Civics Start of the Year Pack With Icebreakers, Emergency Sub Plans and Project
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Description
Kick your year off right with these resources. Included is First week Icebreakers, Emergency Sub Plans and a Research Project.
Included:
1. Civics People Scavenger Hunt: Is anyone in your class signed up to vote? Does anyone plan on joining law enforcement? Know all the words to Hamilton? Seen a bald eagle in real life? This scavenger hunt is designed to give every student a chance to shine with questions that are as diverse as they are.
2. Who Am I worksheet: This activity gives students an opportunity to tell you something about themselves and draw a self-portrait. This low stake activity will give you insight into their abilities on the first day.
3. Civics Hive Mind Activity: Put kids into groups and see what they know about their government! No phones or other resources allowed.
Designed for high school civics, this 2 page comprehension passage about the 3 branches of government comes with three worksheets. It includes a page of comprehension questions, a crossword that can be filled out using information from the text and a word search for early finishers. Keys are included!
4. Emergency Sub Plans: Photocopy these and keep them in a drawer. Your future self will thank you! Designed for high school civics, this 2 page comprehension passage about the 3 branches of government comes with three worksheets. It includes a page of comprehension questions, a crossword that can be filled out using information from the text and a word search for early finishers. Keys are included!
5. Research Poster Project or Essay: Want to spark conversation and not have to plan for a week? Assign this project toward the end of your study of civics. As the United States ushered in a new millennium she chose two very different men to run the country. First, George W. Bush followed by Barack Obama. In this activity, students are asked to research and then use the data to compare and contrast the two leaders and their administrations. The assignment comes with a requirement sheet, and two research matrix to help students organize their data. A rubric is NOT included.
