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iCivics

I Civics: Municipal Government

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students will explore the varied functions and structures of local government as well as explore the services provided in their own municipality and beyond.
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Lesson Plan
iCivics

I Civics: County Government

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This instructional activity covers the diversity in county government structure, duties, and services as well as the budgeting process.
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Lesson Plan
iCivics

I Civics: The Great State

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this overview lesson, students learn about state government structure, functions, lawmaking, and relationship with local government.
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Lesson Plan
iCivics

I Civics: State Power: Got a Reservation?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students discover that states have their own governments and powers separate from the federal government. They learn what those powers are, how they're different from the federal government's powers, and that state governments also give...
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Website
University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: County Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview on how county government is structured and how it functions in relation to city governments.
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Website
University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Town and Village Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of the function, responsibilites and structure of town and village government.
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Education Place

Houghton Mifflin: Eduplace: Eduplace: Holds a Town Meeting

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students practice holding their own classroom town meeting and using appropriate respectful behavior. Each student participates in a vote and discusses the benefits of holding community meetings.
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Other

Municipal World

For Students 9th - 10th
An online magazine for local government, which includes a local government discussion forum.
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Lesson Plan
Texas State Historical Association

Texas State Historical Association: Local Government [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
An activity guide where students refer to the Texas Almanac, which is free to download, for information needed to complete assigned tasks. In this lesson, they investigate the officials and organizational structures that make up local...
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Chicago

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] Flipchart gives students information about the government of Chicago.