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The Formation of the U.S. Constitution #2

For Students 8th - 12th
Continue your study of the United States Constitution with the second worksheet in a three-part series. Learners respond to three questions using complete sentences. In order to successfully answer the questions, pupils must have...
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Comparing Countries’ Constitutions

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Analyze the constitutions of five different countries and see how they relate to each country's culture and traditions. Pupils read the preambles to the constitutions of India, Ireland, Russia, Suriname, and the United States. After...
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The Formation of the U.S. Constitution #1

For Students 8th - 12th
See how much your pupils truly know about the United States Constitution with the first page of a three-resource series on the formation of that document. Class members write responses to three questions about the influence of other...
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Constitutional Principles

For Students 8th - 12th
Keep track of constitutional principles with a graphic organizer. Pupils define, describe the origins of, and note down the location of the following terms: checks and balances, federalism, individual rights, limited government, popular...
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Street Law

The Challenge of Selecting an Ideal Supreme Court Nominee

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Nearly every president has had the opportunity to name a nominee to the United States Supreme Court. But what makes someone an ideal candidate to become a Supreme Court justice? High schoolers test their prior knowledge about the...
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Center for Civic Education

What Is Authority?

For Teachers 1st - 5th Standards
Young scholars examine the concepts of power and authority as they begin learning about government in this elementary social studies lesson. Through a series of readings, discussions, and problem solving activities, children...
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iCivics

You've Got Rights!

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
If aliens invaders nearly destroy the world in the distant future and leaders must decide on a pamphlet of protections to preserve individual rights, what should they include? Introduce the Bill of Rights and the struggle between the...
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Curated OER

Constitutions and Mindmap of Government

For Students 6th - 8th
In this European Union studies worksheet, students examine governments in the United Kingdom and other European nations as they respond to 10 short answer questions and complete a graphic organizer.
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iCivics

Argument Wars

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
From start to finish, here is a fantastic resource that uses engaging activities and an interactive virtual game to teach about major US Supreme Court cases. Your class members will distinguish the primary arguments made in such cases as...
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Branches of Government

For Students 4th - 6th
In this history worksheet, students list the duties and jobs of each branch of government and then write facts about the branches of government in complete sentences on the lines provided.
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iCivics

Wanted: A Just Right Government

For Teachers 6th - 11th Standards
What type of government did American colonists gain and seek after gaining their independence after the Revolutionary War? Here is lesson that will guide your young learners through the new nation's progression from the Articles of...
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Getting to Know Characters

For Students 8th
This set of worksheets constitutes enough work and materials to be considered a lesson. They guide readers through a process of exploring characters and their motivations, and writing a paragraph about them. Here are seven handouts that...
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Curated OER

Early American History

For Teachers 5th - 12th
US history classes will enjoy the challenge of a cut-and-paste activity in which they put various historical events in chronological order. The worksheet provides space for learners to write details about each event, which could be...
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Breaking News English: Adidas Agrees to Buy Rival Reebok

For Students 6th - 7th
In this ESL worksheet, students first read or listen to a text about the Adidas and Reebok companies. Students complete 8 pages of comprehension exercises. Included are vocabulary, questions, completing sentences, discussion, problem and...
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Napoleon Forges an Empire

For Students 6th - 8th
In this world history worksheet, students note the goals and results of 5 of Napoleon's actions and write a brief explanation of how he gained power in France.