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Statehouse: Fact or Fiction

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders determine whether or not statements about the Ohio statehouse are true or false. They examine the stories behind the myths about it. including one about the ghost of Abraham Lincoln.
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Women's Firsts Challenge

For Students 4th - 6th
In this women's firsts worksheet, students complete a set of 10 multiple choice questions, choosing the correct woman who accomplished a given "first." A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Famous Firsts Vocabulary

For Students 5th - 6th
In this vocabulary activity, students read the statements about famous firsts celebrated in Black history month. Students write the 10 names to complete the statements.
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State v. Hershberger

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine citizen rights and protections. In this Minnesota courts lesson, students examine primary documents from State v. Hershberger and discuss the implications of the decision.
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What Effect Does A Communities Attitudes/Values/And Beliefs Effect Student Behavior And Influence Curriculum

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils examine how race relations effect the kinds and amount of educational resources individual schools receive within a school district.
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Our Country's People, Lesson Two

For Students 6th - 8th
In this US government learning exercise, students answer 8 multiple choice questions about the laws, courts, and Constitution of the United States.
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Court System Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers are assign a particular Federal or State Court. They are asked to make a poster of the court they have been assigned. Students are told that the poster should include a list of the types of cases that particular court...
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The Trial of Dred Scott

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study the trial of Dred Scott. They investigate the New York Times reporter and simulate writing about the trial for a newspaper. They identify the 5Ws from the play using a graphic organizer and present their findings to the...
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Franklin D. Roosevelt

For Students 6th - 12th
In this presidential history activity, students respond to 9 essay and short answer questions about the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
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Ira Ritter, Et Al., V. Jerry And Ruth Stanton Lesson 2: What Does a Jury Do Anyway?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students investigate how a jury is chosen, and what the rights and responsibilities of juries are. They examine case studies to determine the role of the jury in both criminal and civil cases.
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Should the United States Have a Central Bank?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Pupils assess the validity of a national bank. They study the importance of McCullough v. Maryland. They review the arguments of Hamilton and Jefferson. They analyze the Tenth Amendment and the debate over state v. federal power. They ...
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The 1955 Flood and Its Changes

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore Connecticut history. In this 1955 flood instructional activity, 7th graders compare maps of Putnam, CT before and after the flood. Students also read eyewitness accounts in order to prepare for a debate about the...
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The Right to Education for California's Minorities and Immigrants Offline Lesson Plan

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students examine the elements of various court cases and how state and federal laws affect them. They participate in mock trials.
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English for Law

For Students 5th - 7th
In this law worksheet, students match words with definitions about the law and complete a crossword. Students complete 2 activities.
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Courting Controversy?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students consider their own personal opinions on divisive issues. They examine the confirmation of Justice Samuel A. Alito, Jr. and investigate issues from different ideological and philosophical perspectives.
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Using Context--Antonyms

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this antonyms worksheet, learners read two short passages and determine which word in each paragraph is an antonym of complete, before, same, against and loser.
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Society in the 1950s (5)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive American history worksheet, students respond to 8 matching questions regarding 1950's America. Students may check their answers immediately.
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Chapter 23 – The Civil Rights Movement

For Students 9th - 12th
In this U.S. history activity, students read assigned textbook pages on the Civil Rights Movement and respond to 48 short answer questions.
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When Court Cases Get Appealed

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read and analyze two functional documents. They predict outcomes using prior knowledge and documents. Students draw conclusions about how court cases are appealed. They list the parts of a court case.
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US History

For Students 6th - 10th
In this US History worksheet, learners complete the crossword puzzle using the clues at the bottom of the page. There are 34 clues in total on this worksheet.
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Law Day: Constitutional Law Outline

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students receive information about laws. Some of the categories include powers of the federal government, federal powers vs. state powers, and the Bill of Rights. It is in an outline form that looks like the student follows along with...
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Segregation - The Jim Crow Law

For Students 5th - 7th
In this segregation activity, students read about the Jim Crow Laws and the effects they had on African Americans. Students learn about inequality during this time period.
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Re-Examining Brown

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore and describe the impact of segregation on African Americans and other non-white minorities.  In this segregation lesson students identify, research and report on the legal cases that led to the Brown vs. Board of...
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The Development of Antitrust Enforcement

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze antitrust enforcement. In this American economics lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of the free market system and antitrust laws. Students respond to discussion questions...

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