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\nCrash Course: U.S. Government and Politics\n

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\nHelp high schoolers become more informed citizens with a crash course in United States Government and Politics. Narrated by Craig Benzine, the 50-video course is based on the 2014 AP U.S. Government and Politics curriculum. Viewers learn...\n
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\nCartoons for the Classroom: Grinding to a Halt- The U.S. Economy\n

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\nUsing gears as a visual metaphor, this political cartoon analysis worksheet gives a clear picture of one artist's perspective on the U.S. economy. Background information helps give pupils access to the cartoon's context, and 3 talking...\n
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\nMarket Economy: Crash Course Government and Politics #46\n

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\nIn a true market economy, the government has no role—or does it? Scholars investigate the role United States government and politics play in the economic system of the nation. The 46th video in a 50-part series introduces the concept of...\n
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\nPolitical Theory - Adam Smith\n

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\nCan capitalism have virtue? Adam Smith thinks so! The 12th video in a series of 13 discusses Smith's political and economic views. Pupils discover these concepts and more through primary source photographs and examples that relate to...\n
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\nUnauthorized Immigration and the US Economy\n

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\nAs part of a study of immigration and the U.S. economy, class members assume the role of newspaper editors to determine which submitted letters to print on their paper's editorial page to present a balanced view of the debate.\n
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\nMonetary and Fiscal Policy: Crash Course Government and Politics #48\n

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\nHave you ever wondered how much cash is actually available at any point in time in the United States? Scholars research how the monetary system is set up in the 48th installment of a 50-part series covering the United States government...\n
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\nWhere US Politics Came From\n

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\nAfter the passage of the United States Constitution, the founding fathers faced a difficult question: What kind of country should we be? How democratic should we be, and much free speech should we have? Discover the different visions...\n
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\nGilded Age Politics\n

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\nDiscover the incredible degree of corruption that existed in urban political machines during the late nineteenth century. This video offers a great review of the workings of Tammany Hall and major scandals of the Credit Mobilier and the...\n
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\nThe Legacy of Margaret Thatcher: The Iron Lady\n

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\nIn the wake of her recent passing, spend some time acquainting your class with the life of a woman who was highly influential in politics.\n
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\nCartoons for the Classroom: Timely vs. Timeless\n

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\nIn this historical events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about bank failure and respond to 2 talking point questions.\n
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\nPolitical Theory - Karl Marx\n

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\nEvery political theory needs a devil's advocate. Discussing Karl Marx with your classroom creates a healthy debate about the pros and cons of the capitalistic system and government. Last in a series of 13, the video includes primary...\n
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\nCartoons in the Classroom: Stagflation\n

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\nWhat is stagflation? Have your social studies class examine this political cartoon to define stagflation and understand recession as its defined in a political context. This learning exercise would be a great warm up activity, perfect...\n
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\nCartoons in the Classroom: Economic Blame Game\n

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\nTwo political cartoons grace this critical analysis worksheet. Several very good discussion questions and points to consider, could make this an interesting start to any US Government class. Prepare upper graders for identifying...\n
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\nCartoons for the Classroom: The Economic Paradox\n

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\nIt's a classic conundrum of economics: voters want jobs, but don't want to spend the money required for businesses to hire. This political cartoon analysis learning exercise has high schoolers analyzing this enigma and responding to 3...\n
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\nCartoons for the Classroom: Obama as the New Sisyphus\n

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\nReveal how Greek Mythology can play into American politics through this political cartoon, where President Obama is depicted as Sisyphus. Background information gives scholars access to the cartoon's context, and three talking points...\n
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\nCorporate Profits vs. Jobs\n

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\nBring the Occupy Movement debate to your classroom. This political cartoon analysis offers a chance for pupils to explore their personal ideas about corporate America and current economic issues. Background information is provided to...\n
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\nCartoons for the Classroom: Unemployment\n

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\nIt's the classic paradox in this political cartoon analysis; any jobs plan requires extra government spending. However, the unemployed aren't willing to concede to more federal spending for what they want most, jobs. Background...\n
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\nToday's World\n

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\nWhile not an exhaustive review of globalization and trade, this overview of the inter-related nature of the economy would be a good tool to use in the classroom. This resource could be used to begin a discussion on the various topics...\n
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\nAlexander Hamilton and the Roots of Federalism\n

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\nExplore the origin of political parties in the United States. Learners work in groups to read and analyze copies of the \"Report on Manufactures\" written by Alexander Hamilton. Then, they complete a worksheet comparing the Federalists to...\n
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\nCartoons for the Classroom\n

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\nPolitical cartoons have been used to decades. What do they symbolize? Why use a political cartoon instead of an editorial piece? Look at the two political cartoons illustrated here and analyze them as a class or in pairs. Consider...\n
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\nCartoons for the Classroom: Campaign Echoes\n

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\nGet on those thinking caps, because your class is going to analyze a political cartoon related to the 2008 presidential elections. Included is a large image of the cartoon, background information, and three guiding questions which can be...\n
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\nImmigration\n

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\nThis 3-day immigration study draws on historical trends and current events. A worksheet accompanies initial research on one group's U.S. immigration history, giving opportunity for collaborative learning through sharing findings. Groups...\n
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\nCartoons for the Classroom: Congress and the President\n

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\nLearners take a critical look at the ways in which the president interacts with Congress in order to make political and economic decisions. They use a series of well-constructed discussion questions to guide their thinking as they...\n
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\nCartoons for the Classroom: The Market Roller Coaster\n

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\nHop on the stock market rollercoaster! This political cartoon analysis has scholars examine a cartoon about the ups and downs of a volatile market. Background information and a quote provide context for analyzing the cartoon, and 3...\n
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