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How We Elect a President in the United States
In this United States government worksheet, learners learn how a president is elected in the United States. They then answer the 11 definition questions and complete an activity in which they create a platform for a presidential...
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Punctuation
In this grammar activity, students punctuate seventeen pairs of sentences in accordance with the directions printed below each pair.
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Breaking News English: Teenage U.S. Mayor
In this teenage U.S. Mayor instructional activity, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion...
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18 Year Old Elected Mayor in U.S.
In this ESL worksheet, students first read an article about an 18 year old student who was elected mayor. Students complete 7 pages of exercises about the text. Included are questions, vocabulary, discussions, synonyms and completing...
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A More Perfect Union: Women's Suffrage and the Constitution
Students reflect on the pros and cons of Women's Suffrage and it was viewed during the late 1800's. In this history lesson plan, students will analyze documents on women's suffrage so that they can compare and contrast the rights...
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A Conservative Era
In this Conservative Era worksheet, young scholars write definitions for six terms, examine five pairs of sentences then determine which one is false, then link two sets of words together by identifying which historical theme they share...
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Solving Verbal Problems using a System of Linear Equations
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, learners solve word problems whose solution requires the use of a system of linear equations in two variables. The two page worksheet contains a combination of ten multiple choice and free...
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Invasion of the Super Delegates
In this current events worksheet, learners analyze a political cartoon about the electoral college and superdelegates. Students then respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Democracy in Action
Students consider words that reflect their knowledge and opinions about democracy. They work in groups to research countries that have recently transitioned to democratic forms of government.
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Jackie Steals Home
Students read articles relating to Jackie Robinson's breaking of the racial barrier in professional baseball. This leads to a deeper exploration of racism in the United States. They use a variety of worksheets imbedded in this plan to...
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MLA Formatting Information
In this MLA formatting worksheet, students read information on proper formatting according to MLA style guidelines. Pages have no associated activities and are informational only.
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Congress: The House of Representatives
This simple activity could accompany a text (as it indicates a chapter and section), but could also be given as a guide to independent research. Basic concepts of Congress are prompted through matching and multiple choice. This could be...
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One is Silver and the Other's Gold
Learners investigate the money supply and how it can affect the value of money. They examine how the changing money supply can affect prices.
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In Praise of Political Parties
High schoolers research a political party and prepare a report about its history, philosophy, and the party's position regarding two major political issues. They complete a variety of additional creative activities regarding their party,...
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The President's Cabinet: Choosing the Right Person for the Job
Students examine the Federal Confirmation Process for filling cabinet members by completing a confirmation process flow chart. They research the process, and participate in a mock Confirmation Process.
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Death and Taxes
Students explore the "death tax" and analyze statistical information about how the government taxes dead people. They research sources to determine the validity of a anti-tax group campaign and John McCain's claims about taxes. ...
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Verb Forms Worksheet 1
In this grammar worksheet, students choose the appropriate verb form in parentheses to complete twenty-five sentences grammatically correct.
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Kids Build Pumpkin-Tossing Catapult
Students read a news article about the creation of a catapult that will throw pumpkins. In this current events lesson plan, the teacher introduces the article with a discussion of catapults and a vocabulary activity, then students read...
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Rising Temperatures Threaten Penguins
Students examine the continent of Antarctica, then read a news article about the decline in the Antarctic penguin population. In this current events lesson, the teacher introduces the article with a discussion and vocabulary activity,...
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Mayor Puts City on Diet to Lose a Million Pounds
Students read a story called Mayor Puts City on Diet to Lose a Million Pounds and answer vocabulary and comprehension questions about it. In this current event Lose a Million Pounds lesson plan, students respond to literature by...
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Hot Weather, Rain Mean Fewer Pumpkins
Students share their knowledge of pumpkins, then read a news article about how hot weather and rain are affecting the pumpkin crop. For this agriculture and current events lesson, the teacher introduces the article with a discussion and...
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4th Grade Social Studies
In this social studies worksheet, 4th graders answer multiple choice questions about the Bill of Rights, Congress, the National Anthem, and more. Students complete 25 multiple choice questions.
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Democracy and Representative Government
Students complete a worksheet about the government and identify the characteristics of different governments. In this government lesson plan, students define representative democracy and complete a worksheet.
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Free India: Resisting British Rule in India
Students explore the impact of nonviolence during Gandhi's Free India movement. In this World History lesson, students complete several activities including research, class discussions and a multimedia project, all centered around...