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Summary (Organizer) on the Seven Articles of the Constitution UPDATED

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UPDATED WITH KEY. This activity is a graphic organizer for each of the seven articles of the Constitution. It is not especially detailed being one sheet, but it does contain what I feel are the condensed, key parts of each Article- such as major

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Outlines, Graphic Organizers

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Interest Groups Research Activity and T-Shirt Design

By Chrestensen Education

This activity is two parts which can be separated, but I prefer to use both because the second part involves creativity and I make it into a contest based upon originality and design. First, students, go to the websites of a liberal, conservative,

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Internet Activities, Graphic Organizers

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The Court System Mega Organizer UPDATED

By Chrestensen Education

Looking at textbooks, organizers for the US Court System are really nothing new, BUT I didn't like how they were all pretty narrow in scope or impossible for a student to do anything interactive with it; except maybe read through it. I had the idea

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Study Guides, Worksheets, Graphic Organizers

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Presidential Election Process Flow Chart

By Chrestensen Education

I created nine basic steps to make-up the process to become president. I included pictures, clues, and other visuals to try and make it easier and more memorable for students (such as "Super Tuesday" and "270 is the minimum"). They choose an item

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Study Guides, Graphic Organizers

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Congressional Committees and Support Agencies Graphic Organizer

By Chrestensen Education

Another graphic organizer I've created for my Civics/Govt. kids. I couldn't find an organizer which laid out the basic ideas in these two areas of Congress (Committees and major Support Agencies) so I pulled this together. After some trial and error

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

8^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Graphic Organizers

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The 8 Principles of the Constitution Organizer

By Chrestensen Education

Why do some textbooks list out only six principles in the American Constitution? Why do others list out seven? Why do they all seem to include some of the same ones, yet omit others? Honestly, this was driving me crazy! In my experience of teaching

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

8^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Study Guides, Worksheets, Graphic Organizers

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Supreme Court Case Comic Strip Activity

By Chrestensen Education

I have been using this activity as long as I've been teaching, making many changes along the way. I think I've finally gotten to the point to where I really like it and the kids also seem to really enjoy it. The idea is pretty simple, each group is

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Projects

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Getting to Know Your Congress Internet Activity

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REVISED for the new Congress. Using house.gov and senate.gov, students track down information on their local house members and senators. I call it an "internet scavenger hunt" because they will eventually go to those congresspersons sites (the

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Homework

CCSS:

RH.11-12.7, RH.11-12.10

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The Growth of the Railroads in the U.S. and The Grange

By Chrestensen Education

This starts with two maps around thirty years apart to compare railroad milage and locations. Second page map has students look closer at the rail lines, timezones, and key towns involved in the railroads. Finally students will read a short excerpt

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Geography

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

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The People's Court: A Journey Into Televised Courtroom Dramas

By Chrestensen Education

I found that though many of my students had heard of and watched at least one courtroom drama on TV, they never really paid much attention to, nor analyzed it from a legal standpoint. Obviously, differences are to be found in the style of these

Subjects:

Civics, Government, Criminal Justice - Law

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Homework

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Heroes or Traitors? Spies of the Cold War

By Chrestensen Education

A worksheet with a graphic organizer where students judge the evidence and actions in four high profile spy (or at least accused) cases and determine whether or not they are deemed heroes or traitors during the famous "Red Scare" years. Students

Subjects:

Civics, U.S. History, World History

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Worksheets, Graphic Organizers

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Be the Court: An Exercise in Judicial Precedent in Deciding Cases

By Chrestensen Education

I reconfigured 11 key court cases into various modern scenarios for my students to read, determine the case it relates to, which amendments/rights are involved, and then take a stand as The Supreme Court. For example, a school wants to be separated

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

8^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Worksheets

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Campaign Fundraising Laws and Donors: Research Activity

By Chrestensen Education

American campaign finance laws are complicated, as is trying to keep track of the myriad of significant contributors. In this activity I have my students first use their text and the chart at http://www.fec.gov/info/contriblimitschart1516.pdf to

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Activities, Internet Activities

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2016 Presidential Debate Forms with Dates (four sheets) BUNDLE

By Chrestensen Education

Looking for a fun and simple way to remind your students of these historic presidential (and one VP) debates, then have them watch it? I created this BUNDLE of four individualized sheets which students fill in the location, moderators, candidates,

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Handouts, Printables

$8.00

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The Interactive Constitution Scavenger Hunt (Find the Magic Number)

By Chrestensen Education

In this overview activity I have my students follow a number of bubbles with questions in them about the Constitution and while en route, they are finding numbers (such as, how many Articles are in the Constitution?). So in the end they are not only

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

8^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Internet Activities

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Current Event Form for Civics & History

By Chrestensen Education

I realize many people have created products for current events, but through trial and error I have finally made one that I feel does a pretty solid job for my students. The reason is because it includes sourcing, looking at advertisers present,

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Civics, U.S. History

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Research, Internet Activities, Homework

$2.25

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States' Rights vs. Nationalist Position

By Chrestensen Education

ANSWER KEY INCLUDED. A difficult concept for students to grasp, I created 13 scenarios, some which read like news headlines, others which are more like the name of a political leader or program (ex. "President Nixon's New Federalism") where students

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Worksheets, Activities

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Presidential Powers Matching: Formal or Informal?

By Chrestensen Education

This exercise has students pull presidential roles/powers from a word bank, match it with the correct historical event, and then identify the section and clause of the Constitution where it is found (that is, only if it's a formal power- because

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

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The Harlem Renaissance Bundle: Research Tools and Postcard Home Assignment

By Chrestensen Education

This bundle contains all the resources I made for my classes' assignment which took approximately two periods to complete. It could also be done partial/whole as homework. The idea behind it is to give the students tools about the Harlem Renaissance

Subjects:

English Language Arts, U.S. History, Black History Month

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Projects, Cultural Activities

$7.25

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Who Exactly is Generation Z and Will They Save Us?

By Chrestensen Education

What do students know about their own population? They are no longer considered millennials! Using 14 reputable polls, graphs, charts, and a couple of political cartoons for fun, students will learn about who their generation is, "Generation Z",

Subjects:

Civics, U.S. History, Economics

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Research, Worksheets, DBQs

CCSS:

RH.11-12.1, RH.11-12.2, RH.11-12.9, RH.11-12.10

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have taught 20 years in a large and diverse urban district in Orange County, Ca. This has included every core subject in Social Sciences at the high school level, which would encompass Civics, Economics, US History, World History, and additionally, AP US Government and Politics (elective). However, I have been teaching AP Government, Civics, and US History for the longest and would say that those are the subjects I am most passionate about. I am a mentor teacher for AP US Government and Politics for others in my district and also a master teacher for local college students. Currently I am gong through another textbook pilot. I love delving into my subject matter and creating lessons out of it.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I have always believed that I need to hit on all different learning styles in order to not only help students, but to also keep things fresh. I truly do believe that interactive lectures and discussion are important, but that there also needs to be a balance with group work, simulations, research, and student-led presentations. I think these activities are at the heart of critical thinking and the common core. I teach at a school with many English language learners and therefore really try to push writing and vocabulary development as a key to their success.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Dean's list at CSULB, Certificate of Environmental Studies in Great Britain

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

California State University Long Beach: BA in History, Full Clear Credential from CSULB with 60+ units, Exchange Student at Nottingham Trent University (England), Foundation for Teaching Economics Seminars, Two-time participant for National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Programs, Participant of UCI Summer Writing Project, California History-Social Science Project Programs, Hillsdale College Seminars, and numerous College Board AP Institute Trainings.

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