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This Land is my Land-Westward Expansion During Reconstruction

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students analyze policies regarding Native American territories during Westward Expansion. In this Reconstruction lesson, students research primary and secondary sources pertaining to the transfer of Native American land. Students take...
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Terrorism: How Have Other Countries Handled It? How Should We?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the questions of security. In this terrorism lesson plan, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of methods countries have used to combat terrorism. Students respond to discussion...
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Your First Job

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine that they are responsible for paying income taxes through withholdings on earned income. They examine the Form W-4.
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Passin A bill In The Senate

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Pupils examine the passage of a bill in the Senate with particular attention to amending bills in Australia. They recognise the potential for minor parties and Independents to hold the balance of power in the Senate. They identify how...
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The Constitution

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders conduct research about the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, the Virginia Plan, the New Jersey Plan, the Connecticut (Great) Compromise, and the 3/5 Compromise.
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Why Study Air Pollution?

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders study air pollution and identify some causes, effects and solutions.  In this air pollution lesson students complete several activities. 
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Checks on Presidential Power

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine presidential powers. In this checks and balances lesson, students identify the constitutional and informal restraints of the president and consider the reasons for the limitations.
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Reconstruction (1865–1877)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 7 short answer and essay questions about the causes and effects of Reconstruction following the American Civil War.
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Technology (Post Lab): Utility Companies

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Pupils study physics. In this utility company research lesson, students discover how their local utility company charges for electricity. They listen to a presentation and then conduct internet research to find more information on their...
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The First American Party System: Events, Issues, and Positions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine and discuss the philosophical differences that arose during the Constitutional Convention and how these differences played a role in the formation of the first political parties.
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POWERS OF THE PRESIDENT: THE CASE OF LATVIA

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students compare the powers of a U.S. president to those of leaders of other countries. They pretend they are presidential advisors and make decisions as a group as to what the president has the right do in different situations.
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Making An Appeal

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners argue an appellate case and analyze public policy conflicts.
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Read All About It! Supreme Court Case Makes Headlines!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are assigned a landmark Supreme Court case to research. They construct a one-page newsletter on the case which include a summary of the case, two pictures and a short biography on one of the justices on the Court at that time.
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The Taxpayer's Rights

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine rights of taxpayers and procedures the IRS uses to process tax returns
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The Taxpayer's Responsibilities

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Pupils explore system of voluntary compliance, and describe taxpayers' responsibilities related to filing a tax return.
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Australia

For Teachers 1st
First graders are introduced to the country of Australia through books, Internet research, maps and music. They listen to stories, watch videos, decorate cookies and participate in an Australian-themed day of activities.

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