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Community Helper Big Book
Community Helper Big Book
This Community Helper big book allows for great discussions before, during, and after reading. It offers a predictable pattern using the sight wor...
By Miss L.
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Subject: Reading, Government Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: 30 Minutes

Constitution - Separation of Powers PowerPoint
Constitution - Separation of Powers PowerPoint
This 34-slide kid-friendly illustrative PowerPoint explains the separation of powers within the U.S. government. It goes into detail, including gr...
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

2106-3 How a Case Gets to the Supreme Court
2106-3 How a Case Gets to the Supreme Court
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will consider how and why a case would move through the system to the Supreme Court. Les...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Articles of Confederation - A unit about the first constitution
Articles of Confederation - A unit about the first constitution
This unit covers the Articles of Confederation, the first constitution of the United States of America. It includes a detailed handout about the A...
By Lisa C
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Subject: Government, U.S. History, Social Studies - History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

2103-3 The Enlightenment Influence on the U.S. Constitution
2103-3 The Enlightenment Influence on the U.S. Constitution
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to explain some of the various influences on the United States Constitution....
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The Government of Australia
The Government of Australia
This is an 11-slide PowerPoint on the government of Australia. This file includes notes, a question print-out (slide 3), and a lesson extension ide...
By Ansley Bennett
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Subject: Australian History, Elections - Voting, Government Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: 1 hour

Origins of Democracy
Origins of Democracy
A .PPT presentation that introduces students to the origins of democracy, the ideas of democratic versus republic, as well as important introductor...
By Elizabeth Stephens
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Subject: Government, U.S. History, Ancient History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 30 Minutes

Constitution Vocabulary Practice - Worksheet
Constitution Vocabulary Practice - Worksheet
Students will practice using "Constitution"-related vocabulary (20 words on this list) by writing synonyms, writing complete sentences using words,...
By Monica Lukins
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 11th Duration: N/A

United Rule in India Power Point
United Rule in India Power Point
This Power Point covers the following topics on Ancient India: Buddha, Ashoka, Guptas, and The Golden Age of India. There are review questions at t...
By Melissa Mosquera
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Ancient History, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes

2104-2 Criteria of the U.S. President
2104-2 Criteria of the U.S. President
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will consider criteria for the U.S. President. Lesson warm up, teacher instructions, tea...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Government, Civics Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Constitution Weekly Homework Assignments
Constitution Weekly Homework Assignments
For homework during my US history units, I like to give students a chance to focus on the subjects they are interested in and give them choice in w...
By Charles Boone
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Symbols in Political Cartoons
Symbols in Political Cartoons
This file contains a word find with symbols used in political cartoons....
By John Marshall Carter
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Subject: Social Studies - History, European History, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

President: Internet Research Worksheet
President: Internet Research Worksheet
Use this worksheet with students as they find information about a president. This form guides students to find useful information when conducting t...
By Mary Shoemaker
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Subject: Government, Instructional Technology, Social Studies - History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 1 hour

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

ADVANCED PLACEMENT-The Judiciary
ADVANCED PLACEMENT-The Judiciary
This 20 page lecture deals with the constitutional basis of the judicial branch, the nomination process to the lower federal courts and Supreme Cou...
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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The Three Branches of Government Prewrite Graphic Organizer
The Three Branches of Government Prewrite Graphic Organizer
This worksheet allows students to organize their Three Branches of Government research. ...
By Luis Padilla
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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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Constitution Reading Guide for Article 1
Constitution Reading Guide for Article 1
This is a guide for reading Article 1 of the Constitution, to ensure student understanding and make sure they have actually READ the information. ...
By Stephanie Poynor
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Subject: Government, U.S. History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

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Politican Project
Politican Project
This is a four day research project with explanation, rubric, scoring guide for teacher. The assignment has four pages of explanation and grading ...
By More
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Subject: Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 4 Days

Atomic Bomb-agree or disagree?
Atomic Bomb-agree or disagree?
This is meant to be used prior to teaching about America's use of the Atomic bomb in World War II. Five signs are provided in the last four slides...
By Christy Schirmer
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Subject: World History, U.S. History, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 40 Minutes

Famous Supreme Court Justices
Famous Supreme Court Justices
This file contains a word find of famous chief and associate justices of the U.S. Supreme Court....
By John Marshall Carter
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

"Boycott" movie guide
This is a 10 question study guide for the movie "Boycott" starring Jeffery Wright as Martin Luther King, Jr. during the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Pro...
By Shannon Gavin
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Subject: Government, U.S. History 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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Subject: Civics, Economics (k-12), Government Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration:
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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...
By More
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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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A Day in the House of Representatives: Now and Then
A Day in the House of Representatives: Now and Then
This product utilizes primary source documents to analyze the type of work that the US House of Representatives handles on any given day. It compar...
By Jefferson Adams
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Subject: Government, Civics Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes
Type: Homework

Preamble Writing Outline
Preamble Writing Outline
You are purchasing a handout and an answer key. It is an outline that helps students develop their expository writing skills while reinforcing soc...
By Teacherteacher
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Subject: Expository Writing, U.S. History, Government Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: 1 hour

Social Studies: Basic Principles Assessment and Study Guide
Social Studies: Basic Principles Assessment and Study Guide
3.11 Basic Principles Assessment and Study Guide key concepts: �Know and understand basic principles such as life, liberty, equality and p...
By Mrs. Motley
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Heirarchy of the Canadian Government
Heirarchy of the Canadian Government
This visual lays out the structure of the Canadian Government with a visual of its heirarchy. The roles/titles can be dragged to their appropriate ...
By Ed Cavin
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Schlessinger History of the US Government Video Viewing Guide
Schlessinger History of the US Government Video Viewing Guide
This is part of the United States Government Video Series from Schlessinger Media. They make great videos and lesson plans, but no viewing guides....
By Stephanie Poynor
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Subject: Government, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

January 21, 2009 NYTimes newspaper - entire newspaper
January 21, 2009 NYTimes newspaper - entire newspaper
Contains President Obama's inaugural address, pictures, etc. Great for history classes as an archive item....
By Dana Freeman
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Were your rights violated? WS, Amendments 4-8, Bill of Rights,
Were your rights violated? WS, Amendments 4-8, Bill of Rights,
Scenarios involving amendments 4-8 Students are asked which amendment is involved, if it was violated, and if so, how? Great to enhance anan...
By Mrs. Miller
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25 Great Political Documentary Films
25 Great Political Documentary Films
These are documentary films that I have used in class, or for projects, or for independent studies. One word of caution-- most documentaries are u...
By Larry B.
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Subject: Civics, Government, Political Science Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: N/A

Constitutional Framer Project
Constitutional Framer Project
Students will choose one of the Framers of the U. S. Constitution and choose to either: prepare/present a PowerPoint, submit/present a formal writ...
By Hteach62
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Picture the Preamble
Picture the Preamble
Students will be able to visualize the 6 goals of the constitution listed in the preamble. This will help them memorize as well as internalize what...
By Rebecca Murdock
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A

Watergate Lesson Plan PowerPoint
Watergate Lesson Plan PowerPoint
Overview of the Watergate Affair from the burglary to Nixon's resignation. Explains the burglary, it origins, the coverup and the investigation....
By Jim Gregory
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
Students use their hand to remember the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation....
By Amanda Galliton
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

United States Government Studies Worksheets, Civics
United States Government Studies Worksheets, Civics
United States Government Studies Worksheets help students realize understand the United States government and how it works. Follow a bill, from it...
By Bruce Wentzell
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Subject: Civics, Government, Life Skills Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

2101-4 THe DNC and RNC
2101-4 THe DNC and RNC
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will examine the role and activities of the Republican and Democratic National Committees...
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

U.S History American Foreign Policy 1865-1920: Lesson Plan
U.S History American Foreign Policy 1865-1920: Lesson Plan
A brief overview of the history of American foreign policy choices as a introductory lesson within the Age of Imperialism and World Power standards...
By History Guru
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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

America at Odds: enduring issues in American Politics CD-Rom
America at Odds: enduring issues in American Politics CD-Rom
This Cd-Rom makes politics come alive!It is an interactive cd-rom that will help students scrutinize 20 enduring issues in government of the US. Is...
By Tammy Raiton
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Subject: Government, Civics Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Homeschooler ISBN #: 0534536263

Constitutional Convention and Georgia (Constitutions of 1777 and 1789)
Constitutional Convention and Georgia (Constitutions of 1777 and 1789)
These are all the materials I created to teach the Constitutional Convention of 1789 and the respective history in Georgia including Georgia's Cons...
By Elblackmon
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 8th Duration: N/A

Thomas Jefferson Introductory Quiz
Thomas Jefferson Introductory Quiz
A seven question introductory quiz on Thomas Jefferson and may be used as an anticipatory set. A powerpoint presentation in a quicktime movie form...
By Mr. Harms
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Getting To Know You Through Geography: A Beginning of The Year
Getting To Know You Through Geography: A Beginning of The Year
Geography teachers, are you always looking for a great get-to-know-you geography activity for the beginning of the year. This activity will encour...
By Martha Boykin
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Propaganda Techniques used in Campaign Ads
Propaganda Techniques used in Campaign Ads
This is one of my favorite lessons for Government class! Students learn about the tricks political campaigns use to convince voters to vote a certa...
By I Love Gov
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Subject: Elections - Voting, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 90 Minutes

The President's Hats
The President's Hats
An expanded list of the various "Hats" of the U.S. president, including examples of what is done wearing the hat....
By Lloyd Stableford
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A