Checks and Balances Examples of how the U.S. system of checks and balances works.		Hands-On Christmas Tree or Wreath Students create a beautiful display with cutouts of their hands. This is a fun arts & crafts...
Assassinations and Attempts in U.S. Since 1865 A list of assassinations and attempts in U.S. since 1865.		Hands & Feet Reindeer Heads Students create reindeer heads by tracing their hands and feet. This fun arts & crafts...
Three Branches of Government Summary A general overview of the three branches of the U.S. government.		Milestones in Supreme Court History An article outlining important U.S. Supreme Court decisions.
U.S. Impeachment A brief history of impeachment.		Women and World War II Focus on the changes that occurred for women during World War II by presenting this lesson.
How a Bill Becomes a Law in the U.S. An explanation of how a bill becomes a law.		Fifty Fun Facts About the Fifty U.S. States A chart listing interesting facts about each state.
Speakers of the U.S. House of Representatives A chart listing the speakers of the U.S House of Representatives.		State Capitals and Largest Cities for Each State A chart listing U.S. state capitals and the largest city in each state.
Candle Decoration Students make candle decorations out of paper tubes and colored paper. This arts & crafts...		U.S. States by Order of Entry into the Union A chart listing the U.S. states by order of entry into the Union, year settled, and number of...
Birthday Buddies Students will prepare research projects about a famous person who shares their birthdate.		An Immigrant's Story Students will create a character who immigrates to the United States. They will base a large...
Holiday Paper Chains In this arts and crafts lesson, children make paper chains with symbols from various holidays,...		National Cemeteries A chart listing U.S National Cemeteries.
Clay Hanukkah Menorah Students make a clay menorah as a way of learning about Hanukkah.		National Monuments in the U.S. A chart listing U.S. National Monuments.