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Can We Live Without Government?
Third graders explore the role that the government plays in the lives of its citizens.
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Coalition or Division?
Young scholars research and write essays on contemporary Italian politics and their roots to explain the prime minister's recent resignation in context. They explain why coalition governments are formed.
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Introduction to "Julius Caesar"
Students discuss American form of government. They read the play Julius Caesar.
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Your Role as a Taxpayer: Why Pay Taxes?
Young scholars evaluate the basic rationale, nature, and consequences fo taxes. They describe why governments need taxes as revenue to provide goods and servicesin this series of activities.
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Tracking a Legislator
High schoolers track a member of the Connecticut legislature whose political life and choices during the course of the semester provide the opportunity for students to gain greater civic literacy and understanding through in-depth,...
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Teaching With Documents Lesson Plan:Launching the New U.S. Navy
Students demonstrate understanding of the issues related to the creation and ratification of the United States Constitution and the new Government it established.
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Shifting Wins
Students analyze how the outcome of the 2002 midterm elections changed the balance of power in the government. They write a news analysis and evaluation of how the nation be governed in the future.
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Israel/Palestine and Saudi Arabia
Seventh graders examine governmental structures in place around the world. In this political systems lesson, 7th graders discuss components of a modern economy, and read two articles. Students answer questions after reading articles and...
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Beijing: An Important City in China
Students investigate Beijing by reading an essay. In this Chinese Geography instructional activity, students read an essay written about Beijing and answer questions on a comprehension worksheet. Students may research Beijing further...
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Handling Constituents
Students explore ideas to share their ideas with constituents. In this lesson, students watch a presentation that shares ideas on how to help the government deal with challenges.
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Comparing the European Community with the U.S.
Students research a country to compare with the U.S. In this compare/contrast instructional activity, students research the CIA World Factbook research a European country's characteristics. Students calculate growth rate and doubling...
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Upholding Community Values Leadership, Government and Kings
Students analyze political systems of African cultures. In this political systems instructional activity, students compare and contrast the political systems of African cultures by studying objects of art for the values of the...
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What Counts as History?
Eighth graders explore the question "What Counts as History?" In this Philosophy activity, 8th graders pretend that they are going to interview a historian. Students read a primary source and answer the questions that follow.
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The White House or Bust: How Americans Elect Their President
Students explain the presidential duties and who is eligible to run for president. In this The White House or Bust article, students complete a map of the electoral college. In addition students analyze historical campaign posters....
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Culture of the Mycenaean's
In this ancient history worksheet, students fill in a graphic organizer of ten categories about Mycenaean culture. categories include religion, achievements, and transportation.
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Executive Branch Word Search Puzzle
In this government worksheet, students look for the words that are related to the theme of the sheet in the word search. They also work on spelling skills.
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Americas Review Word Search Puzzle
In this social studies worksheet, students look for the words that are related to the theme of the Americas in the word search. They also work on spelling skills.
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Culture of the Minoan
In this history worksheet, students identify and name various aspects of the Minoan culture. They complete ten different blank shapes that explain their religion, transportation, entertainment, education, government, money, and how they...
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The Stamp Hobby
In this social studies learning exercise, students find the words that are related to the concept of stamps and how they are collected. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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UK Parliament Wordsearch
In this social studies worksheet, students find the words related to the parliament of The United Kingdom and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Building a Class Government Through Elections
Students participate in their own classroom election to fill multiple positions. Individually, they examine campaign speeches and write their own. Once the election occurs, they must fulfill their duties as outlined in their campaign.
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Kids Rights
Students engage in a lesson plan that is about their rights. They conduct research on the Direct Kids Gov. website while focusing upon the rights and responsibilities of kids. Students discuss the findings and then take part in a variety...
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State Dinners And Funerals: Protocol And Diplomacy
Learners investigate the use of dinners and funerals as protocol in the life of American Government. They conduct research using the internet and a variety of resources. The information is used in order to answer key questions about...
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3 Branches of Governement
Sixth graders use the "Making the Grade" books, citizenship packets, and the "Ben's Guide" website to create a poster and a report on their assigned government branch. They then present their poster and report to their classmates.