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Federalist 47
Young scholars will analyze and evaluate political propaganda. In this lesson on the Federalist movement, students will examine the Federalist papers and analyze the Anti-Federalist argument mage against constitutional ratification. This...
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5th Grade Social Studies Civics
In this social studies worksheet, 5th graders answer multiple choice questions about America, citizenship, Congress, and more. Students complete 25 multiple choice questions.
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Celebrate Constitution Day
Learners examine the constitutions structure, content, and underlying philosophy by skimming through as a class then breaking into groups to focus on separate articles. To reinforce learning they individually analyze constitutional...
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Conflict Between Democratic and Authoritarian Rule in Haiti
Twelfth graders examine the background of democratic and authoritative rule in Haiti. In pairs they conduct a simulated interview, reporting for a news station about the political, personal, and economical life in Haiti. They conduct...
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U.S. Constitutional Facts and Figures
In this Constitution worksheet, students fill in the blanks to sentences with facts about numbers in the Constitution. Students fill in 12 blanks.
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Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
Students analyze the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution. They read the background to the Vietnam War and the social, political, and miliary issues surrounding the War and how they affected President Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society Program. ...
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Chapter 27 – The 1970s
In this 1970's America worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages about the decade and respond to 40 short answer questions.
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Voting
Students participate in a role play where they run for office and address the issues they want to fix. In this voting lesson plan, students then vote on which candidate they want to run their classroom.
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Social Studies Test-Grade 5
In this grade 5 social studies test, 5th graders complete a 27 question multiple choice quiz covering a variety of grade 5 concepts.
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The Inauguration and the Constitution
Learners read the sections of the US Constitution that discuss the elements of the inauguration. They study how the inauguration symbolizes the peaceful transition of power in a democratic republic and show the parts of the inauguration...
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The American Indian Movement
Twelfth graders examine the civil rights movement of the Native Americans. They read the provided multicultural reading passage and answer the questions that follow. They chart which cultural groups fought for equal rights during the...
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A Recipe for Democracy - Roman Democracy Lesson Plans
Students can take a look at the political system of Rome through Roman Democracy Lesson Plans.
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Elected Democracy vs Appointed Senate
Students complete a work packet put together by the teacher. They participate in a class discussion of the pros and cons of both the House of Commons and the Senate.
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CREATING THE CONSTITUTION
Young scholars engage in a variety of activities aimed at strengthening comprehension of the Constitution. The activities are part of a layered curriculum and students create a portfolio for assessment.
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The Formation and Function of the Supreme Court
Students analyze the role of the U.S. Supreme Court. They read a handout and Article III, section 1 of the Constitution, analyze and rate by relevance noteworthy Supreme Court cases, and write how they decided each rating.
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Bill of Rights -- Texas v. Johnson, 1989
Learners examine the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights. During a visit to the George Bush Presidential Museum, they watch a video about the Texas v. Johnson flag burning case. In groups, they discover the role of the Supreme Court...
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Financial Statements For A Proprietorship
Students are introduced to how to successfully set up a propietorship. Individually, they complete a pre- and post-quiz to determine how much they know about the material. To end the lesson plan, they practice reading a financial...
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The CPI and You
Students examine the consumer price index (CPI). In this economics activity, students explore how the cost of living and inflation indicate the CPI. Students complete activity worksheets in this activity.
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Unauthorized Immigration and the U.S. Economy
Young scholars examine unauthorized immigration in the United States. In this current issues instructional activity, students examine 4 letters written to the editor regarding unauthorized immigration. Young scholars act as editors and...
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Advanced Presentation Boards
Students are introduced to the proper way to make presentation boards. Individually, they use the elements of design to make a presentation board for one room and create a legend. To end the lesson, they present their boards to the class.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Checks and Balances
Overview of the principle of checks and balances proposed in the Federalist Papers.
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
Harry S. Truman Library & Museum: Checks and Balances
Descriptions of the separate powers and functions of the three branches of the federal government. Site explains how the powers of one branch check and balance those of another.
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I Civics: Our Courts: Constitution Day Lesson: Checks and Balances [Pdf]
Students learn the roles and responsibilities of each branch of government and where the checks and balances are located in this role-playing lesson plan. Requires Adobe Reader.
The Dirksen Congressional Center
Congress for Kids: Checks and Balances
The system of checks and balances in place for maintaining the power relationships within the United States government is explained in kid-friendly terms. Suggestions for research projects, resource links and some activities are...