Romero
Movie Guide: Romero
This film describes the civil war in the 1980's in El Salvador and Archbishop Romero's struggle to bring an end to the violent acts perpetrated on ...
By Barbara Davis
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Subject: Spanish, Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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AmerGovt: Executive Crossword Puzzle
AmerGovt: Executive Crossword Puzzle
A crossword puzzle set based on American Government's Executive Branch content vocabulary. A full page puzzle, a second full page with answers, and...
By Peddler
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History, Vocabulary Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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6 Basic Constituional Principles Lesson
6 Basic Constituional Principles Lesson
This lesson focuses on the 6 Basic Principles included in the US Constitution. ...
By Rachel Tinsley
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Subject: Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 1 hour
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Country Fact Sheet
Country Fact Sheet
This is a basic fill in the blank template that can be used as students begin gathering information about a particular country. It helps them focus...
By Cabin Boy
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Subject: Geography (k-12), Government, World History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 hours
Type: Research, Worksheets

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30 Days Immigration - Debate Immigrant Rights - Video Guide
30 Days Immigration - Debate Immigrant Rights - Video Guide
This is a great Video Guide for Morgan Spurock's 30 Days episode on Immigration. The video can be purchased on I-Tunes for 1.99 and will catch any...
By Daniel Harnsberger
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Subject: Elections - Voting, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Election Ballot Box Index Card File
Election Ballot Box Index Card File
This activity consists of a pattern to create a 2 dimensional “ballot box” pocket folder that will be used to store index cards, as well as a s...
By Rebecca Bettis
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Subject: Elections - Voting, Expository Writing, Government Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A
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Assassinations, Deaths, and Scandals Worksheet with Attached Answers
Assassinations, Deaths, and Scandals Worksheet with Attached Answers
This are fill-in-the-blanks notes covering presidents who died in office, assassinations of the 1960s, and the Watergate scandal. In class I covere...
By Social Studies Guy
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Subject: Government, Civics, U.S. History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Internet Activities, Worksheets

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US History Jeopardy Review
US History Jeopardy Review
This Jeopardy PowerPoint was created as part of a year-end review for my students. We did the review in a large group but this could also be used a...
By Cabin Boy
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Subject: Government, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 hour
Type: Games, Power Point Presentations, Test Prep

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Articles of Confederation Northwest Ordinance Worksheet Activity
Articles of Confederation Northwest Ordinance Worksheet Activity
Activity, Lesson Plan: Articles of Confederation, Northwest Ordinance Worksheet and answer key Common Core History Social Studies Met: 1,2,4,7 ...
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
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Vietnam Era Trivia Game
Vietnam Era Trivia Game
Looking for a fun activity to top off your unit on the 1960s and 70s? The Vietnam Era edition of ThemeQuotes Trivia Games is just what you need! ...
By Pegi Bevins
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Fun Stuff, Games

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Revolutionary War to Civil War Units Activities Lessons Worksheet CD
Revolutionary War to Civil War Units Activities Lessons Worksheet CD
Revolutionary War to Civil War Units Activities Lessons Worksheets on CD(aligned with Common Core ELA History/Social Studies Standards) This is ...
By Wise Guys
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler, Staff Duration:
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U.S. Political Cartoons 1860 to 1863
U.S. Political Cartoons 1860 to 1863
A collection of 45 political cartoons. Includes the 45 cartoons formatted as 8 ½ X 11 inch PDF files, which can be printed as well as a power p...
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
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Origins of World War One
Origins of World War One
Wordfind. 13 Keywords associated with World War One One A4 sheet Can be photocopied and reduced 20 minute activity Popular with stu...
By Gavin Frost
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Subject: World History, European History, Government Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes
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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
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BrainPop Quiz: Declaration of Independence
BrainPop Quiz: Declaration of Independence
BrainPop Companion Quiz for Declaration of Independence 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
Type: Assessment, Printables, Worksheets

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West Wing Children's Suffrage
West Wing Children's Suffrage
A group of middle schoolers, touring the White House, convince the Director of Communications, to hear their case for lowering voter age requiremen...
By Interactive Education
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Subject: Civics, Government, Character Education Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes
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Executive Branch Viewing Guide for Schlessinger US Government Video
Executive Branch Viewing Guide for Schlessinger US Government Video
Schlessinger makes great videos on government. They just don't make viewing guides! This is for students to complete WHILE watching the video. I...
By Stephanie Poynor
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Subject: Government Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th Duration: N/A
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Meet Benjamin Franklin, Comprehensive Elementary Unit Study
Meet Benjamin Franklin, Comprehensive Elementary Unit Study
This Comprehensive and complete unit study which covers almost every single aspect of Franklin's life journey is suitable for elementary grades. T...
By Donnette Davis
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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U.S. Government Constitution Articles/Bill of Rights Notes Lesson Plan
U.S. Government Constitution Articles/Bill of Rights Notes Lesson Plan
This program is intended to cover all 7 Articles of the United States Constitution as well as the Bill of Rights (the first 10 Amendments of the Co...
By Scott Austin
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Subject: Government Level(s): 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Semester
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Constitution - Checks & Balances PowerPoint
Constitution - Checks & Balances PowerPoint
In this 9-slide kid-friendly PowerPoint, students will learn the system of checks & balances within the U.S. government. At the end students have ...
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
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Brief McCarthyism PowerPoint
Brief McCarthyism PowerPoint
This is a brief PowerPoint on McCarthyism. It contains some embedded links to some Youtube video clips. It is great to show before reading either...
By Wellredteacher
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Subject: Government, Literature, U.S. History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Power Point Presentations

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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
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Types of Government Simulation
Types of Government Simulation
I read an activity similiar to this on the Internet which I modified. I used the simulation in my 7/8 social studies class during a unit on culture...
By Terry-lynn Mcleod
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Subject: Elections - Voting, Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: 3 Days
Type: Activities, Simulations, Worksheets

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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
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Branches of Government Making Bills
Branches of Government Making Bills
This is a role playing game that my students use to understand that we live in a representative government and the process of making laws. It in...
By Thelocoteacher
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Subject: Government, ESL / ELL / EFL Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: 45 Minutes
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Mr. Edelman's Curriculum Unit 2 - Creating A Constitutional Democracy
Mr. Edelman's Curriculum Unit 2 - Creating A Constitutional Democracy
Mr. Edelman's Complete & Practical Curriculum Guide: This curriculum guide is what I personally created and use to teach American History in my ...
By David Edelman
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Subject: Government, U.S. History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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American Revolution Web Search
American Revolution Web Search
A 10 question web search on the American Revolution used in conjunction with the PBS website listed on the search....
By Melissa Mosquera
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 1 hour
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U.S. Political Cartoons 1870 to 1899
U.S. Political Cartoons 1870 to 1899
A collection of 33 political cartoons. Includes the 33 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
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Where I Live (Community)
Where I Live (Community)
This is a primary unit on "Where I Live". It makes a nice booklet for students to work on as they learn about their world. Pages include: Cover, P...
By Dawn
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Subject: Geography (k-12), Government Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: 2 Weeks
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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
Type: Homework, Internet Activities, Lesson Plans (Bundled)

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United States History Timeline - Group Activity
United States History Timeline - Group Activity
This is an excellent group activity to start off the year teaching United States History! Students work in groups to create a small poster of an i...
By Monica Lukins
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas, Minilessons

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President's Day Social Studies and Literacy Activities
President's Day Social Studies and Literacy Activities
Everything you need to teach your students about President's Day! These activities can also be used when teaching about US History, presidents, and...
By Erin Morrison
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Subject: Government, U.S. History, Social Studies - History Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Printables, Handouts, Graphic Organizers

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Complete Elections Unit
Complete Elections Unit
This 85 page unit as vocabulary flashcards, maps, timelines, research/notebooking pages and more! ...
By L Ackert
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Subject: U.S. History, Government, Expository Writing Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Graphic Organizers, Lesson Plans (Individual), Homeschool Curricula

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Executive Branch notes
Executive Branch notes
These are notes for the executive branch of the government....
By Sarah Eckler
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Subject: Civics, Government Level(s): 4th, 8th Duration: N/A
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Canadian Govt System
Canadian Govt System
Slide show detailing the Parliamentary system of government using the Canadian system as an example. 11 slides. Inlcudes desriptions of parliament,...
By Ninja Teacher
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Subject: Elections - Voting, Canadian History, Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 50 Minutes
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT-Public Opinion
ADVANCED PLACEMENT-Public Opinion
This lecture focuses on public opinion polls, their methodology (sample size, random surveys), political socialization, and political ideology (con...
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 of Independence Revolutionary War Unit Lesson Plans
Declaration of Independence Revolutionary War Unit Lesson Plans
This is my unit over the Declaration of Independence American Revolution Revolutionary War. It lasts for 3 weeks and comes with 5 quizzes and a uni...
By Make History Fun
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 3 Weeks
Type: Examinations - Quizzes, Lesson Plans (Bundled), Power Point Presentations

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Napoleon in da club---French Revolution Rap
Napoleon in da club---French Revolution Rap
This a parody to the song In da Club by 50 cent. It talks about how he moved to France as an immigrant to his rise to power and downfall....
By Adam Meyers
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Subject: Government, European History, Social Studies - History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler, Babies/Toddlers Duration: N/A
Type: Songs, Mnemonics

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Student Government Candidate acceptance
Student Government Candidate acceptance
Student Government Candidate acceptance letter with campaign requirements...
By Michele Kelly
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Subject: Government, OTHER Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: N/A
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Examview Bank-Jackson Era
Examview Bank-Jackson Era
One penny a question! This is a bank of 175 questions: 99 multiple choice, 10 true or false, 17 completion, 25 matching, 10 short answer, and 14 es...
By Make History Fun
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Subject: Government, Native Americans, U.S. History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Examinations - Quizzes, ExamView Question Banks

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