Worksheet
Curated OER

Social Studies Word Search

For Students 8th - 9th
In this social studies word search, students identify twenty five words related to the Constitution in a word search. Examples include: preside, Anti-Federalist, and senate.
Lesson Plan
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A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION: A SIMULATION

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students discuss two computerized options to change the current U.S. government. In this Constitutional Convention lesson, students write a statement advocating for one of the choices and participate in a mock modern Constitutional...
Lesson Plan
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It's All About Justice

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students examine a specific environmental concern to their local community. In groups, they explore how the justice system would deal with the problem by participating in a treasure hunt. They review the meaning of federal and state...
Lesson Plan
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Asking and Answering Questions Using the Balance of Powers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students complete a diagram showing the relationship between the executive, legislative and judical brances of the government. They form sentences using the question words. They restate who and what questions as well.
Lesson Plan
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Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners participate in a scavenger hunt to gather information on their governmental officials. Using the internet, they identify and discuss the various political boundaries to determine who their representative is. They complete a...
Worksheet
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The Articles of Confederation

For Students 5th - 8th
In this Articles of Confederation activity, students fill in blanks in an outline about the Articles. No text reference is given.
Lesson Plan
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Law Day: Constitutional Law Outline

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students receive information about laws. Some of the categories include powers of the federal government, federal powers vs. state powers, and the Bill of Rights. It is in an outline form that looks like the student follows along with...
Lesson Plan
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Be the Kiwi: Government and Politics in New Zealand

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students examine the structure of government in New Zealand. In this government activity, students listen their instructor present information about the government in New Zealand then create diagrams that compare its structure to the...
Worksheet
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Constitution Day

For Students 5th - 7th
In this U.S Constitution activity, students complete a crossword puzzle where they answer 20 questions about the U.S. Constitution then use their answers to complete a crossword puzzle. A word bank is provided.
Interactive
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U.S. History Knowledge Test 3

For Students 4th - 6th
In this U.S. history trivia learning exercise, students answer twenty multiple choice questions based on their knowledge of U.S. history. This is an interactive learning exercise.
Lesson Plan
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Comparing Constitutions

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students compare and contrast plans for government. In this government systems lesson, students compare and contrast the U.S. Constitution to the constitutions of selected countries using the provided checklist as a guide. Students...
Lesson Plan
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Perspectives on Civil Rights

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine speeches of the Civil Rights Era. In this American history lesson, students listen to speeches delivered by Martin Luther King, Jr. and John F. Kennedy. Students respond to guiding questions as they listen to the...
Worksheet
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Social Studies Review for Grade 4 (4.1)

For Students 4th
In this social studies review for grade 4 (4.1) activity, 4th graders answer 25 multiple choice questions in standardized test format about U.S. history.
Lesson Plan
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How Government Works and the Rights of the People

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders identify how to be responsible citizens. In this civics lesson, 8th graders review websites of congressional members and then create questionnaires about the responsibilities of citizens.
Worksheet
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Spelling List 29: Sight Words, R-Controlled Vowels, and Academic Vocabulary

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this spelling list worksheet, students practice spelling words that are sight words, r controlled vowels, and vocabulary. Students practice spelling 21 words total.
Lesson Plan
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Constitutional Issues: Separation of Powers

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students discribe the principle and the history of separation of powers.
Lesson Plan
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Advice And Consent - the Senate Considers the President's Supreme Court Nominations

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students study the process and questioning for selecting a Supreme Court Justice. They examine how the decisions of the Supreme Court effect the lives of citizens. They complete worksheets as they study the material.
Lesson Plan
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Why or Why Not Law?

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders, in groups, study the law on the Internet.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Judicial Branch: Advanced

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from Khan Academy provides advanced-level practice questions over the judicial branch. These questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses, including the AP...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Judicial Branch: Foundational

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from Khan Academy provides foundational-level practice questions over the judicial branch. These questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses, including the...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Legitimacy of the Judicial Branch

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from Khan Academy provides practice questions over the legitimacy of the judicial branch. These questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses, including the...
Lesson Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Legitimacy of the Judicial Branch: Lesson Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson overview from Khan Academy discusses the legitimacy of the judicial branch. This lesson is intended for learners taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses, including the AP Government course.
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The White House

The White House: The Judicial Branch

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the judicial branch of the federal government, how the organization of the federal judiciary is determined, the functions and responsibilities of the Supreme Court, and features of the judicial process.
Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: American Government: The Judicial Branch

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Complete and comprehensive virtual learning unit on the Judicial Branch. Module includes downloads, interactive activities, questions and writing assignments as well as links to supplemental material. Students can link to online textbook...