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Local Government: Caring for Your Community
Seventh graders investigate the role of local governments. In this government lesson, 7th graders examine historical photographs and determine what services are being performed in the photographs. Students research how the...
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Know Your Local Government
Students explore their local govenment structure and the people who hold various positions of power.
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Local Government and Leaders
Third graders research their local government and leaders. Throughout the lesson, they engage in discussions, a visit by an elected local government official and research. In addition, 3rd graders study some basic facts about the local...
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Spedwards
Students discuss what makes up a community. Students elect officials of their community and complete an application for the position. Students research jobs within the community and hold a job fair where parents come to school and share...
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Sarah Palin
In this famous leaders learning exercise, students read a passage about Sarah Palin and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze,...
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The Grapes of Wrath: A Hooverville in Ancaster
In this novel analysis worksheet, learners complete a 'homeless' enactment to further analyze the novel, The Grapes of Wrath. Students devise, present, and debate at the community meeting the position of the homelessness problem.
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Enforcers of the Law, The Executive Branch
Fourth graders explore the executive branch of government; in particular, Florida's executive branch of government.
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Is it Legal? - The Judicial System
Fourth graders explore the judicial branch of government; in particular, Florida's judicial branch of government.
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Who Is Who? What Do They Do?
Second graders create rhymes in order to remember the names of representatives and executives in our government at the state level.
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Student Voice
Students investigate local and national politics. They research youth issues through online forums and e-mail while working with a partner. They participate in their own conference to prepare a Youth Manifesto to be submitted.
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Trash City
Students work together to build a trash city. They collect items that would go into a landfill to help them build their city. They discuss ways to cut down on garbage.
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Weekly Grammar Test: Lesson 25
In this verbs learning exercise, students fill in the blanks to sentences with verbs, change verbs to past tense, choose the correct verbs, and identify present or past tense verbs. Students complete 18 questions.
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Breaking News English: South African Capital to Have New Name
In this English worksheet, students read "South African Capital to Have New Name," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Role-Playing the Ashland/Wal-Mart Story
Learners, in a talk show format, role-play persons involved in the Ashland/Wal-Mart story.
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OK...Just Whose Water Is It, Anyway?
Students recognize that each person has a right to clean, safe drinking water. They explain that changes in behavior may be necessary when considering water usage. They role play a water rights courtoom dispute.
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Black Americans in Delaware from 1639 to the Present: An Overview
Students complete matching activities and write an essay about Black Americans in Delaware from 1639.
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Montana Tribes And Leaders
Third graders investigate the different indian tribes in the state of Montana. They conduct research to answer essential questions. The focus of the information gathering is concerning tribal government. Students create a graphic...
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Participation in Local and State Government
Students investigate the state and local levels of government. They demonstrate an examineing of government at these levels. The identification of officials and resources can be used for assessment.
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New York City Local Government
Develop an understanding of the New York City's government with this helpful overview of the mayor, city council, board of elections, and the campaign finance board.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Coleman Young
Biographical sketch of Coleman Young, first African American mayor of Detroit.
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New York City Government Official Website
Visit this thorough site to gain valuable information about the local government of New York City. This official site contains press releases, photo galleries, pages for different agencies, and other related information.
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Nyc Organization Chart
Develop a better understanding of the New York City Government with this helpful organization chart.
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National Archives: The Plague [Pdf]
This was the worst outbreak of plague inEngland since the black death of 1348.London lost roughly 15% of its population. While 68,596 deaths were recorded in thecity, the true number was probably over 100,000. Other parts of the country...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Fernando Wood
Fernando Wood (June 14, 1812 - February 14, 1881) is famous for being one of the most colorful mayors in the history of New York. He was chairman of the chief young men's political organization in 1839 and was a member of the Tammany...