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Internet Scavenger Hunt - Fourth Grade and Up - US Constitution
Internet Scavenger Hunt - Fourth Grade and Up - US Constitution
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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The Declaration of Independence: A Play For Many Readers
The Declaration of Independence: A Play For Many Readers
My desire with this play was to make the people and the debates involved in the Declaration come alive for students. The “play” includes vario...
By Catherine Jaime
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 90 Minutes
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People in U.S. History Starters
People in U.S. History Starters
I use these starters in 9th-12th grade social studies classes to prepare the students for the graduation test. They also help students to develop a...
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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2102D-12 Election Problems (Skit)
2102D-12 Election Problems (Skit)
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will perform a skit that explains some of the voting problems that have plagued U.S. elec...
By Inspired Educators
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Advisory Group Series - Mr. Peterson's Dilemma
Advisory Group Series - Mr. Peterson's Dilemma
Mr. Peterson, a popular social studies teacher, must decide whether or not to support a student boycott of the school cafeteria. His students, ins...
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Advisory Group Series - Heinz Dilemma
Advisory Group Series - Heinz Dilemma
This dilemma, one of the initial Kohlberg research dilemmas, poses a conflict between obligations to one's neighbor in need of a life saving expens...
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30 Days Video Guide - In a Wheelchair
30 Days Video Guide - In a Wheelchair
The 30 days episode In a Wheelchair is excellent from gettins students thinking about living with disabilities. The questions will get them in dis...
By Daniel Harnsberger
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Amendment Current Event
Amendment Current Event
This free product has students select a right protected in the Bill of Rights and research how that Amendment is still in the news today. This help...
By Tim Obergefell
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: 30 Minutes

Bill of Rights Project
Bill of Rights Project
This is a Project that demonstrates the importance of the Bill of Rights while taking a roundabout way to teach what rights are protected under the...
By Mr. Garcia
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

2105-4 Expressed and Implied Powers of the Legislative Branch
2105-4 Expressed and Implied Powers of the Legislative Branch
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to identify expressed and implied powers of the American Legislative Branch....
By Inspired Educators
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2104-5 What is the Federal Bureaucracy?
2104-5 What is the Federal Bureaucracy?
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to describe the role of agencies under the federal government. Lesson warm ...
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Subject: Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

3D US HISTORY POWERPOINT ADD-YOUR-OWN-TEXT TEMPLATE
3D US HISTORY POWERPOINT ADD-YOUR-OWN-TEXT TEMPLATE
Hey Social Studies teachers, this is for you! This awesome powerpoint template includes a 3D scroll, animated bullets, and a cool background of th...
By Science Girl
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Israel and Palestine Research Project
Israel and Palestine Research Project
The Middle East is home to some of the greatest conflicts of our time period, and although most high-school students profess an interest in world p...
By Christine Catsos
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, World History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 1 Year

Creating America Citizenship brochure project homework assignment
Creating America Citizenship brochure project homework assignment
We used the Creating America Textbook for this assignment. You can probably use it with any other textbook, but the page numbers are for that book...
By Stephanie Poynor
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Subject: Government Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Pledge of Allegiance- Veterans' Day- Kindergarten or First grade
Pledge of Allegiance- Veterans' Day- Kindergarten or First grade
This PowerPoint features the Pledge of Allegiance. It breaks down the pledge phrase by phrase and includes graphics to help young students understa...
By Melissa Williams
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Political Science 120 Course Plan
Political Science 120 Course Plan
This course plan is designed for Political Science 120. It includes: Introduction to Course including Rationale, Objectives & Methodology Curri...
By Matthew Gwathmey
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

GRAPHIC ORGANIZER-War Presidents and Civil Liberties
GRAPHIC ORGANIZER-War Presidents and Civil Liberties
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

D2103 The Constitution COMPLETE eBOOK UNIT!
D2103 The Constitution COMPLETE eBOOK UNIT!
This complete InspirEd Educators 96 page e-book unit includes 15 single-class lessons to teach the U.S. Constitution. Topics include the Constitut...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: Other

West Wing  When Should a Nation Go to War?  Kundu
West Wing When Should a Nation Go to War? Kundu
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Election Project
Election Project
This challenging project really pays dividends with your students. I have been assigning this project since the 1996. Each time I have had great ...
By Jeff Gray
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Subject: Government, U.S. History, Elections - Voting Level(s): 8th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

AP GOVERNMENT-Course Lectures
AP GOVERNMENT-Course Lectures
This is a 255-page collection of AP Government lectures. The lectures are in outline form with key words and phrases higlighted in bold font. The l...
By Joseph Tusing
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Pax Romana Web Worksheet
Pax Romana Web Worksheet
Use this graphic organizer to motivate students to research and record information about the Pax Romana. The first page includes instructions and ...
By Michal Saunders
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Subject: Ancient History, Government Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Standard 8.3.6 Bill to Law internet Worksheet
Standard 8.3.6 Bill to Law internet Worksheet
Students complete worksheet by using Ben's Guide to how a bill becomes a law internet site. The site is conveniently posted at the top of the sheet...
By Tony Pavlovich Instructomania
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Subject: Government, U.S. History Level(s): 8th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

The New Nation - After the Revolution
The New Nation - After the Revolution
This presentation follows events immediately after the revolution proceeding to the failure of the Articles of Confederation....
By Chris Jonasson
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Legislative Bill to Law Project
Legislative Bill to Law Project
This Bill to Law project helps students to understanding the law-making (legislative) process in a relevant way. Students will write individual bil...
By S Mann
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Subject: Civics, Government Level(s): 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: 3 hours
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Presidential Pop Quiz - Bill Burton
Presidential Pop Quiz - Bill Burton
A Flash program looking at presidents and their pop culture image. Get Flash at http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/. Almost every U.S. President has...
By Bill Burton
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The Legislative Branch - Student Handout
The Legislative Branch - Student Handout
This is a handout for the two-column note taking strategy. This is a companion piece to the free Legislative Branch Powerpoint....
By Kayla Brownell
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Subject: Study Skills, U.S. History, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: 40 Minutes

Campaign Project - Electoral College
Campaign Project - Electoral College
Explaining the elections process for the President is no easy task, but this Campaign Project will engage students in their own campaigns for class...
By S Mann
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Subject: Civics, Elections - Voting, Government Level(s): 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Constitutional Convention - The Great Compromise Student Simulation
Constitutional Convention - The Great Compromise Student Simulation
In this lesson, students take on the roles of Constitutional Convention delegates and debate the creation of the Congress. Students are provided r...
By Rob's History Lessons
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

A. Lincoln Response Form
A. Lincoln Response Form
This form can be used for students to respond to literature read aloud about Abraham Lincoln....
By Dena Mccloskey
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Subject: English Language Arts, Government, Other (Social Studies - History) Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: 40 Minutes

A Trial of a Trial (Mock Trial in a story)
A Trial of a Trial (Mock Trial in a story)
Mock Trial, or Youth Judicial as it is sometimes called, is one of the most enjoyable, and beneficial events that my children have participated in ...
By Catherine Jaime
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Subject: Civics, Criminal Justice - Law, Government Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Writing a Topic Sentence & Learning About Barack Obama
Writing a Topic Sentence & Learning About Barack Obama
Use this SmartBoard lesson to review or teach writing topic sentences and details. This lesson has been tailored to teach students about President...
By Katie Snyder
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Subject: President's Day, Government, Writing Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: 50 Minutes

The Colonist's Handbook of Rules and Regulations
The Colonist's Handbook of Rules and Regulations
Here's a creative, new twist on the old textbook question "Explain six events that lead to the American Revolution." Students create a handbook for...
By Sound And Sea
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History, World History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 30 Minutes

Constitution Rap Song
Constitution Rap Song
I created this rap song/poem for my students to help them learn about the Constitution. You can challenge some of them to rap the song for the clas...
By Social Studies Guy
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Subject: Government, Civics Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Branches of Government Game
Branches of Government Game
Branches of Government Game... Great for President's Day or any day!! Place the description into the correct branch of government.... This ...
By Elementary Lesson Plans
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, President's Day Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th 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

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

Flag Etiquette (Patriotic,  Veterans Day, 4th of July, Memorial Day)
Flag Etiquette (Patriotic, Veterans Day, 4th of July, Memorial Day)
This PowerPoint 38 slide presentation on Flag Etiquette is perfect for any patriot holiday (Veterans Day, 4th of July, Memorial Day) or any unit in...
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

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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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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2103-14 The Constitution - Dead and Defeated Amendments
2103-14 The Constitution - Dead and Defeated Amendments
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to explain why some defeated amendments to the U.S. Constitution failed. L...
By Inspired Educators
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Foundations of the American Political System - PowerPoint
Foundations of the American Political System - PowerPoint
In this 8-slide illustrative PowerPoint, students learn the foundations of the American political system, contrasting the time during the Articles ...
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

Boston Public - Principal Harper's Dilemma
Boston Public - Principal Harper's Dilemma
A popular social studies teacher confronts racism in his own classroom. African-American students object when a fellow white student uses the "N" ...
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes

2102D-3 Positions of the Parties
2102D-3 Positions of the Parties
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will conduct research to learn where the Republican and Democratic parties stand on a var...
By Inspired Educators
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Social Studies: Branches & Levels of Government Sort Activity
Social Studies: Branches & Levels of Government Sort Activity
This is a SmartBoard I created to give my students additional practice with the responsibilities of the branches and levels of government. There ar...
By Ms. J
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2102D-2 The Political Spectrum
2102D-2 The Political Spectrum
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to explain the views of liberals, moderates and conservatives and determine ...
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

Lawyers-Vocabulary
Lawyers-Vocabulary
This goes with my Role of Lawyers Powerpoint, but you can use it separately. It is a graphic organizer that allows students to take notes on severa...
By Brooke Travers
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Subject: Civics, Criminal Justice - Law, Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A