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U.S. Constitution and Amendments
Grade Range
4th - 12th
Rating
3 Stars

Students explore our framework for government and examine the actual document as well as see its direct impact on their lives. Full Review »

Send Me to Congress
Grade Range
10th
Rating
4 Stars

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 »

The U.S. Constitution Power Grab Game
Grade Range
10th - 12th
Rating
3 Stars

Students study the powers and limitations of the three branches of the American government. They explain how the system of "checks and balances" protects the individual citizens. They explain how the amendments to the Constitution function today. Full Review »

What Constitutes a Balanced Government?
Grade Range
7th - 12th
Rating
3 Stars

Students identify the provisions of essential documents of the United States government Full Review »

[PDF] The Three Branches of Government
Grade Range
6th - 8th
Rating
4 Stars

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branches of government, write a letter or e-mail to an executive in the Federal Government, and develop outlines for historical documents.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 »

You Be the Judge
Grade Range
9th - 12th
Rating
5 Stars

Students research and evaluate a case considered by the U.S. Supreme Court regarding the jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act. They watch a Bill Moyers video, conduct a debate, and write about the decision they would make if they were a U.S. Supreme Court judge. Full Review »

Four Ways of Knowing Illinois: Government
Grade Range
9th - 12th
Rating
3 Stars

Students examine the government, economics, geography and history of Illinois. Using the state constitution, they identify the purposes of it along with the Declaration of Independence. They describe the duties of the three branches of state government and the purpose of a democracy. Full Review »

[PDF] Comparing Republics in Rome and the U.S.
Grade Range
9th - 12th
Rating
3 Stars

Students compare features of the ancient Roman Republic with the republic established by the U.S. Constitution. Students create a comparison and contrast chart describing the features of the both governments. Once the chart is completed, the class discusses the strengths and weakness of both governments. Full Review »

The U.S. Constitution
Grade Range
3rd - 4th
Rating
3 Stars

Students explain the differences between the three branches of government. Using the structure of a democracy, they listen to text about the United States Constitution. They discover how their government affects their lives in negative and positive ways. Full Review »

[PDF] The Bill of Rights and Tracking in the U.S.
Grade Range
9th - 12th
Rating
3 Stars

Students review and analyze the Bill of Rights document and determine what rights were violated when certain individuals were tracked by the United States government. They briefly look at why it is easier to track alien residents in the United States who do not have the same protections as citizens. Full Review »