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Bill of Rights Institute

Bill of Rights Institute: Religious Freedom and the Affordable Healthcare Act

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Summary, resources, and activities addressing the constitutionality with regard to the first amendment which surfaced with the Affordable Healthcare Act.
Lesson Plan
Bill of Rights Institute

Bill of Rights Institute: Property Rights and the Supreme Court

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A question over a piece of property owned by one, yet deemed protected by the EPA prompted a court case in search of due process and protection of property rights. Find out more about the case and the process through this lesson plan.
Lesson Plan
Bill of Rights Institute

Bill of Rights Institute: Occupy Protests and the Bill of Rights

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson plan and extension activities focused on the Occupy Protests which began in 2011. Learners will explore the goal of the protests in relationship to the Bill of Rights.
Activity
Constitutional Rights Foundation

Constitutional Rights Foundation: Turkey: An Evolving Democracy in the Middle East

For Students 9th - 10th
Activity for students in which they survey historical and current events of Turkey, analyze the intersection of government, democracy, and religion, and finally, identify the criteria of a democratic and stable government. Group and...
Lesson Plan
National Cable Satellite Corporation

C Span Classroom: Free Resources for Teaching Civics and u.s. Government

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a site filled with current events that make connections to the relevant historical topics. There are six clickable topics, the videos of which are updated weekly. RealPlayer is needed and registration is required to stream or...
Lesson Plan
Bill of Rights Institute

Bill of Rights Institute: Understanding the Nomination Process

For Teachers 9th - 10th
From its conception in the United States Constitution, to necessary adjustments in the 12th Amendment, students will understand the nomination process and role of political parties in establishing a president with the aid of this lesson.
Website
National Cable Satellite Corporation

National Cable Satellite Corporation: C Span Classroom

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Check out these free video-based materials for social studies teachers. Includes videos on current event issues, lesson plans on a variety of topics, and bell ringers. Engage your class with video clips that make the Constitution come...
Website
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Nigerian Elections (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson that instructs students in an exploration of the recent history of Nigeria, the impact of its history and geography upon current events in the region, and current challenges facing Nigeria as an emerging democracy and developing...
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Curated OER

Map of the Netherlands

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News features a general summary of the Netherlands, a constitutional monarchy. Includes a brief history, current information, profile of leaders, timeline of key events, and description of local media. Links to related websites and...
Graphic
Curated OER

Flag of the Netherlands

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News features a general summary of the Netherlands, a constitutional monarchy. Includes a brief history, current information, profile of leaders, timeline of key events, and description of local media. Links to related websites and...
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Netherlands

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News features a general summary of the Netherlands, a constitutional monarchy. Includes a brief history, current information, profile of leaders, timeline of key events, and description of local media. Links to related websites and...