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Students examine the qualifications for and job descriptions of members of the U.S. Senate or the U.S. House of Representatives by designing and creating campaign brochures. They describe how their candidate meets the requirements to run for office. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore rules of conduct in a political body, first drafting rules that apply to their classroom, then adapting them to political actions in Congress. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students examine the three branches of our federal government. Several activities are described. The culminating activity is the "Power Grab Game" given before the final test on the Constitution Unit. Full Review »
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- 6th - Higher Ed
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Students participate in a simulation of the U.S. House of Representatives floor debate process. They analyze selected Parliamentary rules and procedures, re-elections, and the role of the media. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students read newspapers and examine issues of concern in the nation. They discuss and read sample letters to Congress, and write their own letter to a Congressperson expressing a concern. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine five sections of the U.S. Constitution to see what the Federal Government has said about slavery, past and present. Then, class members research individuals and interest groups who directly impacted slavery compromises. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students analyze the U.S. Constitution for references to the creation and management of the U.S. Navy. They discuss their research and complete a worksheet and then research how the current Navy is organized. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students describe role of the U.S. Congress in American government as set forth in the Constitution, and explain why the Framers created a Congress with a House and a Senate and gave them different roles. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students explore the two-party system in the United States government. They simulate the roles of U.S. Representatives and Senators to pass their own Bills into law. They select party leaders and a party symbol or image. They decide on a party platform and collaborate in small groups. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the evolution of Congress. Using the Internet, they examine legislative leaders and their accomplishments spanning several eras. They identify the changes in legislative procedures and analyze Congress's ability to change public opinion. They compare and contrast current legislative activities with historical congressional actions. Full Review »