Activity
The Dirksen Congressional Center

Congress for Kids: The Legislative Branch: House of Representatives

For Students 3rd - 6th Standards
Read a brief synopsis of the House of Representatives in the Legislative Branch, and then complete the short quiz to check for understanding.
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EL Education

El Education: And Justice for All

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students in 11th grade at Tapestry Charter High School created this project during a trimester-long study of constitutional rights and social justice in American history. The learning expedition centered around the question of whether...
Handout
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools

Loon Lake Elementary: Branches of Government

For Students 3rd - 6th
A concise, organized table of information breaking down the three branches of government which govern the United States of America.
Interactive
New York Times

New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: u.s. Congress

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The New York Times Learning Network has developed many interactive & printable crossword puzzles. This one is on the U.S. Congress.
Lesson Plan
American Bar Association

American Bar Association: How the Law Regulates Who May Vote

For Teachers 7th - 9th
A lesson plan that includes a handout and various follow-up activities for middle schoolers. The lesson is described here and a link is provided for downloading the lesson plan and handout.
Graphic
Curated OER

Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Tennessee: William Blount Mansion

For Students 9th - 10th
The home of William Blount from 1792 to his death in 1800. A veteran of the Congress of the Confederation and the Constitutional Convention where he represented North Carolina, Blount then became governor of the Southwest Territory, led...
Activity
Other

Justia: u.s. Supreme Court Center: Cases and Opinions: Search and Seizure

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive overview of the Fourth Amendment, on the legality of searches and seizures of persons or property, makes note of Supreme Court rulings on the subject of unreasonable searches and searches.

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