Daily instruction
Editable slides, guided notes, full keys, and lesson plans for 83 lessons.
Complete AP Government pathway
AP US Government Full-Year Curriculum
83 lessons across all five units, with the Supreme Court cases, foundational documents, skills practice, and exam preparation built into one coherent sequence.
83 lessons 15 case lessons 13 required documents
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Start the year with the complete AP Gov course already mapped.
All 83 lessons, every unit, 15 Supreme Court case lessons, 13 foundational documents, editable slides, guided handouts, complete keys, lesson plans, and exam preparation are together in one download.
A separate 12-page Start Here pacing guide maps the recommended sequence, document and case connections, and 40-, 55-, and 90-minute class routes.
353 PDFs 1,053 total pages 5 complete units
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Built for the full course
A current, classroom-ready sequence with the daily materials already connected.
Every lesson includes guided notes, a full answer key, and editable slides. The bundle is organized across all five AP Government units and includes 15 case lessons covering all 14 required Supreme Court cases, plus dedicated instruction for the required documents.
Required content
All 14 required Supreme Court cases across 15 case lessons, plus all 13 required foundational documents.
Course skills
Claim development, source analysis, quantitative reasoning, and constitutional application.
Exam preparation
Practice and review designed to connect course content to AP-style reasoning.
All five units
One curriculum from foundations through political participation.
- 01Foundations of American Democracy
- 02Interactions Among Branches of Government
- 03Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
- 04American Political Ideologies and Beliefs
- 05Political Participation
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AP Government curriculum questions
What does each lesson include?
Each lesson includes editable slides, a guided student handout, a complete teacher key, and a lesson plan.
Does the curriculum include every AP Government unit?
Yes. The 83-lesson sequence covers all five AP U.S. Government and Politics units.
Does the curriculum include an AP Government pacing guide?
Yes. A separate 12-page Start Here pacing guide maps the recommended sequence, document and case connections, and adaptation routes for 40-, 55-, and 90-minute class periods.
Are the required Supreme Court cases and foundational documents included?
Yes. The course includes 15 case lessons covering all 14 required Supreme Court cases and dedicated instruction for 13 required foundational documents, including the Fall 2026 additions.
Where is the curriculum purchased and downloaded?
The curriculum is previewed here and purchased and downloaded securely through Teachers Pay Teachers.
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Keep the content, cases, documents, and skills moving in one direction.
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