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Government Responsibilities: Local, State and National
Government Responsibilities: Local, State and National
Your kiddos will love this unit with its fun approach to learning about government services at the local, state and national levels. This unit incl...
By Susan Hardin
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Subject: Government Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: 1 Week
Type: Activities, Games, Lesson Plans (Bundled)

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Constitution Notes Worksheet with attached answers
Constitution Notes Worksheet with attached answers
This is a Constitution worksheet emphasizing the more important parts of this document. In class I cover the Constitution in detail and give this w...
By Social Studies Guy
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Subject: Civics, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Test Prep, Worksheets

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Election Lesson Plans, Reproducibles for Elementary-Class Mascot Theme
Election Lesson Plans, Reproducibles for Elementary-Class Mascot Theme
This 43 page thematic unit consists of 15 pages of lesson plans and 28 pages of reproducible activities and worksheets aimed at making the voting a...
By Rebecca Bettis
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Subject: Elections - Voting, Government, Problem Solving Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A
Type: Lesson Plans (Bundled), Thematic Unit Plans, Worksheets

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Constitution Powerpoint
Constitution Powerpoint
This 31 slide powerpoint, created by Beverly Brown, focuses on the United States Constitution and includes the history, the constitutional conventi...
By Beverly Brown
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Subject: Government, U.S. History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th Duration: 90 Minutes
Type: Power Point Presentations

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American Symbols PowerPoint for Kindergarten- Veterans' Day
American Symbols PowerPoint for Kindergarten- Veterans' Day
This PowerPoint will introduce students to many symbols of our country, including the White House, a bald eagle, the American flag, the Statue of L...
By Melissa Williams
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Subject: U.S. History, Government, Reading Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A
Type: Power Point Presentations

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Political Parties Federalist Democratic Republican Notes PowerPoint
Political Parties Federalist Democratic Republican Notes PowerPoint
This set of notes and presentations covers the first political parties in the United States. These notes and PowerPoint cover the beliefs of eac...
By Make History Fun
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Handouts, Lectures, Power Point Presentations

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Martin Luther King, Jr.- 19 PAGES of Fun Activities
Martin Luther King, Jr.- 19 PAGES of Fun Activities
19 pages of activities and worksheets to supplement your lessons on Martin Luther King, Jr. Fun activities that will creatively engage every stude...
By Mrs. Bart
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Fun Stuff, Worksheets

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Mock Congress: Legislative Government Lesson Plan
Mock Congress: Legislative Government Lesson Plan
Offered free but please rate in exchange. Fully outlined lesson with step by step instructions for teacher to facilitate mock congress session. ...
By Brittany Esbenshade
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 90 Minutes
Type: Activities, Cooperative Learning, Handouts

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Ready to Serve- George Washington
Ready to Serve- George Washington
This is a 3 minute rock song about the life of George Washington. It includes the actual song I made in using Garage Band software, a lyric sheet, ...
By Smilewithhistory
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Subject: Other (Social Studies - History), U.S. History, Government Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Fun Stuff, Multimedia, Songs

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Local Goverment- Ohio
Local Goverment- Ohio
This pamphlet is a formative assessment or review for local government in Ohio. It is specifically designed to focus on the Ohio Content Standards...
By Leah Childers
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Subject: Government Level(s): 3rd Duration: 45 Minutes
Type: Activities, Assessment, Study Guides

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GRAPHIC ORGANIZER-The Successes and Failures of the Articles of Confed
GRAPHIC ORGANIZER-The Successes and Failures of the Articles of Confed
The study guides, known in teacher-talk as graphic organizers, are designed to cover the material essential to a real understanding of U.S. history...
By Joseph Tusing
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Subject: Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Study Guides

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30 Days Minimum Wage
30 Days Minimum Wage
This 30 Days Video Guide on Minimum Wage is full of thought provoking questions about Morgan Spurlock’s 30 Days series on FX. The video is excel...
By Daniel Harnsberger
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, Psychology Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Handouts, Printables, Worksheets

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Principles of the Constitution Choice Activity Pack
Principles of the Constitution Choice Activity Pack
I am a huge fan of differentiation, and this is a project I created to go with our government unit in Texas History, however it applies to all gove...
By Jennifer Nash
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Homework, Worksheets

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Civil War Causes - PowerPoint
Civil War Causes - PowerPoint
This 10-slide illustrative PowerPoint teaches the causes of the Civil War, including Union and Confederate views on slavery, Abraham Lincoln's pres...
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
Type: Power Point Presentations

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President's Day - Barack Obama Photo Timeline
President's Day - Barack Obama Photo Timeline
Students will learn about the important events in Barack Obama's life as they complete this photo timeline. Two versions are included, one for uppe...
By D Conway
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Subject: U.S. History, Government, Graphing Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A
Type: Graphic Organizers, Printables, Worksheets

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Presidents Report Graphic Organizer
Presidents Report Graphic Organizer
These worksheets are perfect if you are doing a presidential unit study, or want to let each student pick a president to write a report on....
By Kelly Malloy
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Subject: English Language Arts, Government, Other (Social Studies - History) Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: N/A
Type: Internet Activities, Worksheets, Unit Plans

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Types of Communities: Urban, Suburban, and Rural quiz
Types of Communities: Urban, Suburban, and Rural quiz
This powerpoint quiz consists of 8 picture slides of urban, suburban, and rural communities. It includes an ending slide with answers....
By Nancy Benner
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Subject: Government, U.S. History, For All Subject Areas Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: 30 Minutes
Type: Activities, Examinations - Quizzes, Power Point Presentations

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The Source and Use of Political Power
The Source and Use of Political Power
This is a set of worksheets that asks students to consider the source of political power, and the circumstances and ways in which it should be used...
By Leif Roberg
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Subject: Civics, Government, World History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Handouts, Minilessons, Worksheets

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Constitution Flash Cards
Constitution Flash Cards
This is a set of 23 three part cards that students use to learn about the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Cards are meant to be matched by st...
By Ms. D
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Flash Cards, Fun Stuff

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Comparing and Contrasting Presidents
Comparing and Contrasting Presidents
This three-day lesson is a comparison of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington. It reaches a variety of state indicators in the area of nonfiction ...
By Annie Graham
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A
Type: Bibliographies, Lesson Plans (Bundled), Minilessons

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3 branches of government project
3 branches of government project
In this government project students create a model of the 3 branches of government. The product includes student and teacher directions, as well a...
By Ashleigh
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Subject: Civics, Government Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Fun Stuff, Projects, Printables

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Government Powerpoint Webquest
Government Powerpoint Webquest
Powerpoint Webquest-- This Webquest was designed for 3rd grade social studies students to gain a better understanding of three branches of governm...
By Mrs. Browning
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Elections - Voting, Government Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Fun Stuff, Internet Activities

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Introduction to the Articles of Confederation PowerPoint
Introduction to the Articles of Confederation PowerPoint
This 14-slide presentation introduces students to the reasons the Articles of Confederation were written. It also explains how the Articles' weakn...
By Janet Hall
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Power Point Presentations

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Bill of Rights Scenarios
Bill of Rights Scenarios
This is a great activity for a unit on the Bill of Rights and/or the U.S. Constitution. In this activity/ assignments students are assigned to re...
By Randy Tease
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Civics, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Homework, Worksheets

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French and Indian War Lesson
French and Indian War Lesson
The French and Indian War is one of nine content-based lessons in our Early American Government Unit. After reading about the French and India...
By Splash! Publications
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Government Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Days
Type: Activities, Lesson Plans (Individual), Thematic Unit Plans

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Federalism Venn Diagram
Federalism Venn Diagram
A Venn diagram helps students understand the complexities of Federalism. Students are given a Venn diagram with a list of options and a textbook ...
By Colorado Teacher
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: Other
Type: Handouts, Homework, Printables

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American Symbols Poems
American Symbols Poems
AMERICAN SYMBOLS contains a set of nine poems designed to assist teaching about American Symbols to kindergarten children. They follow the Geor...
By Nancy Bloom
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Subject: Civics, U.S. History, Government Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten Duration: N/A
Type: Other

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Bill of Rights Poster
Bill of Rights Poster
Students love to work in small groups and this item gives you, the educator,the opportunity to integrate arts with Social Studies while students wo...
By Cabin Boy
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Subject: Government, Graphic Arts, Social Studies - History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Days
Type: Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas, Fun Stuff

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Executive Branch: An Visual Overview PowerPoint
Executive Branch: An Visual Overview PowerPoint
This 36-slide PowerPint gives a fun and fact-filled overview of the Executive branch. Each page has great photos & visuals, which are up-to-date an...
By Janet Hall
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Subject: Civics, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th Duration: N/A
Type: Power Point Presentations

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Government - Division of Powers Game - Bill Burton
Government - Division of Powers Game - Bill Burton
See clues - Pick National - Concurrent - or State Good for class discussion. Runs off the Flash Player - Get it at http://get.adobe.com/flashplaye...
By Bill Burton
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Subject: Government Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Fun Stuff, Games

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John Adams - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
John Adams - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
This powerpoint covers the presidency of John Adams and the historical events of the time. Specifically, it describes Adams, the start of the White...
By Mrs. Pearl
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: N/A
Type: Lectures, Power Point Presentations

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Second President John Adams Notes PowerPoint
Second President John Adams Notes PowerPoint
This set of notes and PowerPoint covers the presidency of John Adams. Topics covered in these notes: Threat of war with France XYZ Affair (the...
By Make History Fun
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Three Branches of Government Expository Writing Outline
Three Branches of Government Expository Writing Outline
You are purchasing: *An expository writing outline for students to fill in about the responsibilities of the three branches of government *An ans...
By Teacherteacher
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Subject: Expository Writing, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Handouts, Printables

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Current events activity
Current events activity
This activity will help youth learn to think abstractly about events in the world and the impact that it has on the global community. The students ...
By Katie Palazzi
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Subject: Civics, Government, Other (Social Studies - History) Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Lesson Plans (Individual)

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Constitution Trivia Powerpoint -- VERY Visual!
Constitution Trivia Powerpoint -- VERY Visual!
This powerpoint (25 slides long) contains trivia questions assessing students knowledge of the U.S. Constitution. Use it as a review game, or as an...
By Mrs. Elitzin
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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
Type: Power Point Presentations

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Student Declaration of Independence
Student Declaration of Independence
Offered free but please rate in exchange. Want to get your students excited about the declaration of independence? Have them write their own! ...
By Brittany Esbenshade
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 2 hours
Type: Cooperative Learning, Handouts, Lesson Plans (Individual)

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Branches of U.S. Government Lapbook/Mini Unit
Branches of U.S. Government Lapbook/Mini Unit
This information pack contains starter information on the 3 Branches of the U.S. Federal Government -- from the articles of the Constitution that d...
By Catherine Jaime
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Amendments Tests with answer Key (Two tests for the price of one)
Amendments Tests with answer Key (Two tests for the price of one)
This includes two tests, one Fill-In-The-Blank and one multiple choice. I still use both tests, depending on the level of the students. I have also...
By Social Studies Guy
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Subject: Government, Civics Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Assessment

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2105-6 The National Debt
2105-6 The National Debt
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to explain why the U.S. has budget deficits and a large national debt. Less...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Government, Economics (k-12) Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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GRAPHIC ORGANIZER-Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists
GRAPHIC ORGANIZER-Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists
The study guides, known in teacher-talk as graphic organizers, are designed to cover the material essential to a real understanding of U.S. history...
By Joseph Tusing
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Subject: Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Study Guides

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First Amendment
First Amendment
This worksheet will give your students practice interpreting the First Amendment. Can a student bring candy canes to school? To what extent can...
By Mike Fladlien
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Subject: Criminal Justice - Law, Government, Law Level(s): 11th, 12th Duration: 2 hours
Type: Worksheets

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Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights
The first ten amendments to the constitution are described in detail. The Bill of Rights explained with a can and cannot format, created by Beverl...
By Beverly Brown
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Subject: Civics, Economics (k-12), Government Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: 30 Minutes
Type: Power Point Presentations

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Capitalism vs. Socialism
Capitalism vs. Socialism
In this lesson students will design a new state. They are given a series of choices to make regarding resource allocation. At the end students wi...
By Christy Schirmer
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Subject: World History, U.S. History, Government Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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4 U.S. History Review Puzzles
4 U.S. History Review Puzzles
Included in this file are 4 of my review puzzles. The first is a French and Indian War/British Acts puzzle The second is the Declaration of I...
By Make History Fun
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Subject: U.S. History, Government Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 30 Minutes
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Electoral College PPT Presentation
Electoral College PPT Presentation
This is a PPT presentation designed to demystify the Electoral College for high school or college students. It begins with an activity asking stud...
By Elizabeth Stephens
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Subject: Elections - Voting, Government, Political Science Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes
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The American President (movie) -- Critical Viewing Questions Worksheet
The American President (movie) -- Critical Viewing Questions Worksheet
23 Questions that require students to think deeply and analyze the content of the feature film The American President starring Michael Douglas. ...
By Elise Parker
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Subject: Government, Critical Thinking Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 3 hours
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2106-6 Landmark Supreme Court Cases
2106-6 Landmark Supreme Court Cases
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will research a variety of landmark cases including Brown vs. Board, Mapp vs. Ohio, Gideo...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Government, Criminal Justice - Law Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Constitution Project - Amendment Illustrations
Constitution Project - Amendment Illustrations
Students will illustrate the first 10 amendments of the U.S. Constitution, otherwise known as the Bill of Rights. This is especially helpful for E...
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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Constitution Scavenger Hunt
Constitution Scavenger Hunt
How old does the President have to be? How long is the term of a Supreme Court Justice? What amendment lowers the voting age to 18? These are al...
By Randy Tease
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Civics, Government Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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"I Hope You're Talented at Checks and Balances!" Card Game
A great way to review the numerous checks and balances of our U.S. government! This is a fast paced 2 player card game similar to the game "Speed"....
By I Love Gov
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes
Type: Games, Test Prep, Cooperative Learning

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