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- 4th - 5th
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Students compare and contrast the American system of government with that of Brazil. They research how the Brazilian govenment functions. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students explore the origins of American government. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students explore the parts of Canada's federal system of government. They construct a concept web using the terms related to government and the institutions of Canada. They make lists that relate to Canadian and American government. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students research the services that local governments oversee. They make Lego models of local government. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students research services and responsibilities of local government. They use cameras to take pictures of local government in action and create posters with them. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students define term federalism, identify the powers granted to state and national government, and identify powers shared by the state and national governments. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students complete a unit on the three branches of government. They compare/contrast the three branches of government, write a letter or e-mail to an executive in the Federal Government, and develop outlines for historical documents. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the principles of government, equality, individual rights, the purpose of government and the consent of the governed. They revisit the historical background for these ideas, identifying key historical events and documents and contributors that are relative to each. Full Review »
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- 8th - 12th
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Students discuss the proper role of government in the economy. Reviewing the foundations for a market economy to work properly, they decide how to best direct resources to get the most out of them. They distinguish between private and public goods and provide examples of externalities. They discuss why good politics is often bad economics. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students research the different forms of government for each country using the internet or world almanacs and complete worksheet. Students break into groups and are given a specific country. They perform in depth research and present their findings to the class in a creative way. After each presentation, students discuss each group's findings. Full Review »

