Young scholars study the ideas and experiences that shaped the founding fathers' perspective about government. In this the government lesson plan, students examine the Articles of Confederation as they relate to the power of government....

Young scholars identify the structures of the federal government. They complete a diagram of the structures to show their relationships. They research the names of the major players on the structure, in particular, students own...

Students explore the parts of Canada's federal system of government. They construct a concept web using the terms related to government and the institutions of Canada. They make lists that relate to Canadian and American government.

Students name and broadly classify the powers and duties of each level of executive government in Australia. They identify and examine areas of overlaid and cooperation between various executive levels. Students examine the nature of...

Young scholars are introduced to the principal of ministerial responsibility and identify ways in which ministers account for their actions. In this executive government lesson plan, students roleplay a situation to...

The political system of the European Union is historically unique and has been constantly evolving. To better understand the structure of the EU, class members compare the EU's branches to those of the United States Federal Government.

Learners examine the roles of those in Parliament. In this British government instructional activity, students participate in a mock election and conduct research regarding the difference between Parliament and government. 

Eighth graders explore Parliamentary democracy and governance.

Students explore different types of government. In this government instructional activity, students discuss the role of government in modern society, identify different types of modern governments, and play a game based on the...

Students research and present a component of one of the three levels in the Canadian government.

Students view the Queen of England's annual speech to determine the government's plans for change over the next year. They test their knowledge of the ceremony with a true/false quiz and then decide on priorities for their school. They...

Students examine the structure of government in New Zealand. In this government lesson, students listen their instructor present information about the government in New Zealand then create diagrams that compare its structure to the...

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

Students explore the purpose of SCRUM in Canadian government, and the roles played by both politicians and the media during SCRUM. They assume roles as politicians and media personnel and stage a SCRUM of their own.

Pupils review facts and concepts of the Canadian System of Government using a game format.

Learners study the concept of "Question Time" as it relates to the ministers and the federal Parliament. In this accountability instructional activity, students investigate accountability in the federal Parliament. Learners role-play to...

Young scholars explore the U.S. form of government and illustrate other forms of government found throughout the world. They explain the similarities and differences between the U.S and other governments.

Students explore cause and effect. For this early American government lesson, students research the series of events that led to the revolution, confederation, and constitution. Students use cause and effect examples...

Tenth graders identify causes and effects of the Industrial Revolution, analyze the benefits and negative consequences, describe the operation of British government, and identify British social and political reforms resulting from the...

Learners describe the relationships between state and federal parliaments in Australia. They identify responsibilities shared between federal and state and territory governments. Students explore an alternative federal structure by...

Twelfth graders discover how the government works in the United Kingdom and the functions of the Parliament. They hold a mock election and campaign.

Students discover how the Canadian Parliamentary works and how to tolerate other people's point of view by participating in a model Parliament.

Students study the concept of legislation as it relates to passing a bill in the House of Representatives. In this legislation: passing a bill in the house of representative lesson plan, students identify why and how bills are introduced...

Students study government. For this committees lesson, students discover the role of the federal Parliament and why it's important for Parliamentary scrutiny to exist. They discuss as a class and participate a role play activity to...