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Book Studies

Free Civic Studies Lesson 12: The Flag

26 Apr 201824 Sep 2022
Read the current chapter online: "The Flag of the Union" Suggestions Learn more about the flag flying over the Capitol Building. Make a flip book explaining the four things the…
Book Studies

Free Civic Studies Lesson 11: The Office-Holder

18 Apr 201828 Jun 2022
Read the current chapter online: "The Office-Holder" Suggestions Compare the number of government workers mentioned in the book with the number in recent years. Calculate the percent increase in the…
Book Studies

Free Civics Studies Lesson 10: The Departments of Justice, Interior, & Agriculture

4 Apr 201824 Sep 2022
Read the current chapter online: "The Departments of Justice, Interior, & Agriculture" Suggestions Rock Creek Park was the third park established by the government and was authorized in 1890. View…
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Free Civics Studies Lesson 9: The Treasury & The Post Office

30 Mar 201823 Jul 2022
Read the current chapter online: "The Treasury and the Post-Office" Suggestions Learn more about "The Soldiers Home." View the Winfield Scott statue mentioned in the book. Learn more about "the…
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Free Civics Studies Lesson 8: The State & Defense Departments

21 Mar 201824 Sep 2022
Read the current chapter online: "The State, War, and Navy Departments" Suggestions Mark the following on a map of Maryland (see resources below): Mount Vernon. The Potomac. The Chesapeake. View…
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Free Civics Studies Lesson 7: The Supreme Court

14 Mar 201826 Aug 2022
Read the current chapter online: "The Supreme Court" Suggestions View the different Smithsonian museums, galleries, and zoo.Learn more about the "crypt.""Just like the deepest dungeon 'neath the castle moat in…
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Free Civics Studies Lesson 6: The House of Representatives

7 Mar 201824 Sep 2022
Read the current chapter online: "The House of Representatives" Suggestions Learn more about Statuary Hall. Learn more about the Old Hall of the House (now Statuary Hall). View Westward the…
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Free Civics Studies Lesson 5: The Senate

1 Mar 201828 Jun 2022
Read the current chapter online: "The Senate" Suggestions In 1894, when the book was published, streetcars were used to transport tourists. Read more about A Streetcar City at the Smithsonian.View…
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Free Civics Studies Lesson 4: The Cabinet

21 Feb 201828 Jun 2022
Read the current chapter online: "The Cabinet" Suggestions We'll have to forgive the children's uncle for his rather low (and outdated) view of the nature of girls.... Meanwhile, when the…
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Presiding Ladies of the White House {Free eBook}

19 Feb 201828 Jun 2022
The position of the First Lady is a non-elected office and ceremonial only. Yet, it is a highly visible position where the First Lady herself defines her role. Presiding Ladies…
Book Studies

Free Civics Studies Lesson 3: The President

14 Feb 201823 Jul 2022
Read the current chapter online: "The President" Suggestions The "egg-shaped" reception room is currently known as The Yellow Oval Room. Learn more about the "Resolute" desk. You'll find more about…
Book Studies

Free Civics Studies Lesson 2: The Constitution

7 Feb 201815 Oct 2022
Read the current chapter online: "The Constitution" Suggestions Learn who the delegates from New York were who "got mad" and went home (Hamilton was not one of them). Learn more…
Book Studies

Free Civics Studies Lesson 1: The Government

31 Jan 201817 Sep 2022
Read the current chapter online: "The Government" Suggestions Learn more about The World's Fair at Chicago. According to Mr. Dunlap, what is "an un-American American"? Make a list of five…
Book Studies

The Century Book for Young Americans {Free eBook}

24 Jan 201828 Jun 2022
The Century Book for Young Americans by Elbridge S. Brooks is a free civics eBook that explains how the government works in story form. The book is subtitled Showing How…
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Ready to Explore Your State? {Free State Unit Studies}

11 Jan 201828 Jun 2022
We have updated our free state unit studies. It has been encouraging to see the new resources official state governments are making available! We have added these gems to our…
Units

Gerrymander: A Unit Study

23 Nov 20165 Nov 2022
Elbridge Gerry, who died on November 23, 1814, could have been remembered for any number of contributions to American history. Unfortunately for the memory of Elbridge Gerry, he has mostly…
The Finds

2016 Electoral College Map {Free}

4 Oct 201628 Jun 2022
Looking for tools to help your students learn about the upcoming Presidential election? Download this free 2016 Electoral College Map from C-SPAN Classroom. The 3-page download includes a full-color map…
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Port-to-Port Ship’s Journey Curriculum {Free}

16 May 201628 Jun 2022
Port to Port: A Ship's Journey curriculum is a free course from Nauticus, a Newport harbor museum, where students track a real ship in real time as it makes its…
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James Madison: A Unit Study

16 Mar 201628 Jun 2022
James Madison was born on March 16, 1751, at a time when tumultuous and fascinating events were brewing on an international scale. As the young Madison studied with his mother,…
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Campaign 2016 {Free Lessons}

11 Feb 201628 Jun 2022
With the 2016 Presidential race in full swing, you may be looking for materials that will help you teach your children about the process we go through in electing a…
The Finds

How to Become President {Free Poster}

7 Oct 201530 Sep 2022
With the primaries, debates, and race for office heating up, this is a great time to explain the process we go through to elect a president every four years. "How…
Units

Constitution Day: A Unit Study

17 Sep 201530 Aug 2022
September 17 is Constitution Day, a day set aside by the United States government to celebrate the supreme law of the land. Establishing the Holiday Constitution Day was first observed…
The Finds

Our Flag {Free Download}

3 Aug 201528 Jul 2022
"Our Flag" is a free 52-page download from the Joint Committee on Printing covering the history and the customs of the United States flag. This Congressional publication briefly describes the…
The Library

The Life Savers {Free eBook & Activities}

28 Jul 201513 Jul 2022
Summer is a great time to review water safety. One unique way to do this is through fictional stories. The Life Savers by James Otis is A Story of the…
Units

The War of 1812: A Unit Study

18 Jun 201528 Jun 2022
There was no going back once President James Madison signed the declaration of war on June 18, 1812. The House of Representatives had already voted in favor of the war,…
The Finds

Learn About the U.S. Coast Guard {Free Coloring Book}

12 Jun 201528 Jun 2022
Summer. Water. Great time to learn about the U.S. Coast Guard! Learn About the United States Coast Guard is a 24-page coloring book made available by Homeland Security covering the…

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