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Money in Elections:What is it Doing to America?

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners investigate the role of money in American elections. In this current events lesson, students read and discuss articles that address money and political campaigns. Learners may conduct further research on the topics presented in...
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Reconstruction (1865–1877)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 7 short answer and essay questions about the causes and effects of Reconstruction following the American Civil War.
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The Rule of Law

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine the rule of law and government in this civics instructional activity. They discover the origins and how it impacts them on a daily basis. They also analyze its role in the judicial system.
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Chapter 23 – The Civil Rights Movement

For Students 9th - 12th
In this U.S. history worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages on the Civil Rights Movement and respond to 48 short answer questions.
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The Turbulent 1960s (5)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive American history worksheet, students respond to 14 matching questions regarding 1960's America. Students may check their answers immediately.
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US History

For Students 6th - 10th
In this US History worksheet, students complete the crossword puzzle using the clues at the bottom of the page. There are 34 clues in total on this worksheet.
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Debating Teenage Rights

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students deal with 'real world' questions in settings that resemble Congress or the courtroom. They identify a problem, find causes, research possible solutions, determine the best solution, and plan a means of implementing the best...
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How Government Works and the Rights of the People

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders identify how to be responsible citizens. In this civics lesson, 8th graders review websites of congressional members and then create questionnaires about the responsibilities of citizens.
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Bill of Rights

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students define the Bill of Rights, identify and explain each amendment, and explain why these amendments were included in the Constitution.
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We the People: 270 out of 538

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students engage in a instructional activity that helps them better explain the quadrennial ritual surrounding the election of a president in the United States of America.
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Search & Seizure Opinion Poll

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Pupils examine federal and state constitutional law relating to search and seizure. They analyze various scenarios, participate in an opinion poll, and discuss difficulties in balancing individual privacy rights with the need to fight...
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The Growing National Crisis: The 1850s (5)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive American history worksheet, students respond to 12 matching questions regarding slavery in 1850's America. Students may check their answers immediately.
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Legislative Branch (Congress) Questions

For Students 8th - 12th
In this U. S. government activity, students respond to 10 short answer questions about the responsibilities of congressional members.
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What Effect Does A Communities Attitudes/Values/And Beliefs Effect Student Behavior And Influence Curriculum

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine how race relations effect the kinds and amount of educational resources individual schools receive within a school district.
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The 1955 Flood and Its Changes

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore Connecticut history. In this 1955 flood activity, 7th graders compare maps of Putnam, CT before and after the flood. Students also read eyewitness accounts in order to prepare for a debate about the Thompson Dam.
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Society in the 1950s (5)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive American history worksheet, students respond to 8 matching questions regarding 1950's America. Students may check their answers immediately.
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Freedom of Expression in Special Places

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify at least three places presenting First Amendment problems. They analyze how the First Amendment applies to school newspapers. Students argue for and against limiting First Amendment rights in school. They analyze th...
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Law Day: Constitutional Law Outline

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students receive information about laws. Some of the categories include powers of the federal government, federal powers vs. state powers, and the Bill of Rights. It is in an outline form that looks like the student follows along with...
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Segregation - The Jim Crow Law

For Students 5th - 7th
In this segregation worksheet, students read about the Jim Crow Laws and the effects they had on African Americans. Students learn about inequality during this time period.
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The Development of Antitrust Enforcement

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze antitrust enforcement. In this American economics lesson plan, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of the free market system and antitrust laws. Students respond to discussion...
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Government Reform - Term Limits

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers consider the need for term limits. In this U.S. government lesson, students read selected articles about the pros and cons of term limits. High schoolers then survey their class regarding their opinion of term limits....
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Fun with Jury Trials

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners take a true or false quiz about jury trials and then gain understanding of interesting facts. It is basically again, an outline that students have as the teacher lectures. The quiz would be for learners to remember for further...
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Unsung Heroes of the Civil Rights Movement

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze historic rulings that played roles in the Civil Rights Movement. In this civil right lesson, students research Internet and print sources regarding Plessy v. Ferguson, Sipuel v. Board of Regents of the University of...
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Latinos and the Fourteenth Amendment: A Primary Source Document Activity

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore the effect of the Fourteenth Amendment.  In this US History lesson, 8th graders read and analyze primary source documents.  Students write a three minute paper demonstrating their understanding of the fourteenth...