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7th grade civics cultural activities for Microsoft Word
Veterans Day Program Script School Assembly or Class Activity to Honor Veterans
Are you planning a Veterans Day celebration for your school this year? This Veterans Day program script will help you get started as you plan your Veterans Day program.Our school's Veterans Day program has been my absolute favorite event of the year for over fifteen years!I have found that a program that celebrates Veterans is one of our favorite activities to bring together community members of all ages and students in our school. I have used this script at our school-wide Veterans Day progra
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Types of Government Posters
I created these posters for my social studies classes last year. Each poster features a different type of government and contains easy-to-understand definitions of each form. Posters also include images representing each of the following eight forms of government:*Oligarchy*Monarchy*Republic*Theocracy*Autocracy*Direct Democracy*Representative Democracy*AnarchyEngaging Activity Idea: I laminated mine, hung them around the room, and had students move to each of them in 2-minute increments (station
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5th - 12th
Ethnocentrism and Cultural Relativity
This is a great introductory lesson for students to understand how we naturally react to cultures that are different from our own. Will open a great dialogue about accepting other cultures, and avoiding judgements.
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7th - 12th
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The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin Summary/Essay/Test/Answers
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
This lesson has everything you need to address multiple standards and 2 weeks worth of material! The lesson includes a character list, text summary, analysis, essay questions, multiple choice test, AND ANSWER KEY! all in an editable Microsoft Word Document for your own editing preference. Just print once and make copies at your printer for each section. Enjoy!
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4th - 12th
Crip Camp (2020) Documentary Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions/KEY
"Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution" is a 2020 documentary film directed by Nicole Newnham and James LeBrecht. The film follows the story of a summer camp in the 1970s called Camp Jened, located in the Catskill Mountains of New York. The camp became a haven for young people with disabilities, offering a unique and empowering experience that encouraged self-expression, camaraderie, and activism.The documentary focuses on the campers' experiences and how their time at Camp Jened inspired them to b
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
What was Life Like in the 1980's
Those of us that grew up in the 80's, especially those of us that graduated in the early to mid 80's were really in-between generations. We are too young to be in the baby boomer/yuppie generations and too old to be in the gen-x generation. Our generation was more than seeing the end of the cold war, the invention of the Rubix cube, Swatch Watches and Super Mario Brothers. What made our generation more distinct from other generations was the music, the movies and most importantly the social (
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
The Times of Harvey Milk(1998) Documentary Viewing Guide:Summary/Questions/KEY
"The Times of Harvey Milk" (1984) is a documentary film directed by Rob Epstein. It chronicles the life and political career of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay elected official in California. The film explores Milk's journey as a gay rights activist and his historic election to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. It also delves into Milk's advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights and his tragic assassination in 1978, along with Mayor George Moscone, by fellow Supervisor Dan White. The documentary paints
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Harvey Milk Movies/Documentaries Viewing Guide BUNDLE
When We Were Kings (1996)Documentary Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions
"When We Were Kings" (1996) is a documentary film directed by Leon Gast. The documentary focuses on the famous "Rumble in the Jungle" boxing match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman, which took place in Kinshasa, Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo), in 1974.The film captures the political and cultural significance of the match, highlighting the charismatic personalities of both Ali and Foreman. It showcases Ali's strategic brilliance and determination, as well as the support he gar
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Muhammed Ali Movies/Documentaries Viewing Guide BUNDLE
The Trials of Muhammad Ali (2013)Documentary Viewing Guide: Vocabulary/Questions
"The Trials of Muhammad Ali" (2013) is a documentary film directed by Bill Siegel. The film explores the life and struggles of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali during the 1960s, focusing particularly on his conversion to Islam, his refusal to fight in the Vietnam War, and his legal battles to overturn his five-year prison sentence for draft evasion.The documentary delves into Ali's deep religious convictions as a member of the Nation of Islam, his decision to conscientiously object to the war on rel
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Muhammed Ali Movies/Documentaries Viewing Guide BUNDLE
Economically & Culturally: What was life like in 1960's?
The 60's has been described by historians as "ten years of having the most significant changes in history."At the beginning of the 1960's, many American's believed they were standing at the dawn of a golden age. However; by the end of the 1960s, it seemed that the nation was falling apart. The 60's were a decade once again dominated by a war (Vietnam). It is also the start of showing how the people can effect politics through the power of "peaceful" demonstrations, students were the driving f
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Land Acknowledgement: Rationale/Statement/Lesson Plan/Extensions
A land acknowledgment is a formal statement that recognizes and respects the Indigenous peoples who have historically lived and stewarded the land on which an event, gathering, or activity is taking place. It is an important practice that seeks to acknowledge and honor the history, culture, and contributions of Indigenous peoples, as well as raise awareness about the ongoing impacts of colonization.Land Acknowledgement INCLUDES: Rationale/Statement/Tribes by State/Lesson Plan/Extensions
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Social Science Survival Packet: High School United States History BUNDLE
Flash Debate- "Illegal Immigration"
This very fun, product and engaging lesson is designed to get students talking about the material, formulating opinions and defending arguments. It is set up in debate format which is clearly outlined in the document. Suggested research materials are provided which allows the class to use this as a one day lesson or a multiple day lesson (depending on the teacher & direction of the debate). This student driven activity is always a hit in the classroom; and this particular debate deals with t
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7th - 12th
Celebrate Black History Research
This is a fairly simple, creative, and fun research activity celebrating Black History Month. This is one project that students will focus on entirely. Can be modified for a one pager as well.
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1st - 12th
CIVIC DUTY AND CITIZENSHIP WORD SEARCH
THIS WORD SEARCH COVERS TRAITS OF GOOD CITIZENSHIP. HAVE A GREAT YEAR OF LEARNING.
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5th - 7th
Set of 10 activities cover topics of local and global Citizenship(Editable doc.)
Activities included:Human Posters: Ideas on CitizenshipUnzipping the Jeans Industry: Investigating InterdependenceThe Biscuit Game: Looking at Global ImbalanceExploring ImagesThe Magic Bus: Exploring Stereotypes and PrejudiceCrazy Cushions: Exploring ConflictRights Island: An Introduction to Human RightsVote with Your Feet: A Moving Debate on Human RightsStatus Game: Exploring Power Relations
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4th - 8th
Hot Air Balloon Newsletter
Best if printed on cardstock and laminated. Hot air balloon design is 100% changeable. The entire unit is created in Word and you can adjust it to your liking.
Newsletter - Everything you need in a newsletter can be found in this article. I've set it up so it is written by the students but can easily be re-vamped for a monthly newsletter from the teacher.
All resources are available in PDF format upon request.
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PreK - 7th
Immigration Ellis Island Webquest
This webquest explores the Teachers.scholastic.com website all about Ellis Island. It has a lot of questions and detailed instructions for students to easily find the information. The website also has a lot of primary sources (videos, audio clips, and photographs) which help engage students in the topic.
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6th - 12th
Vision Board of Values and Beliefs
This assignment asks students to make a collage of their personal, family, or community values and beliefs. I used this with ELL students in a sheltered Civics course, but the project can be adapted to a number of different subjects. This vision board assignment also works as a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) task for students to think about what they value in their lives and what beliefs they have. Includes rubric with Ontario standards!
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7th - 12th
Diversity & Relationships - Scenario Step
This download includes 26 fictional scenarios that can be used in a unit or lesson on empathy and diversity. This resource encourages students to think critically about the diversity in society and reasons why people may be more or less advantaged than themselves. It is designed to be used to foster empathy and understanding and assist students to 'put themselves in others shoes'. This resource includes instructions for the teacher and statements that are to be used in the activity. This resourc
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6th - 12th
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The Importance of Voting
In this unit the students will learn about the rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights and other important constitutional amendments especially pertaining to woman’s suffrage and African Americans.
This unit integrates history, literature, and music in a wide variety of activities and assessments, including technology, that will make students become aware of the importance of politics, women's rights, and justice for all.
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5th - 8th
Discovering your culture
This 6-week project/unit allows for students to independently study their culture or a culture of their choosing and then present their findings.Project includes multiple components for students to study from food to religion.Project includes:Project overviewComponent descriptionNote taking sheets for components and sourcesDocument is editable. Originally used in a 6th grade classroom.
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3rd - 10th
Family/ Heritage Flag Assignment- Creative Representation of Student Identity
Bring all students together and create a classroom of respect with this project that helps them reflect, research, and respect one another's individuality. This project gives students two options to choose from, while still achieving the same goals. Students will learn the power of symbols and flags, you will know more of your students' interests and/ or heritage, and you all will unite as one classroom under a wall you can be proud of.Don't worry about classroom decorations because your student
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4th - 12th
Create Your Own Country Project
This project prompts students to create their own country! Project can be done individually or in pairs or small groups. It covers multiple aspects of Government and also provides opportunities for students of all learning types to succeed.Included:WorksheetAssignment SheetRubric
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5th - 12th
Harmony Day - Cultural Diversity and Celebrations
To celebrate Harmony Day/ Harmony Week, this editable worksheet asks the students to learn about a different culture other than their own. They are also asked to examine the difference between cultural diversity and multiculturalism and what is Harmony Day. It also asks the students to pick a country (other than Australia) and find the different features, customs, facts and celebrations of that country and compare the celebrations to Australian celebrations. Students are also asked to identify w
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6th - 9th
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