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Japanese-Americans of World War II
Students research the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II and Roosevelt's Executive Order. They listen to an audio file of the Fifth Amendment before holding a mock trial about the policy of internment of...
National First Ladies' Library
Political Party History
Learners research and examine the role of political parties in the history of the twentieth century of the Unites States. They divide up into groups of four to analyze the twenty-six presidential campaigns and the candidates who...
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Around Derby Museum and Art Gallery 3
In this Derby Art Gallery instructional activity, students complete 15 fill in the blank questions regarding paintings and information that can be found in the Derby Museum and Art Gallery. Answers are provided.
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US Foreign Policy at the Turn of the Millennium
Students explore U.S. foreign policy. In this diplomacy lesson, students discuss and analyze the evolution of U.S. foreign policy between 1970 and 2000. Students research their textbooks, the Internet, videos, and filmstrips.
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Lyndon B. Johnson's Presidency
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this presidential history lesson, students research the accomplishments of Lyndon B. Johnson. Students create wanted...
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Than/Then
In this than and then worksheet, students choose the correct word to complete each sentence. Students choose than or then for 10 sentences.
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Parliament and Government
Learners examine the roles of those in Parliament. In this British government lesson, students participate in a mock election and conduct research regarding the difference between Parliament and government.
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Revise for Parallel Structure
In this parallel structure worksheet, students revise a set of 20 sentences for parallel structure. Page has links to additional resources.
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World Oil Packet
In this oil consumption activity, students analyze the data about oil consumption and production in 3 graphs. Students then respond to 12 questions about the data.
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Fractured Facts for Civics
In this fractured facts for civics worksheet, 9th graders correct 24 sentences by replacing certain phrases if they are incorrect, but not all need to be corrected, answers are included.
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The Media and Parliamentarians / Lessons 1 : The Medias and Parliamentarians
Eleventh graders recognize the paradox which exists in the views of Parliamentarians: the perception that the media misrepresents in its reporting of Parliamentary business the view of Parliamentarians.
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Little Stories - Women in the 36th Parliament
Students develop visual literacy skills. They evaluate, organize and communicate information.
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Scrutiny
Students investigate parliamentary scrutiny through a committee role-play. They also analyze scrutinizing government actions and decisions as well as the media. Students distinguish between scrutiny and accountability.
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Text for Dictation: Polital Systems
In this text for dictation worksheet, students take dictation from a passage containing ideas and vocabulary about political systerms in Britain.
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Democracy and the Canadian Parliamentary Process
Twelfth graders organize in groups representing a dictatorship, a triumvirate, and a democracy, and defend their position on current topics facilitated by the teacher.
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It is Leff-tenant, Not Loo-tenant
Eleventh graders describe the role of the Lieutenant Governor. They create an employment advertisement for this position. Students research prominent British Columbians who may become nominees for the position of the next Lieutenant...
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Prime Minister of Canada: Cabinet
Canada's current cabinet members are listed here along with the portfolio each member looks after. The mandate of the cabinet is also thoroughly explained.
New York Times
New York Times: Key Members of the 44th President's Team
[Free Registration/Login Required] Profiles of the key members of President Barack Obama's team, including his cabinet members, chief of staff, White House Press Secretary, National Security Advisor, Director of the CIA, and more.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Andrew Jackson
Site provides a biography of President Andrew Jackson by detailing his life before the presidency, his policies while president, as well as his life after the presidency. Provided links give information on the first lady, Jackson's...
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
Harry S. Truman Library: The President's Cabinet
Features a teacher-directed activity that explores the President's Cabinet and the duties of each secretary.
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Cabinet and Ministry
A list of current members of the Cabinet and Ministry is provided. Government address, phone numbers, email and web address are included.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: William Howard Taft
A great in-depth biography of William Howard Taft. Topics include: his life before the presidency, campaigns and elections, domestic affairs, foreign affairs, and life after the presidency. Links to the first lady, his Cabinet members,...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Frances Perkins
Encyclopedia Britannica provides a biography of Frances Perkins. Appointed secretary of labor by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, she was the first female cabinet member.
University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas: Lyndon B. Johnson's Cabinet
In addition to providing a general description of the roles of Cabinet members, this website provides a chart listing the people who served in the Cabinet of President Lyndon Johnson during the 1960s.