9th Grade Government and Civics Resources
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An Immigrant's Story (Canada)
After reading and discussing the genre of historical fiction, students consider the life of immigrants and write a story…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingCreative WritingSocial Studies and History -
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Aspects of Personal Safety
This handout aligns with Security Is... lesson plan.Subjects:SafetyLawHealth and Safety -
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Civil and Human Rights Discussion Guide
Enhance understanding with a teaching guide that offers suggestions for talking to your students about civil and human…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionCulture and DiversityTeaching about Racism, Prejudice & Discrimination in America -
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Defining War and Aggression
Handout for "What is War?" lesson.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryHistoric Wars and Military ActionGovernment and Civics -
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The Souls of Black Folk Teacher's Guide
Study the African American experience with The Souls of Black Folk, a series of essays by W.E.B. Du Bois. Use this…Subjects:African-American HistoryCivil RightsReading -
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Up Close: Theodore Roosevelt Discussion Guide
Enrich student's understanding of Teddy Roosevelt's life and career with this discussion guide to a biography about the…Subjects:U.S. PresidentsAward and Prize WinnersWorld Politics -
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Compulsory Voting: For or Against?
This worksheet presents many of the arguments in favor of and against Australia's compulsory voting policy. It asks…Subjects:U.S. GovernmentGovernment and CivicsSocial Studies and History -
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A Guide to Teaching Challenged and Banned Books
This teacher's guide to challenged and banned books features classroom activities and discussion questions about the…Subjects:LiteratureBanned Books and CensorshipReading and Literature -
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The Famous Five
Learn about "The Famous Five," women who made strides for women's rights and representation in Canada. Then, children…Subjects:Canadian HistoryWomen's RightsCreative Writing -
LESSON PLANS
Mock Election Ideas for the Classroom
Help your students understand the process of electing officials and the power of the vote by holding a mock election. …Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryGovernment and CivicsU.S. Elections -
ASSESSMENT
Women Nobel Prize Winners Quiz
After teaching students about women Nobel Prize winners, use this printable multiple-choice quiz to review what they…Subjects:Suffrage and Women's RightsAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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What People Say About Peace
Handout for "Perspectives on Peace" Lesson.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryGovernment and CivicsPeace -
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James Meredith
Learn about Civil Rights leader James Meredith, who in 1961 was denied admission to the University of Mississippi…Subjects:African-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Ralph Johnson Bunche
A brief article about Ralph Johnson Bunche, the first African American to win a Nobel Prize.Subjects:African-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Julia Ward Howe
Read about Julia Ward Howe -- an American suffrage leader.Subjects:Suffrage and Women's RightsU.S. ElectionsAmerican History/U.S. History -
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Unusual Voting Results in the U.S.
The results of the 1872, and 1876 presidential elections exemplify the difficulties of the electoral process.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryGovernment and CivicsU.S. Elections -
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Amendments to the Constitution of the United States
The amendments to the U.S. Constitution.Subjects:Banned Books and CensorshipSocial Studies and HistoryU.S. Constitutional History -
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President Barack Hussein Obama, Jr. Biography
Born: Aug. 4, 1961 Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii Barack Hussein Obama, Jr. made history in June 2008, when he became…Subjects:African-American HistoryU.S. PresidentsU.S. Government -
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Hispanics in Congress
Table organized by date containing Hispanics in House of Representatives and Senate.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryMexican History and Hispanic HeritageGovernment and Civics -
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Tax Terms
Here is a great list of terms to help your class understand the importance of taxes.Subjects:U.S. TaxationVocabularyGovernment and Civics -
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Courtroom Vocabulary
An article explaining vocabulary used in U.S. courtrooms.Subjects:LawVocabularyLawyers -
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Laws to Know
An article outlining various types of laws.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryGovernment and CivicsLaw -
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Wacky (and not so Wacky) Laws in the U.S.
An article listing a few funny laws that have passed in the U.S.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryGovernment and CivicsLaw -
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Amazing Language Facts
Did you know that there are more than 1,000 languages spoken in Africa? To learn more, view this article.Subjects:Language Arts and WritingForeign LanguagesMexican History and Hispanic Heritage