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Civics and Government

Structural foundations of the US government, including the Constitution and the three branches of power at federal, state, and local levels. Examines political participation, public policy, and the sociological frameworks of deviance and criminal justice.

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The Constitution
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The Constitution

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Civics Class Syllabus

Civics Class Syllabus

Civics Class Syllabus updated with an extra large QR code filling approximately half of the Digital Spaces container for maximum visibility and effortless scanning.

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ebakke

Democracy Design Project Guide

Democracy Design Project Guide

A comprehensive 4-page student project assignment guide for 12th-grade Civics and Government, detailing 5 creative project pathways (podcast, documentary, interview simulation, reader's theater drama, and board/card game), an analytical rubric across the three core constitutional dimensions, and a student planning blueprint.

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Joshua Griffith

Government Civics Bilingual Reader

Government Civics Bilingual Reader

A 5th-grade bilingual Spanish-English reading guide exploring the fundamentals of government, the three branches, active citizenship, and constitutional rights. Features side-by-side text, labeled photos of the White House and Capitol, simple civic illustrations, and an illustrated picture-vocabulary section.

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mngillis

Constitutional Convention Guided Notes

Constitutional Convention Guided Notes

A comprehensive two-page guided note-taking worksheet on the 1787 Constitutional Convention, focusing on the road to Philadelphia, the Great Compromise, and slavery and economic compromises.

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DOUGLAS.BODIE

Indiana Statehood Spanish Test

Indiana Statehood Spanish Test

A Spanish translation of the 4th-grade social studies post-assessment on Indiana's journey to statehood, historical ordinances, and early governance. Includes 11 standards-aligned questions with designated response areas and clear multiple-choice options.

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Jennifer Swallow

Loving Legacy Worksheet

Loving Legacy Worksheet

A comprehensive, two-page student worksheet and reading comprehension guide about the landmark Supreme Court case Loving v. Virginia (1967). Designed for 8th-grade civics, it utilizes a clean legal-docket theme and includes deep reading passages on the 14th Amendment, followed by critical-thinking analysis prompts with dedicated writing areas.

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tsundstrom

Legislative Branch

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Civics Class Syllabus

Civics Class Syllabus

Civics Class Syllabus updated with an extra large QR code filling approximately half of the Digital Spaces container for maximum visibility and effortless scanning.

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ebakke

Democracy Design Project Guide

Democracy Design Project Guide

A comprehensive 4-page student project assignment guide for 12th-grade Civics and Government, detailing 5 creative project pathways (podcast, documentary, interview simulation, reader's theater drama, and board/card game), an analytical rubric across the three core constitutional dimensions, and a student planning blueprint.

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Joshua Griffith

Government Civics Bilingual Reader

Government Civics Bilingual Reader

A 5th-grade bilingual Spanish-English reading guide exploring the fundamentals of government, the three branches, active citizenship, and constitutional rights. Features side-by-side text, labeled photos of the White House and Capitol, simple civic illustrations, and an illustrated picture-vocabulary section.

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mngillis

Constitutional Convention Guided Notes

Constitutional Convention Guided Notes

A comprehensive two-page guided note-taking worksheet on the 1787 Constitutional Convention, focusing on the road to Philadelphia, the Great Compromise, and slavery and economic compromises.

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DOUGLAS.BODIE

Trump Era Fact Sheet

Trump Era Fact Sheet

A concise, one-page printable fact sheet surveying the Trump presidency (2017–2021), the 2020 election and transition, and a comprehensive historical timeline through 2024 for high school and civics classrooms.

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Yovanna Plummer

US Communities Slides

US Communities Slides

A 10-slide presentation designed for Grade 3-4 SWD students exploring U.S. communities (urban vs. rural), economic trade, and democratic government. Every slide features an accessible objective paired directly with New York Social Studies and Next Generation ELA learning standard numbers.

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Mrs Lindor

Government Foundations

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Cotton Kingdom Slides

Divided Nation

A 4-part exploration of the deep-seated tensions and pivotal events that led the United States to the brink of the Civil War, focusing on economic shifts, legislative compromises, and political flashpoints.

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Isabella Adkins

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Liberty Ledger Annotation Worksheet

Spirit of Independence

A fifth-grade social studies and active reading unit exploring the growing friction between Great Britain and the American colonies, focusing on the causes, consequences, and motivated actions that led to the American Revolution.

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Monica Nava

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Teacher Facilitation Guide

Revolutionary Dilemmas

A comprehensive book club unit for the historical fiction novel 'My Brother Sam is Dead', focusing on the moral complexities of the Revolutionary War, character transformation, and historical context.

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Kim Leary

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Leaders of the Storm Slides

Civil War Dispatch

A comprehensive 4-lesson unit for 5th grade exploring the pivotal figures, major conflicts, and the courageous escape routes of the American Civil War. Students engage with historical primary-source styles while learning about leadership and the quest for freedom.

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Isabella Adkins

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Thirteen Friends Worksheet

Democratic Foundations

A series of lessons exploring the foundational documents and processes of the United States government, from the birth of the nation to the creation of modern laws.

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Stephanie Bizeur

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Skelton Spotlight Teacher Guide

Skelton Spotlight

A three-day exploration of the life and legacy of Indiana-born comedian Red Skelton, presented in a vibrant magazine format. Students explore his early life in Vincennes, his iconic characters, and his lasting impact on American comedy through reading and creative performance activities.

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Matthew Gaudin

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Executive Branch

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Leaders of the Storm Slides

Civil War Dispatch

A comprehensive 4-lesson unit for 5th grade exploring the pivotal figures, major conflicts, and the courageous escape routes of the American Civil War. Students engage with historical primary-source styles while learning about leadership and the quest for freedom.

IA

Isabella Adkins

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Thirteen Friends Worksheet

Democratic Foundations

A series of lessons exploring the foundational documents and processes of the United States government, from the birth of the nation to the creation of modern laws.

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Stephanie Bizeur

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Unity Roadmap Teacher Guide

Unity and Growth

A modified Modern US History curriculum (Founding to Present) for Tier 2 and 3 special education students, based on Grade 11 Social Studies standards. Focuses on government, industrialization, world wars, and civil rights.

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dfleisch

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Washingtons Warning Lesson Plan

Washington's Farewell Legacy

A two-part sequence that takes students from a deep-dive analysis of George Washington's Farewell Address to a modern-day evaluation of his warnings regarding political parties, media bias, and national unity.

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Chelsea Elliott

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Master Plan Slides

Power Players

A 5-week unit exploring the foundations of the United States government, the three branches of power, and the responsibilities of citizenship, specifically tailored for 4th-grade learners in Illinois.

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Kady Carter

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Conflict Cards Activity

Century Crossroads

A comprehensive assessment sequence covering the pivotal moments of 20th-century US history, from the build-up to World War II through the height of the Cold War and the diverse Civil Rights movements.

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Ashley Hopf

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