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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Constitution: A New Federation

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners explore political parties by researching world history in class. In this Australian government instructional activity, students identify the term "federation" and discuss the elements of Australian politics. Learners analyze a...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Three Levels of Government

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students name and broadly classify the powers and duties of each level of executive government in Australia. They identify and examine areas of overlaid and cooperation between various executive levels. Students examine the nature of...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Find–a-word

For Students 7th - 10th
In this word search worksheet about Australia, learners respond to each of 25 questions that are hints to locate the vocabulary terms in the puzzle. The list of words is not given.
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Activity
University of Chicago

The Founders' Constitution: Federal v. Consolidated Government

For Students 9th - 10th
This chapter introduction describes the historical context in which the issue of federalism was discussed by our nation's Founders. Discusses the Federalist and Anti-Federalist points-of-view.
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Activity
Other

Swiss World

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Swiss government contains extensive geographical, cultural, historical, economic, social and political information about this mountainous, multilingual country. It contains extensive links to authoritative outside...
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: United Arab Emirates: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the government of United Arab Emirates reveals a loose federation of seven emirates with some attempts being made for more unity. A chart gives the principal players in the government. From U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.