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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Roles and Powers of the President: Foundational

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from Khan Academy provides foundational practice questions the roles and powers of the president. These questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses,...
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Constitutional Rights Foundation

Constitutional Rights Foundation: Sudan, Imperialism and Mahdi's Holy War [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Article on the Sudan region history and the Mahdi's holy war against British imperialism and Egypt. Includes questions for writing and discussion, short research project outline relating this historical event with modern conflict, and...
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Constitutional Rights Foundation

Constitutional Rights Foundation: Are Bible Readings Ever Allowed in School? [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Article on the consitutionality of prayer, worship or reading the Bible at school. Students analyze Supreme Court cases, answer questions for discussion and debate the protective clause of first amendment rights.
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Read Works

Read Works: The United States Constitution

For Teachers 1st - 3rd Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] Intended for early elementary students, ReadWorks provides a brief history of The United States Constitution. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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iCivics

I Civics: Trying Self Government

For Teachers 9th - 10th
For this lesson, students will learn about the Articles of Confederation's strengths and weaknesses as well as how it downfalls impacted the writing and ideas in the U.S. Constitution.