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Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: What Basic Ideas in the Preamble to the Const [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
This lesson plan explores some ideas in the Preamble to the Constitution. Students learn the importance of the words, We the People. The lesson plan emphasizes that the power to govern belongs to the people who have created the...
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Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: The Federal System Created by the Constitution [Pdf]

For Teachers 7th - 8th
In this lesson, students will learn how the Constitution established a new way to organize a government, called the federal system. When finished this lesson, students should be able to explain what a federal system is and how it differs...
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Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: What Is Authority? [Pdf]

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
This in-depth lesson teaches the meaning of authority, the benefits and drawbacks of someone having authority over another person, where authority comes from and who uses it, how it helps to solve problems, and how leaders are chosen....
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Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: What Responsibilities Accompany Our Rights?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Suppose the government does everything it can to protect people's rights. Is this enough? Will their rights be protected? Do we have any responsibility to protect not only our own rights, but each other's as well? This lesson plan looks...
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Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: Why Do We Need a Government?

For Teachers 7th - 8th
This lesson introduces students to some of the basic ideas which were of great importance to the Founders. They used these ideas when they developed the American government. Students will learn why they thought a government was needed in...
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Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: What Are the Possible Consequences of Privacy?

For Teachers 7th - 8th
This lesson examines some of the possible consequences of privacy. Students will classify these consequences as benefits or costs. Later, they will be asked to evaluate positions on issues of privacy by thinking about the consequences of...
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Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: What Responsibilities Accompany Our Rights?

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
These are discussion topics to incorporate into your lesson on rights and responsibilities of citizens. Features questions to encourage debates or essay ideas. Also includes lesson plans.
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Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: What Is a Republican Government?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
The founding fathers studied different forms of government throughout history to come up with the best form of government for our new nation. They decided a republic suited our nation the best. Find out the advantages of this type of...
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Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: George Washington and Executive Power

For Teachers 9th - 10th
George Washington had a role in establishing our nation from the Revolutionary War through his presidency. He was a commander, a delegate to the Constitutional Convention, and a reluctant first President. Analyze his political...
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Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: James Madison and Executive Power

For Teachers 9th - 10th
James Madison has been called the "Father of the Constitution". His ideas have shaped the role of our government, the role of political parties, the Bill of Rights and more. This activity offers extensive background, critical thinking...
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Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: What Is the Role of the President?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The president has great power granted to him under Article II of the Constitution, while at the same time extensive limits have been placed to keep that power in check. This source contains extensive background on these powers and...
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Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: Independence Day: Fundamental Ideas About Government

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson plan, students will examine some of the fundamental ideas about government that is contained in the Declaration of Independence and the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution. When the lesson plan is completed, students should...
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Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: Ronald Reagan and Executive Power [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
"Ronald Reagan and Executive Power" examines the use of presidential powers by Ronald Reagan, the fortieth president of the United States. It explores Article II of the Constitution, which grants the president executive powers.
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Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: How Constitution Used to Organize the New Govt [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan describes how, using the guidelines provided in the Constitution, the First Congress in April 1789 named the new president and vice president, provided funding for the new government, organized the executive branch,...
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Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: Orb and Effy Learn About Authority [Pdf]

For Teachers K
Using the story Orb and Effy Learn About Authority, young students are guided to develop an understanding of what authority is, how it is an essential part of a democratic society, and what limits a society puts into place so that...
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Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: Becoming a Voter

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
In this activity, students apply their state's requirements for registering to vote. Students learn when and how to register, how to complete a voter registration form, and when and how to reregister.
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Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: We the People: Constitution Day Pdf [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This teachers guide has activities for Constitution Day.
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Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: Who Can Vote in the United States?

For Teachers 4th - 7th
This lesson challenges students to speculate about voting requirements. Students will begin learning vocabulary that is used when talking about voting.
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Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: Becoming a Voter

For Teachers 4th - 7th
In this lesson plan, students apply their state's requirements for registering to vote. Students learn when and how to register, how to complete a voter registration form, and when and how to reregister.
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Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: Becoming a Voter

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students apply their state's requirements for registering to vote. Students learn when and how to register, how to complete a voter registration form, and when and how to reregister.
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Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: The Ballot and Questions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on a voter's need to be fully informed prior to casting a vote on Election Day and how to acquire the necessary information.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Learning Lab: Wwii on the Home Front: Civic Responsibility

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Smithsonian Education presents a lesson covering the WWII's propaganda program which enforced the ideals of Civic Responsibility. Provides eight pages of poster examples, detailed background over the time period, and the goals of the...