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Students investigate the Supreme Court's role and function in the federal government and examine how Chief Justice Rehnquist's illness might affect the future of the Court. They write letters to President Bush on the Supreme Court justice appointment.
Fourth graders analyze the Constitution and the United States Government in this eight lessons unit. The foundational knowledge of many of the values and principles of American democracy are presented through activities that include writing and memorization.
Students examine announcements made by the Federal Reserve. Using data, they explain the decisions they have made and how they affect the economy. Using data, they analyze different trends in the past with the market. They answer questions and discuss them as a class to end the lesson.
Young scholars investigate the concept of Federalism and how it is working from the past to the present. They conduct research to find information using different resources. They create a two to three minute presentation about federalism.
Pupils identify major sources of revenue for government spending and identify the type of tax that makes up the largest percentage of the federal budget. They are introduced to the major services provided by local, state and national governments and describes how these services are paid for.
Students compare and contrast the roles of federal and state governments in the United States. In this government lesson, students participate in a classroom activity that requires them to study delegated, reserve, and concurrent powers of the state governments and federal government.
Young scholars interpret historical evidence presented in primary resources. In this Native American history lesson, students analyze documents regarding the relocation of the Cherokee Tribe by the federal government. Young scholars determine and defend their stance regarding the removal.
What do your young historians know about the Bill of Rights, US Constitution, and early US government? Use each of the 20 slides to review, preview, or check for understanding related to early American history.
Third graders research their local government and leaders. Throughout the lesson, they engage in discussions, a visit by an elected local government official and research. In addition, 3rd graders study some basic facts about the local government.
Third graders study their local governments and leaders. For this local government lesson, 3rd graders learn facts about the local government and interview a local leader. Students complete a chart with information they know about their local government.