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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 -
Electoral College - 6 Stations Lesson
$7.00This is a complete 50 minute 6 station lesson on the Electoral College. There is a handout provided that students carry around and complete at each station, which is clearly labeled to keep them organized. This lesson is designed in Word and can be...$7.00 -
Legislative PBL Project (5-7 days)
$8.00This is my legislative branch PBL Project for regular government. It took my students 5-7 days to complete. I taught this as a whole unit for my Congress unit. It is a complete project with everything included! It was designed in word and can be modified...$8.00 -
Mock Trials for Government and Civics: The Trial of Goldilocks
$11.00Goldilocks Smith is known to have a temper around the town of Grim, but in this mock trial, your government students will need to determine if this young woman is capable of vandalizing The Three Bears Bed and Breakfast and injuring Mama Bear. There are...$11.00 -
Economic Indicators - Lecture, Doodle Notes, DBQ, Research, and Gallery Walk
$10.00In this lesson, students will learn about and analyze up to eight economic indicators through a lecture, DBQ including graphs, research, and Doodle Notes to determine the concept, purpose, and use of economic indicators. This lesson includes:1...$10.00 -
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 -
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 -
Government End of Semester Research Paper
$8.00End of the semester government paper that includes topics covered in the year. Students will write a paper addressing a topic they feel passionate about, research it, address interest groups, the judicial branch and try to solve the issue with steps that...$8.00 -
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 -
The Growth of Presidential Powers: Assessing the Expansion of Power
$7.00Although the founding fathers designed the office of the presidency to be remarkably less powerful than that of the legislative branch, the office of the president has grown in its power tremendously since its early conception. Some of this strength is a...$7.00