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Arthur Young and the President
Students work with NASS data by converting it into prose. In this historical agriculture information activity, students read about how George Washington communicated information about crop yields, livestock, and land values. They apply...
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George Washington and the First Census of Agriculture
Sixth graders compare modern agricultural statistics with those that are extracted from a primary source letter of George Washington. They complete worksheets and discuss what they have learned.
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Economic Recessions
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...
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Major Compromises at the Constitutional Convention
In this Constitutional Convention compromises worksheet, students fill in the 20 blanks in 4 paragraphs regarding the details of 4 compromises made at the convention.
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The Preamble to the U. S. Constitution
Fifth graders explain the purpose of the government by examining the Preamble to the Constitution. They identify ways in which the government is preserving those rights today. They discover one of the fundamental principles of...
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Worksheet #51 Questions - Early American Government
In this early American government quiz activity, students test their knowledge through the ten fill in the blank questions covering the aforementioned topic.
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American Revolution and Constitution Take Home Assessment
In this early American history activity, students create posters that feature the branches of government as established by the U.S. Constitution. Students also research founding ideals of the nation and use Venn diagrams to compare and...
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The Single Market
In this European Union (EU) worksheet, students respond to 11 short answer questions about single market policies of the EU including taxation and competition.
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Suspect Sources at the Republican Debate
Young scholars explore and analyze statements made during a televised presidential debate. In groups, they research and test the validity of the statements made by the presidential contenders. Students examine sources and draw...
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Congress - Courts Keeping the Balance
In this checks and balances in U.S. government activity, students read a 5-paragraph selection regarding Congress and the Supreme Court and then respond to 3 short answer questions.
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U.S. Constitutional Facts and Figures
In this Constitution worksheet, students fill in the blanks to sentences with facts about numbers in the Constitution. Students fill in 12 blanks.
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John Adams
In this online interactive history quiz activity, students respond to 5 short answer and essay questions about the life and accomplishments of John Adams.
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The Roots of Our Rights
Students examine the Preamble to the Constitution. In this government lesson, students read the Preamble of the Constitution and define the meaning of unknown words. Students write about examples of how the Constitution protects our rights.
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The Cycles in the Civil War
Young scholars investigate the various causes of the U.S. Civil War. They view photos on the Smithsonian website, write about what it would have been like to be in the Civil War, complete a graphic organizer, and analyze a timeline.
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Chapter 2 Test: Government and The Economy
In this US government and economy activity, students complete a chapter test. They match words associated with the topic to their definitions. They list the three main branches of the government, describe the role of the President, tell...
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Ulysses S. Grant
In this online interactive American history worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about the life and accomplishments of Ulysses S. Grant.
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James Madison
For this online interactive history quiz worksheet, learners respond to 50 multiple choice questions about James Madison. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Ronald Reagan
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, learners respond to 50 multiple choice questions about the life and accomplishments of Ronald Reagan.
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The Articles of Confederation (1781-1789)
In this online interactive government worksheet, students respond to 30 multiple choice questions about the Articles of Confederation. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Great Depression (1920–1940)
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about the Great Depression. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Civil War in Historical Fiction and Historical Accounts
Eighth graders examine life during the Civil War through various readings. They compare and contrast a novel they read in class to one they chose on the subject. They work together as a class to produce a newspaper displaying the...
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How to Be a Conservative as Told by Ronald Reagan
Students interpret quotations from Ronald Reagan. In this conservative politics activity, students analyze quotes from Reagan on the topic of conservatism. Students paraphrase each of the quotations and discuss them.
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Revolution!
Students explore events of the Revolutionary War and George Washington's role in them. They examine the forces behind the war and create timeline.
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Dear George Using Census Data
Sixth graders discuss differences in the way in which information was disseminated in George Washington's time and how it is acquired in contemporary times. They examine Census of Agriculture data and a modern day version of a letter...