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Reflections on Judicial Power - Part I

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners research the Constitutional provision for the Judicial branch of government. They examine different U.S. founder's positions on the relative strength of the judicial branch and act as a review court for Marbury vs. Madison.
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Lesson on Proteins

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine the importance of proteins including their function and structure.  In this protein lesson students play a game to help them better understand proteins.
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The age of majority: How old is old enough?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students perform research on the internet in order to create an examineing of World War II. The integration of technology into research gives them access to more information.
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Power of the People

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Pupils determine the meaning of democracy and investigate accomplishments of a number of United States presidents. They look at images of the presidential one dollar coins before they determine how the job of the president differs from...
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Lesson Plan for Reading

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students in an adult ESL classroom are introduced to the definition of freedom of speech. Using the internet, they discover the differences between the rule of law and rule of men. To end the lesson, they examine how the court system...
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Core Democratic Values of American Constitutional Democracy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers describe the ideas found in the core democratic values. In groups, they design and create a brochure explaining how the values relate to other ideas that Americans accept as a nation. They share what they know with with...
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The Bill of Rights in Times of National Crisis

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine the ability of the government to suspend individual rights in times of national crisis. They formulate a constitutional amendment that clearly states if, when, how and by whom the rights of individuals can be...
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Energy From Space: The Next Frontier

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners investigate ideas for getting energy from space. In this space-based power instructional activity, students read articles about ideas for alternatives to fossil fuels. Learners define and give examples of vocabulary words....
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War Making: Executive and Legislative Powers

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine Constitution and what it says about war-making power, contrast roles and responsibilities of executive and legislative branches of government when it comes to making war, become familiar with important 20th and 21st...
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Understanding the Importance of Cyber Ethics

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Pupils play a paper clip game which leads to a lesson on cyber ethics. In this cyber ethics lesson plan, students play the game, and then discuss the proper rules of how society should act and view their internet usage.
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War Making: Executive and Legislative Powers

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students examine executive and legislative powers. In this federal powers lesson, students determine who has the power to wage war in the U.S. government. Students analyze the Constitution and research historical precedents regarding...
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Democracy…Not Yet!

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students analyze the concept of democracy. For this democratic values lesson, students analyze the lyrics of selected popular music that address issues that challenge the role of United States as a world leader. Students create exhibits...
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Pulling-Together Web

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Learners roll a ball to each other that is attached to a string to form a web. In this web lesson plan, students learn how one person's actions affect a whole by making the class web. They discuss citizenship and how they are all...
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MAPPING THE BLACK ATLANTIC

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the geographic characteristics of Western and Central Africa, the impact of geography on settlement patterns, cultural traits, and trade. They compare political, social, economic, and religious systems of...
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Keeping News Trustworthy

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students analyze media sources. For this media awareness lesson, students consider media outlets as businesses and discuss how they present information. Students keep media logs and analyze selected newspapers, magazines. or television...
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The Constitution: The Country's Rules

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students become aware of the Constitution and why it is important. In this early government lesson, students compare the Constitution to the class rules. They are both set in place so that we all stay safe and have fun. Students draw...
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Documents of Natural Rights: The Declaration of Independence and The Plan of Delano

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders analyze the philosophy of government in the Declaration of Independence. As a class, they discuss how this philosophy has caused other revolutions in history and how well it supports our natural rights. In groups, they...
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The Right Ideas

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils investigate the Bill of Rights and explain how non-profit organizations take care of those rights. In this Bill of Rights lesson, students work in groups to look at the rights that are included in the Bill of Rights. They...
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Voting and US Resident Aliens

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders examine the process of voting.  In this American Government lesson plan, 12th graders evaluate the arguments for and against alien voting.  Students participate in a debate on voting rights.  
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The First Amendment

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in a mock trial. Given the scenario, students prepare a cases concerning the freedom of religion, freedom of speech, and the right to assemble. In groups, students prepare an opening and closing statement, as well...
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What is Art?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students become familiar with the art and architecture and history of the Chicago World's Fair.  In this public arts project activity, students compare and contrast fine art and public art through a study of the exhibits at the Chicago...
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Virginia Commonwealth University

General Construction Measurement and Dimensions

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
Learners construct their understanding of measurement and dimensions in this step-by-step approach that begins with an all group vocabulary introduction, consisting of measuring objects and dialoging using measurement vocabulary....
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Alabama Department of Archives and History

Birmingham, 1963: Spring Jubilation Part 2

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
The release of Martin Luther King, Jr. from the Birmingham jail, the Children's March, and the bombings of the Gaston Motel and the home of Reverend A.D. King's home. As part of a study of the civil rights movement, class members...
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National Constitution Center

Creating Your Own Town Hall Poster

For Students 8th - 12th Standards
Middle and high schoolers are walking into a world rife with strong political viewpoints and vocal opinions. Help to prepare them for controversial discussions with a lesson in which they choose, research, and learn more about a...