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Constitutional Issues: Separation of Powers

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students discribe the principle and the history of separation of powers.
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Ratification Debate on the U.S. Constitution

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils study the U.S. Constitution and are asked to give a speech about what they have found.
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How Does Government Secure Natural Rights?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explain why a government with a constitution is not necessarily a constitutional government, and identify alternative models of government that the Founders had to choose from.
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Supreme Court: Background

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explain the role of the Supremem Court under the Constitution. They explore current evetns related to the Constitution and read about the roles of the Senate and President in selecting the next justice. They create a chart about...
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History of Supreme Court

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students study the role of the U.S. Supreme Court in U.S. history. They explore current events about the U.S. Constitution and discuss the Marbury v. Madison case from 1803. They identify the term "judicial review" and judicial...
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Minting a New Mint

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners explore why the Founding Fathers felt it was necessary to have a solitary form of money used throughout the land. Students create their own money systems and have a class sale to simulate the confusion of multiple forms of...
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LEGISLATION: Passing a bill in The House of Representatives

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore how legislation is introduced to the House of Representatives with special emphasis on how issues of national importance arise and how bills move through the chamber. Students debate an urgent bill and direct...
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The Judiciary in American History

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the influence of political and societal forces on judicial decisions. Among the topics they examine are the selection of judges and the cause and effect relationship between politics, society, and the law. to...
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Teaching about Islam

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore the effects of globalization on the Global South. In this World History lesson, 9th graders research a specific Islamic region.  Students create a presentation that explain the effects of globalization on their...

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