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Film Foundation

Film Language and Elements of Style

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
How do you read a frame? How do you read a shot? Here's a resource that shows viewers how to read films. As part of the study, class members examine the camera angles, lighting, movement, and cinematic point of view in Mr. Smith Goes to...
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It's a Grand Ol' Government!

For Teachers K - 4th
Students discuss the three branches of government and the different levels. They talk about the purpose of laws and use the Internet to locate information about governments. They watch the video, "United States Constitution" and look up...
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U.S. and Iroquois Governments

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders compare the roles and functions of the different branches of the Iroquois and US governments, and the the principles of separation of power.
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Worksheet
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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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Worksheet
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Government 13.1 and 13.2

For Students 8th - 12th
In this government worksheet, students answer 10 fill in the blank questions and 10 short answer questions regarding presidential powers.
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Local Government and Leaders

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders research their local government and leaders. Throughout the instructional activity, they engage in discussions, a visit by an elected local government official and research. In addition, 3rd graders study some basic facts...
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The Need for Government

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners, in groups, play a game of skill in which the outcome depends on decisions the other players make. After playing they discuss the game and how they liked playing a game that was controlled by the decisions othe rpeople made. ...
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Government & Politics: Chapter 11.1

For Students 8th - 12th
In this government worksheet, learners reference their textbook to answer 27 fill in the blank questions and 3 short answer questions regarding the Constitution and the powers of Congress.
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Government

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students evaluate how the United States government has maintained a balance between protecting rights and maintaining order. They analyze the impact of Supreme Court decisions on governmental powers and the rights and responsibilities of...
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Government Puzzle

For Students 8th - 12th
In this United States government crossword puzzle worksheet, students use the 13 clues to help them identify the appropriate terms in order to complete the word puzzle.
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If I Were President

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Children discuss voting and the presidency. They make a picture of what they would do as president and dictate a caption. The class then votes on the snack they would like to eat that day. This presents many wonderful learning...
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Voters, Ballots, and Elections: Matching

For Students 6th - 8th
After studying voting and elections in the United States, have your class show what they know. They match 15 terms related to voting, ballots, and elections to the proper definition. This is a great way to practice vocabulary or content...
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ONE VOTE

For Teachers 5th
In order to understand the political process and the importance of voting, pupils will construct a class time line. They will group up and research a specific era, creating a time line of political events where one vote made a...
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Do We Still Need the Electoral College?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
One of the most confusing aspects of any presidential election year is the role of the Electoral College. Learners read a bit about how the Electoral College works and then they hold a mock election in their classroom. They'll redraw a...
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Should US Officials & Health Professionals be Investigated for War Crimes?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore ethical issues. In this human rights lesson, students read articles and documents related to torture used in government investigations and if medical ethical guidelines were adhered to. Students respond to discussion...
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Governing National Socialist Germany

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars spend a month discovering the role of the Nazi Dictatorship during the Holocaust. Using the internet, they research the history of the Nazi party and the decline of the Weimar Republic. They examine how Hitler rose to...
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Another King George?

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students study the differences between presidents and kings, and constitutional monarchs and despots. They examine why the US has a president instead of a king.
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Government and Politics

For Students 11th - 12th
Challenge your students' knowledge of the American government with this activity, which prompts them to fill in missing key terms (no word bank is provided, allowing students to come up with answers on their own) and complete short...
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Solving the Mysteries of Government

For Students 10th - 12th
In this Solving the Mysteries of Government worksheet, students answer questions using ideas from the public-choice theory of government.
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Writing
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Essay About a Quote by John Adams

For Students 6th - 7th
In this essay worksheet, students read the quote by John Adams, "A government of laws, and not of men." Students write an essay about what they think this means.
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Regents High School Examination: United States History and Government, August 17, 2010

For Teachers 10th - 12th
For this United States history and government standardized test practice worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple choice, 1 essay, and 14 short answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of history and...
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PPT
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Protective Agencies

For Teachers 9th - 12th
This rare resource is a brief overview of some of our government protective agencies. There is a slide for each of the following: Bureau of Land Management, Department of Fish and Wildlife, National Parks Service, Environmental...
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Economic Goals and Measuring Activity

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the role of government in the economy market. Young scholars analyze the economic decision-making process and how it takes into consideration additional cost, benefits, and public awareness of what they are trying to accomplish....
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The Called Themselves the K.K.K.; The Birth of an American Terrorist Group

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
How did Ku Klux Klan develop and flourish in the US? How did the government respond to acts of terrorism conducted by the KKK following the Civil War? How does the government respond to acts of terrorism today? This resource launches a...

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