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- 9th - 12th
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Student examine the working of the Executive Branch of the US government and the existence of non-profit public interest groups. They research government agencies that provide services and programs to non-profit organizations with related interests. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students create a list of service opportunities in their community. They identify their interests and research volunteer opportunities that they could do. They also complete a survey based on their experiences. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students read and discusss the Preamble of our Constitution. In small groups, they discuss government agencies and taxation. They examine the role of the Environmental Protection Agency and explain that our taxes pay for these services. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 6th
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Students examine the ways in which the United States government uses the census data collected every ten years. Using a data retrieval chart, students submit their findings. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students use federal government websites to study regulation and other economic terms. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students identify and explain the role government agencies have in helping consumers with market problems. They create a plan for remedying a consumer problem. This is a very rich economics lesson plan for high schoolers. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students are introduced to the topic of government regulations. Using the internet, they read different viewpoints on this topic. They answer questions and discuss them as a class. They develop their own regulations that could be helpful to the United States. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the events of the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire. They give examples of health and safety protection in the workplace today. Using government and labor solutions, they analyze a specific workplace concern. They develop solutions individuals can take on their own to reduce the chance of injury or death on the job. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students identify the costs and benefits of government regulations. Using a market economy, they explore the reasons why the government intervenes with food safety and quality concerns. They examine the information on food labels and use them to make their decisions about which products to purchase. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Student demonstrate examineings of both sides of the argument between Jefferson and Marshall that led to the strengthening of the Judicial Branch through the creation of judicial review. Unit is comprised of five lessons and fits into the larger unit of study on the creation and development of the three branches of government in the United States. Full Review »

