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Grade Range
7th - 8th
Rating
3 Stars

Students, using a memory/matching game, explore the powers of the federal and state governments (Delegated, Reserved, and Concurrent Powers). They recognize and explain the differences between the state and federal powers of government. Full Review »

Grade Range
9th - 12th
Rating
3 Stars

Students identify the powers of national and state governments. They evaluate the balance of national versus state power. They utilize worksheets imbedded in this plan to gain a deeper perspective of how the government powers are separated. Full Review »

Grade Range
9th - 12th
Rating
3 Stars

Students define term federalism, identify the powers granted to state and national government, and identify powers shared by the state and national governments. Full Review »

Grade Range
9th - 12th
Rating
4 Stars

Students describe the purpose of government. They explain how the purpose of government is reflected in the Preamble of the Constitution. They describe one way the United States government fulfills its responsibilities. Full Review »

Grade Range
9th - 12th
Rating
3 Stars

Students examine the structure and purpose of the state government of South Dakota. Using the internet, they research current office holders and issues along with election results. They compare and contrast the state government to that of the national government. Full Review »

Grade Range
6th
Rating
4 Stars

Students compare the characteristics of different types of government developed by ancient European civilizations. Students conduct research on Greek democracies, the Roman Republic, and the Roman Empire, and compare these to the United States government today. Full Review »

Grade Range
3rd - 5th
Rating
4 Stars

Students examine the basic functions of each level of government. They take a walk around the neighborhood and identify what is taken care of by local government agencies, explore various websites, and prepare a PowerPoint presentation and newsletter. Full Review »

Grade Range
4th
Rating
3 Stars

Students review the three branches of the Texas state government. They discuss the role of the Texas legislature. Using the internet, students explore information about the Senate and Senators. They research issues in their communities. Students write letters to their senator asking for assistance or support on a specific issue. Full Review »

Grade Range
9th - 12th
Rating
3 Stars

Students investigate the concept of powers of national and state government. They conduct research using a variety of resources that includes using the internet. The powers of government is used for reflection with the reading of the Constitution. Full Review »

Grade Range
7th - 12th
Rating
3 Stars

Students explore and identify the power of national and state governments. They discuss the concept of federalism and the distribution of governmental powers. As a class, they examine the balance of power between the federal and state governments. Full Review »