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Understanding the Federal Courts

For Students 9th - 10th
A ten part publication which describes the federal court system, its structure and organization, what types of cases they hear and much more. You can also download a PDF version of the document.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Propaganda

For Students 9th - 10th
A good overview and description of propaganda. Looks at types, techniques used, theories and models, and propaganda directed at children.
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Meritocracy

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Wikipedia provides details on the definition and history of the concept of meritocracy, along with real life examples from the past and the present.
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: No Funny Money, Honey I Want the Real Thing!

For Teachers K - 1st
Do you know what funny money is? It's NOT the real thing! Find out how our government tries to make our money hard to copy in this lesson plan about real and fake money.
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The Balance

The Balance: Do Tax Cuts Create Jobs? If So, How?

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about different types of tax cuts the government can use to help control unemployment. The article explains how tax cuts create jobs, but it also suggests other steps the government can take that may be more effective.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: What Are Public Goods?

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource explains what public goods are. This video lesson from Khan Academy is intended for students who are taking a microeconomics course.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Democracy in the Middle East (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A activity for exploring where democracy exists in the Middle East and for evaluating the types of political rights that citizens experience in individual Middle Eastern countries. Young scholars will also examine the prospects for...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Documenting Brown: The Fourteenth Amendment

For Students 9th - 10th
The background essay provided in this lesson plan on the later ramifications of the 14th Amendment explains the Congressional legislation of all types during Reconstruction. Click on the 'View' button to read the Amendment.
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Tom Richey

Tom Richey: Ayn Rand's Anthem

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning unit and essay writing contest based on Ayn Rand's dystopian novella, Anthem. Includes student reading guides, essay guidelines and contest link.
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PBS

Pbs: Indian Country Diaries, Tribal Sovereignty Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This activity will ask students to review sections of A Seat at the Drum and Spiral of Fire where the many issues of tribal sovereignty are evident. Students will be asked to research the sovereignty issues facing a tribe that resides...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: World Traveler

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Seventh grade social studies students will create a passport and detailed daily travel journal. The project will incorporate a minimum of two types of technology as they create a narrative vividly describing a city/country. Specific...
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Nation States: New Nation

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a nation simulation game. Create a nation according to your political ideals and care for its people.
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Gunston Hall Plantation: "The Great Business Now Before Us"

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
In 1787, America was having big problems. There was no single type of money, or currency, in the new nation. States were arguing over trade issues and local boundaries. Each state seemed to see itself as independent and self-governing...

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