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Government resources for Microsoft Word and for GATE
The Giver-Bibliotherapy Unit
This unit provides you with ready-to-go, higher-level questions for The Giver by Lois Lowry. Originally intended to work as a bibliotherapy unit, this can easily be used in literature circles, or to spark whole-class discussions. If you are not familiar with bibliotherapy, please read the info. sheet included in the unit. I have also included a ready-to-go (make sure to change the name to yours!) parent letter to inform them of the unit. I think you will find this especially good for your G
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5th - 8th
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AP US Government and Politics Supreme Court Case Movie Production
Not sure why thumbnails look off... this assignment focuses on the 15 cases that are part of the APGOPO redesign. It's pretty simple, I have the kids do most of the creative work! However, I have learned I need to have SPECIFIC directions for them to create valuable movies, which is why the directions included are so detailed. I have found it's easiest to have the students share the movie with me on Google classroom or put it on YouTube. I have them do the work independently- not so much in clas
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9th - 12th
Introductory Paper- State of the Nation
I Use this with my 12th grade AP Economics classes usually the first week of school.This would also work great with any AP or Honors Government or Civics class.Great tool to bring up some good discussions for an icebreaker activity. Also works well as an assessment tool for their writing skills. Great for getting to know your students and for them to know you as well since usually I'm at least semi-involved in the discussion as well.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Presidential Analysis/Critique Project
Students will work independently or with a partner to evaluate and critique a randomly selected modern U.S. President's administration. Everything needed to have students begin this project (detailed description of presidential roles in multiple areas, numbered list for random student presidential assignments and rubric are included).Students will need internet access or a library to complete this project.The final project can be a powerpoint, scrap book, video ( brief documentary), poster etc.
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10th - 12th
Bill of Rights Project
This is a project over the American Bill of Rights. It assesses student knowledge of the Bill of Rights.
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8th - 12th
Create Your Own Political Party GATE Civics Politics
The time is ripe for measured political discussion in our classrooms! After a discussion of the ideologies of the main political parties, use this resource to prompt students to create their own political party.
My students and I realized that there are some real contradictions in the beliefs and actions of both major political parties. Why do both parties shout for individual freedom on one issue, but turn around and clamor for government regulation of individual freedom on another issue? It
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6th - 12th
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British East India Company
This is an article on the British East India Company and how they've influenced United States foreign policy.
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8th - 11th
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British Taxes
The article goes over all of the major British taxes that were levied on the colonists.
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8th - 11th
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The Salem Witch Trials
This article describes the hysteria surrounding the Salem Witch Trials.
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8th - 11th
British Tax Project
This is a three student group project on the different British taxes. One student does the research, another does the artwork, and the third does the printing for each square.
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8th - 11th
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Boston Massacre Writing Prompt
This writing prompt deals with the Boston Massacre and it's effect on the future American judicial system.
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8th - 11th
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All profits from this work are donated to the Homeless. This is a whimsical poem that deals with elements of political promises. "Aids Orphans Remembered"
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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