This one page document provides links to two short youtube videos about the current conflicts causing instability in present day Middle East. The document provides the links to the two videos and then questions about each of the videos. A task, asking students to create a visual is present at the end of the document.

This student led lesson plan can be completed in 2-3 days. The document includes instructions, objectives, and standards (Ohio based) for 2 days of instruction but the lesson can be stretched to last longer depending on teacher preference and student abilities. The lesson has students creating a product that shows the process and steps involved to becoming naturalized in the United States. Also included is handout with student directions and simple rubric to be used for discussion after completion of the activity.

This document has students examine important Constitutional amendments and Supreme Court cases related Civil Rights, Prejudice, and Discrimination in the United States. This document is designed to be used with other resources (book, notes, internet).

This short assessment is meant to be used to assess student knowledge on the Judicial Branch of the United States. This document includes two copies per page. The assessment is short (only three questions) and is designed as a quick quiz or can be used as an exit slip after a lesson.

Included in this item is an information and directions handout for a research paper about departments and agencies within the Executive Branch of the United States government. Also included is a peer review handout. This item is meant to be used for a research paper in a government or history class. The document includes directions, guided research questions, grading criteria, and also the peer review handout.

One page document designed to be used in a high school American Government class. Syllabus of class procedures and synapse of material to be learned. Also includes suggested grade weights. Not included is course calendar or list of assignments.

Study Guide over the Legislative Branch of U.S. government. This study guide includes key terms and ideas. It also has extended response questions for students to answer.

This Forms of Government Notebook is a complete resource to use for teaching a unit/chapter on the many forms of government. In this resource, students will complete a variety of activities and tasks that challenge and assess learning. This resource was designed to be taught to learners of many different intelligences and learning styles. Included in this Notebook is writing, artistic, research, and creative activities. The sections of the Notebook include: Notes/Vocabulary - In this section students will complete notes that include vocabulary terms of the different forms of governments. Students must first define what government is (visually), and then research how the different types of government function and operate. What If There Is No Government? - This section asks students “What happens if there is no government?” Students will list reasons why government is important and then find an example of a country/nation that has experienced anarchy/no government. Examples - In this section, students are tasked with finding actual examples of countries/nations that have the forms of government discussed throughout the packet. Students must also create and draw a symbol for each form of government. Definitions - This section includes a vocabulary section of terms related to the different forms of government for students to research and then define. Create Your Own Government - This final section of the notebook comprises multiple pages and is a project designed for students to create their own government. In this project and the pages in the notebook, students must define territorial units, create an economy, legislature, list the powers of the head of state, design a judicial system, and find allies among classmates. Finally, students must create a piece of propaganda for their country. This is a comprehensive resource that can be used to teach students in many grades/abilities the different forms of government. If you are just interested in the Create Your Own Government resource please click this link: Create Your Own Government. If you are interested in other Social Studies/History resources, please check out my shop: Project Education Shop.

This bundle includes all American Government related items. The resources cover a wide range of topics. Bundle includes activities for the branches of government, interest groups, forms of government, The U.S. Constitution, and many more. All of the included activities are designed for use in an American Government class but could also be used in a History or Social Studies course. There are 46 total resources within this bundle.