U.S. and Iroquois Governments

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

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

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

In this contemporary U.S. history worksheet, students respond to 8 short answer questions about 1980's and 1990's American culture and history.

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.

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

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...

In the weeks after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Congress passed the U.S.A. P.A.T.R.I.O.T Act. This law—meant to protect the public—was controversial, as some felt it undermined civil liberties. Using video from President George W. Bush,...

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...

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.