Incorporate the study of U.S. government and world politics in your curriculum for any grade level with our lessons, printables, and references. Use literature guides, technology resources, and election materials to educate students about democracy at a local and national level. There are quizzes, biographies, crosswords, and more on the three branches of the federal government. You'll also find a variety of resources for civic holidays, perfect for studying government year round!
Introduce middle school students to the courts, the legal system, and the anatomy of a criminal trial through Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer by John Grish... read more
Introduce middle school students to the courts, the legal system, and the a... read more
Review facts about the first 10 U.S. presidents—from George Washington to John Tyler. This printable history quiz asks students to match each presiden... read more
Review facts about the first 10 U.S. presidents—from George Washington to J... read more
Learn about the history of women's rights and the Nineteenth Amendment through these educational videos and related activities for Women's History Mon... read more
Learn about the history of women's rights and the Nineteenth Amendment thro... read more
Learn more about Paul Ryan, the Wisconsin Congressman who was Mitt Romney's running mate for the 2012 U.S. presidential election. This brief biography... read more
Learn more about Paul Ryan, the Wisconsin Congressman who was Mitt Romney's... read more
Read about the 2012 presidential campaign issues to learn about Ron Paul's stance on immigration, healthcare, foreign policy, and other issues. read more
Read about the 2012 presidential campaign issues to learn about Ron Paul's ... read more
Read about the 2012 presidential campaign issues and learn where Republican Mitt Romney stands on immigration, healthcare, foreign policy, and more. read more
Read about the 2012 presidential campaign issues and learn where Republican... read more
Read about the 2012 presidential campaign issues to learn where Barack Obama stands on immigration, healthcare, foreign policy, and other issues. read more
Read about the 2012 presidential campaign issues to learn where Barack Obam... read more
Rick Santorum, a former U.S. senator from Pennsylvania, makes headlines as the conservative alternative in the 2012 race for the Republican nomination... read more
Rick Santorum, a former U.S. senator from Pennsylvania, makes headlines as ... read more
Ron Paul, a U.S. Representative from Texas, is a staunch advocate of limited government. He is among the politicians vying for the 2012 Republican pr... read more
Ron Paul, a U.S. Representative from Texas, is a staunch advocate of limite... read more
Newt Gingrich, a former U.S. representative and Speaker of the House in the 1990's, returned to the spotlight as a candidate in the 2012 race for the ... read more
Newt Gingrich, a former U.S. representative and Speaker of the House in the... read more
Review election vocabulary with this word scramble activity. After unscrambling each word, discuss its meaning as a class and encourage students to us... read more
Review election vocabulary with this word scramble activity. After unscramb... read more
Help Bad Kitty write a presidential campaign speech to read at the next Neighborhood Cat Coalition. In this graphic organizer, students outline their ... read more
Help Bad Kitty write a presidential campaign speech to read at the next Nei... read more
Follow the steps in this printable to hold your own mock election at school or home. Encourage students to participate in the election by becoming can... read more
Follow the steps in this printable to hold your own mock election at school... read more
Have students put their knowledge of U.S. geography and trivia to good use in this election activity. Students must use the geography clues in this pr... read more
Have students put their knowledge of U.S. geography and trivia to good use ... read more
Enrich student's understanding of Teddy Roosevelt's life and career with this discussion guide to a biography about the 26th U.S. president. This lite... read more
Enrich student's understanding of Teddy Roosevelt's life and career with th... read more
While reading the biography Up Close: Ronald Reagan by James B. Sutherland, use the questions in this discussion guide to encourage reading comprehens... read more
While reading the biography Up Close: Ronald Reagan by James B. Sutherland,... read more
Examine the life and work of Thurgood Marshall—a lawyer and U.S. Supreme Court Justice—with your students. Use the questions in this guide for Up Clos... read more
Examine the life and work of Thurgood Marshall—a lawyer and U.S. Supreme Co... read more
How much do you know about U.S. elections and voting? Test their knowledge with this advanced quiz, or have students research the questions to learn a... read more
How much do you know about U.S. elections and voting? Test their knowledge ... read more
