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\nUS History and Government Examination: June 2013\n

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\nHow successful has American foreign policy been in the past? Pupils consider the question as part of a state examination in American history. Other prompts include a document analysis and essay of important civil rights cases decided by...\n
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\nUS History and Government Examination: June 2012\n

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\nThe reform movements—such as abolition, the push for women's suffrage, and the labor movement—shaped modern America. A document analysis activity and essay prompt help learners consider why. Other items in the high-level exam include an...\n
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\nUS History and Government Examination: August 2015\n

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\nAre your learners feeling a bit jittery about an upcoming American history standardized test? Take a look at a state standardized test to give them additional practice and ease their nerves. Extra practice includes a scaffolded...\n
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\nWhat Works and What Doesn't: The Potential and Limitations of Fiscal Policy\n

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\nTwelfth graders study micro- and macro-economies. They examine theories about fiscal policy and the relationships between consumption and output, tax policy and government spending changes. They also consider how economic perspectives...\n
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\nGovernment Policy and Its Impact on HIV/AIDS\n

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\nStudents examine \"President Bush's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief\", identify important U.S. policy events related to AIDS/HIV from the last 25 years and hold a policy debate on the funding for AIDS/HIV programs.\n
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\nGeorge Washington's Foreign Policy\n

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\nStudents compare George Washington's foreign policy to the policies of presidents who followed him. In this primary source analysis lesson, students compare Washington's Farewell Address to the Roosevelt Corollary, the Monroe Doctrine,...\n
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\n\"Patriotism\n\n
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\nPatriotism and Foreign Policy\n

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\nTwelfth graders create a museum of Patriotism and Foreign Policy. They participate in discussions and work in committee's to determine which objects shall be displayed in the museum. They present visual and performing arts along with...\n
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\nUnintended Consequences\n

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\nWhat would your class members say to the opportunity to take two years off of school between grades 10 and 11? Examine the economic concepts of costs, benefits, and unintended consequences with this unique and engaging approach.\n
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\nExploring the Relationship Between Government Policy and Children\n

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\nStudents study the State of the World's Children report. They research the State of the World's Children website and analyze the information. They create Power Point presentations and hypermedia reflecting the government policy and...\n
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\nThe U.S. and Iran: Confronting Policy Alternatives\n

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\nStudents examine the relationship between the United States and Iran. In this global issues lesson, students research policy options the U.S. can take regarding Iran's desire to build more nuclear weapons. \n
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\n\"Planning\n\n
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\nPlanning a Government\n

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\nDemonstrate the complexities of running a government with this group activity. Young politicians are arranged into small groups and become leaders of a hypothetical country (outline of country provided). Groups must outline 6 (listed)...\n
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\nPublic Policy Research\n

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\nStudents explore a public policy issue of local importance. Through research and survey, they identify a public policy issue affecting people in their local area. Students determine how this issue affects the lives of those involved and...\n
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\nMedia Regulation: Crash Course Government and Politics #45\n

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\nScholars investigate the legality of reporting the news or providing entertainment over the airwaves. Scholars discuss the limits of the Internet, television, and print media under the Constitution. \n
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\nConflicts in Government Policy Objectives\n

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\nPupils consider a series of arguments for a particular set of policy proposals that have wide ranging implications not only to the non-economic objectives of a government but also to the wider efficiency and equity of the economy as a...\n
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\nThe Role of State Government and the State Constitution\n

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\nHigh schoolers examine sections of the Nebraska Constitution and the U.S. Constitution, and compare/contrast the two. They research policy issues, and decide whether they should be solved at the state or federal level.\n
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\nCapitalism and Socialism\n

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\nCapitalism, socialism, communism ... these may seem like a whole bunch of isms to your scholars. High schoolers won't  confuse them after completing an informative resource. Your class masters how to use primary sources to...\n
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\nThe Economics of Ghostbusters\n

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\nHow do the men of Ghostbusters represent entrepreneurship, the market economy, and government oversight? This video provides unique insight into the risks of startup companies, as well as the foundational features of a market...\n
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\nThe Economics of House of Cards\n

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\nHow does the modern television show House of Cards and its dramatization of a power-hungry congressman in American government illustrate public choice theory—the concept that politicians retain personal interests after being elected...\n
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\nGovernment Lesson Plan - Number 14\n

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\nHigh schoolers analyze data on air pollution in Maryland. They evaluate the effectiveness of government actions to improve air quality. Each group recommends actions that would improve air quality on the federal, state and local level.\n
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\nExpress Your Opinion\n

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\nStudents explore local, state, and national levels of government and discuss which level of government they should contact to get information, express their opinions, or get help on specific issues.\n
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\nForeign Affairs\n

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\nInform your class about foreign policy during the Reagan administration. The resource includes a reading passage that gives an overview of foreign policy decisions made during the Reagan administration and nine questions for pupils to...\n
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\nCold War Conflict in Vietnam: The Vietnam-Era Presidency\n

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\nComparing and evaluating various media types is a great way to build critical analysis skills. Learners read about the Vietnam era presidency, specifically the foreign policy established by Johnson and Nixon. Then they compare several...\n
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\nThe Color of Law: Winners and Losers in the Job Market\n

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\nThe second lesson in \"The Color of Law\" shows how government policies supported economic inequality. Scholars read additional excerpts and respond to text-dependent questions from \"The Color of Law\" text, examine primary source documents...\n
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\nA River Ran Wild: An Environmental History\n

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\nThe Nashua River serves as the focal point of an investigation of the treatment of and care for natural resources. A reading of A River Rand Wild: An Environmental History by Lynne Cherry, launches the study and class members consider...\n
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