First graders are introduced to the country of Australia through books, Internet research, maps and music. They listen to stories, watch videos, decorate cookies and participate in an Australian-themed day of activities.

In this Washington, D.C. government facts worksheet, students read ten facts associated with the United States and determine if they are true or false.

Students write a persuassive paragraph to the President stating their opinion on a topic. To do this, they start the message with a topic sentence such as "War is _____." The blank should contain a word or phrase expressing the student's...

Students explore the life and times of John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States. John Fitzgerald Kennedy was different than any other president America had ever seen.

Tenth graders design a "deck" of individual slides on Power Point to synthesize, in a graphic organizer, their recently acquired knowledge of different levels of government in Canada.

High schoolers develop critical thinking skills using questions exploring the Canadian Parliamentary system. The duties of a modern democracy are investigated.

Students research more about the Canadian parliamentary democratic system.

Students discover how a bill becomes a law. In this Legislative Branch lesson, students watch C-Span coverage of a bill making its way through the House and the Senate. Students use the provided worksheet to chart the progress of the bill.

Learners read and understand Ellen Wilson's bill. They review the federal law-making procedure and understand the implications of an appropriation bill to redress housing concerns during a time of looming war. Classmates are split...

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...

Learners simulate a meeting of the President's energy task force in order to observe how energy policy may be developed with the input of various groups. Students will form groups with the following roles: lobbyists, members of the...

Students identify the names and positions held by local public officials. In pairs, students research the requirements and duties needed to hold office. A brief presentation of their research will include the names and positions of...

Students answer a quiz about congressional leaders. They research former majority leaders and create charts about them. They write letters to the current majority leader about a current issue.

High schoolers examine the impeachment proceedings of Andrew Johnson. In this U.S. Constitution lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture on the details of Andrew Johnson's impeachment and Reconstruction....

In this colonial America instructional activity, students read assigned textbook pages detailing the U.S. Constitution and respond to 46 short answer questions.

Students study homelessness. For this homelessness lesson, students brainstorm ideas about the well-being of individuals. Students write a letter to parents and their community asking for donations for homeless care kits. Students also...

Students analyze the adaptive nature of the U.S. Constiution. In this Amendments lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the amendment process. Students respond to question regarding...

Eleventh graders take a closer look at the Red Scare. For this Cold War lesson, 11th graders read the provided literature about anti-communism in the United States and then respond to the provided discussion questions that accompany the...

In this Enlightenment influence study guide worksheet, students read 5 quotes from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution and then respond to 5 reflection questions.

Students participate in a sorting activity to research and categorize the three branches of government. They listen to teacher read aloud and write questions for a game based activity

In this President Barack Obama worksheet, learners match 20 words pertaining to the life of our current President with the phrases and facts that go with them.

Students examine the presidency of Abraham Lincoln. In this Abraham Lincoln lesson, students analyze the political and constitutional issues that Lincoln dealt with during his time in the White House as they play an online game and...

In this women in history worksheet, students read a biography of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis. Students then answer 6 multiple choice questions and 1 essay question about the passage.

Eleventh graders investigate the charges brought against President Nixon. In this 20th century America lesson, 11th graders read excerpts from Articles of Impeachment and respond to the provided discussion questions about the Watergate...