This assignment comes with a PPT and handout activity for each student. I personally printed each slide of the PowerPoint and posted it around my room so my students could get up and walk around to each station with their handout and notes to
The students will conduct a web quest which allows them to gain knowledge and insight into the definition, purpose and procedures of civil and criminal cases. Upon completion of this assignment, students are expected to know that:
-Civil cases are
This activity will have students analyze campaign commercials from the 1960s - 2016. While watching the videos, students will be tasked with answering questions that will lead up to them determining which evaluation strategy the video most closely
This is a comprehensive review in preparation for the Virginia Civics & Economics SOL test. The task cards are composed of old release test SOL questions and cover each standard of the curriculum.
I use them for student centered groups in order
Students will have an opportunity to analyze political cartoons and determine how the cartoons relate to one of the four functions of political parties.
The cartoons will reflect one of the functions and the questions are scaffolded to assist the
Students will use the Internet to conduct a webquest that aims to compare/contrast the Articles of Confederation to the United States Constitution.
This assignment will have students discover/analyze what worked with the Articles of Confederation
I created a Webquest based on the Virginia websites of the General Assembly, Governor and Court system. The students are expected to visit each of the websites and answer questions specific to the VDOE Standards of Learning test for
This assignment has students analyze political cartoons and a fictitious check to determine:
- The roles and responsibilities of the FDA, FCC & FTC.
- How inflation impacts the value of our currency.
- How income taxes work and how the
*THIS ASSIGNMENT REQUIRES FINDING AND PRINTING OUT THE EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE BRANCH ARTICLES OF THE VIRGINIA CONSTITUTION TO COMPLETE.*
By using the Virginia Constitution, students are expected to analyze the Articles pertaining to the
After having taught the ways in which the Federal Reserve Banking System functions, these stations will serve to assist students in their ability to comprehend the various ways in which the Federal Reserve banking system functions. These stations
The notes are specifically catered to the Virginia SoL Coach book along with the page necessary for students to find the necessary information. Once complete, students will be able to apply their newfound knowledge to various scenarios pertaining to
This brochure is a great review item to utilize once the unit has been taught. It covers information pertaining to standard CE.13.
At the bottom of each tab within the brochure, I have a page listing of which students will find the answer to
Students will use their knowledge and/or notes based on the media's involvement in political campaigns to analyze and reflect on numerous images.
This is a great activity to post around the room and have students work in small groups.
Students will use this activity to navigate their way through Virginia's interactive "Journey Through Justice" website. The website and activity covers the following:
>Role & Responsibilities of a magistrate.
>The difference between civil
Students will analyze task cards to reinforce their knowledge and understanding of the Fundamental political principles and the historical documents which led to the eventual creation of the U.S. Constitution.
Students will cut out the structure, jurisdiction and ability of either a judge and/or jury to hear and decide upon the case and organize the courts from highest to lowest. There is an organizer for the Federal courts as well as one for the State of
This is an assignment which allows students to get up out of their seats and analyze scenarios that reflect our five fundamental political principles.
I allowed my students to complete the assignment in their small groups, which led to some great
Students will conduct a gallery walk that requires them to analyze various court cases and determine not only which court the case would be heard in, but give two reasons why each case is heard in that specific court.
This assignment allows students to explore credible websites that outline the structure and powers of our United States Supreme court. By conducting this Webquest, students will learn how (and for how long) Justices are appointed, how they may be
*THIS ASSIGNMENT REQUIRES STUDENTS TO HAVE A U.S. CONSTITUTION ON HAND. CHECK IF YOUR TEXTBOOK HAS A COPY OF THE CONSTITUTION IN IT.*
This is a comprehensive scavenger hunt of the U.S. Constitution. The students will be guided through Articles I -
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