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Curated OER

Exploring the Three Branches of Government

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students view a PowerPoint presentation to explore the three branches of government. Using this infromation, they identify the people, buildings and responsiblities of each branch. They complete a worksheet using the internet and take a...
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Curated OER

Individual Rights -- Freedom of Speech at School

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine their individual rights at a public school. In groups, they identify the most common ways of expressing themselves and why they should limit their speech in public. They compare and contrast two cases in which they...
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Curated OER

Virginian Contributors

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students examine the contributions of native Virginians to the United States. For each person, they read excerpts of a book about their contributions and organize the information in a chart. In groups, they become an expert on one of...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

History 1 Word Search Puzzle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this social studies worksheet, students look for the words in the puzzle that are related to the theme of the word search. Spelling skills are worked on.
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Curated OER

What's Your Reference

For Teachers 7th - 9th
For this reference material worksheet, students choose the correct reference for each question given. Students discover the differences in the materials found in the dictionary, the almanac, the atlas, the newspaper, and the thesaurus.
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Curated OER

Famous Firsts Challenge

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this Black history month worksheet, learners read the statements about Black history month. Students select the best answer to complete the 10 statements.
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Curated OER

The Industrial Revolution

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the time period of the Industrial revolution in American history.  In this American History lesson, 8th graders read the chapter on this time period.  Students create a presentation on this time period to teach...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: China's Death Penalty Reform

For Students 5th - 10th
For this English worksheet, students read "China's Death Penalty Reform," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Curated OER

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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Lesson Plan
Constitutional Rights Foundation

Constitutional Rights Foundation: The u.s. Supreme Court: Fdr Tries to "Pack" the Supreme Court

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lesson and activity in which students learn about the importance of the Supreme Court, balance of power, and judicial reform.
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Other

History of the Supreme Court: Timeline of the Justices

For Students 9th - 10th
The Supreme Court Historical Society provides a timeline page on the history of the Supreme Court. All judges' names are hyperlinked and include a brief biography and picture. There are also links to more Supreme Court information.
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Interactive
PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: The Supreme Court: Timeline: Supreme Court Developments

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS' series on the Supreme Court offers this interactive timeline showing important dates in Supreme Court history. Clicking on the date gives more information about cases being decided around that specific time. A great resource.
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Website
Cornell University

Cornell University: Law School: Us Supreme Court: Justice Alito

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information about Supreme Court Justise Samuel Alito. Included in this site from the Cornell Law School is a link to Justice Alito's recent court decisions.
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Website
Cornell University

Cornell University: Law School: Us Supreme Court: Justice Breyer

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a brief biography of Supreme Court Justice, Stephen Breyer. Included is a link to the recent decisions in which Justice Breyer was involved, including opinions, concurrences, and dissents. From the Cornell University Law School.
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Website
PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: Formation and Function of the Supreme Court

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Correlated to National Standards, this two-period lesson plan presents students with an understanding of the history, make-up, and role of the Supreme Court, while providing a summary of notable court rulings.
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Unit Plan
Thinkport Education

Thinkport: Supreme Court Opinions and Student Rights

For Students 9th - 10th
In this module students examine the differing opinions of Supreme Court justices in several court cases involving student rights.
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Primary
This Nation

This nation.com: u.s. Supreme Court: Buckley v. Valeo, 424 u.s. 1 (1976)

For Students 9th - 10th
This appeal filed in the U.S. Supreme Court describes the expressed powers of Congress to oversee the elections of President, Vice-President and Congress.
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Handout
PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: The Supreme Court: Majority Rules

For Students 9th - 10th
Highlights four Supreme Court cases that dealt with the balance of federal and state power. In each case the majority opinion is given but might not be what is expected.
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Article
FOX News

Fox News: Bush Taps Alito for Supreme Court

For Students 9th - 10th
With much controversy surrounding his pick, President George W. Bush chooses Samuel Alito to replace Sandra Day O'Connor on the Supreme Court. Along with this November, 2005, article, are links to photos, videos, and other resources.
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Activity
Other

National Council for the Social Studies: Selecting Supreme Court Justices

For Students 11th - 12th
A panel discusses the questions of whether the Senate or President hold more power in selecting Supreme Court Justices, the impact of interest groups on the process, and whether changes need to be made to the confirmation process. Along...
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Article
FOX News

Fox News: Bush Picks Roberts for Supreme Court

For Students 9th - 10th
July, 2005, article discussing President Bush's choice of John Roberts for the U.S. Supreme Court. Find photos, video, related stories, links, and other resources on this very thorough news site.
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Lesson Plan
National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Landmark Supreme Court Cases

For Students 9th - 10th
Students will analyze one of four Supreme Court cases that relate to the constitutional rights of women decided between 1908-2005. Students will become mini-experts on one Supreme Court cases and they will be exposed to the content,...
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Primary
Thomson Reuters

Find Law: u.s. Supreme Court: Gitlow v. New York (1925)

For Students 9th - 10th
This Supreme Court case involved the subject of criminal anarchy. Read the complete text of the opinion delivered by Justice Sanford of the Supreme Court.
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Primary
Thomson Reuters

Find Law: u.s. Supreme Court: Engel v. Vitale (1962)

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the 1962 Supreme court case Engel v. Vitale, which addresses the issue of religion in education.

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