Government and Civics Reference Resources
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![Nelson Mandela Biography: A Reading Warm-Up]()
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Nelson Mandela Biography: A Reading Warm-Up
In this printable warm-up, students read a short biography on Nobel Peace Prize…Subjects:ReadingReading ComprehensionLiterary Biographies -
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Homesick: My Own Story
Activities and resources to teach Homesick: My Own Story by Jean Fritz.Subjects:LiteratureLiterary BiographiesImmigration -
![Shirley Chisholm as a Member of Congress]()
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Shirley Chisholm as a Member of Congress
Students learn about a famous African American, Shirley Chisholm, who was a…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryGovernment and Civics -
![Red Scarf Girl Teacher's Guide]()
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Red Scarf Girl Teacher's Guide
Study a difficult time in Chinese history with this teacher's guide to Ji-li…Subjects:LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureLiterary Biographies -
![Friends for Freedom: The Story of Susan B. Anthony & Frederick Douglass Activity & Discussion Guide]()
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Friends for Freedom: The Story of Susan B. Anthony & Frederick Douglass Activity & Discussion Guide
Use the children's book Friends for Freedom: The Story of Susan B. Anthony &…Subjects:Nonfiction LiteratureLiterary BiographiesSuffrage and Women's Rights -
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Receives the Nobel Peace Prize Lesson
Present this lesson plan to teach students about when Dr. Martin Luther King,…SubjectsCivil RightsHuman RightsGovernment and Civics -
![Educator's Guide to Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope]()
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Educator's Guide to Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope
Study the life of Barack Obama with the resources in this literature guide to…Subjects:LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureLiterary Biographies -
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Winston Churchill
Teach pupils about the many significant achievements in the life of Winston…Subjects:British HistoryU.S. StatesUnited States of America (USA) -
![Up Close: W.E.B. Dubois Discussion Guide]()
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Up Close: W.E.B. Dubois Discussion Guide
Study the life and work of civil rights leader W.E.B. Dubois with your students.…Subjects:Civil RightsAfrican-American HistoryAfrican Americans -
![Up Close: Thurgood Marshall Discussion Guide]()
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Up Close: Thurgood Marshall Discussion Guide
Examine the life and work of Thurgood Marshall—a lawyer and U.S. Supreme Court…Subjects:U.S. Supreme CourtAfrican-American HistoryBlacks -
![Up Close: Theodore Roosevelt Discussion Guide]()
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Up Close: Theodore Roosevelt Discussion Guide
Enrich student's understanding of Teddy Roosevelt's life and career with this…Subjects:U.S. PresidentsAward and Prize WinnersWorld Politics -
![Martin Luther King Jr. Receives the Nobel Peace Prize Printable]()
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Martin Luther King Jr. Receives the Nobel Peace Prize Printable
This printable consists of a newspaper article announcing the day that Dr.…Subjects:Award and Prize WinnersCivil RightsAfrican-American History -
![Up Close: Ronald Reagan Discussion Guide]()
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Up Close: Ronald Reagan Discussion Guide
While reading the biography Up Close: Ronald Reagan by James B. Sutherland, use…Subjects:U.S. PresidentsWorld PoliticsActors and Actresses -
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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…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingForeign LanguagesMexican History and Hispanic Heritage -
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Ten Most Widely Spoken Languages in the World
A chart listing the fifty most widely spoken languages in the world.Subjects:Language Arts and WritingForeign LanguagesMexican History and Hispanic Heritage -
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How a President Gets Elected
Use this article to help explain the U.S. presidential election process,…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryGovernment and CivicsU.S. Elections -
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Unusual Voting Results in the U.S.
The results of the 1872, and 1876 presidential elections exemplify the…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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Presidential Conventions
A brief history of presidential conventions, an important – and symbolic – part…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryGovernment and CivicsU.S. Elections -
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Presidential Campaign Slogan Quiz
Match the campaign slogan to the presidential candidate. These are the phrases…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryGovernment and CivicsU.S. Elections -
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The Tale of Sacco and Vanzetti
An article outlining the case of Sacco and Vanzetti.Subjects:Teaching The Great GatsbyU.S. StatesImmigration
