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iCivics

Step Five: All about Public Policy

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Public policy is important to understand because it affects everyone. The resource tells middle schoolers how the government uses policy to accomplish goals in the administration. It includes a reading, true or false worksheet, a...
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Canada's System of Government Overview

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students discover the resources, topics, and issues in the Canadian government and actively participate in decision-making.
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National Endowment for the Humanities

The Creation of the Bill of Rights: “Retouching the Canvas”

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
While the Constitutional Convention lay the foundation of the new government for the United States, the protections given under the Bill of Rights were controversial. Using documents, such as James Madison's and Thomas Jefferson's...
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Taxes and Social Security

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students practice filling out the United States Federal 1040EZ tax form and share examples in a class discussion. A written exam is provided to help assess cumulative comprehension.
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Bi-Lateral Systems of Government

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students discover how Aboriginal forms of Government can be adapted and how the Navajo's have utilized government.
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The Electoral Process

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars explore the U.S. political system by completing several worksheets. In this government election lesson, students define and describe the two main political parties in detail to one another. Young scholars read a piece...
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Political Movement: Political Parties

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Young scholars explore politics by researching Australian government law. In this political parties lesson, students define the different active parties in Australia and their roles within the country. Young scholars complete a word bank...
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Alexander Hamilton and the Roots of Federalism

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Explore the origin of political parties in the United States. Learners work in groups to read and analyze copies of the "Report on Manufactures" written by Alexander Hamilton. Then, they complete a worksheet comparing the Federalists to...
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Scream Run

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Get ready to have some fun and make some noise! Your youngsters will love getting to scream as loud as they want, but they have to run at the same time that they are screaming. There are a couple of other ideas that you could use to...
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Smithsonian Institution

Lexington and Concord: Historical Interpretation

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Learners view and analyze three different images related to the Battle of Lexington and Concord. They also answer a variety of questions in a graphic organizer to help keep the information straight.
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The United States Constitution

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders research how the constitution was formed and the reasons for its implementation. They form a class wide constitution that expresses the steps originally used while forming the original constitution. Students vote and...
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The Great Debate

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students review the basic facts of the Canadian government.
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A Chick Called Saturday

For Teachers K
Students explain what a calendar is all about in terms of time measurement. They clearly communicate in oral, artistic, written and nonverbal forms.
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Government Lesson Plan 18

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers identify problems with a pure market economy, and examine and explain roles of selected regulatory agencies.
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Rock Cycle

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders participate in a Rock Cycle game to gain an understanding of the cycles that form metamorphic, sedimentary and igneous rocks.
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Current Spanish History 1900-present

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders study the Spanish Civil War.  In this World History instructional activity, 10th graders analyze famous paintings.  Students compare and contrast the government of the United States with that of Spain. 
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Your First Job

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine that they are responsible for paying income taxes through withholdings on earned income. They examine the Form W-4.
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Knowledge is Power

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the distinct forms of knowledge that enslaved Africans brought with them to America or developed while enslaved. They study how political movements of the 18th century helped develop abolitionist thinking.
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Diet: Soup and Salad Lab

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students prepare soup and salad meals and assess their nutritional and aesthetic values. After solving soup riddles and discussing types of salads, they use meal planning forms to list ingredients and recipe information. The lesson also...
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Plyometric Exploration

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders are introduced to the concept of plyometrics and how it relates to exercise. As a class, they practice jumping and landing in proper form. When the music starts, they follow the instructions given to them by their teacher.
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Constitutional Rights Foundation

What Is Constitutional Democracy?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Rediscover the values at the heart of American democracy and what makes it unique with your pupils. Use a reading and discussion questions—in addition to an analytical activity—on the preamble to the Constitution. An additional activity...
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Taking Taxes

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students discuss the role of taxes and tax deductions in the maintence of community services. A practice W-4 form is completed by students who identify their exemptions. This lesson is intended for students acquiring English.
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Asking and Answering Questions Using the Balance of Powers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners 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.
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Cardio Kickball

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Fast, furious, and fun! An action packed kickball game that keeps everyone moving; that's why it's called cardio kickball. This game can be played inside a gym or outside on a field.

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