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Regents of the U. of California v. Blake

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine affirmative action and equal protection. In this Supreme Court instructional activity, students examine primary documents from Regents of the U. of California v. Blake and discuss the implications of the...
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Texas v. Johnson

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine the freedom of speech. In this Supreme Court lesson, students analyze primary documents from Texas v. Johnson and discuss the implications of the decision regarding flag burning.
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United States v. Nixon (1974)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine checks and balances. In this Supreme Court lesson plan, students examine primary documents from United States v. Nixon and discuss the implications of the decision.
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The 8th Amendment: The Death Penalty

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students take a closer look at the death penalty. In this U.S. government lesson plan, students watch a Discovery video about capital punishment in the United States and then compose letters to the editors of newspapers about their...
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Flags Of Latin America

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars determine the symbolism of Latin American flags. In this Latin America lesson, students research the cultures and histories of countries as well as the history behind their flags. Young scholars recreate the flags and...
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Palestine Liberation Organization Worksheet

For Students 8th - 12th
For this Israeli-Palestinian conflict worksheet, students respond to 20 short answer questions about the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO).
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Crito

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive philosophy worksheet, students respond to 7 short answer and essay questions about Crito by Plato. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet. 
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Gorgias

For Students 10th - 12th
In this online interactive philosophy worksheet, learners respond to 10 short answer questions about Gorgias by Plato. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet.
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Flag Burning: Worksheet

For Students 8th - 12th
In this Bill of Rights worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer questions that require them to agree or disagree with 10 statements about flag burning and citizen's rights.
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Finding the Stakeholders

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students consider biomedical ethical issues. For this ethics lesson, students examine a case study about a boy with leukemia whose father refuses his blood transfusions based on faith. Students consider the principles of the ethical...
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Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Power of Nonviolence

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers examine the philosophy of nonviolence developed by Martin Luther King, Jr. and how this turned into practice during the Civil Rights Movement. They compare these teachings to those of Mohandas K. Ghandi.
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Criminal Law -- Miranda

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students examine the law and the Miranda rights. They role play members of law enforcement and ones being arrested.
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Indiana Travel Guide

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders, after exploring and researching the state of Indiana, create a travel guide about the state of Indiana including its capital, major rivers, governors and two famous people from the state. They utilize a variety of art...
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Flag Facts for Kids

For Students 4th - 5th
For this American flag worksheet, learners will answer nine true or false questions about the flag. At the bottom of the page, students will read "The Pledge of Allegiance."
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The Man, The Dream

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students discuss how one person's life can affect a community . In this Martin Luther King Jr. lesson, students read about Dr. King's life and contributions. They formulate ideas about how they can meet the needs of their own community.
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Continuing Lemkin's Legacy: What Can We Do to Prevent and Stop Genocide?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars investigate genocide. In this contemporary history lesson, students research Darfur advocacy organizations and present plans of action to stop the injustice in Darfur.
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A System of Rules

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students write letters, create models, create a photo display, and make charts about the rules that a state has. In this rules lesson plan, students learn about and make different displays of how states come up with rules, change them,...
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Lesson III: Crisis, Pearl Harbor, Internment

For Teachers 9th - 11th
The third in a series of lessons introduced by “A Fence Away From Freedom,” uses the Smithsonian website, “A More Perfect Union: Japanese Americans and the U.S. Constitution” and focuses on the section of the presentation devoted to the...
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Indiana Travel Guide

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders share their information about their home state. In this research lesson, 4th graders use graphic organizers to make a travel guide about the state of Indiana. This lesson could be modified for use with any state, it also...
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Cartoons in the Classroom: Visual Clichés

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, students analyze political cartoons featuring the use of clichés. Students respond to 2 talking point questions.
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Branches of Government Worksheet 2

For Students 5th - 8th
Looking for a quick assessment to give to your class about the branches of government in the United States? This is a multiple choice activity that could be used as a quiz. There are 9 questions, some of which are a bit dated and should...
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Women's Firsts Challenge

For Students 4th - 6th
In this women's firsts worksheet, students complete a set of 10 multiple choice questions, choosing the correct woman who accomplished a given "first." A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Famous Firsts Vocabulary

For Students 5th - 6th
In this vocabulary worksheet, students read the statements about famous firsts celebrated in Black history month. Students write the 10 names to complete the statements.
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Using Torture on Suspected Terrorists

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners asses the ethical, ideological, and political advantages both domestically and internationally. They analyze if it is beneficial to have terrorists share information or not and consider what is fair or unfair punishment for...