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Grade Range
12th
Rating
4 Stars

Students collecting written documentation of coverage of U.S. government actions and players over a one-week period (or longer). They may clip newspaper or magazine articles, tape news programs, write a synopsis of a radio broadcast, etc. Full Review »

Grade Range
9th - 10th
Rating
4 Stars

Students examine the issue of prescription drug prices in the United States. They discover how globalization impacts the available remedies to lower the costs to American consumers. They participate in a mock U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Full Review »

Grade Range
1st - 5th
Rating
2 Stars

Students access a variety of resources on the Internet related to Washington D.C. They take virtual tours of the White House and Capitol Building, access aerial views of monuments, explore interactive maps, and read about the branches of our government. Full Review »

Grade Range
2nd - 3rd
Rating
4 Stars

Students examine the roles of national leaders and the three branches of government and their duties. They view and discuss the images on the South Dakota Quarter Reverse transparency, complete a worksheet, and create a mobile of the three branches. Full Review »

Grade Range
4th
Rating
3 Stars

Students investigate the state of Ohio's claim to be the "Mother of Presidents." Nine U.S. presidents were from the state and their contributions and terms of office are examined in this lesson. Full Review »

Grade Range
6th - 8th
Rating
4 Stars

Students investigate precedents set during George Washington's term in office. They conduct Internet research, develop a list of the responsibilities of the President, match Washington's accomplishments with the list, and play a game. Full Review »

Grade Range
8th - 12th
Rating
3 Stars

Students research and discuss the rational for U.S. involvement in the Philippines. They discuss overall foreign and domestic policies of the U.S. Then they create a timeline that highlights this impact. Full Review »

Grade Range
6th
Rating
3 Stars

Students perform research about the following: The first framework of U.S. government, the Articles of Confederation, led to problems because the central government was not given enough power. Can a group of resourceful politicians find a way to please everyone and still plan an efficient government? Full Review »

Grade Range
4th
Rating
3 Stars

Students comprehend and explain basic principles of the United States government. They explain the importance of fundamental concepts expressed and implied in major documents including the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution and the Illinois Constitution. Full Review »

Grade Range
10th
Rating
3 Stars

Students examine the beliefs and principles of American government found in the United States Constitution. They read and discuss the seven principles of the Constitution, and in pairs create a poster illustrating a selected principle. Full Review »