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Impeachment of Andrew Johnson

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the impeachment proceedings of Andrew Johnson. In this U.S. Constitution lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture on the details of Andrew Johnson's impeachment and Reconstruction. Students...
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The Bill of Rights is a-Rockin

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students explore the U.S. Constitution through music. In this Bill of Rights instructional activity, students discuss a hypothetical case regarding lyrics by Madonna and the historical Massachusetts Blue Laws. Students use the Bill of...
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Launching the New U.S. Navy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze the U.S. Constitution for references to the creation and management of the U.S. Navy. They discuss their research and complete a worksheet and then research how the current Navy is organized.
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The Bill of Rights

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners classify the Bill of Rights. In this U.S. Constitution lesson plan, students complete provided readings and worksheets in order to define, identify and analyze each of the amendments and explain why they were included in...
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The Bills of Rights: Cutting It down to Size

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore democratic values. For this U. S. Constitution lesson, 8th graders read the Bill of Rights and consider the significance of the amendments. Students design a governmental time capsule that includes their own plan...
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The Role of the Executive Branch in the Lawmaking Process

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students research the Executive Branches role in making a law. In this law making lesson plan, students study the history of the Constitution and see how much power the President has in making a bill into a law. Students then research on...
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Changes In The New Nation: New Beginnings

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students consider the role of American newspapers in the revolution and plans for new government. In this early American history instructional activity, students determine how communication provided by newspapers contributed to the...
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Citizen Juries: Zacarias Moussaoui - May 1, 2006

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students consider deliberations by juries. In this citizen jury lesson, students complete readings regarding the constitutional right to a trial by jury as well as on the civic responsibility to serve on a jury.
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How is Our Government Organized?

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore rights of their clients. In this constitutional law lesson, students play an online game that requires them to review individual cases in order to determine the rights their clients have.
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The Bill of Rights: Debating the Amendments

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the Bill of Rights. In this U.S. Constitution lesson, students participate in classroom debate regarding the first 10 amendments to the Constitution. Students then vote for the amendments they would like to ratify.
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Understanding Procedural Justice

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Learners analyze the concept of procedural justice. In this judges in the classroom instructional activity, students role play the ways the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights established certain procedures to protect people from...
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Dekanawidah- A Forgotten Founding Father

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students compare plans for government. In this early American history lesson, students compare and contrast the U.S. Constitution with the Iroquois Constitution. Students identify cultural features, government functions, and citizenship...
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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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The Second Amendment and the Right to Bear Arms

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers interpret the Second Amendment. In this U.S. Constitution lesson, students examine the right to bear arms as they compare 2 Michigan Supreme Court cases and discuss their personal interpretations of the amendment.
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Our Compromise, Our Constitution

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore, analyze and study our constitutional government and become aware of the purpose of our government. They assess the basic rights that are protected by the United States Constitution through graphic organizers and...
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State v. Hershberger

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine citizen rights and protections. In this Minnesota courts instructional activity, students examine primary documents from State v. Hershberger and discuss the implications of the decision.
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History Mystery Message Challenge

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine the US Constitution.  In this American Government lesson, 11th graders gather the history and government facts to solve the history message.
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American Focus on World Constitutions

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders describe essential components of a constitution and cite cultural factors affecting international law-making.
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The First American Party System: Events, Issues, and Positions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine and discuss the philosophical differences that arose during the Constitutional Convention and how these differences played a role in the formation of the first political parties.
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America: Influenced by the Enlightenment

For Teachers 7th - 12th
In this Enlightenment influence study guide worksheet, students read 5 quotes from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution and then respond to 5 reflection questions.
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Voting Rights: Convicted Felons

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the state right to revoke the voting privileges of convicted felons. In this voting rights lesson, students read an article and respond to discussion questions about the voting rights of felons.
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Checks and Balances Chart

For Students 9th
In this checks and balances chart worksheet, students use their textbooks and a copy of the U.S. Constitution to complete 10 items in the chart identifying the branches of government.
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Constitution Search

For Teachers 4th - 8th
In this Constitution worksheet, students search the Constitution for details and answer short answer questions about it. Students answer 11 questions.
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Bill of Rights

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students research, list, define and discuss all the aspects to the United States Bill of Rights. They assess their foundations by James Madison and Thomas Jefferson and reflect on all the conditions happening at the time period of...

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