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Free government lectures
Prezi Presentation: Financing the Government
This Prezi presentation covers the topic of Financing the Government! This Prezi looks at the following topics related to funding the U.S. Government: TaxesNontax Revenues and BorrowingSpending and the BudgetThis resource includes the link to my Prezi Lecture and Presentation! The link will allow you to access the Prezi and present it to your class!
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9th - 12th
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Prezi Presentation: Equal Justice Under the Law
This Prezi presentation covers the topic of Equal Justice Under the Law! This Prezi looks at the following topics related to how our system does (and does not) provide equality: Diversity and Discrimination in American SocietyEquality Before the LawFederal Civil Rights LawsAmerican CitizenshipThis resource includes the link to my Prezi Lecture and Presentation! The link will allow you to access the Prezi and present it to your class!
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9th - 12th
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Prezi Presentation: Foreign Policy and National Defense
This Prezi presentation covers Foreign Policy and National Defense! This Prezi looks at the following topics related to defense of the nation and our interactions with other nations: Foreign Affairs and National SecurityAmerican Foreign Policy OverviewForeign Aid and Defense AlliancesThis resource includes the link to my Prezi Lecture and Presentation! The link will allow you to access the Prezi and present it to your class!
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9th - 12th
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Prezi Presentation: Civil Liberties: First Amendment Freedoms
This Prezi presentation covers Civil Liberties and Your First Amendment Freedoms! This Prezi looks at the following topics related to the various freedoms and liberties granted under the first amendment: Unalienable RightsFreedom of ReligionFreedom of Speech and PressFreedom of Assembly and PetitionThis resource includes the link to my Prezi Lecture and Presentation! The link will allow you to access the Prezi and present it to your class!
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9th - 12th
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The New Republic - George Washington's Presidency Powerpoint
This powerpoint covers the Presidency of George Washington and the early debates of the New Republic. In the powerpoint are Washington's cabinet, the difference between Federalist and Democratic-Republicans, the debate over the National Bank, and the biography/death of Alexander Hamilton. Also the French Revolution is briefly covered and America's response. Lastly, George Washington's Farewell address and legacy are covered.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
Brown v the Board of Education and the Little Rock Nine
Hook students on the topic of the day by asking them to analyze the images found on envelopes! Students will collect facts about the Supreme Court ruling Brown v. Board of Education and the crisis at Little Rock’s Central High School by analyzing two first day covers (envelopes with commemorative stamps, appropriate postmark and artwork) By using the teacher provided questions and quotes from the events students will understand how the events are tied together. Students will also see that non vi
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5th - 12th
Supreme Court Case: T.L.O. v. New Jersey
This lesson includes a PowerPoint and simple graphic organizer that explains the context of a landmark Supreme Court case related to the 4th Amendment. Students learn about the background info, rulings, and reasoning of the Supreme Court in the Case of T.L.O. vs New Jersey and the precedent set.
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7th - 12th
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Hanging Around the Three Branches
UPDATED: Hanging Around the Three Branches brings the tedious task of learning about the three branches of government into the realm of interesting for students. Prior to creating their mobiles, students will use the United States Constitution to complete a worksheet on each branch of government. Once students have a basic concept of the three branches, they create mobiles. Students will use required information, such as terms of office, qualifications for office, positions within each branc
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7th - 12th
Harry Truman & Jackie Robinson - Who Started the Civil Rights Movement?
Hook students on the topic of the day by asking them to analyze the images found on envelopes! President Truman issued an Executive Order to integrate the military and Black baseball player Jackie Robinson was hired by the White Brooklyn Dodgers. By collecting facts found on the two first day covers (envelopes with commemorative stamps, appropriate postmark and artwork), reading Executive Order 9981, and taking part in a teacher led discussion, students can draw conclusions as to which event sta
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5th - 12th
27 Amendment Note-Sheet
This free note-sheet goes along with the 27 Amendment Powerpoint by same seller. The fill-in the blank layout is easy for students as the seller has made all the key words color coded on the Powerpoint. Allow students the ability to hear you talk and take notes at the same time. You will love this format. Consider buying Amendment Unit from same seller and get tests and projects that would extend teaching this unit.
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9th - 12th
Bill of Rights Google Slides
This google slide is a quick and easy way to explain the Bill of Rights to elementary or middle school students as a quick resource! It gives the main ideas of the amendments in student-friendly language!
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4th - 8th
APGOV Unit 1 Section 1 Written Lesson (AP 1.1-1.3)
This lesson details and summarizes all of the relevant information needed to know for the first section of my AP Government curriculum. It is in alignment with AP lessons 1.1-1.3. This information can be converted any way you want! You are more than welcome to make guided notes, a study guide, or even your own presentation from this information. Of course, all I ask is that you cite me in whatever you use it for. **ALSO** I plan on coming out with question pools, lectures, and visual instruction
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9th - 12th
The Three-Fifths Compromise Explained: US History Review
A sample HipHughes lecture for free. Check out the 3/5ths Compromise. Great for flipping, test review or as an anticipatory set! Ready to get nauseous over some ugly US History? The Constitutional Convention's 3/5ths Compromise broken down so you can understand it for school, for a test or for life.
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6th - 12th
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The Great Depression & New Deal-(Part 6/6)Culture During the Depression (Notes)
The Great Depression and the New Deal - (Part 6/6) Culture During the Depression: notes and bell-work. There are also numerous links to relevant and helpful YouTube videos.Key Topics & Terms:Frank CapraFederal Art ProjectmuralsDorothea LangeJohn SteinbeckLillian Hellman
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9th - 11th
AP Government Unit 1 Section 1 PowerPoint (6 Lessons Total, AP 1.1-1.3)
This detailed PowerPoint is free for you to use however you want! I have prepared it so that if you need to present a lesson but do not have anything ready, this PowerPoint is as simple as just downloading and ready to present! All slides have been formatted as well! This series of lectures/lessons also aligns with AP Standards 1.1-1.3If you are teaching government, you might need some help on your first few lessons. This PowerPoint teaches lessons 1-6 and covers all of the basics of: Introducti
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Not Grade Specific
Western South America ppt
This is a brief and simple powerpoint focusing on the western countries of South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, & Chile). I found the photos on various websites and do not claim any of them as my own. Some of the photos contain links or metadata that include more information about their subject.
Best used as an introduction to geographical study of the continent.
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2nd - 12th
State and Local Government Unit Lecture Notes: ABCivics!
State and Local Government Unit Lecture Notes: Massachusetts BasedNotes covering information on State and Local Governments that will help introduce students to the specific topics covered within this unit.Topics include: State constitutions, local ordinances, local zoning, Norton Local government basics, expressed/reserved/concurrent powers,
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7th - 10th
Also included in: State and Local Government Unit BUNDLE: ABCivics!
The Judicial Branch Unit Lecture Notes: ABCivics!
The Judicial Branch Unit Lecture Notes:Notes covering information on the Judicial Branch that will help introduce students to the specific topics covered within this unit.Topics include: Judicial Review, the levels of the courts, types of law, and the structure/powers/requirements of the Supreme Court-ABCivics!
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7th - 10th
Also included in: Judicial Branch Unit BUNDLE: ABCivics!
Revolutionary War Unit Lecture Notes: ABCivics!
Revolutionary War Unit Lecture NotesNotes covering information on the basics of the Revolutionary War that will help introduce students to the specific topics covered within this unit.Topics included: who fought on both sides, the weapons and technology of the time, specific struggles each side felt, and a timeline of the important events occurring.-ABCivics
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7th - 10th
Also included in: Revolutionary War Unit BUNDLE: ABCivics!
America's Founding Documents Infographic Notes
This presentation offers a quick introduction or review of America's Founding Documents: The Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution. The presentation allows students to fill in notes about each document with key tenets of each. The Constitution notes focus on the structure of the document, the way it establishes the three branches (+ their powers) and the rights protected by the Bill of Rights. There are short videos embedded in the .ppt as well to supplement.
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7th - 12th
Prezi Presentation: Congress and the Legislative Branch
This Prezi presentation covers the Congress! This Prezi looks at the following topics related to the legislative branch of the United States: The National LegislatureHouse of RepresentativesSenateMembers of CongressThis resource includes the link to my Prezi Lecture and Presentation! The link will allow you to access the Prezi and present it to your class!
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9th - 12th
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The Progressive Presidents slideshow
Animated slideshow that can be used to help learn about the 3 progressive presidents, Roosevelt, Taft and Wilson and learn about major contributions during there time in office
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8th - 12th
Amendments that Failed
Discusses how long it took to get the 27th Amendment ratified and why it's difficult to add Amendments to the Constitution. Also covers the ERA (Equal Rights Amendment)! Lists a brief history. Students will independently (or guided by teachers) list why people support and are against the ERA. Students are invited to write their own opinion on the topic. Second page lists 9 failed amendments with brief summaries (like balanced budget, child labor, every vote counts, etc.). Students choose one ide
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6th - 9th
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WP's Understanding the Israel + Hamas conflict Slides
The Washington Post put some incredible graphics out on social media explaining what Gaza is, and also how Hamas was able to execute their plan. I compiled their resource into a slideshow.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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