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I Civics: Supreme Court Nominations
This lesson teaches the fundamentals of Supreme Court Justice nominations and helps learners understand the politics behind the nominations.
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I Civics: Mc Culloch v. Maryland
Students learn about the landmark case McCulloch v. Maryland, in which the Supreme Court clarified what kinds of actions Congress can take under the "necessary and proper" clause. Students find out what events led to this case, look at...
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I Civics: Sources of Law
This lesson teaches students about the sources, types, and unique systems of law that exist in the United States. They learn about sources of law from the Constitution to local ordinances and also compare and contrast civil and criminal...
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I Civics: Judicial Branch in a Flash!
In this lesson plan, students learn the basics of our judicial system, including the functions of the trial court, the Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court. They also learn how a case moves up through these levels and discover that...
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I Civics: Interpreting the Constitution
Young scholars analyze real-life cases interpreting the 8th and 5th amendments to see whether they interpret the Bill of Rights the same way the Supreme Court did and discover how tricky interpreting the Constitution really is.
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I Civics: Appellate Courts: Let's Take It Up
Students learn what happens in appellate-level courts and how those courts operate differently from the trial courts most people are familiar with from watching television. They find out what happens when someone takes a case all the way...
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I Civics: Appellate Courts: You Be the Judge (Simulation)
In this judicial conference simulation, students learn the path of a Supreme Court case from writ of certiorari to majority opinion and what justices do along the way.
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I Civics: Slavery: No Freedom, No Rights
From the basics about slavery to the attitudes that defended it and the efforts of those who wanted to see it abolished, in this lesson students learn about this dark part of America's past.
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I Civics: Voting Matters Activity
Students will learn about how registration and voting works in their state, and create a flyer to share with someone in their life.
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I Civics: Mini Lesson: Pardon Power
Lesson teaches about presidential pardons, commutations, and the limitations of these powers.
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I Civics: Mini Lesson: Presidential Appointments
Young scholars learn about unilateral presidential appointments, nominations, and the Senate confirmation process.
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I Civics: Taxation
This lesson teaches the basics of taxes: what they are, who pays them, what kinds exist, and what they're used for. Learners learn how people's income is taxed, how much revenue taxes generate, and how taxes and government services are...
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I Civics: Constitution Day Lesson Plan
This interactive instructional activity gives students a quick snapshot of the Constitution, including the purpose of each article, the powers of the three branches, how a bill becomes a law, and the concepts of separation of powers and...
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I Civics: Civil War & Reconstruction
The Civil War and Reconstruction Era brought about the end of slavery and the expansion of civil rights to African Americans through the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments. Compare the Northern and Southern states, discover the concepts of...
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I Civics: Obergefell v. Hodges (2015)
This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court's decision that extended marriage rights to same-sex couples. Students learn about the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection and Due Process Clauses, and how the Court's interpretation...
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I Civics: Loving v. Virginia (1967)
This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court's decision that struck down state bans on interracial marriage. Students learn about the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause, and its use in court cases to challenge a range of...
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I Civics: Elk v. Wilkins (1884)
This mini-lesson examines the Supreme Court's ruling that the 14th Amendment's Citizenship Clause did not apply to American Indians born on Native reservations. Learners analyze a primary document and discover how the lack of citizenship...
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I Civics: Eeoc v. Abercrombie & Fitch (2015)
This mini-lesson explores the Supreme Court's decision regarding a company's discrimination against a Muslim woman during the hiring process. Students learn how Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits workplace...
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I Civics: Lyng v. Northwest Indian Cemetery Protective Association (1988)
This mini-instructional activity examines the Supreme Court case that pitted the interests of government economic projects against the religious rights of American Indians. Students learn about the religious protections of the First...
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I Civics: United States v. Virginia (1996)
This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court's decision that found the Virginia Military Institute'discriminations male-only admission policy discriminated against women. Students learn about the 14th Amendment's Equal...
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I Civics: Pga Tour, Inc. V. Martin (2001)
This mini-lesson explores the Supreme Court's decision that required the Professional Golf Association to accommodate competitors with disabilities in its tournaments. Students learn about the Americans with Disabilities Act, the...
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I Civics: Lau v. Nichols (1974)
This mini-lesson plan covers the basics of the Supreme Court's decision that required public schools to provide language supports to English and multilingual learners. Students learn how Lau's arguments relate to the landmark case, Brown...
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I Civics: International Affairs
Students learn about the complex interactions that exist in our globalized world. They examine the evolution of diplomacy and international interdependence by looking at recent and historical global events. It includes games and...
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I Civics: Race to Ratify
This simulation game set in the 1780s focuses on the ratification of the Constitution.