Homeschool Bookstore: 8th Grade Government
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The Bill of Rights in Today's WorldThe Bill of Rights in Today's World for Grades 5-8 probes into the implications of those first dramatic changes to our Constitution demanded by the common people and how they are currently applied in The Bill of Rights in Today's World. Each activity provides insight into the cause and purpose for each of the first 10 amendments. Informational readings are followed by questions that test student comprehension. There are also writing activities designed to add dimension to each assignment and improve student understanding. The book includes a complete answer key for the convenience of the teacher. |
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Understanding the U.S. Constitution Grades 5-8+Today's students, tomorrow's voters---help your kids cherish the freedoms that make America strong! Examining our nation's founding document, this workbook offers engaging activities that will help young citizens grasp the history, makeup, and meaning of this great charter of liberty. Includes a copy of the Constitution, a test, and answer key. Grades 5 to 8. 108 perforated reproducible pages, softcover from Carson-Dellosa. |
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Switched-On Schoolhouse 2011 Constitutional StoryFollow your child's interests, supplement your standard program, and dig deeper into a specific area of study with Switched-On Schoolhouse Electives! With a variety of subjects and grades available, SOS elective students will enjoy the change of pace and the chance to learn more about topics they're interested in. Spark your teens' interest in our nation's founding document through seven units that cover America's struggle for independence; the formation of a new nation; and the content of the Constitution, including preamble, articles, and amendments and guiding principles. Following the timeline of the document's birth, writing, ratification, and subsequent changes, students will discover the people and events that influenced the creation of America's supreme law. Tests and quizzes included. This is a single-semester course. 7 units. Grades 7-12. New for Switched-On Schoolhouse 2011: SOS 2011 System Requirements:
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| Microsoft IE 7 or higher | Microsoft IE 7 or higher | Microsoft IE 7 or higher |
| 600 MHz or higher processor; 1 GB for optimal performance. |
1 GHz or higher processor; 1.5 GHz for optimal performance. |
1 GHz or higher processor; 1.5 GHz for optimal performance. |
| 512 MB RAM; 1 GB for optimal performance. |
1 GB RAM; 2 GB for optimal performance. |
1 GB RAM (2 GB for 64 bit); 2 GB for optimal performance. |
| CD-ROM Drive |
CD-ROM Drive | CD-ROM Drive |
| Adobe Reader |
Adobe Reader | Adobe Reader |
| Printer Recommended |
Printer Recommended | Printer Recommended |
| 1024 x 768 or higher, 16-bit color |
1024 x 768 or higher, 16-bit color |
1024 x 768 or higher, 16-bit color |
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The New Big Book of U.S. PresidentsBlocks of text are set off by being placed on different colored squares-making for an easy reading experience. A short biography of each president, fact and portrait box, timeline across the bottom of each page, and notes on any important events or people that lived during their presidency are included. 56 pages, hardcover with dust jacket. Approximately 13.5" x 10". |
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American Government Unit Study on CD-ROMHomeschooling teachers just like you have given rave reviews for this unit study! Spend four weeks discovering our government's role in our lives, its components, and our responsibilities as citizens. Designed for all ages, each daily lesson features a quote, "Words of Wisdom," "People and Places to Know," and "Read and Discover." Includes extensive list of websites and suggestions for further reading. Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or higher. |
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation movies, books and TV shows used the FBI for dramatic effect.
In this book, the real agency and its missions are uncovered. 64 page
hardcover, from Chelsea House Publishers. Recommended for upper
elementary through middle school. |
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History Speaks...Legislative Branch Of The GovernmentFor Grades 4-8, in workbook format, one of the books in the History Speaks . . . series. What is the role of Congress in our government? How are laws made? What are the differences between the two houses of Congress? This book contains answers to these questions and many more about the Legislative branch of the United States government. One of the best ways to encourage young people to grow into responsible citizens is to help them understand how their government works. Students will be intrigued and amazed by the facts revealed in this book, and they'll enjoy discovering for themselves the place of the Legislative branch in it all. The History Speaks . . . series involves students in examining the history of our government and understanding its impact on our present lives. Grades 4-8. |
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History Speaks...Judicial Branch Of The GovernmentFor children Grades 4-8, in workbook format, one of the books in the History Speaks . . . series. What does the Supreme Court do? Why is the Bill of Rights so important? What are my personal rights? This book contains answers to these questions and many more about the Judicial branch of the United States government. One of the best ways to encourage young people to grow into responsible citizens is to help them understand how their government works. Students will be intrigued and amazed by the facts revealed in this book, and they'll enjoy discovering for themselves the place of the Judicial branch in it all. The History Speaks . . . series involves students in examining the history of our government and understanding its impact on our present lives. Grades 4-8. |
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History Speaks...Executive Branch Of The GovernmentIn workbook format for Grades 4-8. What are the powers and duties of the President of the United States? What roles does the President play as leader of our country? What does the Cabinet do? How was the Executive branch of the government started? This book contains answers to these questions and many more about the Executive branch of our government. One of the books in the History Speaks. . . series. One of the best ways to encourage young people to grow into responsible citizens is to help them understand how their government works. Students will be intrigued and amazed by the facts revealed in this book, and they'll enjoy discovering for themselves the place of the Executive branch in it all. The History Speaks . . . series involves students in examining the history of our government and understanding its impact on our present lives. Grades 4-8. |
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History Speaks...Preamble To The U.S. ConstitutionThe Preamble to the U.S. Constitution introduces students to the reasons the framers wrote the Constitution. Students will also learn about the arguments that shaped this document, which is quite possibly the greatest of its kind. Through time lines, crosswords, and narrative text, students are introduced to the reasons the Constitution was written. Other activities show how those purposes are being fulfilled by government today. Students will also meet the signers through a card game and will learn about which states they came from, what their occupations were, and how they participated in the Constitutional Convention. Reproducible Answer Key included. Grades 4-8. |
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The Story of the Constitution: Second Edition
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The Story Of The Constitution, TestTest packet. |
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Story of Constitution Teacher's ManualTeacher's manual includes Test Key. 51 pages, from Christian Liberty Press. |
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