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Just how broken is the Senate?

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders examine the role of the Senate in the United States.  In this American Government lesson plan, 12th graders read various articles and answer questions to these articles.  Students write a letter to their Senator on a...
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Town Meeting

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars organize and stage a town meeting. They write a set of discussion guidelines and participate in a political discussion.
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The Commission of Inquiry

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore the role and functions of a commission of inquiry and participate in a democratic debate.
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The First Amendment

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in a mock trial. Given the scenario, students prepare a cases concerning the freedom of religion, freedom of speech, and the right to assemble. In groups, students prepare an opening and closing statement, as well...
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Counterfeit Roubles in Russia

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students read an article about counterfeiting and complete worksheets about it. In groups, They compile lists of punishments for various crimes and explain their reasons.
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Environment: Mock Trial

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Pupils role-play a trial regarding the taking of family property for a new water purification plant. Among the roles are the judge, attorneys, witnesses, plaintiff, mayor, and jury members. Once both sides present their case, the jury...
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Module 10-Refund, Amount Due, and Record Keeping

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore to comprehend refunds, amounts due, and record keeping requirements. They define a refund and explain how refunds are received. Students define an amount due and explain how payments are made.
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Module 13-Claiming Child Tax Credit

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars examine the difference between a refundable tax credit and a nonrefundable tax credit. They explain how the nonrefundable child tax credit affects the tax liability. They apply the requirements to claim the child tax...
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Street Law: Paternity in Washington

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students are introduced to the topic of paternity under street law enforcements. As a class, they discover the many stakeholders when asking about paternity under Washington law. They examine how the court has the best interest of the...
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It's (Not) Just a Bug

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars explore, examine and reflect on challenges facing produce farmers. They study about invasive species and how they affect the agricultural industry by reading and discussing the article "Tiny but Hungry, Moth May Peril...
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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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A Sense of West Virginia

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students consider their perceptions of the world through their 5 senses while visiting the West Virginia State Museum. In this West Virginia history lesson, students discover how knowing about the past helps with their understanding of...

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