Learners participate in a scavenger hunt to gather information on their governmental officials. Using the internet, they identify and discuss the various political boundaries to determine who their representative is. They complete a...

Students argue an appellate case and analyze public policy conflicts.

Students identify the four individuals who are identified as the "Big Four", examine the years they were on the bench together, and look and the impact they made in key cases.

In this grammar worksheet, students choose the appropriate verb in parentheses in twenty-eight sentences that makes each grammatically correct.

Students explore various websites that explain how primaries, caucuses, and general elections function. They view sample ballots, and analyze the executive branch, U.S. presidents, and citizenship.

High schoolers explore discrimination issues in America. In this homosexual rights lesson, students listen to their instructor lecture on antidiscrimination laws and gay rights. High schoolers respond to questions about the Romer v....

Learners discuss two computerized options to change the current U.S. government. In this Constitutional Convention lesson, students write a statement advocating for one of the choices and participate in a mock modern Constitutional...

Students gain an understanding of how the executive and legislative branches, influenced by popular opinion, work toward the ratification of a treaty. They examine the influences and impact of lobbying and special interests in the...

Young scholars explore the challenges involved in carrying out a program to care for the needs of Civil War veterans an to mark their graves after their deaths. The biography of a veteran from the community is researched and written in...

Students role play the role of a famous artist living during the 1800s. They write a letter to their friend explaining the impact of this artist on others. In groups, they read primary source documents to examine life during the 1800s.

Fifty prompts make up a crossword puzzle that challenges scholars to show what they know about the U.S. Constitution. 

For this Georgia social studies assessment worksheet, 8th graders respond to fifteen multiple choice questions based on eighth grade social studies skills.

Students will analyze and evaluate political propaganda. In this lesson on the Federalist movement, students will examine the Federalist papers and analyze the Anti-Federalist argument mage against constitutional ratification. This...

Students examine how the laws in Michigan affect their lives. They use primary source documents to analyze the state's history. They discuss laws pertaining to women as well.

Students visit Florida Governor's mansion online, and create class book about interesting facts and trivia.

Students read, discuss and analyze the New York Times article "In Wartime, Who Has the Power?" and relate the article to the Constitution. They then brainstorm how the president and Congress make decisions about the war in Iraq and write...

Learners take a closer look at historical relations between the United States and Mexico. In this Texas annexation lesson, students examine primary documents authored by Zachary Taylor, James Polk, and Abraham Lincoln to consider why the...

In this Congress learning exercise, students read a passage about the U.S. Congress, then complete 4 multiple choice questions. An answer key is included.

In this Constitution worksheet, learners fill in the blanks to sentences with facts about numbers in the Constitution. Students fill in 12 blanks.

In this U.S Constitution worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle where they answer 20 questions about the U.S. Constitution then use their answers to complete a crossword puzzle. A word bank is provided.

In this crossword puzzle learning exercise, learners find 20 terms related to the Constitution by reading the clues and complete the puzzle.

In this Constitution worksheet, pupils search the Constitution for details and answer short answer questions about it. Students answer 11 questions.

Students read a USA Today article about U.S. democracy and then complete questions about the topic. For this democracy lesson, students read the article 'New Citizen Exam is Democracy 101.' Students learn about the test for U.S....

In this literacy worksheet, students follow the directions for recording information in the Y Chart. The sheet is intended as an informational guide for the teacher.