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1305-8 The Judicial Branch (grades 3-5)
1305-8 The Judicial Branch (grades 3-5)
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will examine how cases come before the Supreme Court and the importance of judicial revie...
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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American Government Final Project option
American Government Final Project option
Final project for American Government that focuses on the interpretation of political cartoons. This is best suited for an individual not group fin...
By Mr. L
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government Level(s): 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 3 Weeks
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Government Game - Chapter 5 Vocabulary - Bill Burton
Government Game - Chapter 5 Vocabulary - Bill Burton
It's Password from the 1960's. Remember Allen Ludden, Betty White's husband, played this game where only one (word) clues could be given. My Friend...
By Bill Burton
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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History on Parade: a way to teach students to research
History on Parade: a way to teach students to research
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: Reading Strategies, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: 3 Weeks
Type: Printables, Projects, Research

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Legislative Branch Powerpoint
Legislative Branch Powerpoint
Powerpoint explaining the function of the legislative branch on the national level. ...
By Kayla Brownell
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Subject: U.S. History, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: 40 Minutes
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT-Elections and Campaigns
ADVANCED PLACEMENT-Elections and Campaigns
This 16 page lecture focuses on the primaries and caucuses, campaign finance reform, the candidates use of the media, and the comparison between co...
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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Government and the State PPT
Government and the State PPT
This is a 14-slide PPT that provides a good introduction to a government or civics class. I would use this presentation for getting down to the bu...
By Elizabeth Stephens
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Subject: Elections - Voting, Government, Political Science Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: N/A
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Illustrated Timeline of the U.S. Constitution
Illustrated Timeline of the U.S. Constitution
This 22 page timeline includes all of the major events/documents leading up to the writing and ratifying of the United States Constitution. It is ...
By Catherine Jaime
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Subject: U.S. History, Government, Civics Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Current Event Political Cartoon Summary / Analysis Sheet and rubric
Current Event Political Cartoon Summary / Analysis Sheet and rubric
This is a summary and analysis sheet for a political cartoon. This sheet will help students connct political cartoons to current events. There ar...
By Mrs. Miller
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Fun Bill of Rights CD Cover Project Activity
Fun Bill of Rights CD Cover Project Activity
This project is creative and fun. Students create a CD cover and songs titles for each of the first 10 ammendments. They also re-write a popular or...
By Tony Pavlovich Instructomania
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Subject: Government, U.S. History Level(s): 8th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Articles of Confederation: Sucesses and Failures PowerPoint
Articles of Confederation: Sucesses and Failures PowerPoint
This 26-slide presentation focuses on the Northwest Ordinance and on Shays' Rebellion. Each slide contains photos and/or clip art to hold the atte...
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
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2103-6 Limits on the Three Branches of the U.S. Government
2103-6 Limits on the Three Branches of the U.S. Government
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to explain how the Constitution limits the powers of people and branches in ...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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2104-7 Executive Appointments - The Executive Branch
2104-7 Executive Appointments - The Executive Branch
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will consider factors that the U.S. President considers when making appointments. Lesson...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Branches of Government Activity
Branches of Government Activity
Studying the branches of government? Maybe you are looking for something fun to do on President's day...... This is an activity where student...
By Elementary Lesson Plans
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Subject: President's Day, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A
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United States History Timeline - Group Activity
United States History Timeline - Group Activity
This is an excellent group activity to start off the year teaching United States History! Students work in groups to create a small poster of an i...
By Monica Lukins
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas, Minilessons

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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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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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New Year Resolutions Mine, My Town, My Country, the World
New Year Resolutions Mine, My Town, My Country, the World
Have your students think "out of the box" as they think about New Year resolutions for themselves, their towns and cities, their country and the wo...
By Ruth S.
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Subject: The New Year, Winter, Government Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Executive Branch notes
Executive Branch notes
These are notes for the executive branch of the government....
By Sarah Eckler
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Subject: Civics, Government Level(s): 4th, 8th Duration: N/A
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Canadian Govt System
Canadian Govt System
Slide show detailing the Parliamentary system of government using the Canadian system as an example. 11 slides. Inlcudes desriptions of parliament,...
By Ninja Teacher
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Subject: Elections - Voting, Canadian History, Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 50 Minutes
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT-Public Opinion
ADVANCED PLACEMENT-Public Opinion
This lecture focuses on public opinion polls, their methodology (sample size, random surveys), political socialization, and political ideology (con...
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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2101-12 The Electoral College
2101-12 The Electoral College
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will examine the debate and controversy surrounding the Electoral College. Lesson warm u...
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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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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Subject: Government, European History, Social Studies - History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler, Babies/Toddlers Duration: N/A
Type: Songs, Mnemonics

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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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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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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
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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" ...
By Interactive Education
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes
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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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Subject: Civics, Elections - Voting, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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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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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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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
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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
Type: Activities, Handouts, Graphic Organizers

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Political Crossword Puzzle
Political Crossword Puzzle
A 1 page crossword handout with general political terms. Key sheet is included in the file....
By Kevin Fitton
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Subject: Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Due Process Rights Interpreted Flipbook Graphic Organizer
Due Process Rights Interpreted Flipbook Graphic Organizer
This activity introduces students to their fifteen due process rights as presented in the Bill of Rights. Students are provided four sheets. Thre...
By Rhodey
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Subject: Criminal Justice - Law, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 1 hour
Type: Activities, Cooperative Learning, Graphic Organizers

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2106-5 What is Judicial Review?
2106-5 What is Judicial Review?
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to explain the case of Marbury vs. Madison and judicial review. Lesson warm...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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9-11 War on Terror Project
9-11 War on Terror Project
I teach this unit as an introduction to September 11th. This standards based project includes all the rubrics to make grading and implementation e...
By Tim Obergefell
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 3 Days
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The Candidate Movie Questions
The Candidate Movie Questions
Questions accompany the DVD movie (1972) starring Robert Redford. Great for any Government class studying Elections, Nominations and Candidates....
By Sylvia Salas
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Subject: Government Level(s): 12th Duration: 90 Minutes
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Supreme Court Case Dissected
Supreme Court Case Dissected
Aligns with History Alive 8th Grade Supreme Court decisions activity but could be used by all classes focusing on Bill of Rights and application to...
By Meghann
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Subject: U.S. History, Government Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Challenges of the Washington Administration
Challenges of the Washington Administration
This is a graphic organizer/fill in the note handout that guides students through the major policy decisions of George Washington's administration....
By Keith Parker
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Create A Facebook Summative Assessment
Create A Facebook Summative Assessment
This was a summative assessment piece I created for a US History 9 course. Our unit of study was US Imperialism/Progressive Era (US Expansion, Spa...
By Curt Foxley
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Subject: U.S. History, Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Government Unit Test
Government Unit Test
This is a grade five government unit test for social studies in French. It is intended for Extended French or French Immersion programs. It has si...
By Madame Giraffe
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Subject: French, Ressources en Francais, Government Level(s): 5th Duration: 50 Minutes
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Fascinating Facts about the US Constitution Handout
Fascinating Facts about the US Constitution Handout
Fascinating Facts about the US Constitution Handout includes an entire page of interesting tid bits about the US Constitution. Very interesting!...
By Mrs. Miller
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The Northwest Ordinance Reading and Analysis Activity
The Northwest Ordinance Reading and Analysis Activity
An abridged version of the Northwest Ordinance that includes reading strategy, discussion questions, and vocabulary....
By Mrs. T
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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GRAPHIC ORGANIZER-The President vs. Congress
GRAPHIC ORGANIZER-The President vs. Congress
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, 12th, Higher Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Discussion Central
Discussion Central
Discussion Central OR (VIDEOS available for each dilemma, see SamuelGomberg@aol.com) What is the least known and best kept secret in education? ...
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Famous People from Revolutionary War to Civil War: US History Play
Famous People from Revolutionary War to Civil War: US History Play
This is a US History Play that can be performed by students to learn about famous people in our country. Students travel back in time to see these...
By Kimberly David
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Subject: Government, U.S. History, Social Studies - History Level(s): 5th Duration: N/A
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Speech-writing exercise--Animal Campaign Speech
Speech-writing exercise--Animal Campaign Speech
Speech/Essay-writing exercise asking students to write a campaign speech that an animal might make when running for governor. Includes task, outlin...
By Diane Kampf
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Subject: Creative Writing, Expository Writing, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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The United States Civil War Unit: Worksheets, Activities, Projects
The United States Civil War Unit: Worksheets, Activities, Projects
The United States Civil War Unit: Worksheets, Activities, Projects Answer Keys This packet is aligned with many of the Common Core ELA/History S...
By Wise Guys
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Staff Duration: 1 Month
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US Government Vocabulary Puzzle
US Government Vocabulary Puzzle
Test your students knowledge of the US government with this fun, hands on puzzle! It's great for independent or partner work. It can be used for ...
By Di Teacher
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Amendment Project and Quiz
Amendment Project and Quiz
I give this project to students as we start researching the Amendments. I have adapted it to fit multiple levels of blooms and state standards. ...
By Tim Obergefell
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Subject: Government, Civics, U.S. History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: 90 Minutes
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4th Grade Questions for the Bill of Rights
4th Grade Questions for the Bill of Rights
These set of questions were designed for 4th grade students to use in a study about the Consitution....
By Lowcountry Educator
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 4th Duration: N/A
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Presidential Fakebook Preview
Presidential Fakebook Preview
Every president from Washington to Obama is included in this "Presidential Fakebook" file. In my class my students do research and then create ...
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 12th Duration: N/A
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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 ...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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