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Political Philosopher Worksheet

Political Philosopher Worksheet

Political Philosopher Worksheet

By Mr Holdren's History Hotspot

This worksheet gives relevant quotes from political philosophers that heavily influenced the foundations of the American Government. Students will be given quotes, that they interpret, and then determine the impact they could have had on the

Subjects:

Civics, Government, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Handouts

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Self Guided Death Penalty Debate

Self Guided Death Penalty Debate

Self Guided Death Penalty Debate

By Mr Holdren's History Hotspot

This is a web-based, self-directed activity that gets students thinking more deeply about the debate over the death penalty. Not only will they be researching the relevant arguments on each side, but evaluating the arguments as well. This can be

Subjects:

Civics, Government, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Internet Activities

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Media Sites Web Exploration - Political Spectrum

Media Sites Web Exploration - Political Spectrum

Media Sites Web Exploration - Political Spectrum

By Mr Holdren's History Hotspot

Based on a Pew Research poll on websites categorized by the ideology of their audience, this exercise has students compare liberal and conservative websites, cite evidence to support their claims, and ends with students contemplating their own news

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Civics, Government

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Webquests

CCSS:

RH.11-12.1, RH.11-12.4, RH.11-12.6, RH.11-12.8

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Constitutional Analysis Worksheet (Excellent!)

Constitutional Analysis Worksheet (Excellent!)

Constitutional Analysis Worksheet (Excellent!)

By Mr Holdren's History Hotspot

This activity will prompt students to dig in to the Constitution. In addition to introducing them to each part, the questions will force them to authentically engage with the document. I give this to students over two nights of homework, though it

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

RH.11-12.1, RH.11-12.4, RH.11-12.5

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Applying the Political Spectrum: Comparing Representatives

Applying the Political Spectrum: Comparing Representatives

Applying the Political Spectrum: Comparing Representatives

By Mr Holdren's History Hotspot

In my class, I use the two axis, four quadrant, political spectrum to get students to understand political ideology. This activity has students use websites, including govtrack.us and ballotpedia.com, to analyze specific positions of two of their

Subjects:

Civics, Elections - Voting, Government

Grades:

11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Internet Activities

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Self Guided Gun Control Research Handout

Self Guided Gun Control Research Handout

Self Guided Gun Control Research Handout

By Mr Holdren's History Hotspot

With the latest mass shootings in the news, students in my classes are curious about the arguments on both sides of the gun control debate. This handout will guide students through looking up arguments for both sides of the debate on ProCon.org,

Subjects:

Civics, Government, Criminal Justice - Law

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Webquests

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Congressional Simulation + Resources (Top Seller!)

Congressional Simulation + Resources (Top Seller!)

Congressional Simulation + Resources (Top Seller!)

By Mr Holdren's History Hotspot

This is perhaps the most engaging lesson I use in CP and AP Government classes. This simulation takes students through an authentic, meaningful experience as they work to pass bills that could potentially improve their school. Students are all given

Subjects:

Civics, Government, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Simulations, Lesson

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Mock Job Interview Rubric

Mock Job Interview Rubric

Mock Job Interview Rubric

By Mr Holdren's History Hotspot

An excellent activity for either Government or Economics classes is to have mock job interviews. Students can interview each other, or teachers can recruit professionals from the community to do it. This is especially effective when combined with

Subjects:

Civics, Government, Economics

Grades:

11^th, 12^th, Adult Education

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Worksheets, Activities, Handouts

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Interest Group Analysis

Interest Group Analysis

Interest Group Analysis

By Mr Holdren's History Hotspot

Get your Government or Civics class researching an Interest Group. They will look at the different incentives groups offer, and explore whom they give their money too.This is an excellent activity to process the information in the Interest Groups

Subjects:

Civics, Government, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

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Committees Webquest

Committees Webquest

Committees Webquest

By Mr Holdren's History Hotspot

Committees can be a tough subject to teach, but as we know, they are where the work of Congress takes place. This lesson requires students to discover information on committees by using the official House and Senate web sites, including watching

Subjects:

Civics, Government

Grades:

11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Webquests

$3.49

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Comprehensive Congress Prezi

Comprehensive Congress Prezi

Comprehensive Congress Prezi

By Mr Holdren's History Hotspot

One could easily teach 2 weeks of Congress for an AP or CP Government or Civics class using this 47 slide Prezi. I have it updated (I'm posting this in September of 2017), and includes all the basic information on the House and Senate, with graphics

Subjects:

Civics, Government, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Lectures, Scripts, Prezis

$7.49

Digital Download ZIP (65.37 MB)

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9/11 article with Confirm to Extend Chart

9/11 article with Confirm to Extend Chart

9/11 article with Confirm to Extend Chart

By Mr Holdren's History Hotspot

What better way to have your students learn about 9/11 than from the original New York Times article? Have them brainstorm what they know on the Confirm to extend chart, then have them learn new information from the article and generate more

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Handouts

$3.99

Digital Download DOCX (0.23 MB)

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DACA Worksheet

DACA Worksheet

DACA Worksheet

By Mr Holdren's History Hotspot

For use with the Website, Allsides.com, this Common Core aligned activity has students explore both sides of the DACA debate, identify language bias, and consider their own feelings. This will help them understand elements of the current debate over

Subjects:

Civics, Government, Criminal Justice - Law

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

RH.11-12.1, RH.11-12.2

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Political Spectrum Letter to the Editor Project

Political Spectrum Letter to the Editor Project

Political Spectrum Letter to the Editor Project

By Mr Holdren's History Hotspot

A great capstone project to finish your political spectrum unit, this assignment causes students to think deeply about their beliefs relative to others. The set-up requires students to have access many to letters to the editor, so make sure you have

Subjects:

Civics, Government, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Internet Activities

CCSS:

RH.11-12.6, WHST.11-12.1, WHST.11-12.6

$3.99

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Careers Assignment

Careers Assignment

Careers Assignment

By Mr Holdren's History Hotspot

Get your students in Economics, Government, or Civics thinking about what career they want to pursue. This graphic organizer has them research 3 careers and write down information about each that might help them further their thinking about the

Subjects:

Civics, Government, Economics

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Webquests

$3.99

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Prediction Guide and T-Chart for the Political Spectrum

Prediction Guide and T-Chart for the Political Spectrum

Prediction Guide and T-Chart for the Political Spectrum

By Mr Holdren's History Hotspot

Get your students thinking about the Political Spectrum and focus their efforts with a prediction guide, T-Chart, and follow up questions. The prediction guide has them make educated guesses about the spectrum, while the T-Chart and follow-up

Subjects:

Civics, U.S. History, Geography

Grades:

8^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RH.11-12.7, RH.11-12.9

$2.49

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Let's Go! A Veteran’s step-by-step guide to getting your s

Let's Go! A Veteran’s step-by-step guide to getting your s

Let's Go! A Veteran’s step-by-step guide to getting your school year off right

By Mr Holdren's History Hotspot

This compact yet comprehensive guide will help new and relatively new teachers get going through the first few days of school and beyond. A back-to-school guide that is both readable and valuable, with a touch of humor, I spell out exactly how I set

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, For All Subject Areas, For All Subjects

Grades:

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

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Professional Development, Lesson

$6.99

Digital Download PDF (0.33 MB)

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Atomic Bomb Knowledge Ladder

Atomic Bomb Knowledge Ladder

Atomic Bomb Knowledge Ladder

By Mr Holdren's History Hotspot

Easy way to both frontload concepts around the Atomic Bombs as well as a formative assessment before teaching about the subject. This simple tool is self-differentiating and is perfect for work with a partner.

Subjects:

U.S. History, World History, Geography

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

$1.49

1

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Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists Web Search

Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists Web Search

Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists Web Search

By Mr Holdren's History Hotspot

A self directed web search for students to explore the main players and ideas associated with the debate over the ratification of the Constitution. Can be expanded easily if you'd prefer to include more context. Students will need to be introduced

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Webquests

CCSS:

RH.11-12.7, WHST.11-12.7, WHST.11-12.8, WHST.11-12.9

$1.00

Digital Download DOCX (0.01 MB)

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Principles of the Constitution Graphic Organizer

Principles of the Constitution Graphic Organizer

Principles of the Constitution Graphic Organizer

By Mr Holdren's History Hotspot

Simple graphic organizer that allows students to connect previous knowledge to, and learn about, the Principles of the United States Constitution. Nice activity to help bring home these concepts without the teacher having to explain it all.

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Graphic Organizers

$2.49

1

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

15 years experience teaching all areas of high school social studies and 2 years as a Principal of a K-8 school give me a unique and informed perspective on good teaching.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Fundamentally sound, thoughtful activities and lessons with an emphasis on content literacy, learning theory, and engagement.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Presented strategies to over 200 social studies teachers and administrators in my career.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

BA, Brown University - MA, Chapman University - Clear Secondary Credential, Social Studies - Clear Administrative Credential

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