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The Nashville Sit-Ins

What makes a movement successful? The people? The actions? The outcome? Students find out that answering this question is more involved than it may seem. Each of the three primary sources reveal a…
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America's Founding Preambles

Learn how the American idea of government evolved from a revolutionary response to monarchy to a union of states. The sources will illustrate the effort taken to reach “a more perfect union” through…
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The Constitution's Cover Letter

In 1787, delegates to the Constitutional Convention decided that it was time for a change. A new plan for government was outlined in the Constitution, and it was George Washington's job to present…
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Woman Suffrage and World War I

Students will learn how World War I impacted the woman suffrage movement. Sources will show how suffragists promoted woman suffrage as a war measure, how women’s roles expanded during the war and how…
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Little Rock: Executive Order 10730

When President Eisenhower authorized troops under federal authority to desegregate Little Rock Central High School in 1957, he became the first president since Reconstruction to use federal forces to…
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Cast Your Vote

Election Day is coming, are you prepared to vote?
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NewsFeed Defenders

Fight hidden ads, viral deception, and false reporting as a NewsFeed Defender!
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Race to Ratify

Make your own history! Are you team Federalist or AntiFederalist?
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Sortify: U.S. Citizenship

Test your knowledge of U.S. citizenship without getting out of sorts!
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Counties Work

Running a county is a lot of work! Manage things well, and try to get re-elected.
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Do I Have a Right?

Run a law firm and test your knowledge of constitutional rights.
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Immigration Nation

Guide newcomers through the path to citizenship.
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Branches of Power

Learn to control all three branches of the U.S. government!
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Court Quest

Navigate our court system and guide citizens to the right place.
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Propaganda: What's the Message?

Examine the seven forms of propaganda found in advertising and politics. Discover the persuasive methods behind the messaging we see every day and gain skills to effectively identify and counter them…
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NewsFeed Defenders Extension Pack

Make your students’ game play more meaningful with activities designed specifically for NewsFeed Defenders. This easy-to-use resource set means deeper learning for students and best practices around…
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Citizenship Clause

The 14th Amendment defined natural born citizenship for the nation. Over a century later, the clause is still making news. This mini-lesson examines the 14th Amendment’s Citizenship Clause, explains…
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Separate and Sovereign

The relationship between Native nations and the U.S. federal government is important to understand. This mini-lesson provides an overview of tribal sovereignty from the past to the present. It also…
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United States v. Wong Kim Ark (1898)

This mini-lesson explores the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the 14th Amendment’s Citizenship Clause. Students learn about the difference between jus sanguinis and jus soli citizenship. They also…
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Lesson 6: The Dreaded Outline

Students work through the writing process by creating an outline for or against banning band t-shirts in schools. Students organize the information from their idea web into an outline to bring…
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