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Teaching the Legislative Branch

Passion for Social Studies

It causes students to think critically about the branches of government and the role Congress plays. The Congress Unit contains over 8 days of lesson plans on the most important topics on the Legislative Branch. The Congress Unit contains over 8 days of lesson plans on the most important topics on the Legislative Branch.

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Teaching the Executive Branch

Passion for Social Studies

One topic that is always popular when teaching any government course is the presidency. The lessons include required elements for AP US Government and Politics, so they push students to analyze this branch critically. Additionally, there are lesson plans, tests, assessments, and rubrics.

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Teaching Voting in the Social Studies Classroom

Passion for Social Studies

Are your government students excited for the upcoming election? This includes detailed lesson plans, PowerPoints, URLs to videos, and all activities. Luckily, these 11 lesson plans help make that happen! This is even the perfect unit for teaching AP United States Government and Politics!

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AP Government Review

Passion for Social Studies

As they prepare, they often take stressful courses, such as AP Government. Thankfully, there are resources ready for an amazing AP Government review! However, knowing the amendments is an essential part of AP Government review! Supreme Court Cases Reviewing Supreme Court Cases is a crucial part of any AP Government course!

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Moler's Musing

This week, we dug into the foundations of the United States government and explored how early laws shaped the country’s growth. EduProtocols were front and center as we kept students engaged and active in their learning: Monday: Introduced The Tier List to rank government systems and used Iron Chef with Padlet to analyze types of governments.

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Political Socialization Lesson

Passion for Social Studies

Political Socialization Lesson Unfortunately, people are often easily influenced by external factors. Thankfully, this lesson helps students analyze the U.S. government critically using their own minds! Specifically, the 55-minute lesson plan has notes, handouts, activities, and videos that students will love!

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Teaching the Judicial Branch

Passion for Social Studies

Thankfully, the branches of government all have essential yet distinct roles. Luckily, this lesson has everything needed to help students critically analyze the nomination process. Specifically, the lesson fits perfectly within a 55-minute lesson plan. so it has the final interpretation of the U.S. Constitution.

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