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France Activities, Fact Sheet, Discovery Atlas Video Quiz
France Activities, Fact Sheet, Discovery Atlas Video Quiz
This is what I call an Atlas page or a fact sheet over France and a video quiz over the Discovery Atlas France Revealed video that can be downloade...
By John Godwin
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Subject: Geography (k-12), Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 2 Days
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Government - Intro to Government - Bill Burton
Government - Intro to Government - Bill Burton
Answer the questions or edit the XML file to have your own questions. Notepad will edit the XML file - Runs off the Flash Player - Get it at http:/...
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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Failure in Philadelphia?
Failure in Philadelphia?
Are you looking for a fun way to teach students about the Constitutional Convention? This short novel follows the hot summer of debates in Philade...
By Catherine Jaime
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Subject: U.S. History, Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Signers of the Declaration of Independence
This file contains a word find of the signers of the Declaration of Independence....
By John Marshall Carter
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Executive Departments Word Find
Executive Departments Word Find
This word find includes the various departments within the executive branch....
By John Marshall Carter
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Smart Response Government
Smart Response Government
This is a smart response pre/post assessment or review. Topics include mayor, president, governor,( not state specific) issues related to state an...
By Lisa Mroz
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Subject: Government, Elections - Voting, Civics Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: N/A
Type: SmartBoard Lessons & Whiteboard Activities

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Foundations of Law-Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau
Foundations of Law-Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau
I use this powerpoint to introduce my Law in America class. There is also an accompanying graphic organizer in my store! This can also be used in a...
By Brooke Travers
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Subject: Civics, Criminal Justice - Law, Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Power Point Presentations

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American Symbols Review Game
American Symbols Review Game
I made this game as a culmination activity for my American Symbols unit. The questions range from easy to challenging. Slides are illustrated wit...
By Tbsrwilson
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Subject: Civics, Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 3rd Duration: N/A
Type: Fun Stuff, Games, SmartBoard Lessons & Whiteboard Activities

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Social Studies - The Government of Canada Part 1 PowerPoint
Social Studies - The Government of Canada Part 1 PowerPoint
This is part 1 PowerPoint presentation covers the legislative and executive branches of the federal and provincial governments in Canada as well as...
By Sean W.
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th Duration: N/A
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1305-15 Interest Groups (grades 3-5)
1305-15 Interest Groups (grades 3-5)
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will research an interest group to determine causes they support, actions they take and h...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Powerpoint on "How a Bill Becomes a Law"
This powerpoint presents the process of how a bill becomes a law with clear bullet points in accessible language for students. There are 18 slides...
By Jos76
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Subject: Civics, Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes
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History of United States Flags PowerPoint Lesson VERY VISUAL
History of United States Flags PowerPoint Lesson VERY VISUAL
This 49 slide PowerPoint presentation shows 40 flags the United States has used during her lifetime. Also included are some of the flags that have ...
By Make History Fun
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 40 Minutes
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American Symbols: Internet Research
American Symbols: Internet Research
Supplement your American Symbol unit with these internet research worksheets. This file contains five worksheets about different American Symbols: ...
By Mary Shoemaker
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Subject: Government, Instructional Technology, Social Studies - History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A
Type: Internet Activities, Research, Worksheets

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North America Power Point
North America Power Point
This 25 slide Power Point covers North America the continent, North American symbols, the three branches of government, George Washington, and has ...
By Jennifer Lambert
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Subject: Geography (k-12), Government, U.S. History Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: 4 Days
Type: Activities, Power Point Presentations, Research

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Bill of Rights internet Scavenger Hunt
Bill of Rights internet Scavenger Hunt
Interactive way for students to learn about the United States Bill of Rights and to research tools on the internet as well....each highlighted word...
By Christina Webb
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Subject: U.S. History, Government Level(s): 8th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Internet Activities, Research

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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
Type: Activities, Games, Power Point Presentations

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Election Vocabulary BINGO Board and Vocabulary List
Election Vocabulary BINGO Board and Vocabulary List
Play this fun Bingo game about the election. Use the list of vocabulary words which is included. Have each student fill in his/her own Bingo boar...
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: 40 Minutes
Type: Activities, Fun Stuff, Games

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Social Studies Influence of Greece on America Worksheet
Social Studies Influence of Greece on America Worksheet
This worksheet quizzes students on their knowledge of Ancient Greece's influence on America's architecture, sports, and government. It includes 10 ...
By Ms. J
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Government Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Assessment, Examinations - Quizzes, Printables

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The Giver-Bibliotherapy Unit
The Giver-Bibliotherapy Unit
This unit provides you with ready-to-go, higher-level questions for The Giver by Lois Lowry. Originally intended to work as a bibliotherapy unit, ...
By Gifty Girl
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Subject: Reading, Government, Literature Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 1 Month
Type: GATE, Literature Circles, Novel Study

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Government Test
Government Test
This test is geared towards 2nd grade students. It includes matching, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions. It can be used in any state....
By Rachael Bergstein
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Subject: Government Level(s): 2nd Duration: N/A
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Three Branches of American Government Test
Three Branches of American Government Test
This is a 26 question test about our American Government. There are 6 matching, 11 multiple choice, and 9 questions to choose either executive, leg...
By Jill Russ
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Subject: Civics, Government Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A
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Federalism Foldable
Federalism Foldable
A foldable pattern to show the principle of federalism: how powers are distributed between the state and national government. Includes a place for ...
By Nichole Evans
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Civics, Government Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes
Type: Activities, Graphic Organizers, Printables

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Primary Grades Internet Scavenger Hunt - Levels of Government
Primary Grades Internet Scavenger Hunt - Levels of Government
An internet scavenger hunt allows students to use educational websites in order to explore their standards. This scavenger hunt allows students to ...
By Heidi Raki
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Babies/Toddlers Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Homework, Internet Activities

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Study Guide for the Three Branches of Government
Study Guide for the Three Branches of Government
This basic study guide provides bulleted information about the three branches of government in kid-friendly language....
By Carrie Sindoni
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Subject: Government Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A
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Propaganda in WWII-era cartoon
Propaganda in WWII-era cartoon
Handout identifying propaganda techniques utilized in the WWII-era cartoon called Any Bonds Today? (1942)....
By Elliot Nicely
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Subject: Film, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Study Guides

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2102D-13 The Media and Politics
2102D-13 The Media and Politics
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will predict how various forms of media can effect the political process. Lesson warm up...
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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Online "Treasure Hunt for Constitutional Principles
This is an in-class (1 period) or homework activity which calls for studetns to conduct an online search for interesting information related to Con...
By Larry B.
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Subject: Political Science, Civics, Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: 50 Minutes
Type: Internet Activities, Activities, Fun Stuff

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Intro to American Gov
Intro to American Gov
Intro Chapter to AP American Gov...
By Christine Prestin
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Subject: Government Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Secretary of the Interior Dilemma
Secretary of the Interior Dilemma
A fictitious Secretary of the Interior receives a request from the President to tone down his public criticism of corporations who the Secretary fe...
By Interactive Education
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Subject: Critical Thinking, Government, Political Science Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 50 Minutes
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US History: Iran Contra Lesson Plans
US History: Iran Contra Lesson Plans
This standards based, document supported lesson plan explores the covert operations history of the United States during the Cold War with a culmina...
By History Guru
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Government Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 1 hour
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Constitution Day worksheets
Constitution Day worksheets
It's Constitution Day. Time to teach your students about the constitution. No matter what their age or skill ability, these simple and fun worksh...
By Rosshalde Pak
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 30 Minutes
Type: Fun Stuff, Lesson Plans (Bundled), Printables

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D2104 The Executive Branch COMPLETE eBOOK UNIT!
D2104 The Executive Branch COMPLETE eBOOK UNIT!
This complete InspirEd Educators 95 page e-book unit includes 15 single-class lessons to teach the Executive branch of the U.S. Government. Topics...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: Other
Type: EBooks, Lesson Plans (Bundled), Thematic Unit Plans

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U.S. Political Cartoons 1850 to 1859
U.S. Political Cartoons 1850 to 1859
A collection of 42 political cartoons. Includes the 42 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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Power Card Game Supplement for History Alive!
Power Card Game Supplement for History Alive!
*NOTE-THIS WAS SPECIFICALLY MADE FOR CHAPTER 14 IN THE FIFTH GRADE HISTORY ALIVE TEXT BOOK.* You will also need the materials from History Alive to...
By Kim Andersen
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Subject: Government Level(s): 5th Duration: N/A
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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
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BrainPop Quiz: Democracy
BrainPop Quiz: Democracy
BrainPop Companion Quiz for Democracy 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
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Constitution Day, Sept. 17 - Preamble Class Rules Fill In
Constitution Day, Sept. 17 - Preamble Class Rules Fill In
Introduce the Constitution to your students with this activity. It shows the preamble which can be used for discussion and understanding as to wha...
By Kelly Tyndal
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Subject: Writing, Social Studies - History, Government Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: 30 Minutes
Type: Activities, Fun Stuff, Minilessons

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Ancient Greece Unit
Ancient Greece Unit
This is a unit that can be taught during the year to 6th grade students who are learning about the world during the Classical Period....
By Katie Freeland
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Ancient History, Government Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Strike: Union Negotiation Simulation
Strike: Union Negotiation Simulation
This simulation puts your kids in a role-play of a business that had a tough year. Business owners are forced to make cuts in order to stay in busi...
By Tim Obergefell
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Subject: U.S. History, Economics (k-12), Government Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 50 Minutes
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Judicial Branch Power Point Presentation
Judicial Branch Power Point Presentation
17 slides- including each Supreme court Justice, Bill of Rights, and 5 Landmark Supreme Court Cases. ...
By Mrs. Mercer
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Subject: Civics, Criminal Justice - Law, Government Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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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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Subject: Character Education, Civics, Government Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes
Type: Activities, Handouts, Multimedia

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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
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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
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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
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Branches of US Government
Branches of US Government
This is a smartboard lesson on the 3 branches of government. The executive, legislative, and judicial branches all have important facts about jobs...
By Teacher Chick
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A
Type: Games, Internet Activities, Lectures

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The Look of America in 1776
The Look of America in 1776
Students have a hard time shrinking the United States back down to the 13 original colonies. This activity will help them visualize the Americas a...
By Billie Wixom
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Subject: U.S. History, Government, Civics Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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The Great Compromise Organizer
The Great Compromise Organizer
Learning about National Government and how it came to be? This is a very basic organizer to help students understand the difference between the ...
By Elementary Lesson Plans
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A
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Causes of the American Revolution
Causes of the American Revolution
This 14 slide powerpoint focuses on the causes of the American Revolution. Created by Beverly Brown and Glynn Brown, it includes facts about the F...
By Beverly Brown
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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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
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