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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

All Aboard The Campaign Train!

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars explore campaign politics. In this political campaign lesson, students investigate multimedia sources in order to examine the structure of political parties and platforms from previous presidential elections. Young...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Structure of Congress

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students examine the structure of Congress. They identify the roles of the Democratic and Republician parties and their leaders. They role play the role of congressmen and pretend to pass new legislation.
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Worksheet
Digital History

The Age of Constitution Writing

For Students 9th - 12th
Was the United States significantly more democratic in their governing structures and laws after the overthrow of British authorities? Compare and contrast summaries of the country's constitutions under British rule and after...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Introducing Elections Unit

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students discover the political parties of our country by participating in a role playing activity.  In this U.S. Government lesson, students visit several different classrooms that each represent one of the political parties in the...
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Lesson Plan
Foreign Policy Research Institute

Understanding China: The Prospects for Democracy in China

For Teachers 9th - 12th
This document provides useful information for a unit on democracy in China. While it does not include detailed activities, it does have a list of democratic principles, and important facts about China that facilitate understanding of its...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Politics in Your Own Back Yard

For Teachers 4th - 11th
Students take a closer look at local government in Britain today. For this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to discover a history of county councils and neighborhood authorities. Students also research the services...