Government and Economics
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Constitution in a Nutshell - FREE
$0.00Explore the Constitution: Learn Its Secrets A great resource for Constitution Day as well as and an excellent way to begin your Government/Civics, U.S. History, or Contemporary Issues class. This lesson contains a fillable outline of the U.S...$0.00 -
How Powerful Is Congress?
$7.50The Powers of Congress The Constitution gives Congress 17 enumerated powers (plus the Necessary and Proper Clause). Congress has taken the powers given it under the Constitution and used them to create laws about immigrants, pollution, biotech, taxes,...$7.50 -
Time Travel and the Constitution
$4.00Time Travel Two chances for your students to have fun while giving them an appreciation for the beauty and strength of our Constitution. In one activity, your class will travel back in time to help the Founders fix the Constitution:...$4.00 -
Can't We Just Get Along?
$4.50How should we organize society? Give your student a chance to figure it out. Can they achieve equality, govern themselves by consensus and create a fair way to distribute the wealth and the work?This project provides three open-ended scenarios for...$4.50 -
Bundled Unit: Everything You Need to Know About the Constitution!
MSRP: $38.50$30.00Perhaps the most important area of focus in any class involving United States History or Government, this unit contains everything your students need to know about the Constitution! The wealth of resources includes the following: A paraphrased...MSRP: $38.50$30.00 -
Bundle: The Constitution and the Bill of Rights
MSRP: $8.00$6.50Whether you are searching for that Constitution Day lesson or beginning a unit on the Constitution, this bundle is ideal! As an introduction, the bundle begins with a paraphrased version of both the Constitution and Bill of Rights, as...MSRP: $8.00$6.50 -
The Constitution
$5.00Need a guide to the Constitution? Then this resource is PERFECT! The PowerPoint introduces the principles behind and structure of the Constitution. Students will learn about the meaning and origins of federalism, separation of powers,...$5.00 -
The Branches of Government
$2.00This PowerPoint is an excellent means of introducing the ideas of both separation of power and checks and balances. The presentation begins with an explanation of the powers of each branch of the federal government. The second part of the presentation...$2.00 -
Project: Ratifying the Constitution
$2.00Building upon a discussion of The Federalist Papers and The Antifederalist Papers, students will create a poster that either supports of opposes ratification or the Constitution. Ideally, the project uses a sheet of 11 x 17 paper. A...$2.00 -
The Federalist Papers
$2.00This PowerPoint leads students through an introduction to The Federalist Papers, emphasizing what are widely-considered to be the three most prominent articles: Federalist 10, 51, and 78. The presentation also includes an overview of the...$2.00 -
The Legislative Branch
$2.50This PowerPoint is an excellent means of introducing the Legislative Branch of the national government to students! Beginning with the requirements for serving in the House and Senate, the PowerPoint guides students through an...$2.50 -
Theories of Government - The Philosophes
$4.00This PowerPoint presentation is wonderful for introducing students to the theories of WHY government is necessary and HOW government should work. After explaining the two extremes of government power (absolute versus mob rule), the presentation guides...$4.00