Homeschool Bookstore: 8th Grade Government
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American Government DVD 2 PackExplore what keeps the political wheels of Washington, D.C., turning
with these curriculum supplements. Filled with humorous skits, mnemonic
devices, and computer graphics, each 10- to 26-minute segment
simplifies the complex subject of government for your older students.
Covers everything---documents, checks and balances, impeachment, the
Cabinet, and more! Ages 12 and up. Two DVDs, approx. 4 hours total. |
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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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The New Big Book of U.S. PresidentsDesigned for young readers, this book is the perfect introduction to the lives and times of America's 43 most influential leaders. From George Washington to George W. Bush, readers can easily relive the course of American history through a detailed timeline, vivid photographs, information about each president's term in office, and the major political issues of each historical era. Learn about the political parties, vice presidents, first ladies, and many issues that shaped our nation and formed our laws into what they are today. Quick-reference sidebars provide brief summaries of the major events and important people that emerged during each presidential term, from the Civil War to the destruction of the World Trade Center's Twin Towers on September 11, 2001. Famous quotes and fun facts about each president ensure that this book is entertaining and enlightening. Hardcover, 56 pages. Measures 10" x 13 1/2" approximately. |
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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 InvestigationCountless 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 examing 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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