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Students will explore the concept of federalism, from the powers held by the federal government to the powers reserved for the states. They will also learn about state government…
How did we go from thirteen British colonies to the United States of America? Explore the major hardships of life under British rule, why some colonists decided to break away, and…
Students will learn about the federal and state courts and what they do. They will explore the courts’ role in fairly settling disputes and administering justice, and the unique…
Task students with digging into the preambles and introductory text of the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, and the U.S. Constitution.
When President Eisenhower authorized troops under federal authority to desegregate Little Rock Central High School in 1957, he became the first president since Reconstruction to…
Manage Texas county government in our first state-based local government game!
Running a county is a lot of work! Manage things well, and try to get re-elected.
Can you find a path forward for a new nation... with a lot of disagreements?
Learn to control all three branches of the U.S. government!
Make your own history! Are you team Federalist or AntiFederalist?
Students discover that states have their own governments and powers separate from the federal government. They learn what those powers are, how they’re different from the federal…
What do state governments do? In this overview lesson, students learn about state government structure, functions, lawmaking, and relationship with local government. Got a 1:1…
In case of emergency, declare it! Help your students understand what it means when a state of emergency is declared with this printable infographic.
Governments often use the media to shape public perception and bolster their authority. In this lesson, students learn the difference between state-controlled and…
In this federalism lesson plan, students learn where the federal government gets its power and that government power in the United States is split between states and the federal…
In this lesson, students discover the roles and responsibilities of a governor. Through a reading and board game, students identify the source of a governor's power and how that…
This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court’s decision that determined the government acted constitutionally when it detained people of Japanese ancestry inside…
Discover the four features of a sovereign state. Graphic organizers and mini-quizzes help reinforce the information, while students create a fictional country to apply what they've…
Covering everything from referendums to recalls, this lesson takes students to the voting booth and explains what is on a ballot.
Look at the tensions and differences of opinion that existed among early American states and citizens.Learn about the Articles of Confederation, why the first “constitution” didn’t…
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