New York State Education Department
US History and Government Examination: August 2017
Developing a test that uses primary sources to assess class members knowledge of the history of the United States is no easy task! Save yourself the time and stress and use a final exam that includes essay, multiple choice, and short...
New York State Education Department
US History and Government Examination: January 2018
It's time to test those skills! Assess pupils' knowledge of US history and government with short answer questions, multiple-choice items, and essays. The resource serves as a standardized test that functions well for a final exam....
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Distinguishing Between Levels of Government
Twelfth graders study confederal, federal, and unitary governments. They compose an essay that compares and contrasts the purpose of state/local government with that of the national government in the American federal system.
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FACS: Exercise Physiologist
Present the exciting career of an exercise physiologist to your teens with a PowerPoint. The slide show explains what this professional does, the education required, the job atmosphere, salary range, and prospects. Finally, viewers will...
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Imposing Democracy
Twelfth graders discuss the probability of imposing a democracy in a country in which there is no history of this type of government being successful. Using the internet, they work together to research Japan's experience with democracy...
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Social Studies: Family Ties
Students discuss the qualities needed for a strong family and marriage and identify and compare the strengths of various ethnic families. After viewing a Powerpoint presentation on family and marriage strengths and needs, they take a...
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A Walk Through the 20th Century
Students use primary and secondary sources to study the literature, historical events, people, technology, medicine, government, entertainment and culture of the decades of the twentieth century.
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Foreign Policy Simulation
Students role play to solve various foreign policy problems. They explore how various elements of the US foreign policy system operate and practice in conflict resolution.
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Communication
Students identify methods of conflict resolution as related to marriage. They discover some ideas about how to say "No" and evaluate their own communication patterns for roadblocks they may be using. They study good couple...
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Money & Work
Students explain basic information concerning financial investments. They identify consumer rights and responsibilities and effective practices for purchasing consumer goods, services, housing and insurance. They list steps in setting...
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Gender Roles
Students study gender roles, how we learn gender roles, and how they are in transition. They define roles and related issues. (household responsibilities, child care, etc.) They determine whether or not they are androgynous in their...
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Communication
Students brainstorm the different ways about how to tell someone "no". Individually, they evaluate how they communicate with others and how they can improve. To end the lesson, they work with a partner to practice listening and...
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Research Methods
Students identify the strengths and weaknesses of various family forms: living alone, couples without children, couples with children, divorced adults, traditional families, single-parent families, blended families, etc. They assess...
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Money & Work
Twelfth graders explain basic information concerning financial investments. They identify consumer rights and responsibilities and effective practices for purchasing consumer goods, services, housing and insurance. They list steps in...
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Divorce
Young scholars identify the effects of divorce and coping strategies. They study divorce trends, factors affecting divorce, the divorce process, consequences of divorce, children and divorce, and custody issues. They identify factors...
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Constitutional Convention
Students develop a constitution for a hypothetical country called Permistan by reviewing the constitutions from the other countries they have already studied.
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Spanish Lesson
Students study the culture and current events of one of the Spanish speaking countries throughout the year.
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How have world religions shaped who I am today?
Young scholars analyze changing and competing interpretations of issues, events, and developments throughout world history. They analyze the roles and contributions of individuals and groups in cultural and religious practices and...
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History of the American Family
Young scholars discover the history of the American family and the affects of immigration. In addition, they examine the contributions of minority families to American culture. In groups, students explore the pros and cons of...
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Social Studies: Dating and Mate Selection
Students discuss and determine appropriate dating behaviors while planning a fun, but inexpensive date. After examining mate selection and singlehood, they define vocabulary terms. Other discussion topics include an examination of...
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social Studies: Love and Friendship
Students discuss the various forms of love and the factors affecting commitment. While viewing Powerpoint presentations, they discover how love evolves over time. The lesson concludes with a test over material covered in the text and...
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Family Strengths
Students identify positive characteristics and behaviors of strong marriage relationships. They identify and compare the strengths of various ethnic families and list the qualities needed to build a strong marriage and family.
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History & Diversity
Students list the qualities needed to build strong family relationships. They gain an appreciation for the sacrifices of their ancestors who came to America and gain insights into the many fine qualities of minority families.
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Dating and Mate selection
Students brainstorm a list of the reasons to marry someone. In groups, they examine the theories and stages of dating and how to act like a responsible adult. To end the lesson, they identify the proper behaviors for both males and...