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Government activity videos
Twelve Angry Men / 12 Angry Men Video Guide Original Questions
This video guide helps to capture the important vocabulary and central ideas that make this video such a valuable tool for use in any government course. I firmly believe this is a video that every high school student should see and this video guide will help ensure they are productive, engaged and gain valuable knowledge from one of history's greatest films!This product is also sold as part of the Judicial Branch Unit Bundle and the Individual Rights, Law and the Internet Unit Bundle! Each bun
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Three Branches Government Bundle
12 Angry Men Movie Questions
This is a list of 20 questions that follow along with the movie. It will force students to think about certain things while also staying engaged in the movie. There is an answer key as well.
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9th - 12th
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Iron Jawed Angels: no frills movie viewing guide
This is made to accompany a class watching the HBO film "Iron Jawed Angels" starring Hilary Swank and Angelica Huston about the woman's suffrage movement. It has 50+ straightforward questions that are easy to answer as you watch the film (keep the kids focused and awake!) as well as a character guide to help them keep all the people clear. It is suitable for grades 9-12 in use in a US history class, Women's Studies, or Government class. I don't use fancy graphics or cover pages - but that's
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9th - 12th
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9/11 Documentary Video Questions and Reflections: Naudet Brothers
These are some questions and discussion points for the Naudet brothers 9/11 documentary that was meant to be a documentary about new firefighters but ended up being some of the first footage of the 9/11 incident.
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7th - 12th
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Peanuts & the Constitutional Convention
How was the U.S. Constitution born? Students will watch and learn about the Constitutional Convention from Charles Schultz's Peanuts Gang!Included in this resource:• Title page • Chronological Guided Video Questions corresponding with "This Is America, Charlie Brown: Birth of the Constitution" (25 minutes)• Interactive notebook notes pages ★★ Note: The video clip is not bundled with this lesson. It is not mine to sell! Please email me at asocialstudieslife@gmail.com if you cannot find the vide
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Articles of Confederation UNIT BUNDLE with BONUS Activities
Sumner Caning | One Step Closer to Civil War! Engaging & Interactive!
Sumner Caning: One Step Closer to Civil War! Engaging & Interactive!This resource on the Sumner Caning is also included in the much larger Sectionalism and Irreconcilable Period Bundle, located here:Sectionalism & Irreconcilable Period Bundle! 8 engaging and Common Core focused resources! Dred Scott, John Brown, Nat Turner, Kansas-Nebraska Act and More!Buy the Bundle and Save a Bundle!----------In this highly engaging resource, students watch the included newscast video and complete a
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5th - 8th
Crash Course Government and Politics #1-50 Bundle
Need to spice up your crash course teachings? If you are using crash courses in your classroom, you'll love these episodes of US Government and Politics. It includes a guide on how to take notes, a place where students can write a short summary of what they watched, my notes, a vocabulary section and a quiz. Here are the episodes included: 1. Introduction 2. The Bicameral Congress3. Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances4. Federalism5. Constitutional Compromises 6. Congressional Elections
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12th
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A Time for Justice Original Video Guide Questions
U.S. History / Government: "A Time for Justice" Original Video Guide Questions. This video guide helps maximize student learning while viewing "A Time for Justice". Explores Emit Till, his trial, Buses, Little Rock Nine, Freedom Riders, Voter Registration and Much More! A fantastic rubric for a wonderful Civil Rights Film.This product is also sold as part of the Vietnam & Post War America Unit Bundle. Each bundle from High Altitude History saves you 30% off of the retail price! Check it o
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Vietnam Unit Bundle (U.S. History)
Bill of Rights Escape Room (Middle & High School) | The Escape Classroom
**SEE THE PREVIEW AND FIND OUT FOR YOURSELF WHY WE ARE THE ORIGINAL AND THE #1 ESCAPE ROOM MATERIAL USED BY THOUSANDS OF TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS**INCLUDES: 1) Escape Room Activity2) Handout Material3) Lesson Plan On Subject 4) Power Point Presentation5) Promotional Videos 6) How-To Video7) Count Downs 8) Test **The interactive nature of our videos set us apart from all other curriculum sources. Students LOVE our Super Villains, and will beg you for more. When was the last time your students begged
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6th - 12th
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JFK-NIXON Election and Debate of 1960
Students will learn about the 1960 Debate that forever changed how politics in America would operate. Students will follow along with a slide deck and watch videos of campaign ads, the debate itself, analysis of the debate, and part of JFK's inauguration address. Students will have to critically think about the significance of the debate on the election and consider how debates and TV effect politics today.
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9th - 11th
The Constitution, the Articles, and Federalism: Crash Course US History #8 Quiz
Students will watch the Crash Course U.S. History Ep. 8 (The Constitution, the Articles, and Federalism) video on YouTube. The viewing guide/quiz contains 21 questions. Students can complete the viewing guide as they watch the video or it can be used as a quiz. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions.
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5th - 11th
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Also included in: Constitution Unit Bundle
CONGRESSIONAL DEBATE UNIT PLAN: Lessons, PwPt, Videos, Worksheets!
Teach Congressional Debate in 5 weeks with this detailed unit plan! Product includes:A scale to be used throughout the unit, including Florida standards.Lesson plans complete with bellwork, direct instruction, activities, and exit tickets as well as ideas for modification, enhancement, and VIRTUAL learning.A PowerPoint presentation with 248 slides to take you step by step through the lessons (as well as a PDF version if you prefer that format).Original videos, each appro
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Presidents of the United States Song & Activity Pack: Animated US History Lesson
If you need an activity to spice up your history or Presidents' Day holiday lesson, this product is for you. Get ready for a musical history lesson that is low on "cringe" and high on cool. Read more below to learn about the premium components that come along with the video.Presidents - A Musical History Lesson ★ Video and Creative ActivitiesPresidents of the United States of America Fun Packet for 1st - 5th GradeActivities/Components Included: 8••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
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1st - 6th
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NO PREP American Revolution Review Activity {Color by fact}
Fun, meaningful, & No PREP American Revolution Activity! Students will love reviewing Revolutionary War info with this creative Color by Facts review! Students color each space of the George Washington image using the key. For example, students will color the grievances the Patriots had against the British in red, but famous Patriots in blue.
The coloring review worksheet is attached to this video.
This no prep activity is part of a discounted Colonies & American Revolutionary War BU
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3rd - 6th
U.S. Government & History | Washington D.C. Tour | Video & Student Activity
In this activity your students will be able to identify and briefly describe the purpose of 20 important Landmarks in Washington D.C. - Great lead into the 3 Branches of Government and the buildings that house them....Your students will:1) Watch a short public access video to be introduced to 20 landmarks.2) Complete a series of worksheets in which they label pictures of the 20 landmarks and label a map of the location of the landmarks in Washington D.C.3) Be assigned 1 landmark to research brie
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8th - 12th
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The Bicameral Congress: Crash Course Government and Politics #2
Struggling to find good resources for government and politics? This is a video in which Craig Benzine teaches you about the United States Congress, and why it's bicameral, and what bicameral means. Craig tells you what the Senate and House of Representatives are for, some of the history of the institutions, and reveal to you just how you can become a representative. It's not that easy. But an eagle gets punched, so there's that. Here is what is included in this 5-page download: 1. Note Taking Gu
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12th
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Also included in: Crash Course Government and Politics #1-50 Bundle
United States Secret Service: On the Front Line
Want to get your students interested in social studies/government? I am always researching the President's Protection Bubble but could not find a lesson so I created one. This lesson is aligned for 9th-12th grade. Everything you wanted to know about the Secret Service! I created a simple power point with video links in the notes for you. It works well with the episode on Amazon Prime entitled US Secret Service: On the Front Line. Present the power point, have students take the Secret Servic
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
12 Angry Men (1997) Video Lesson on Trial by Jury
This lesson is centered on the movie 12 Angry Men (1997). It provides a way to process the film in a way that illustrates the double-edged sword of a trial by jury. Includes activities to do during the watching of the movie as well as a writing/thinking assignment that can also be used to generate a period's worth of class discussion on the topic. This is high impact, high interest! Concept could be applied to the original black & white 12 Angry Men with some slight modifications.
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9th - 12th
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Price Controls and Minimum Wage Video Clips and Questions
In this activity, students watch a series of 4 video clips related to price controls. One video clip depicts a man who is arrested for price gouging when he brings in his generators for sale during a natural disaster. The other two video clips depict economist John Stossel's perspective on rent control and minimum wage. The last video clip is a news report on a man who is currently being scrutinized for price gouging the pharmaceutical drug Daraprim. With each video clip, there are correspondi
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10th - 12th
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Federalism: Crash Course Government and Politics #4
Searching for resources to help teach government and politics? In which Craig Benzine teaches you about federalism, or the idea that in the United States, power is divided between the national government and the 50 state governments. Craig will teach you about how federalism has evolved over the history of the US, and what powers are given to the federal government, and what stuff the states control on their own. And he punches an eagle, which may not surprise you at all. Here is what is include
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12th
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Also included in: Crash Course Government and Politics #1-50 Bundle
George Washington interactive virtual interview brainBlast
A fun interactive virtual interview with George Washington.
This is a video that allows students to conduct a virtual interview with George Washington. Students are given questions that they will be able to ask an interactive video of Washington.
Great introduction activity for a unit about George washington
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2nd - 8th
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Separation of Powers & Checks & Balances: Crash Course Government & Politics #3
Searching for visual representations to help students understand checks and balances?In which Craig Benzine teaches you about the US Governments Separation of powers and the system of checks and balances. In theory, the Legislative Branch, the Executive Branch, and the Judicial Brach are designed to keep each other in check, and to keep any branch from becoming too powerful. In reality, the system was designed to keep the president from becoming some kind of autocrat. For the most part, it has w
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12th
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Also included in: Crash Course Government and Politics #1-50 Bundle
Gerrymandering: Crash Course Government and Politics #37
Need to help students understand gerrymandering? Today Craig is going to talk about a topic that makes voters and politicians alike ANGRY! We're going to talk about Gerrymandering - that is the process in which voting districts are redrawn in a way to favor one party during elections. As you'll see, this is why election outcomes on Census years (which tend to be when districts are redrawn) are a really big deal. So we'll talk about how some of these cockamamie voting districts come to be and exp
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12th
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Also included in: Crash Course Government and Politics #1-50 Bundle
Past and Present Dictators-Video guide, project and Current events
Every generation of Americans needs to continually fight to maintain freedom and limit the size of government. To protect democracy and the freedoms we have, we need to limit the amount of power one person can have. The Lesson begins by showing students the Netflix series, "How to become a Tyrant." This fascinating series shows the steps dictators take to gain ultimate power. Students are captivated during the five-episode series. - Each episode is 20-30 minutes.Next, I have students rese
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8th - 12th
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