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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
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Presidents Making Words
Presidents Making Words
This is a making words activity for the theme of Presidents. This can be used for President's Day, Lincoln's Birthday, or anytime you are studying ...
By Megan Lukehart
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Subject: English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Government Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: 30 Minutes
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Branches of the US Military (Government, Civics,Veterans)
Branches of the US Military (Government, Civics,Veterans)
This PowerPoint presentation has been designed educate students on the 5 branches of the U.S. military: Marines, Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Gu...
By L Ackert
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Subject: Holidays/Seasonal, Civics, Government Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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2105-11 Congressional Committees
2105-11 Congressional Committees
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to explain how the House and Senate divide responsibilities for study of law...
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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U.S. Constitution Up Close and Personal
U.S. Constitution Up Close and Personal
The Constitution is 65"x38" in size on faux-parchment paper. The separate Amendments is 58"x20.5" on white paper. An awesome display!...
By Lloyd Stableford
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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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Subject: Economics (k-12), Government, Economics Level(s): 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 1 hour
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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
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Student Government Candidate acceptance
Student Government Candidate acceptance
Student Government Candidate acceptance letter with campaign requirements...
By Michele Kelly
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Subject: Government, OTHER Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: N/A
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Examview Bank-Jackson Era
Examview Bank-Jackson Era
One penny a question! This is a bank of 175 questions: 99 multiple choice, 10 true or false, 17 completion, 25 matching, 10 short answer, and 14 es...
By Make History Fun
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Subject: Government, Native Americans, U.S. History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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France Activities, Fact Sheet, Discovery Atlas Video Quiz
France Activities, Fact Sheet, Discovery Atlas Video Quiz
This is what I call an Atlas page or a fact sheet over France and a video quiz over the Discovery Atlas France Revealed video that can be downloade...
By John Godwin
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Subject: Geography (k-12), Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 2 Days
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Government - Intro to Government - Bill Burton
Government - Intro to Government - Bill Burton
Answer the questions or edit the XML file to have your own questions. Notepad will edit the XML file - Runs off the Flash Player - Get it at http:/...
By Bill Burton
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Subject: Government Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Bill to Law Process Chronological Order WS with pictures
Bill to Law Process Chronological Order WS with pictures
How a bill becomes a law WS with pictures Put written out steps in order and then photo steps in order....
By Mrs. Miller
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Subject: Civics, Criminal Justice - Law, Government Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 30 Minutes
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2101-9 Campaign Spin
2101-9 Campaign Spin
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to describe “spin” and use their own spinning skills on their fictional ...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Elections - Voting, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Declaration of Independence Remix Assignment
Declaration of Independence Remix Assignment
A great way to allow students to be creative while they analyze the arguments put forth in one of our most important founding documents! I've inclu...
By I Love Gov
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Subject: U.S. History, Government, Civics Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 90 Minutes
Type: Activities, Cooperative Learning

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Cold War Dictators
Cold War Dictators
This is a research activity where students learn about several dictators brought into power by the United States due to Cold War politics. Student...
By Christy Schirmer
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Subject: World History, U.S. History, Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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2106-8 Judicial Independence (Judicial Branch)
2106-8 Judicial Independence (Judicial Branch)
This COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators examines the Supreme Court and how judicial independence with lifetime appointment of justices can imp...
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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2102D-16 Polling the Public
2102D-16 Polling the Public
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to explain opinion polls, what they are used for, and how they affect public...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Elections - Voting, Civics, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Concept Definition Map on Taxes
Concept Definition Map on Taxes
This relates taxes to the 1700's. Students are expected to think on a higher level about taxes including making a double bubble map....
By Elizabeth Sistrunk
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Subject: Government Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Graphic Organizers

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Neo Nazi and the Freedom of Speech
Neo Nazi and the Freedom of Speech
Neo-Nazi, Dennis Newland, arrives at a synagogue in a Jewish neighborhood. He begins speaking on a public sidewalk praising Adolf Hitler and defam...
By Interactive Education
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Subject: Civics, Government, Other (Social Studies - History) Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 45 Minutes
Type: Lesson Plans (Bundled), Lesson Plans (Individual)

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The Magna Carta; Examination & Explanation
The Magna Carta; Examination & Explanation
Have your students create a booklet where they examine the clauses of the Magna Carta, a vital documents in both US and World History. The student...
By Creative History
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Subject: British History, Government, Middle Ages Level(s): 7th, 8th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Graphic Organizers, Projects, Research

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The Supreme Court (PBS Series) -- Fill-in-the-Blank Worksheets
The Supreme Court (PBS Series) -- Fill-in-the-Blank Worksheets
Fill-in-the-blank worksheets to help students understand and pay attention to the PBS video series The Supreme Court. I think all teachers know ...
By Elise Parker
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Subject: Criminal Justice - Law, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Week
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European Government Venn Diagram
European Government Venn Diagram
Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting the government of Europe....
By John Godwin
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 90 Minutes
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2105-1 The U.S. Legistlative Branch - How it was formed
2105-1 The U.S. Legistlative Branch - How it was formed
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will examine how the founding fathers created the legislature (the New Jersey and Virgini...
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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We The People; Common and Proper Nouns
We The People; Common and Proper Nouns
This page is a great way to tie Social Studies and Language Arts together using the Preamble. Also, since every school is required to recognize Con...
By Cabin Boy
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Subject: English Language Arts, Government, Grammar Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes
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2102D-4 What Are Political Parties?
2102D-4 What Are Political Parties?
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to explain the purposes of political parties and identify ways they might be...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Government, Elections - Voting, Civics Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Constitution Study Sheet
Constitution Study Sheet
Study Sheet for the Constitution...
By Tina Letlow
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Subject: Government, U.S. History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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30 Days Video Guide - Animal Rights
30 Days Video Guide - Animal Rights
Twelve thought provoking questions about Morgan Spurlock’s 30 days episode where a hunter name George goes to live with a family of Animal Rights...
By Daniel Harnsberger
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Subject: Environment, Government, Psychology Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 90 Minutes
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A More Perfect Union: America Becomes a Nation Viewing Guide
A More Perfect Union: America Becomes a Nation Viewing Guide
This detailed viewing guide to the film, A More Perfect Union: America Becomes a Nation, keeps students on task and involved in the story of the Co...
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: 3 Days
Type: Lesson Plans (Individual), Scripts

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American Government Jeopardy
American Government Jeopardy
A fun and exciting way to present American Government. Tnis PowerPoint game is presented in a similar fashion to the tv version of Jeopardy with qu...
By Hteach62
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Subject: Government Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: Lifelong Tool
Type: Activities, Multimedia, SmartBoard Lessons & Whiteboard Activities

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Classroom Mascot Ballot
Classroom Mascot Ballot
This classroom mascot ballot was used in a voting unit I did with a 2nd grade class. This is a great activity to use with your students, especiall...
By Lindsay Johns
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: 30 Minutes
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Unit on the Bill of Rights
Unit on the Bill of Rights
Included is a Unit on the Bill of Rights with activities and worksheets. State standards are also included with a rubrics as well. ...
By Jenny Golembowski
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Pledge of Allegiance American History readers theater play script
Pledge of Allegiance American History readers theater play script
Full class set of scripts! Every day millions of American kids recite the Pledge of Allegiance, but how many of them really understand why? Here's...
By Mack Lewis
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Subject: Character Education, Government, Reading Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Three branches of US government - quiz or worksheet
Three branches of US government - quiz or worksheet
This quiz is a quick way to check students' understanding of the roles of each branch of the US government. There are 12 questions in all, coverin...
By Stephen Campbell
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Subject: Civics, Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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1st Amendment Landmark Cases PowerPoint
1st Amendment Landmark Cases PowerPoint
This 38-slide PowerPoint walks students through some tough, controversial Supreme Court decisions. Cases in this file focus on religion and speech ...
By Janet Hall
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Subject: Civics, Government Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Social Studies Smartboard Lesson: Democracy
Social Studies Smartboard Lesson: Democracy
This social studies lesson teaches students about direct democracy and representative democracy. Also, it teaches students that the idea of a democ...
By Ms. J
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Constitutional Convention PowerPoint Presentation
Constitutional Convention PowerPoint Presentation
Objective: To examine the importance of the Great Compromise and 3/5 Compromise Key Terms and People: Constitutional Convention George Washing...
By Mrberlin
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Subject: U.S. History, Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 5th, 7th, 8th, 11th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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GRAPHIC ORGANIZER-What Determines an Election?
GRAPHIC ORGANIZER-What Determines an Election?
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, Elections - Voting, Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Veteran's Day Flag Pin Set -- Patriotic Flag Set
Veteran's Day Flag Pin Set -- Patriotic Flag Set
Veteran's Day Flag Pin Set Want some flag pins to celebrate patriotic days like Veteran's Day and Fourth of July? Download this file of Adobe...
By Albert Baggetta
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler, Staff Duration: N/A
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AP Unit Plan-The Branches of Government
AP Unit Plan-The Branches of Government
This is not a complete unit plan. It is a 93 page series of four comprehensive lectures that covers the most important topics of the AP Government ...
By Joseph Tusing
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Subject: Civics, Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Revolutionary War Jeopardy Game Powerpoint
Revolutionary War Jeopardy Game Powerpoint
This PowerPoint uses the Jeopardy format to help students review important events, dates, people and the Declaration of Independence. This is great...
By Cabin Boy
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Government Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 1 hour
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LETTER TO THE NEW PRESIDENT
LETTER TO THE NEW PRESIDENT
As our country's leadership changes hands in January, get your students involved by having them write a letter to the new president. The purpose f...
By B.rogers
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Subject: Expository Writing, Civics, Government Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Week
Type: Activities, Minilessons, Thematic Unit Plans

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1776 Unit
1776 Unit
My county sends students to see the musical, 1776 each year. Because it is a musical about the founding of our country, it is a great learning exp...
By Talia Dickson
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Subject: English Language Arts, Government Level(s): 11th Duration: 2 Weeks
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We the People Lesson 20 Wkst
We the People Lesson 20 Wkst
Pairs with the We the People Level 2 book, lesson 20 reading....
By Tina Letlow
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Subject: Government, U.S. History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Worksheets, Scaffolded Notes

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Richard Nixon and the Watergate Scandal
Richard Nixon and the Watergate Scandal
This PPT was used in 11th grade U.S. History. It's a PPT on Richard Nixon and his Watergate Scandal. But can be used for any grades from 8th-12th...
By Steffi Angle
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Government Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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U.S. State Capitals Scrambled Assessment
U.S. State Capitals Scrambled Assessment
The 50 U.S. capitals are listed. Their names have been scrambled....
By Lloyd Stableford
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A
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Checks and Balances PowerPoint Presentation
Checks and Balances PowerPoint Presentation
Objective: To examine the nation's system of checks and balances. Key Terms and People: Checks and Balances Barack Obama John Roberts John B...
By Mrberlin
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 7th, 8th, 11th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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How a Bill Becomes a Law Powerpoint & Handout
How a Bill Becomes a Law Powerpoint & Handout
How a Bill Becomes a Law is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported License....
By Kayla Brownell
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Rights of the Accused Graphic Organizer
Rights of the Accused Graphic Organizer
This organizer goes through the rights of the accused in the order in which they would come up in a search/arrest situation. I use it throughout my...
By Brooke Travers
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Subject: Government, Civics, Criminal Justice - Law Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Causes of the Civil War Powerpoint
Causes of the Civil War Powerpoint
This massive, 47 slide powerpoint thoroughly explains the causes of the Civil War. It focuses on abolitionists including: Nat Turner, Frederick Do...
By Beverly Brown
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 3 hours
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1305-5 Studying the Preamble (grades 3-5)
1305-5 Studying the Preamble (grades 3-5)
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will study the Preamble of the Constitution to understand its purpose and how it outlines...
By Inspired Educators
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