Young scholars see how events in South Africa have affected other areas of the world both through the use of economic sanctions and truth and reconciliation commissions. They analyze significance of this election in light of South...

Pupils discover the resources, topics, and issues in the Canadian government and actively participate in decision-making.

Eighth graders pretend as if they are the King or Queen of Canada (England), and they have invited former prime ministers of Canada to dinner.

Students examine the development of government. They identify different theories of political thought around the world. They participate in a play to discover their own political views on key issues.

Second graders study about being a citizen in a democracy. They also study about the important American symbols and the process for electing the President. Students develop a creative writing story and create a drawing of a room....

Learners identify the key terms and describe each one as it applies to the Executive Branch. Students identify and analyze the powers and duties of the president. Learners discuss the Executive Branch in more detail, including the...

In this Internet research on Ronald Reagan instructional activity, learners answer 10 multiple choice questions about the former president. Students will need to do their own research.

In this government worksheet, 3rd graders read a selection about different types of governments and complete 7 matching, 3 fill in the blanks and 3 true / false questions.

Young scholars explore political candidates' viewpoints on issues that contribute to the "common good." In this political candidates lesson, students read and view mixed media to identify political issues that contribute to a civil...

In this crossword puzzle instructional activity, students read the clues about a presidential election. Students solve the 15 clues with words to crossword puzzle.

In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 14 matching questions regarding the presidency of Bill Clinton. Students may check their answers immediately.

Students analyze the Alien and Sedition Acts. In this Bill of Rights lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of the Alien Act and the Sedition Acts. Students examine Supreme Court...

Young scholars examine the political parties of the 1860 election and compare their platforms.  In this election lesson plan students determine the meaning of a political cartoon and predict the outcome of the 1860 election.

Students research newspapers and the Internet to learn about the election. Students work in groups and choose a state that they want to compare to Florida. Students organize the data they have found into a graph labeling an "x" and "y"...

Young scholars consider First Amendment rights. In this Bill of Rights lesson, students complete an activity guide regarding constitutional rights issues raised in the 2008 presidential election. Young scholars respond to discussion...

Learners work on political campaigns. In this campaign history lesson, students study the American presidential elections of 1824 and 1828. Learners research primary and secondary sources to learn about the campaigns. Students then...

In this U.S. history worksheet, high schoolers read assigned textbook pages describing 1980's America and respond to 49 short answer questions.

In this European Union worksheet, students respond to 5 short answer questions about the European Union's Parliament.

Students examine British voting rights. In this current events lesson, students listen to a lecture about the proposal to drop the British voting age to 16. Students create and distribute surveys about the proposal and debate voting rights.

In this presidential history worksheet, students respond to 9 essay and short answer questions about the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Students reason mathematically as they solve problems dealing with probability of an even occurring. In this probability lesson, students differentiate between different rankings of candidates running for leadership. They identify...

Young scholars research the campaign and election issues of Andrew Jackson. For this presidential election lesson, students research the campaign of 1828. Young scholars then list the important issues. Students discuss the political...

Eleventh graders examine the election of 1800.  In this American Government lesson plan, 11th graders summarize the events that made the election controversial.  Students advocate for a candidate during a short role playing...

Students examine the 2004 European elections. In this current events lesson, students visit the noted Web sites to consider the pros and cons of expanding the European Union.