Assessment
New York State Education Department

US History and Government Examination: June 2012

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
The reform movements—such as abolition, the push for women's suffrage, and the labor movement—shaped modern America. A document analysis activity and essay prompt help learners consider why. Other items in the high-level exam include an...
Assessment
New York State Education Department

US History and Government Examination: June 2011

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Those who lived during the Great Depression could clearly draw a line between the roaring 1920s and the desolation of the following decade. Class members examine these two periods and compare them using an essay question prompt and...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Learning About Our Government

For Teachers 4th - 5th
learners about the organization of our nation's government. They are introduced to the three branches of American government and the responsibilities of each. They discuss the requirements for becoming President.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Democratic Village Elections in China: Comparing Governments of China and the United States

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore democratic practices in China. In this global studies lesson, students compare and contrast democratic values of the Chinese government with the American government. Students read provided articles and conduct their...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Powers of Government

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars explore and identify the power of national and state governments. They discuss the concept of federalism and the distribution of governmental powers. As a class, they examine the balance of power between the federal and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Government Lesson Plan: Lesson 1

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils identify the powers of national and state governments. They evaluate the balance of national versus state power. They utilize worksheets imbedded in this plan to gain a deeper perspective of how the government powers are separated.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

United States & Canada: How Are We The Same? How Are We Different?

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students compare and contrast similarities and differences between Canada and the US.  In this geography lesson plan, students read various articles and identify similarities and differences in economies, cultures, geography,...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Smoking Patterns in the United States

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine tobacco use in the United States. In this tobacco lesson, students complete worksheet activities regarding tobacco use in America and examine the manipulation of the tobacco industry.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Congress, The Implied Powers: Ch 11

For Students 11th
Congress has both implied and expressed powers. Quiz your kids on which powers are expressed, which are implied, and examples of both. Included are 5 true/false and 5 multiple choice questions.
PPT
Alabama Learning Exchange

Bill of Rights: The First 10 Amendments to the Constitution

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Introduce youngsters to the first 10 amendments of the US Constitution. Each slide contains one of the 10 amendments, an image, and a brief description of what the amendment entails. Because the images and language used are very...
Worksheet
Digital History

The Whiskey Rebellion

For Students 8th - 12th Standards
Can you imagine an army of 5,000 rebels prepared to march against the United States government over...whiskey? This is exactly what happened in 1794, and your young historians will be fascinated to read about the events that led up to...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Constitution: A New Federation

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore political parties by researching world history in class. In this Australian government instructional activity, students identify the term "federation" and discuss the elements of Australian politics. Students analyze a...
Activity
Sharp School

The Bill of Rights and Supreme Court Cases Project

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Social media and United States history combine as your young historians design a Facebook page for two major defendants of landmark Supreme Court cases. The resource includes a detailed rubric for research and page design, as well as a...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Grade 8: Intermediate-Level Test: Social Studies, Booklet 1 Objective and Constructed Response, 2007

For Students 8th
In this United States history and government standardized test practice worksheet, 8th graders respond to 50 multiple choice, 1 essay, and 12 short answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of history and government...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Constitutional Convention

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students examine the structure and function of the United States government established by the Constitution. They also explore the problems the country faced under the Articles of Confederation.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Grade 8: Intermediate-Level Social Studies, Booklet 2 Document-Based Question, 2002

For Students 8th
In this 8th grade social studies standardized test practice instructional activity, students respond to 1 essay and 12 short answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of history and government in the United ...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Grade 8: Intermediate-Level Test: Social Studies, Booklet 1 Objective and Constructed Response, 2008

For Students 8th
In this 8th grade social studies standardized test practice worksheet, students respond to 45 multiple choice and 12 short answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of history and government in the United ...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Grade 8: Intermediate-Level Social Studies, Booklet 2 Document-Based Question, 2006

For Students 8th
In this 8th grade social studies standardized test practice worksheet, students respond to 1 essay and 10 short answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of history and government in the United States.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Grade 8: Intermediate-Level Test: Social Studies, Booklet 1 Objective and Constructed Response, 2005

For Students 8th
In this 8th grade social studies standardized test practice worksheet, students respond to 45 multiple choice and 12 short answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of history and government in the United ...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Grade 8: Intermediate-Level Test: Social Studies, Booklet 1 Objective and Constructed Response, 2003

For Students 8th
In this 8th grade social studies standardized test practice worksheet, students respond to 45 multiple choice and 12 short answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of history and government in the United States.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Grade 8: Intermediate-Level Test: Social Studies, Booklet 1 Objective and Constructed Response, 2002

For Students 8th
In this 8th grade social studies standardized test practice worksheet, students respond to 45 multiple choice and 12 short answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of history and government in the United States.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Grade 8: Intermediate-Level Test: Social Studies, Booklet 1 Objective and Constructed Response, 2001

For Students 8th
For this 8th grade social studies standardized test practice worksheet, students respond to 45 multiple choice and 12 short answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of history and government in the United ...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Grade 8: Intermediate-Level Social Studies, Booklet 2 Document-Based Question, 2007

For Students 8th
In this 8th grade social studies standardized test practice worksheet, students respond to 1 essay and 10 short answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of history and government in the United States.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Grade 8: Intermediate-Level Test: Social Studies, Booklet 1 Objective and Constructed Response, 2004

For Students 8th
In this 8th grade social studies standardized test practice worksheet, students respond to 45 multiple choice and 12 short answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of history and government in the United States.