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Chapter 2 – The US From 1789 to 1815

For Students 9th - 12th
In this U.S. history worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages about the country from 1789-1815 and respond to 36 short answer questions.
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History Mystery Message Challenge

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine the US Constitution.  In this American Government lesson, 11th graders gather the history and government facts to solve the history message.
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Search for a Safe Cigarette

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students review a range of federal and state actions on tobacco issues and consider the government's role in public health. They discuss current labeling and how the law should interpret it.
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SAT Reading Comprehension Practice Practice Test 13

For Students 10th - 12th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read an excerpt and complete comprehension questions. Students have 8 minutes to complete the 10 questions in this SAT practice worksheet.
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Raising the Mormon Battalion

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders simulate (role play) some of the original emotional responses to this request for soldiers. They list and evaluate reasons for and against creating the Mormon Battalion. They justify their own decision under such...
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Conflict On The Plains

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate the culture and lifestyles of the Lakota Sioux and the Northern Cheyenne tribes. They use a variety of resources for research. They create questions based on information to be used during classroom discussion...
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Accountability

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students review issues of current and national interest of Australia. They experience Question Time through a role-play activity. Students reflect on the effectiveness of Question Times as a method of public accountability. They...
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Chapter 27 – The 1970s

For Students 9th - 12th
In this 1970's America worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages about the decade and respond to 40 short answer questions.
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George Washington Lives! On the Internet! - Thematic Unit

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students study all about George Washington: Farmer, Soldier, and First President of the United States of America on the internet.
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Steps In Selecting A President

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students follow a flowchart that describes the process of electing the American president and vice-president. They create a flowchart that explains some aspect of the US government.
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The Constitution

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers identify, discuss and analyze the principles of the Constitution of the Unites States of America. They identify the four main principles of the Constitution and explain in detail the meaning and purpose of each of the four...
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Taxes: Where Does Your Money Go?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study taxes and the role that they place in our lives. In this economic activity, students explore the reality of taxes, how they work, why we pay them, where the money goes and how to make the most of the money you pay into...
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Understanding The Preamble

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Young scholars explore the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution. In this government activity, students write a preamble to encourage cooperation in their classroom as they study the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution.
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Conserving Pennsylvania Resources: New Deal Programs

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students analyze the impact of the New Deal programs in Pennsylvania. In this Great Depression lesson, students examine the New Deal programs and their legacies in Pennsylvania. They relate these programs to the preservation of national...
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This Land is Ours

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students research and present their findings of the Native American's forced removal in the 19th century. For this Native American lesson plan, students read passages, write and reflect, and look on the internet for evidence of the...
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The Internment of Ukrainians in Canada

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners examine the condition of Ukrainian internment in Canada during World War I. In this World War I lesson, students research selected Internet sources to compare and contrast the internment of Ukrainians in Canada during World War...
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Chapter 18 – The New Deal

For Students 9th - 12th
In this U.S. history worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages regarding New Deal policies and respond to 47 short answer questions.
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Social Studies, Civics Lesson

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the development of government. They identify different theories of political thought around the world. They participate in a play to discover their own political views on key issues.
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The Constitution: Counter Revolution or National Salvation?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students take a close look at the foundations of American government. For this U.S. Constitution lesson, students analyze the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the U.S. Constitution. Students participate in...
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Running for Public Office

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students engage in the election process. In this public office instructional activity, students review the election and campaign process then design a campaign for their own selected office election using provided guidelines and links.
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The 1932 Election: A Turning Point in History

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students discuss the presidential election in 1932. In this U.S. history lesson, students compare and contrast the differences between the Hoover administration and the administration of FDR. Students work in groups and present the...
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Celebrate Constitution Day

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the constitutions structure, content, and underlying philosophy by skimming through as a class then breaking into groups to focus on separate articles. To reinforce learning they individually analyze constitutional...
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The Reconstruction Period

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use documents and other resources to evaluate the success or failure of the Reconstruction for giving rights to African Americans. The documents are primary resources with questions included for students to complete.
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Economic Recessions

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners examine the characteristics of recessions and explore the role of government in encouraging business investment. They discuss why the services segment of employment has increased and list companies in their area that qualify as...