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A Day In The Life

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students create an online newspaper documenting the politics and culture of ancient Rome. Using online tools and websites, they conduct research on ancient Roman politics and everyday culture. The informaiton gathered is used to create a...
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Case Study - England: Early 1600s

For Teachers 8th - 11th
In this England in the 1600's case study worksheet, learners read a brief overview pertaining to the time period in English history and then respond to 2 short answer questions.
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Advanced Sentence Completion 13

For Teachers 6th - 11th
In this sentence completion worksheet, students choose the best word(s) to complete each sentence from five possible choices.
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Diversity Government

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore diversity through government. In this diversity lesson, students use types of government as a way to understand the importance of diversity. Young scholars use "diversity beans" to facilitate discussion with one...
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Which form of government?

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine different forms of government.  In this American Government lesson, 11th graders research a different government.  Students create a poster board on the type of government. 
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Types of Government

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students explore different types of government. In this government activity, students discuss the role of government in modern society, identify different types of modern governments, and play a game based on the information gleaned from...
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The king, the crown and the colonel: How did Thomas Blood try to steal the crown jewels in 1671?

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students investigate Thomas Blood's attempt to steal the crown jewels. In this investigative lesson, students use four different primary sources to answer questions about how Thomas Blood tried to steal the crown jewels.
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The Jubilee Celebrations

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students read comments about the Queen's Jubilee made by children and get into groups to rank the comments in order of how much they agree with them. They then cut out each comment so that they can move them around more easily and stick...
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Discovering Democracy in Canada: Federal Perspectives

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders research one aspect of government. They teach their peers co-operatively about the key elements of Democracy in Canada at the Federal Level by giving group presentations.
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French Revolution v. Russian Revolution

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this French Revolution and Russian Revolution study guide worksheet, high schoolers examine facts about the two wars and respond to questions regarding similarities between the revolutions.
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Simulating the Legislative Process

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research and simulate a debate of an issue. They simulate proposing a bill to the legislature.
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Hidden Messages

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the concept of censorship in authoritarian government and how Japanese and Chinese artists used their work as political commentary. This lesson includes possible lesson enrichments.
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It is Leff-tenant, Not Loo-tenant

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders describe the role of the Lieutenant Governor. They create an employment advertisement for this position. Students research prominent British Columbians who may become nominees for the position of the next Lieutenant...
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Social Studies: Exploring Japan

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine the culture and environment of Japan, beginning with a KWL chart. They use clay and cups of water to construct representations of the Japanese Islands. After designing flags representing farming and food, 4th...
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Central Europe’s Glorious Ball Season Starts

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the Ball season in Europe. In this European Culture ESL lesson, 9th graders read an article and answer guided reading questions. Students complete a graphic organizer on going to a ball. 
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Background on the Patriot Attitude Toward the Monarchy

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this lesson plan, students will consider "Background on the Patriot Attitude Toward the Monarchy." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
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iCivics

I Civics: Rule by One

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Why has monarchy been one of the most common forms of government throughout history? In this lesson, learners explore the advantages and disadvantages of monarchial rule and consider how rule by one came to reign.
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I Civics: Rule by One

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, students explore the advantages and disadvantages of monarchy and take a look at the roles power, authority, legitimacy, and sovereignty have played in its long-standing history.
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Ohio State University

Osu History Teaching Institute: The French Revolution

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The French Revolution challenged political, social and cultural norms in European society. The lesson is broken down into three parts: political, shifts in power, French nationalism.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: The French Revolution

For Teachers 6th
Learn about the causes of the French Revolution.
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iCivics

I Civics: Machiavelli Mini Lesson

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Look into the ideas and writings of the Italian thinker and politician, Niccolo Machiavelli (1429-1527).
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iCivics

I Civics: Who Rules?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learn about the different forms of government that exist, including democracy, autocracy, oligarchy, and others. Compare and contrast these forms, and look at real-life examples in the world today.

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