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Nouns

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this nouns worksheet, students organize 20 nouns into 1 of 4 categories: person, place, thing or idea. Students organize 14 nouns into 1 of 2 categories: singular nouns or plural nouns. Students circle all the nouns in 5 sentences and...
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Going by the Rules

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine George Washington's Rules of Civility. In this George Washington lesson, students investigate how rules influence people, and the roles of citizens in America. Students will discuss and reword rules and work in...
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Alexis de Tocqueville’s America

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students analyze de Tocqueville's America. In this democratic history lesson, students use primary sources to determine what de Tocqueville found to be so unique in the America. Students analyze artifacts, maps and documents through...
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Voting

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate voter participation in the U.S. They watch and discuss a Bill Moyers video, complete a handout, and develop a plan to help a community overcome obstacles to voter participation.
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War of 1812

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders locate the major land forms and bodies of water on a map of Louisiana. In groups, they discuss the role of the Mississippi River in the Battle of New Orleans and how land and water affect the outcome of battles. To end...
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Mock Trial

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students rewrite a traditional fairy tale to represent the viewpoint of the villain. They participate in a mock trial of that villain in which all regular court participants (judge, jury, defendant, witnesses, plaintiff, etc) play roles.
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Origin of the Purple Heart

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students research the origin of the Purple Heart. In this writing lesson plan students research personal stories of friends or family who have received the Purple Heart. Students then design their own armed forces award complete...
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Washington's Newburgh Address

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Young scholars write a persuasive essay that compares George Washington to someone overcoming an obstacle. In this American History lesson, students study Washington's Newburgh Address and the character traits of the president. They...
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National Service: Lesson Plan

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students explore and take postions on the concept of mandatory community service. They then debate the issue in class as a learning model.
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Who Are Our Greatest Presidents?

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
Learners create criteria to evaluate U.S. Presidents. In this presidential legacy lesson, students determine criteria to rank presidents. Learners research the presidents, then evaluate the current president and assess how they will be...
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Lobbying

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners examine the role of lobbyists in Washington, D.C.  In this Legislative Branch lesson, students watch video segments and read excerpts about lobbying. Learners write essays that explore the pros and cons of lobbying.
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Knights and Kings

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore feudalism. In this government instructional activity, students examine the role of knights and kings. Students discover the training boys went through for knighthood. Students write a letter home as if they were a squire...
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Growing Voters and Election 2004: Get Out the Vote

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners examine the voting process, the reasons citizens should vote, and participate in a community drive to sign up new voters. After looking at websites, students create a poster that outlines the reasons to vote, participate in a...
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Nothing is More Patriotic Than Social Criticism

For Students 8th - 12th
In this historical events worksheet, students analyze political cartoons that feature social criticism. Students respond to 2 talking point questions.
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Social Studies: Campaign Finance Reform

For Teachers All
Students develop arguments for and against campaign finance reform, examine federal and state laws that attempt to limit contributions to political candidates, evaluate various plans for campaign finance reform and formulate their own...
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What is Brazil's Government Like?

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students compare and contrast the American system of government with that of Brazil. They research how the Brazilian govenment functions.
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Citizen Journalism

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the role of citizen journalism, freedom of the press, and the First Amendment. They analyze the results of an Internet survey, discuss the ethics of downloading copyrighted material on the Internet, and write a news story.
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Foreign War and Domestic Freedom: A Delicate Balancing Act

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate civil liberties in the U.S. They watch and discuss a PowerPoint presentation, conduct research on an event from a timeline, complete a worksheet, take an ideology quiz, and conduct a debate.
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The California Recall Election

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners identify facts about the structure of the California recall election. They research the history of recall elections throughout the United States. They analyze the positives and negatives of a governor recall election.
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The Daily Athenian: A Greek Newspaper Project

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers work together to gather information from the internet and print sources about the Ancient Greeks. They discover what everyday life was like in Ancient Greece. They develop a newspaper to share the information they gathered.
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Affects of Prejudicial Attitudes

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore the concept of cultural assimilation. They study the affects of prejudice on the authors of Curious George (Margret & H. A. Rey). They communicate ideas and opinions of the rights and responsibilities of...
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Lesson One: "Full Court Press"

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students watch video clip about high school basketball hero who bullied some students, and was killed as result of his bullying. Students then describe and discuss impact of bullying in schools, determine who in the community has power...
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Voting And Elections

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the voting practices of the past several presidential elections while using data to determine the influence of different factors. They identify the reasons for high or low voter turnout and then display the outcome of...
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Lesson 4: Fighting for Peace: The Fate of Wilson's Fourteen Points

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze foreign policy. In this Fourteen Points lesson, students examine Wilson's Fourteen Points, explore Allied reaction to the Points, and compare Wilson's foreign policy to the Versailles Treaty. 

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