In this grammar worksheet, students read a piece of text and practice modifying fourteen words to grammatically complete the paragraphs correctly.

Students research and examine the unsavory history of the hunt for communists in the United States during the 1950s. They divide up into groups to review the Red Scare of the 1920s as a backdrop to the McCarthy era and write a short...

Young scholars explore the concept of "spin" and discuss how politicians use spin to sway public opinion. A leading American politician is selected and talking points that exemplify the main idea of this lesson are shared with the class.

Students trace the development of sectionalism in the United States. They explore slavery, freedom and the Constitution. Students identify influential opponents and defenders of American slavery. They explain different solutions to...

In this so or such worksheet, students fill in the blanks to the sentences with the words so or such. Students complete 20 sentences and write 4 of their own.

In this American Civil War worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages about the causes of the war and then respond to 35 short answer questions about how the war began.

Students research Abraham Lincoln in a variety of ways. In this Abraham Lincoln lesson plan, students use primary sources, vocabulary activities, books, and more to research and learn about Abraham Lincoln.

In this famous leaders worksheet, students read a passage about Aung San Suu Kyi and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym...

Students read a scenerio about people who lived in Germany during Nazi rule. As a class, they discuss the situations the character finds herself in and identify her responsiblities to her family. They answer discussion questions and...

Eighth graders explore antisemitism and propaganda and stereotypes. They make connections to current-day antisemitism, racism, prejudice and bigotry.

This 1Up Info site provides an extremely extensive guide to politics in Turkmenistan. Includes information on political parties and many links to information about political power, government, and defense.

A thorough article on the politics of Russia. Includes an explanation of the branches of government, the constitution, political parties and elections, and local and regional governments.

This 1Up Info page provides several paragraphs of information on the politics and government of Russia. Includes information on the type of government and political parties of the country, plus the divisions of the government, foreign...

The Tea Party movement was organized in February 2009, in protest to Obama's stimulus package. This article discusses the movement's link to the original Boston Tea Party, personalities identified with the the movement and their aims....

Lesson where students explore the emergence of the American system of democracy and political parties between 1820 and 1850. Using paintings by George Caleb Bingham and Richard Caton Woodville, and a political cartoon depicting the...

A look at the many different issues driving the Tea Party Movement. Clearly noted are issues relevant to specific regions of the country rather than concerns for all. (May 3, 2010)

This video segment from Wide Angle describes the communist Workers' Party of Korea, the ruling party of North Korea.

Historically significant collection of political cartoons featuring U.S. Presidents from Library of Congress online teacher-student resources.

Austin Community College provides a scholarly analysis of the characteristics, demands, and obstacles faced by the Populists. Discusses the impact of Populist politics on the 1894-96 elections and on the Republican and Democrat parties.

Political parties in Canada have a separate membership category for young people. Traditionally young people between the ages of 16-30 years old are members of the Youth wing. Lower fees for membership and activities targeted for the...

This site offers an encyclopedia entry on the Socialist Party of the United States.

Article reports that Pandora radio will soon be allowing political candidates to advertise on the service, and the use of musical preferences to target political affiliation.

This site provides background material on Bangladesh's 1996 constitution It also describes the Bangladesh political parties and history of the current government.

This site provides background material on Bangladesh's 1996 constitution It also describes the Bangladesh political parties and history of the current government.