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Evaluating the "Save the Indian" Reforms

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the policies of the "Save the Indian" reforms. Working in groups, they review the motives, methods, and effects of the "Save the Indian" campaign of the late 19th century. Through discussion and writing, they form an...
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Curated OER

Second Graders Create Their Own Social Studies Book (Part I, The 5Ws of the Constitution)

For Teachers 3rd
Students study the United States Constitution and create a year-long cumulative activity for social studies. In this social studies lesson, students complete activities throughout the year to learn the 5Ws for the United States...
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Curated OER

The Constitution and The Bill of Rights

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students explore the Constitution and The Bill of Rights including the process of the Convention throgh a variety of websites that examine the framers, venets leading up to and after the convention games and more.
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Curated OER

Supreme Court

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore the redistricting process.  In this American Government instructional activity, 11th graders examine the electoral map.  Students write an essay posing an argument for the redistricting process. 
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Claremont Institute

Founding.com: James Madison

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of speeches, letters and other documents written by James Madison.
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University of Groningen

American History: Presidents: James Madison

For Students 9th - 10th
Included are James Madison's two inaugural addresses, his State of the Nation speeches, as well as other writings related to the Constitution. Of particular interest is his speech of 1812.
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Library of Congress

Loc: The James Madison Papers

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of letters, personal notes, and correspondences by James Madison. The documents date from 1723 to 1836 and describe the life as the man came to be known as the "Father of the Constitution",
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Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: James Madison and Executive Power

For Teachers 10th - 12th
This instructional activity examines the legacy of the "philosopher statesman," James Madison. Madison combined the intellectual knowledge and creativity of the scholar with the practical savvy of the politician, a man of strong...
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: James Madison

For Students 3rd - 8th
Briefly chronicles the life of the fourth president, James Madison. Contains brief articles, portraits, and photos of documents from The Library of Congress' archives.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Presidents as Poets: James Madison

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of President James Madison's brief stint as a poet. Includes the text of his poem "A poem against the Tories".
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University of Virginia

University of Virginia Press: The Papers of James Madison

For Students 9th - 10th
The papers of James Madison, plus a short biography, bibliography, and links to other sites. Site is detailed and comprehensive.
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Henry J. Sage

Sage American History: James Madison & the War of 1812

For Students 9th - 10th
Article on James Madison's presidency including comprehensive material on the War of 1812.
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University of Groningen

American History: Presidents: James Madison: Proposed Amendments to Constitution

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of James Madison's "Proposed Amendments to the Constitution," June 8, 1789. Madison states his reasons for the amendments in view of the anti-federalist feelings in many of the colonies. The proposal explains in Madison's own words...
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A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: James Madison

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has James Madison's biography, significant events in his life, an image gallery, and several video clips.
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The White House

The White House: Presidents: James Madison

For Students 9th - 10th
The official White House biography of James Madison, the father of the constitution.
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Bill of Rights Institute

Bill of Rights Institute: James Madison

For Students 9th - 10th
James Madison's slight stature and reserved personality gave little indication of his keen intellect and shrewd nature. No other Founder had as much influence in crafting, ratifying, and interpreting the United States Constitution and...
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Read Works

Read Works: u.s. Presidents James Madison

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about James Madison, the fourth President of the United States. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 4. James Madison

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of the professional career of President James Madison. Discover details about the era during his presidency, domestic policy, foreign affairs, and presidential politics.
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Library of Congress

Loc: James Madison (1751 1836)

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biographical sketch of James Madison.
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Other

Potus: James Madison

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive facts about James Madison and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
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Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: James Madison and Executive Power

For Teachers 9th - 10th
James Madison has been called the "Father of the Constitution". His ideas have shaped the role of our government, the role of political parties, the Bill of Rights and more. This instructional activity offers extensive background,...
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Madison

For Students 9th - 10th
The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia provides an extensive biography on the life of James Madison. Provides information about his life before and after the presidency as well as his policies on foreign and domestic...
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US Department of State

Biographies of the Secretaries of State: James Madison (1751 1836)

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical material on James Madison details his life and rise to become a prominent statesman, appointed Secretary of State by Thomas Jefferson in 1801.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: Biographies: James Madison

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of James Madison. Find out why James Madison was called the father of the constitution. Learn how his life affected the United States. (In Spanish)

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