Students manage census data. In this U.S. Census lesson plan, students understand and describe the role census data play in apportionment decisions as they analyze the connection between apportionment and the Electoral College.

Fifth graders explain the difference between democracy and monarchy. They see how the Queen Elizabeth and her Privy Council ran England. They explain the different terms involved in the Elizabethan government.

Students examine how to balance the federal budget. In this American economics activity, students read the provided article "Congress Debates Cutting the Budget." Students then collaborate in small groups to determine how to balance the...

Students examine the contributions made to our country by Barbara Jordan. They read and discuss the books "The Sneetches" and "Building a Bridge," write journal entries, participate in a discrimination simulation, create a class...

In this Abraham Lincoln worksheet, students fill in the blanks with facts about Abe Lincoln. Students complete nine sentences.

In this reading comprehension activity, students read a passage about President Clinton and answer 7 multiple choice questions.

In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about mid-term elections in the United States and respond to 3 talking point questions.

In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about the English-language debate and respond to 3 talking point questions.

In order to understand how our government works, students need to delve into the intricacies at both the local and federal level. Using this 20 question activity learners explore how government affects their daily life.

In this United States government worksheet, learners match vocabulary words to their definitions. Students match twelve words.

In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about the health care controversy and respond to 3 talking point questions.

For this historical events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about health care and respond to 3 talking point questions

In this John F. Kennedy biography activity, learners read a one page, detailed biography. They then complete an 8 question quiz.

In this U.S. Census Worksheet, students read a passage regarding the U.S. Census and answer the following 10 multiple choice questions.

Answering comprehension questions during or after reading an informational text can help focus the reader's attention. Here are 5 True/False and 5 multiple choice questions related to the Congress, bicameralism, and basic governmental...

Students read the book, "Everybody Cooks Rice," and they participate in activities pertaining to the book. They identify countries mentioned in the text and locate them on a world map. They use an atlas to identify the climatic...

Students design a ballot slip for student voting. They create a slogan and political brochure.

Eleventh graders examine the election process in America.  In this US Government instructional activity, 11th graders analyze the problems with the Electoral College.  Students research a specific state and create a state flash...

In this worksheet on proportion and percent, learners review the concepts, then find the percentage for proportions in 10 word problems.

In this Congress worksheet, students read a passage about the U.S. Congress, then complete 4 multiple choice questions. An answer key is included.

In this U.S Constitution learning exercise, students complete a crossword puzzle where they answer 20 questions about the U.S. Constitution then use their answers to complete a crossword puzzle. A word bank is provided.

In this crossword puzzle learning exercise, learners find 20 terms related to the Constitution by reading the clues and complete the puzzle.

Students conduct political campaigns. For this campaign investigation lesson, students research political parties and political offices. Students choose an office to run for and create election videos that incorporate propaganda techniques.