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Compare the United States Government with Other Political Systems

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars explore the U.S. form of government and illustrate other forms of government found throughout the world. They explain the similarities and differences between the U.S and other governments.
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Discovering Aristotle's Three Forms

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students, working in small groups, role play different kinds of governments--oligarchy, monarchy, dictatorship, and democratic republic. They portray their form of government in a skit, while other groups guess which kind of government...
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Canada's System of Government Overview

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars discover the resources, topics, and issues in the Canadian government and actively participate in decision-making.
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Democratic Village Elections in China: Comparing Governments of China and the United States

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore democratic practices in China. In this global studies instructional activity, students compare and contrast democratic values of the Chinese government with the American government. Learners read provided articles and...
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Examine Government, Statistics and the Media

For Students 6th - 12th
In this government, statistics, and media worksheet, students click on the links to learn more about government, statistics, and the media, and answer short answer questions about it. Students complete 5 questions.
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Early American Government: Cause and Effect

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore cause and effect. For this early American government lesson, students research the series of events that led to the revolution, confederation, and constitution. Students use cause and effect examples to complete a...
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Limited v. Unlimited Government

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare and contrast the characteristics of a limited and unlimited government. In groups, they use this information to create a chart and write a description of how leaders are chosen in each. They share their information...
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Types of Government

For Students 3rd
In this government worksheet, 3rd graders read a selection about different types of governments and complete 7 matching, 3 fill in the blanks and 3 true / false questions.
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Diversity Government

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore diversity through government. In this diversity lesson, students use types of government as a way to understand the importance of diversity. Students use "diversity beans" to facilitate discussion with one another.
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A FREE MARKET WITH THE HELP OF GOVERNMENT

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students engage in a study that explains how laws and government have policies that affect the economy to run more smoothly. The focus is upon the historical development of the free market and how the government was involved. Students...
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Interior Design: Form Vs. Shape

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discover the difference between form and shape as it pertains to interior design. After identifying objects as either shapes or forms, they design their own shapes and give them form. Activities include creating shapes and...
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Locke's Second Treatise on Civil Government

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about Locke's Second Treatise on Civil Government.
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The Republic; Roman History, Democracy

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explain the ways in which current American system of government both resembles and differs from the system of government in Rome form about 510 to 264 B.C.
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Rome's Rise To Power: The Republic

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers investigate the government structure of ancient Rome. In this government systems lesson, students compare and contrast the government of ancient Rome with the government of the United States.
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Lessons from the Holocaust

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discover what a dictatorship is by examining the holocaust.  In this government lesson, students discuss the laws that were enacted for Nazis to take control of Germany, and the types of laws we have put place to prevent that...
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We the People

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create a map illustrating the three branches of goverment. They identify the branches of government and the shared or exclusive powers of each. Students use mapping as a prewriting stategy. They discuss our national...
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Bill Of Rights

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine Supreme Court cases. In this U.S. government lesson, students watch a video about the Bill of Rights and then research 4 Supreme Court cases using the noted web site. Students analyze the presented information and write...
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Which form of government?

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine different forms of government.  In this American Government lesson, 11th graders research a different government.  Students create a poster board on the type of government. 
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Lesson 4 James Madison: Internal Improvements Balancing Act—Federal/State and Executive/Legislative

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Who has the power? The founding fathers asked the same question when the United States was formed. Learners explore issues that arose during Madison’s presidency that raised constitutional questions. Through discovery, discussion, and...
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Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media

The Articles of Confederation

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Have you ever started a project only to realize you need to scrap it and start over? Scholars analyze the issues leading to the fall of the Articles of Confederation. A group investigation into Articles II, III, and VIII unveil the...
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Landmark Leaders

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students research the accomplishments of current and historical national leaders. They choose several significant events to research and create a poster to present their research. Information is presented in the form of a government...
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National Endowment for the Humanities

The "To Do List" of the Continental Congress

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
What is on your to-do list today? The second lesson of a three-part series on Lost Heroes of America investigates the laundry list of items in front of the second Continental Congress. Scholars research, analyze, and present information...
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Linear Relationships - Standard Form

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use a graphing calculator to examine the association between the data points and equation of a linear relationship. They write equations in standard form and then graph the equations using the slop-intercept form. Answer Key...
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Agriculture and the Government

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students study the government's involvement in the U.S. A's food production and make connections relating to farm programs. For this historical agriculture lesson, students read content and research significant information. Students then...

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