U.S. Government Resources
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Bad Kitty for President: Write a Campaign Speech
Help Bad Kitty write a presidential campaign speech to read at the next Neighborhood Cat Coalition. In this graphic…Subjects:CompositionU.S. ElectionsChildren's Book Characters -
LESSON PLANS
Visit the White House via the Internet
Students use the Internet to complete a scavenger hunt of the White House in this classroom computer activity. In…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryU.S. Government -
REFERENCE
Reading Guide for Hillary Rodham Clinton: Dreams Taking Flight
Enrich your language arts or social studies unit with this reading guide for the biography Hillary Rodham Clinton:…Subjects:LiteratureLiterary BiographiesU.S. Elections -
REFERENCE
Reading Guide for My Dad, John McCain
Discuss John McCain's time in the U.S. Navy and as a POW with the questions in this reading guide for the biography My…Subjects:LiteratureLiterary BiographiesU.S. Government -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Historical Fiction Reading Warm-Up: Protesting Vietnam
Develop students' reading skills with this printable passage of historical fiction and comprehension questions. Students…Subjects:LiteratureHistorical FictionAmerican History/U.S. History -
WORKSHEETS
Remember: The Journey to School Integration Teacher's Guide
Introduce young students to the work of Nobel prize-winning writer Toni Morrison in Remember, a narrated pictorial…Subjects:Nonfiction LiteratureLiteratureReading and Literature -
WORKSHEETS
A Teacher's Guide for Vote!
Extend and enhance students' enjoyment of the book Vote! with the activities in this printable teacher's guide. This…Subjects:LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureAmerican History/U.S. History -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Davy Crockett Biography: A Reading Warm-Up
In this printable reading warm-up, students read a short biography on Davy Crockett and answer reading comprehension…Subjects:American History/U.S. HistoryU.S. GovernmentSocial Studies and History -
BOOK GUIDES
Liberty Porter, First Daughter Teacher's Guide
This printable literature guide for Liberty Porter, First Daughter includes activities and discussion questions for…Subjects:Children's BookU.S. PresidencyLanguage Arts and Writing -
WORKSHEETS
Australian Currency – Bank Notes
Complete the sentences in this worksheet to learn about the history of Australia's currency. Students will research the…Subjects:MoneyMathematicsCurrency -
ASSESSMENT
U.S. Constitution Quiz: Articles IV-VII
Test your students' Constitutional knowledge by giving them this quiz about Articles IV-VII.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryU.S. GovernmentU.S. Constitution -
LESSON PLANS
Election Vocabulary Brainstorm
In this lesson students will be asked to generate vocabulary related to elections. They will find these words in the…SubjectsU.S. GovernmentU.S. ElectionsGovernment and Civics -
BOOK GUIDES
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Teacher's Guide
Enhance students' understanding of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn with the reading activities and questions in this…Subjects:LiteratureAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. Elections -
WORKSHEETS
Vote! Discussion Guide
The lesson planning resources in this discussion guide for Vote! will involve students of all ages in the electoral…Subjects:LiteratureReading and LiteratureU.S. Elections -
WORKSHEETS
Up Close: Thurgood Marshall Discussion Guide
Examine the life and work of Thurgood Marshall—a lawyer and U.S. Supreme Court Justice—with your students. Use the…Subjects:U.S. Supreme CourtAfrican-American HistoryBlacks -
WORKSHEETS
Up Close: Ronald Reagan Discussion Guide
While reading the biography Up Close: Ronald Reagan by James B. Sutherland, use the questions in this discussion guide…Subjects:U.S. PresidentsWorld PoliticsActors and Actresses -
MAPS
Bad Kitty for President: Where Is Bad Kitty Campaigning?
Have students put their knowledge of U.S. geography and trivia to good use in this election activity. Students must use…Subjects:MapU.S. ElectionsChildren's Book Characters -
WORKSHEETS
Bad Kitty for President: Host Your Own Mock Election!
Follow the steps in this printable to hold your own mock election at school or home. Encourage students to participate…Subjects:U.S. ElectionsDemocracyChildren's Book Characters -
WORKSHEETS
Bad Kitty for President: Word Scramble!
Review election vocabulary with this word scramble activity. After unscrambling each word, discuss its meaning as a…Subjects:U.S. ElectionsU.S. GovernmentGovernment and Civics -
WORKSHEETS
Your Own World Bank Loan
Ask students to write an essay about how they will convince the World Bank to loan them money so they can undertake a…Subjects:U.S. GovernmentMoneyGovernment and Civics -
WORKSHEETS
The Gandhi Family
The Gandhi family of India has formed a political dynasty. Pupils learn about the Gandhi family and write a short essay…Subjects:IndiaWorld PoliticsDemocracy -
TEACHING RESOURCE
U.S. Policy on Terrorism
Overview on the U.S. policy on terrorism.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryU.S. GovernmentLaw
