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1305-2 Articles of Confederation (Grades 3-5)
1305-2 Articles of Confederation (Grades 3-5)
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will read or perform a skit in order to identify the problems and weaknesses of the Artic...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Hamilton Jefferson Opposition Worksheet Graphic Organizer
Hamilton Jefferson Opposition Worksheet Graphic Organizer
Students identify the political party that best represents the statement. They also interpret quotes from both Hamilton and Jefferson. A fun critic...
By Tony Pavlovich Instructomania
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Subject: Government, U.S. History Level(s): 8th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Articles of Confederation Lesson Plan: Strengths and Weaknesses
Articles of Confederation Lesson Plan: Strengths and Weaknesses
Students will gain a comprehensive knowledge of the Articles of Confederation through this lesson plan. First they will learn to distinguish the di...
By Miranda Bailey
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Subject: Government, Civics Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

PowerPoint activities for President's Day
PowerPoint activities for President's Day
This PowerPoint includes 2 days of President's Day activities. For Day 1, you will read a picture book about Abe Lincoln and follow the PowerPoint...
By Rachel Brashear
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Subject: Government, U.S. History Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A

Reconstruction After Civil War - Cause & Effect
Reconstruction After Civil War - Cause & Effect
In this 2-page assignment, students learn about the cause and effects of the Reconstruction after the American Civil War. Students are also ask to...
By Monica Lukins
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 11th Duration: N/A

REVOLUTIONARY WAR FLASHCARDS
REVOLUTIONARY WAR FLASHCARDS
Use these Revolutionary War flash cards (16 pages) of notable people of the War, as a review for assessments. They can be laminated but most of the...
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MARTIN LUTHER KING JR ACTIVITIES
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR ACTIVITIES
This 11 page packet has a fill in the blank activity for King's I Have a Dream speech. A word bank is provided for students.There are vocabulary cu...
By Ruth S.
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Presidents Activity Pages
Presidents Activity Pages
This 7 page download includes 5 pages of activities and 2 answer keys. These include: Word Search, Alphabetical Order, Acrostic Poetry and 2 pages ...
By L Ackert
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Presedential powers web
Presedential powers web
This can be used as a formative or summative assessment to find out if your students can identify 4 powers of the president....
By Sarah Eckler
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Subject: Civics, Government Level(s): 4th, 8th Duration: N/A

American Foundations Study Guide
American Foundations Study Guide
This 2-page "Foundations of America" Study Guide includes 5 main sections of short answer and fill-in-the-blank questions: Founding of the Colonie...
By Monica Lukins
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A

2106-10 Supreme Court Confirmations (skit)
2106-10 Supreme Court Confirmations (skit)
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will participate in a play based on the Robert Bork hearings in order to analyze how just...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Light Rail, Heaving Eating:  Why Americans Love Deficit Spending
Light Rail, Heaving Eating: Why Americans Love Deficit Spending
I fudged on the title a bit, which is actually "Light rail, Heavy Eating: An Exercise in Rationality in Politics." It uses a restaurant example (a...
By Bruce Rottman
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Government - Federalism
Government - Federalism
63 Slides on Federalism for government classes...
By Ken Norman
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Subject: Government, Political Science Level(s): 11th, 12th Duration: 2 Days

1305-13 Political Parties (grades 3-5)
1305-13 Political Parties (grades 3-5)
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will examine the role of the two main political parties in the U.S. and consider the chal...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Government Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Physical and Cultural Boundaries of Countries
Physical and Cultural Boundaries of Countries
This 27-slide Power Point presentation is designed for the Political Unit of AP Human Geography courses, but can also be used for other geography o...
By Jason Stein
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North Korea and South Korea
North Korea and South Korea
This power point talks briefly about the history of the two areas following WWII (the Korean War). It talks about the different governments and lif...
By Rebecca Murdock
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Subject: Government, World History, Geography (k-12) Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

1305-17 Primary Source Book Report (grades 3-5)
1305-17 Primary Source Book Report (grades 3-5)
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will create a book report by creating primary sources that illustrate the characters and ...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Government Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Levels of Government Louisiana
Levels of Government Louisiana
ActiveBoard flipchart outlining the levels of government with local and state being Baton Rouge LA...
By Kayla Richardson
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Subject: Government Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: 50 Minutes

2106-12 The Supreme Court and the First Amendment
2106-12 The Supreme Court and the First Amendment
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will consider how the Supreme Court rules on First Amendment cases, using the Miller, Lem...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

ADVANCED PLACEMENT-The Four Branches of Government
ADVANCED PLACEMENT-The Four Branches of Government
This is a series of four comprehensive lectures that covers the most important topics of the AP Government exam: The Presidency and Executive Branc...
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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2102D-11 How Do I Vote?  Qualifications and Registration
2102D-11 How Do I Vote? Qualifications and Registration
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to explain the qualifications for voting in the United States and explain th...
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

GRAPHIC ORGANIZER-Civil Liberties Concepts
GRAPHIC ORGANIZER-Civil Liberties Concepts
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, Higher Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

The U.S. Presidents Word Search Puzzle
The U.S. Presidents Word Search Puzzle
This is a word search puzzle containing all of the presidents' last names from Washington through Obama. For the presidents who share last names, ...
By Alex Mauldin
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th Duration: N/A

Social Studies - The Government of Canada Part 2 PowerPoint
Social Studies - The Government of Canada Part 2 PowerPoint
This is part 2 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

2103 Marbury v. Madison and Judicial Review
2103 Marbury v. Madison and Judicial Review
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to explain the importance of Marbury v. Madison in strengthening the judicia...
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West Wing  Take This Sabbath Day  Death Penalty
West Wing Take This Sabbath Day Death Penalty
After the Supreme Court refuses to stay the execution of a Federal prisoner, Simon Cruz, convicted of killing two drug kingpins, President Bartlet ...
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World Government Map
World Government Map
To help students visualize the types of government that exist around the world, they will create their own map of governments around the world usin...
By Colorado Teacher
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Subject: Civics, Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 90 Minutes

People in U.S. History Starters Quiz with Key
People in U.S. History Starters Quiz with Key
This quiz goes with the "People in U.S. History Starters" in which I have posted for free. You can make your own quiz but mine will save you a few ...
By Social Studies Guy
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Subject: Geography (k-12), Government, U.S. History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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GRAPHIC ORGANIZER-Civil Liberties Court Cases and Incorporation
GRAPHIC ORGANIZER-Civil Liberties Court Cases and Incorporation
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

How to Review for the U.S. History Regents: Sample Digital Activities
How to Review for the U.S. History Regents: Sample Digital Activities
This is a sample of our comprehensive regents review program--Get Regents Ready. Get Regents Ready is an interactive digital review system which te...
By Brian Vieira
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Subject: U.S. History, Government, Critical Thinking Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

 Presidential Roles (Holt American Government), Part 4
Presidential Roles (Holt American Government), Part 4
This is part four 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, Political Science Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 30 Minutes
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Bill of Rights PowerPoint Presentation
Bill of Rights PowerPoint Presentation
Objective: To analyze the freedoms guaranteed in the Bill of Rights. Key Terms and People: Bill of Rights (Amendments 1 - 10) Freedom of Speec...
By Mrberlin
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Government Level(s): 5th, 7th, 8th, 11th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Fascism
Fascism
This two-page handout on fascist government covers the fundamentals of fascist ideology with special reference to Nazism. Includes sections on wha...
By Mark Koerner
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Subject: Civics, Government, Political Science Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

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