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Thursday, March 29, 2018
Overview of the Census

The decennial U.S. census is the population count that is Constitutionally required to occur every ten years. The information obtained through the census is the basis for reapportionment and redistricting in Congress. This information also affects the allocation of government funds, state apportionment, and local planning and investment. In this lesson, students will learn about how the census…

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Monday, April 22, 2019
The White House Easter Egg Roll

Landscape historian Jonathan Pliska discussed the history of the White House Easter Egg Roll and discussed how modern presidents and first ladies have used the event to promote issues that are important to them.

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Thursday, April 18, 2019
Judiciary Committee Chair Nadler reacts to release of redacted Mueller Report.

Judiciary Committee Chair Nadler reacts to release of redacted Mueller Report. You can view the complete program below through the link listed in the Resources section.
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Attorney General Barr News Conference on Mueller Report Release

Attorney General William Barr held a news conference to outline the summary, redactions and public release of the Mueller Report. You can view the complete program below through the link listed in the Resources section.
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Does age matter for presidential candidates?

A look at a recent Washington Post op-ed on whether voters should consider age as a factor when determining who to vote for in a presidential election.
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
President Lyndon Johnson's Great Society Initiatives

In his 1965 State of the Union address, President Johnson called on Americans to continue on the “road to the great society,” proposing a sweeping national agenda from education reforms to a war on deadly diseases to a campaign against pollution. He declared his support for civil rights, specifically the right to vote and the enforcement of civil rights laws providing “opportunity for…

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Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Health Care and "Medicare For All" Proposals

Julie Rovner, chief Washington correspondent for Kaiser Health News, describes the latest Medicare-for-all bill by Sen. Bernie Sanders, proposed funding, and how the issue of health care is playing out in Congress and Campaign 2020.
Sunday, April 14, 2019
AP Government Key Terms Review (Unit by Unit)

This lesson is aligned with the framework for the redesigned Advanced Placement Government and Politics course and can be used in pieces at the end of each unit or as a review device at the end of the course. For each unit, a table of key terms with linked C-SPAN resources to help extend knowledge is provided, as well as a Quizlet and a Kahoot providing practice with unit-relevant terms. The…

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Sunday, March 24, 2019
AP Government Landmark Supreme Court Cases Review

This lesson provides students with an opportunity to review the facts and holdings of, and connections between, the fifteen landmark Supreme Court cases selected for inclusion in the redesigned AP Government course (see list below). While the case selection is aligned with the Advanced Placement course, these landmark cases are suitable for use in any government course focusing on key Supreme…

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Friday, April 12, 2019
British Home Secretary Delivers Statement on Arrest of Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange

Following the arrest of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in London, British Home Secretary Sajid Javid delivered a statement to members of the House of Commons on the situation. Mr. Assange, who was arrested shortly before the Home Secretary’s remarks, was living at the Ecuadorian embassy in London for seven years under temporary asylum, which was later revoked.
Friday, April 12, 2019
What is Obstruction of Justice?

Former federal prosecutor, Kimberly Wehle talked about the legal standards for obstruction of justice.
Friday, April 12, 2019
The Difference Between Collusion and Conspiracy

Former federal prosecutor, Harry Sandick defined the concepts of collusion and conspiracy and discussed the legal differences between the two terms.
Friday, March 8, 2019
Earth Day

Earth Day is an annual event, celebrated on April 22, on which events worldwide are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It was first celebrated in 1970 and former President George H.W. Bush signed a proclamation designating April 22nd as Earth Day 20 years later. Earth Day is now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network and celebrated in more than 193 countries each…

Thursday, March 29, 2018

Overview of the Census

The decennial U.S. census is the population count that is Constitutionally required to occur every ten years. The information obtained through the census is the basis for reapportionment and redistricting in Congress. This information also affects the allocation of government funds, state…

Monday, April 22, 2019

The White House Easter Egg Roll

Landscape historian Jonathan Pliska discussed the history of the White House Easter Egg Roll and discussed how modern presidents and first ladies have used the event to promote issues that are…

Thursday, April 18, 2019

Judiciary Committee Chair Nadler reacts to release of redacted Mueller Report.

Judiciary Committee Chair Nadler reacts to release of redacted Mueller Report. You can view the complete program below through the link listed in the Resources section.

Thursday, April 18, 2019

Attorney General Barr News Conference on Mueller Report Release

Attorney General William Barr held a news conference to outline the summary, redactions and public release of the Mueller Report. You can view the complete program below through the link listed in…

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Does age matter for presidential candidates?

A look at a recent Washington Post op-ed on whether voters should consider age as a factor when determining who to vote for in a presidential election.

Tuesday, April 2, 2019

President Lyndon Johnson's Great Society Initiatives

In his 1965 State of the Union address, President Johnson called on Americans to continue on the “road to the great society,” proposing a sweeping national agenda from education reforms to a war…

Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Health Care and "Medicare For All" Proposals

Julie Rovner, chief Washington correspondent for Kaiser Health News, describes the latest Medicare-for-all bill by Sen. Bernie Sanders, proposed funding, and how the issue of health care is playing…

Sunday, April 14, 2019

AP Government Key Terms Review (Unit by Unit)

This lesson is aligned with the framework for the redesigned Advanced Placement Government and Politics course and can be used in pieces at the end of each unit or as a review device at the end of…

Sunday, March 24, 2019

AP Government Landmark Supreme Court Cases Review

This lesson provides students with an opportunity to review the facts and holdings of, and connections between, the fifteen landmark Supreme Court cases selected for inclusion in the redesigned AP…

Friday, April 12, 2019

British Home Secretary Delivers Statement on Arrest of Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange

Following the arrest of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in London, British Home Secretary Sajid Javid delivered a statement to members of the House of Commons on the situation. Mr. Assange, who was…

Friday, April 12, 2019

What is Obstruction of Justice?

Former federal prosecutor, Kimberly Wehle talked about the legal standards for obstruction of justice.

Friday, April 12, 2019

The Difference Between Collusion and Conspiracy

Former federal prosecutor, Harry Sandick defined the concepts of collusion and conspiracy and discussed the legal differences between the two terms.

Friday, March 8, 2019

Earth Day

Earth Day is an annual event, celebrated on April 22, on which events worldwide are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It was first celebrated in 1970 and former President…

LESSON: Should the voting age be lowered to 16?

Aggregated Resources by Curriculum and Theme

StudentCam 2019 Winners Announced!

Overview of the Census

The White House Easter Egg Roll

Judiciary Committee Chair Nadler reacts to release of redacted Mueller Report.

Attorney General Barr News Conference on Mueller Report Release

Does age matter for presidential candidates?

President Lyndon Johnson's Great Society Initiatives

Health Care and "Medicare For All" Proposals

AP Government Key Terms Review (Unit by Unit)

AP Government Landmark Supreme Court Cases Review

British Home Secretary Delivers Statement on Arrest of Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange

What is Obstruction of Justice?

The Difference Between Collusion and Conspiracy

Earth Day

Overview of the Census

The White House Easter Egg Roll

Judiciary Committee Chair Nadler reacts to release of redacted Mueller Report.

Attorney General Barr News Conference on Mueller Report Release

Does age matter for presidential candidates?

President Lyndon Johnson's Great Society Initiatives

Health Care and "Medicare For All" Proposals

AP Government Key Terms Review (Unit by Unit)

AP Government Landmark Supreme Court Cases Review

British Home Secretary Delivers Statement on Arrest of Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange

What is Obstruction of Justice?

The Difference Between Collusion and Conspiracy

Earth Day