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5th grade civics resources for Easel Activities
Bill of Rights One-Pager - Creative Project for Civics & American History!
Looking for a creative project for your Bill of Rights unit? This Bill of Rights One-Pager Project has students demonstrate their comprehension of the first ten Amendments to the United States Constitution by describing and illustrating each in an attractive One-Pager art project. Students can draw by hand, paste in pictures, use quotes, word art, or newspaper headlines — the sky's the limit! This imaginative One-Pager lets students get creative and have fun — all while showing off how much the
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5th - 11th
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3 Branches of Government Powerpoint Review Game
Review 3 branches of government: Executive, Legislative, and Judicial. Students are given a clue about one of the three branches and they must decide which branch it is. There are 21 questions in all, and you just click on each question to go to it. The question disappears after you've clicked on it, so you know you've answered it. The scoreboard allows you to add scores during Slideshow Mode. Great digital resource for a review or social studies activity. Great for individual practice on the iP
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: 3rd Grade Games Bundle
Understanding the Declaration of Independence | Civics & American History
This Understanding the Declaration of Independence Article & Review breaks down each section of the United States Declaration of Independence in a clear, easy to understand way. Questions throughout the article reinforce the key ideas, and a 2-page review has students summarize each section, define key vocabulary, and connect passages of the Declaration to the United States Constitution. Fitting for Civics, Government, and American History classrooms, this is a great review of the Declaratio
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5th - 12th
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We the People | Preamble to the Constitution One-Pager Activity
This Preamble to the Constitution One-Pager is a creative project that lets your students demonstrate their understanding of the six goals of government laid out in the Preamble! Aligned to the Florida State Standard for Middle School Civics, SS.7.CG.1.8 Preamble of the U.S. Constitution, students read a short passage on the purpose of the Preamble and the importance of its first three words “We the People”. They underline or highlight each of the six goals of government laid out in the Preamble
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5th - 12th
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3 Branches of Government Mini Interactive Lapbook. Digital & Printable
Learning works best when it doesn’t feel like work.This hands-on fun Interactive Lapbook Project is so much fun! Your students are going to enjoy sorting and matching activities, and doing a little bit of writing. And, of course, drawing, coloring, cutting and pasting are always the best part of any activity. Use this project as a review or as an assessment. This project is also perfect for group or individual work. These mini-lapbooks will look amazing on display in your classroom or in the h
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: Government Interactive Lapbooks Bundle
Articles of Confederation Tombstones | Project for Civics & American History
This Articles of Confederation Tombstones Creative Project can serve as a hands-on, engaging culminating activity for your Articles of Confederation unit — use it in Civics, American Government, or your American History class! These Articles of Confederation tombstones challenge students to demonstrate their comprehension of America's first, failed governing document in a creative, imaginative way. Makes for a great bulletin board of student work, too! Students are asked to design a tombstone fo
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5th - 11th
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3 Branches of Government Civics Activities
Teaching the three branches of the U.S. government is an essential part of the U.S. History or Civics curriculum. This product is a concise and effective way of teaching the three branches of government. It can be used to meet the needs of all learners. There are a variety of activities included!This product includes the following:Reading passage: a one page reading passage about the 3 branches of governmentGraphic organizer: students can use to take notes as they read or to summarize what they
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5th - 12th
Economic Systems Scenario Worksheet w/ Teacher Guide
Great way to check for comprehension when teaching economic systems. This worksheet can be given as a homework assignment, comprehension check, differentiated assignment, or taught as a whole class.Students first have to define the four economic systems (traditional, market, command, and mixed economy). I like to have students do this on their own and then as a class check to make sure that everyone has the correct definition on their paper before they work on the scenarios. Teachers can also ch
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: BUNDLE: Middle School Economics
Three Branches of Government Activity
This activity includes a cut and paste activity on the three branches of government.The first page includes labels for the three branches with pictures, duties and jobs of each branch, and a title label. The second page includes parts of a tree. The students will cut along the dotted lines provided and paste on construction paper. The students will match the job/duty to the correct branch of government.
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2nd - 7th
Obligations of U.S. Citizenship PSA | Civic Duties Creative Project for Civics
In this Obligations of Citizenship PSA | Civic Duties Creative Project for Civics, students choose one of the five Civic Duties and create an advertisement that describes the civic duty, its benefits, and the potential impact if that duty is neglected. This makes a great creative, culminating activity for your Citizenship Unit. The completed PSAs look amazing on a bulletin board, too. Perfect for the Open House! Aligned to the Florida State Standard SS.7.CG.2.2 Obligations of Citizenship, this r
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5th - 12th
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Branches of Government: Cut and Paste Sorting Activity
This is a fun and engaging way to practice determining the difference the 3 branches of government! Students will read a sentence and determine which branch of government it matches, judicial, executive, or legislative, then glue the box in the correct column. An answer key is included.This is part of a BUNDLE
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: Branches of Government Activity BUNDLE
Dred Scott Supreme Court Case Document Analysis Activity | Citizenship
Want to study the Dred Scott Supreme Court Case? Hoping to practice primary source analysis with your students? Need a no-prep resource to prompt discussion and further study of the Dred Scott Supreme Court Case and its impact on slavery and American citizenship for African Americans?This 1-page handout provides the original Supreme Court ruling as well as the document image for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of American documents and, in this case, the Dre
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5th - 12th
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Rules and Laws Activity Pack - Civics and Citizenship Unit
Rules and Laws Activity Pack - Civics and Citizenship UnitThis pack has been designed to cover the civics and citizenship unit about rules, laws, and government levels in Australia. Topics covered include; Changing laws, creating rules in different environments, the difference between rules and laws, the different levels of government, democracy, different cultural groups in society, the importance of rules and laws, and much more!Activities include:KWL chart.Vocabulary.Flipbook page.Mind maps.W
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4th - 6th
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Who is a Citizen? Civics & Citizenship Article & Review for American Government
Who is a Citizen? What is citizenship? This Who Is a Citizen? Article & Review makes a great introduction to Civics and Citizenship for your middle school Civics or American Government class. Students close-read an article introducing the concepts of Civics, Citizenship, the 14th Amendment, Law of Soil and Law of Blood, the Naturalization Process, refugees, and both legal and illegal aliens. They then complete a worksheet that reviews the article, asking about key concepts and vocabulary.Pri
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5th - 11th
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Miranda v Arizona Supreme Court Case Document Analysis Activity Miranda Rights
This 1-page handout provides the original Supreme Court ruling on Miranda v. Arizona as well as the document image for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of American documents and, in this case, the Miranda v. Arizona case. Includes a significance wrap-up question in which students utilize all of the information to explain the significance of the case or ruling.Answer Key is Provided! All images and other primary sources collected from Library of Congress, Nati
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5th - 12th
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Bill of Rights Lessons and Activities for all the Amendments!
This resource includes one page for each of the first ten Amendments to the Bill of Rights, with a clear explanation of the bill and several critical thinking follow-up activities. I've also included a handout with Amendments 11-27 and a "Bill of Rights" vocabulary list. This is an excellent way to teach students the Bill of Rights!This product includes interactive templates with writing prompts and activities for each of the first ten amendments including the legal amendment definition. There a
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4th - 7th
Also included in: Government Projects, Constitution, 3 Branches of Government, BUNDLE!
State Government Packet. Digital & Printable
State Government: Government Structure. 3 Branches of Government. Services. Laws.This resource includes Posters, Vocabulary Cards with Pictures and Definitions, Tabbed Book, Quiz, “My State” Report, and Answer Keys. Please download the Preview for more pictures of this resource. Here is what’s included:1) 8 Full Page Lesson Posters:- State Government Structure- 3 Branches of State Government (3 individual posters)- Services- LawsPosters provide an opportunity to pair visual learning with textboo
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: Complete Government Bundle
Constitution & the Bill of Rights We The People SS.7.CG.1.8, SS.7.CG.2.4, SS.7.C
Constitution & the Bill of Rights We The People American History Lesson on the limited government, check and balances, separation of power, the Bill of Rights, the Articles of Confederation, the purpose of the Constitution, the application of the Bill of Right to every day life, differences between Federalists and Anti-Federalists and much MORE! Standards alignment: SS.7.CG.1.8, SS.7.CG.2.4, SS.7.CG.3.3, SS.8.CG.2.6This pack includes: The big ideas in the Constitution (limited government, ch
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5th - 8th
Democracy or Monarchy? Cut and Paste Sorting Activity
Monarchy or democracy? This is a fun and engaging way to practice determining the difference between democracy and monarchy! Students will read a statement and glue the box in the correct column. An answer key is included.
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3rd - 6th
Presidential Democracy and Parliamentary Democracy
No preparation needed. Easy and simple handouts to help students understand democracies. What is a Democracy? Short reading over the basics of democracy.Compare and Contrast: NotesA compare and contrast organizer. The top and bottom three circles are characteristics of presidential or parliamentary democracy. The middle three circles are characteristics that are similar for both democracies. This corresponds with the two articles on each democracy. Presidential Democracy- Reading Parliamentary D
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: BUNDLE: Middle School Government
CANADIAN GOVERNMENT Introduction (Grades 5-6) PRINT and EASEL
How Canada's Government Works. This resource's point of view is Canadian and is designed for Canadian students. This resource has been updated ion 10 September 2022 to reflect the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.The resource includes:- a reading text of 560 words that is written in a question and answer format describing the basic structure of the federal government of Canada. The reading level is better suited for grades 6 or even 7, but would well with a strong grade 5 class;- a comprehension
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: CANADA’S GOVERNMENT Introduction BUNDLE Grades 5-9 PRINT and EASEL
The First Amendment Reading & Chart
This short reading and chart on the First Amendment are perfect to teach students about the five individual freedoms stated within this amendment. The reading breaks down the First Amendment and discusses:Freedom of ReligionFreedom of AssemblyFreedom of PressFreedom of PetitionFreedom of Speech After, students will use the acronym RAPPS to identify each freedom within the First Amendment and explain how this amendment protects our individual freedoms. The acronym RAPPS is a great tool to help st
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: First Amendment Bundle
Virginia Studies Weekly Homework
Newly updated with digital version available for distance learning!This packet includes 30 spiraled homework sheets for the updated 2020 Virginia Studies SOLs! Great to review throughout the year or pick and choose to review before SOLs! Each week builds cumulatively and spirals back to review older material. Questions are written in multiple different formats, including multiple choice, fill in the blank, coloring in maps, and TEI type questions. SOLs covered include:Week 1: VS.2aWeek 2:
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4th - 5th
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Follow the Drinking Gourd by Winter the Underground Railroad Lesson
Follow the Drinking Gourd by Winter The Underground Railroad Lesson is perfect for teaching American history, African American history, main idea and details, cause and effect, new vocabulary, writing skills, and much MORE! This lesson plan includes: Learning Objectives Pre, during, and post reading activities, Background InformationExtension resourceKWL Chart, Word search New Vocabulary activities Reading Comprehension QuestionsCause & Effect activity Main idea and details activity Nearpod
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4th - 6th
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