Government and Economics
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U.S. Constitution Unit
$11.00In today's world, it is very important that high school students develop a comprehensive understanding of the U.S Constitution, and I've created a unit that will meet challenge your government class. When I designed this unit, I placed an emphasis on...$11.00 -
The Trial of Kat Kyle
$11.00Your government or civics class has been tasked with determining whether Kat Kyle really is an infamous cat burglar in this mock trial. Your students will take on roles as court officers, witnesses or jury members to determine Kat's guilt or innocence...$11.00 -
Mock Trials for Government and Civics: The Trial of Snow White
$11.00In this mock trial, your students will act as court officials, witnesses, and jurors to determine if Snow White murdered Prince Charming. What could have driven her to such a crime? And did she do it? Your government or civics class will have a great...$11.00 -
Mock Trials for Government and Civics: The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf
$11.00Booker T. Wolf has been accused of murdering the two pig brothers in this mock trial for your government or civics class. Hand out roles to each member of your class, either as a part of the court process, a witness or a juror and let your class decide...$11.00 -
A Mock Trial for Government and Civics: The Trial of Lancelot
$11.00In this mock trial, your students will act as court officials, witnesses, and jurors to determine if Lancelot murdered Mayor Arthur King and stole the infamous Holy Grail from the Camelot Museum of History. Your government or civics class will have a...$11.00 -
Checks and Balances complete unit, including text
$12.00One of the main strengths of our form of government, as laid out in the Constitution, is the system of Checks and Balances which protect against government over-reaching by spreading out power among three disparate and independent branches. Wisely, our...$12.00 -
The Federal Reserve
$10.00This lesson is all about understanding the Federal Reserve. Attached is the lesson plan of the federal reserve, a true false introduction document, webquest and worksheet on reading charts on the Federal Reserve. Created by Cathy Wysocki - Visit My...$10.00 -
Create Your Own Business!
$10.00In this lesson, students will learn about all types of business organizations and then create their own business! This is a fun lesson that includes the background, a graphic organizer, project guidelines and rubric! Created by Cathy Wysocki - Visit My...$10.00 -
Banking Unit (7 days)
$15.00This is a seven day (55 minute each day) unit on banking with an option to extend it with another video. Created by Melissa Seideman - Visit My Store This bundle includes lessons designed in word and 38 slide PowerPoint, which can be easily adapted to...$15.00 -
American Government Mock Presidential Campaign Student Project
$14.00Do you want to get students really excited about the presidential campaign process? Consider purchasing this product. This entire product is student-centered and student driven. I have created a power point that introduces students to the process of...$14.00 -
Economic Decision Making Unit - Flipped
$15.00Economic Decision Making Unit includes high-interest power point files, video links, a vocabulary term list, vocabulary quiz, a student workbook and teachers guide to flipped classrooms delivered in a format that's easy to present. On their own,...$15.00 -
American Foreign Policy (two student simulation scenarios)
$11.00This presentation contains teacher notes, a video clip discussing a general overview of American foreign policy with student questions/answers, and two simulations that allow students to discuss and compromise on how to handle american foreign policy...$11.00