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Balancing three branches at once: Our system of checks and balances: Students use primary source documents to investigate how the three branches of the American government can check each other. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 English Language Arts and Social Studies); Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities

Engaging students in a collaborative exploration of the “Gettysburg Address”: This lesson invites groups of students to learn more about the historical significance of President Abraham Lincoln's famous speech, the “Gettysburg Address” as well as the time period and people involved. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 English Language Arts and Social Studies); Provider: IRA/NCTE

The First Amendment: What's fair in a free country?: Students consider the limitations that have been placed on the First Amendment guarantee of freedom of speech by subsequent U.S. Supreme Court rulings. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 English Language Arts and Social Studies); Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities

Myth and Truth: Independence Day: This lesson explores all the dates and stories associated with the Declaration of Independence, focusing why we celebrate the nation's birthday on July 4th rather than one of the other dates. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Information Skills, English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Computer Technology Skills); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Oh Say Can You See What the Star Spangled Banner Means?: This is a set of 8 lesson plans designed to explore the symbolic, historical and literary background of the American flag, beginning with Francis Scott Key's poetic account of the bombardment of Fort McHenry. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 4–5 English Language Arts and Social Studies); Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities

The Preamble to the Constitution: How do you make a more perfect union?: Students investigate the purposes of the U.S. Constitution and study fundamental values and principles as they are expressed in the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Information Skills, English Language Arts, and Social Studies); Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities

We must not be enemies: Lincoln's first inaugural address: This series of lesson plans aims to help students to understand the historical context and significance of Lincoln's inaugural address through archival documents such as campaign posters, sheet music, vintage photographs and documents. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 English Language Arts and Social Studies); Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities

What has happened in the White House?: Students explore historic events that have occurred at or directly affected the White House. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 English Language Arts and Social Studies); Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities

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