U.S. and Iroquois Governments

In this U.S. government activity, students follow the provided instructions and template to create a pro-U.S. Constitution brochure.

Students explore the U.S. plan for federal government. In this U.S. Constitution lesson plan, students investigate a chart on the responsibilities of the Executive, Judicial, and Legislative Branches of governments. Students complete a...

Students examine the U.S. Constitution. For this American government lesson, students explore the purpose and significance of the Constitution as they read the provided handouts and complete the provided worksheet.

Students explore the branches of government. In this federal government lesson, students examine the system of checks and balances in the U.S. plan of government as they read the Constitution and define vocabulary words.

Young scholars examine reasons for studying government. In this U.S. government lesson, students brainstorm the reasons for rules. Young scholars draft their own class constitution in the style of the U.S. Constitution.

Students are given the United States Constitution, students generate a list on the board of Grandpa's constitutional rights that might help him keep his home and property. Students become "experts," by reading and group discussion, on...

A substantive New York Times article about the U.S.A. Patriot Act, military tribunals, racial profiling, and the Bill of Rights forms the basis for a discussion of the complex interplay of fundamental American rights and the aftermath of...

Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this U.S. Constitution lesson, students examine and analyze primary sources regarding the plan for U.S. government.

High schoolers engage in a good lesson on the court system. Learners will examine how the Judiciary affects the executive and legislative branches of government. The develop and discuss arguments for and against greater public influence...

Students identify and compare major elements of Iroquois and United States Constitutions.