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Who Said That? Scavenger Hunt

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Presidents worksheet, students explore the Internet to access a specific website to match up five memorable quotes to five memorable Presidents.
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Clay, Calhoun & Webster

For Students 6th - 8th
In this United States history worksheet, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions pertaining to Regionalism. A short answer question is included as well.
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US History

For Students 6th - 10th
In this US History activity, students complete the crossword puzzle using the clues at the bottom of the page. There are 34 clues in total on this activity.
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Washington, D.C.

For Students 7th - 9th
In this Washington, D.C. government facts learning exercise, students read ten facts associated with the United States and determine if they are true or false.
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Georgia: Crossword Puzzle

For Students 5th - 8th
For this United States history worksheet, students use the 13 clues in order to fill in the crossword puzzle with the appropriate answers pertaining to Georgia.
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Hate Crimes Legislation

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students investigate hate crime legislation. In this hate crime lesson, students examine the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act Students explore the fine between hate crime legislation and First Amendment...
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Constitution Day

For Students 5th - 7th
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.
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Credit to the Nation: Human Rights Cards

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the lives of refugees. In this human rights lesson plan, students use the provided refugee cards to play games that require them to learn details about the lives of the refugees. 
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America: Influenced by the Enlightenment

For Teachers 7th - 12th
In this Enlightenment influence study guide worksheet, students read 5 quotes from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution and then respond to 5 reflection questions.
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Famous Firsts Crossword

For Teachers 5th - 7th
In this crossword puzzle worksheet, pupils read the 10 clues about famous firsts for Black history. Students use the words in the word bank to complete the puzzle.
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The Bill of Rights

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the intent  Bill of Rights. In this American government lesson, students watch segments of the Discovery video "The Bill of Rights."  Students discuss and debate the 4 Supreme Court cases featured in the video.
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I Have a Dream...

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students explore the dream of Martin Luther King, Jr. In this civil rights instructional activity, students utilize their computer skill as they compose "I have a dream" statements.
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Symbols of Georgia

For Students 5th - 6th
For this Georgia worksheet, students complete a 16 question fill in the blank on-line interactive quiz about the state of Georgia. Students complete sentences about the capital city, state bird, flower, gemstone, fish, song and famous...
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Looking at Labor

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore reasons why some jobs are more respected than others. In this jobs lesson plan, students are split into teams and discuss why some jobs are more respected, and are better paid than other jobs in society.
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The Inauguration of Barack Obama the 44th President of the United States

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore the process of inauguration in the United States.  Students describe the symbolic and political significance of the ceremony of the inauguration of the President of the United States.  Students role play the...
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U.S. Constitution

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine the U.S. Constitution. In this American government lesson, students explore the purpose and significance of the Constitution as they read the provided handouts and complete the provided worksheet.
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Bill of Rights: Rights and Responsibilities

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore the Bill of Rights. In this U.S. Constitution lesson, students consider the individual liberties outlined in the Bill of Rights as they read the provided handouts and complete the provided worksheet activities.
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Our National Documents

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Learners consider the significance of selected American documents. In this civics instructional activity, students analyze excerpts of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.
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Supreme Court: Practice with Precedents 2010

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine the term precedent in the court system.  In this American Government lesson, 11th graders research various court cases in history.  Students create a study chart that shows comparisons of these cases. 
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The Information Revolution: A Hypothetical Case

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers consider the implications of the information revolution. In this information age lesson, students discuss informatics and the misuse of information. High schoolers form a fictional bureau of information control and hold a...
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War and International Law: A Brief History of the Law of War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the history of the law of war. In this international law lesson, students listen to a lecture regarding the history of international law spanning from Pax Romana to Collective Security. Students respond to discussion...
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What is your role?

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students read a read aloud about someone being victimized and discuss what a victim is, a bystander, and an ally. In this role lesson plan, students compare the roles of what each character in the story did and what role they would like...
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Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Program

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Here’s the overview for a series of lessons about the Japanese American internment introduced by the resource entitled “A Fence Away From Freedom.” Included are the link to the Smithsonian website on which the lessons are based, a list...
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State v. Russell, Minnesota Supreme Court

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine the impact of court decisions. In this Minnesota Supreme Court lesson, students read the State v. Russell case study regarding cocaine drug use. Young scholars take notes on the case and respond to discussion...