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Parallel Timelines

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders research the history of how a particular environmental issue moves through the Conservation Movement. They create timelines that show the progression of public sentiment and the legislation about the issue.
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The National Legislature: ch 10

For Students 8th
Answering comprehension questions during or after reading an informational text can help focus the reader's attention. Here are 5 True/False and 5 multiple choice questions related to the Congress, bicameralism, and basic governmental...
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The Glory That Was Greece: A Test

For Students 7th - 9th
Did your class just finish a unit on Greek life, culture, and conquest? If you think they know everything there is to know about Ancient Greece, then put them to the test with this exam, which contains thirty multiple choice questions.
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Governments of the World

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine how different world governments function and interact with each other. In groups, they research one of the five types of governments. Students prepare news magazines, Powerpoint presentations, and newspaper storyboards...
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The Mayflower Compact

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders discover the ideas of our government by reading the Mayflower Compact.  In this U.S. Government lesson, 12th graders identify the main ideas of the Mayflower Compact, how it came to be and who was affected the most...
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Local Governments Don't Do Much ... Or Do They?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Pupils study and explore their local government. They role play members of their City Council and various constituents as they discuss a variety of subjects typical of a city council meeting.
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The Constitution: the Head of State

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students participate in a constitutional convention to debate whether Australia should become a republic. They form small groups to represent various sides of the debate such as parliamentary republicanism, popular republicanism and...
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Should the United States Have a Central Bank?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Pupils assess the validity of a national bank. They study the importance of McCullough v. Maryland. They review the arguments of Hamilton and Jefferson. They analyze the Tenth Amendment and the debate over state v. federal power. They ...
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United States v. Thomas Cooper --

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers compare the Alien and Sedition Act to the First Amendment. They read and analyze a primary document and write a synopsis. They brainstorm challenges to the Government or President of the US.
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Chart Reading - Uninsured in the United States of America

For Students 9th - 12th
For this chart reading worksheet, students click on the links to read different charts about health insurance in the United States and then answer short answer questions about it. Students complete 7 questions total.
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Introduction to the United States Map

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore the United States using a map. In this map instructional activity, students discover how to use a United States map and a globe to locate places.
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European Union Governance

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the government functions of the European Union and how legislation is passed. As a class, students define the European Union and their interests in economic, political and social issues. Using the internet, students...
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Freedom Voices: Abolition and Suffrage in the United States

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Learners explore abolition and suffrage in the United States.
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Child Labor Laws in the United States and the State of Nebraska

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students examine child labor laws. In this social justice instructional activity, students compare and contrast child labor laws of the United States and the state of Nebraska. Students research primary sources and complete the included...
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State of Mind: Inventing the American Identity

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students define national identity, explain importance of having national identity, describe America's national identity, work together and formulate class vision of what America's national identity is, identify United States symbols and...
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Book: Latino Economics in the United States: Job Diversity

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students, after reading Chapter 1 in the book, "Latino Economics in the United States: Job Diversity," write an essay that compares the cultural as well as the historical factors (experiences with jobs, discrimination, education, etc.)...
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Smoking Patterns in the United States

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine tobacco use in the United States. In this tobacco lesson, students complete worksheet activities regarding tobacco use in America and examine the manipulation of the tobacco industry.
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Voter Qualifications Among the States

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders research the voting qualifications for each state.  In this American Government lesson, 12th graders complete a worksheet on the main ideas they have researched.  
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Political Parties

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare and contrast the perspectives of those living in the United States and Croatia in regards to living in a democracy. In groups, they use the internet to research the different social issues affecting the two countries and...
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Presidents

For Students 5th
In this government worksheet, 5th graders find the words that are related to the topic of presidents. The answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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The Presidents

For Students 5th - 6th
In this government worksheet, students find the names of the presidents in the word search puzzle. The answers are found by clicking the link at the bottom of the page.
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Constitution Word Search

For Students 6th - 8th
For this government worksheet, students find the words that are related to the Constitution. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Why were Americans upset with the British Government?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine the Revolutionary War in New York State. In this experiential hook lesson plan, 4th graders adhere to new rules imposed by the teacher.  Students document their feelings and frustrations with being taxed on...
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West Virginia State Museum Lesson Plan: West Virginia Music

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students compare and contrast music about West Virginia. In this West Virginia history lesson, students analyze popular music so that they may gain an understanding of the relationships between songs and history. Students then create...

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