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Government cultural activities under $5
USA Citizenship Test
Need a relevant activity for teaching Government or Contemporary Issues? This is a 40 question test compiled with need-to-know knowledge for the actual US Citizenship test. Use this multiple-choice activity as an introduction for Government class to see if your students would even qualify to be American citizens! Or, use it to show how difficult it is for foreigners to become citizens in your Contemporary Issues class. Fun and eye-opening for students as they experience a real-life activity! C
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8th - 12th
NATIVE AMERICANS: Discovering the Iroquois Confederacy Activity Pack
Introduce the cultural history of one of the world’s oldest democracies with the FIVE cross-curricular activities and colorful photo poster in the IROQUOIS CONFEDERACY ACTIVITY PACK. Cross-Curricular Activities Included:Democracy boosts critical thinking skills as students compare the characteristics of the Iroquois Confederacy and the Great Law of Peace with the United States and its Constitution.Mapping the Iroquois Nations is a mapping activity that focuses on the homelands of the six Iroquo
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: NATIVE AMERICAN NATIONS ACTIVITY PACK BUNDLE
Under the Same Moon Viewing Guide & Questions - La Misma Luna - Immigration
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1. Three pages of questions in chronological order of the movie - 30 questions in all - designed to keep students engaged throughout the movie.
2. Two half-page reflection and discussion questions for after the movie.
3. Answer key for all 30 questions.
MOVIE SYNOPSIS:
"Under the Same Moon" is a powerful movie about Hispanic immigration in the U.S. told from the perspective of a young Mexican boy names Carlitos. Carlitos searches for his mother, who left him in Mexico to work in L
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7th - 12th
Mark Twain Author Study, Biography, Reading Response Activities and Projects
NO PREP! Thorough author study on famous author and philosopher Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens). Complete biography, follow-up reading response questions, and enrichment projects. Excellent thought provoking reading activities, including analyzing the author's infamous quotes.Digital Option AvailableSamuel Langhorne Clemens ,better known by his pen name Mark Twain, was an American author and humorist. He wrote The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) and its sequel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1885
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5th - 8th
The Role of the President: Understanding the President's Job
The President has a big job! This resource will help your students under the complex role and many responsibilities of our US President. This resource includes:Printable Posters:Print the posters or use as a slide show to break the role of our President into 7 main parts. Each role and responsibility is described in a separate poster. Both a full color and save ink version are included.:: What is a President?:: 7 Jobs for One President List :: Chief of State :: Chief Executive :: Chief Diplomat:
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3rd - 5th
Preamble to the United States Constitution Handout or Poster: 2 Designs
Preamble Handout: Help students learn the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution. The large, easy to read font is great for all ages and can also work as a sign for a bulletin board or whiteboard. Making a class constitution? Review the Constitution's Preamble first! I always teach my students the preamble in a song or rap at the beginning of the school year. Try it out!❤ Click HERE to view 750+ resources by Happy Teacher Happy Students ❤ **************************************************************
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1st - 5th
Year 6 History Project | Year 6 Australian Curriculum | HASS
This engaging project has Year 6 students using inquiry skills to research in HASS, Australian federation, life in 20th century Australia and an Iconic figure. Now suitable for home and distance learning with Google slides option. It has been designed to tie assessment with the Australian Curriculum Year 6, although it could meet Year 5 standards or for any class completing research on Australia.This resource includes: Printable student outline for projectSome key websites to help students start
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5th - 6th
Also included in: Year 6 HASS Australian Curriculum Bundle | Year 6 HASS
Five Strands of Social Studies -Geography, Culture, Economy, Government, History
The Five Themes (Strands) of Social Studies- Teach your students about the Geography, Economy, Government, History, Culture of different countries or continents.What’s included in this resource:1. Two different interactive notebook activities: *Definition flaps for the Five Themes*Five pockets for the strands with words to sort and place in the correct pocket.2. A quiz on the Five Themes (Strands) with answer key.3. Fifteen task cards that ask students decide which theme of Social Studies each
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2nd - 4th
Multi-Day Lesson Plan: UN 2030 Sustainable Goals (E Learning Friendly)
This multi-day lesson plan introduces, instructs, and connects the UN's 2030 Sustainable Development Goals to students' own daily lives. This lesson plan includes: -Step by step instructions and links to follow for online resources - Student-friendly videos/resources for introduction of sustainability and the 17 SDG's-UN 2030 SDG's PowerPoint (1 slide per goal with sample goals) -Activity: Graphic Organizer: a) What are the 17 goals? b) What do they mean? c) What can you do? -Follow up Activity:
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in: UN 2030 Sustainable Goals Lesson Plans + Activity BUNDLE
Canadian Passport Authentic Look
An authentic Canadian looking passport used for social studies. Students have a spot to add their picture and all of the details found on a real passport. I used this along with a world study I purchased from another user that came with an American passport. My students were so excited to have their very own passport.
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PreK - 12th
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
ELECTION- VOTING DAY- Ballot Box, Student Ballots, I Voted Stickers
Get your students excited about democracy with this Voting Day activity set! The set includes a Ballot Box printable, student ballots (editable), and printable I Voted stickers. Have your students vote on a class party, the name of a class pet, or whatever will get them excited about the voting process.This is a great way to teach our young students what it means to vote and how their voice matters in an election.Enjoy!
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PreK - 6th
Pericles Funeral Oration! - World - SUBREADY - Greece - Primary Source DBQs
Pericles' Funeral Oration & DBQ's - World History - Primary & Secondary Source - Written Specifically For Middle/High School Comprehension Level -- 5 DBQ's Included - Cool-Relevant-Pictures/Visual Guides for Students! (I had a lot of fun putting this together, I call it 'work-play!' Email me with questions or concerns anytime -- the.eclectic.professor@gmail.comExtended DescriptionPrimary source document with additional historical context written by yours truly at a high middle or high sc
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Constitution Day Powerpoint
This file creates a simple way for you to teach your students about Constitution Day. It gives a basic overview of what constitution day is and why is it important in American History. This file is kid friendly and uses historical information.
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PreK - 3rd
State Research Report Digital Google Slide & Print
Are you looking for a quick state research report for students to display for Open House or want students to learn more about their own state history?This research report will work great. It's easy to use, engaging, and looks great. Make sure to click the video preview for an in-depth preview of what is included.This product includes:A digital Google Slide Version and a print versionPrint Version Includes:-1 Page Quick Option-4 Page Option more in-depth (can also be used with a file folder to ma
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3rd - 8th
Also included in: State Report & Country Report Bundle
Civics Initiative: Flint Water Crisis Writing Performance Task
This performance tasks puts students in the shoes of the Michigan Governor's top advisor. They are working to ensure that he puts Flint at the top of his priority list in the upcoming election. In this document you will have news articles about Flint, a hook including a letter from President Obama, supplementary YouTube videos, a graphic organizer and more!
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4th - 12th
Middle East Economy and Government Project Based Learning
Students will analyze multiple countries in the Middle East to determine where their "Sweet Shop" shall be located. Students will analyze multiple economies and governments in the Middle East to determine where their business would be successful.
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7th - 10th
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Is Christmas Constitutional? (AP US Government / Freedom of Religion)
As we approach the holiday season, many businesses and cities begin putting up festive decorations... but is this constitutional? The first amendment provides free exercise of religion to all, but it also requires that the Government not establish any official religion. So, if the White House puts up a Christmas Tree, is it Constitutional? Can a kindergarten teacher teach about the Menorah and Hanukkah? LET'S FIND OUT!This recourse was created for AP US Government Students, but it could be used
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9th - 12th
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5th Grade American History Pacing Guide
This pacing guide correlates with Indiana 5th grade social studies standards, which is American History. I have created it using the Savvas textbook, but it correlates with all US History for grades 4-6. I have included my pacing guide, links to projects, links to my rubrics and activities, I CAN statements, picture books that I use, and essential questions.
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4th - 8th
Country Placard: Flags of the World
This pdf contains 194 flags of the world. Representing every member nations of the United Nations as of 2014. These placards can be used for anything from flash cards to table markers for MUNs and Leadership Conferences.
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Not Grade Specific
America Mini Readers For Primary Readers (K-2)
America Mini Readers K-2 has 4 mini-booklets for developing readers in 2 formats for a total of 8 mini readers.
Formatted for easy prep, just copy, staple and cut in half. Blackline copies include illustrations to colour and 1 or 2 sentences to read.
Included in the second version is 1 or 2 sentences with 1 or 3 dotted words per sentence to trace.
These mini readers can be used:
*as a social studies activity
*to read with a partner
*as a guided reading booklet
*for Independence Day
The
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K - 2nd
Middle East: Arab Spring Webquest, Project, and Student Response Sheet
This is a great tool to have students teach each other about the Arab Spring. Firstly you will have students complete a webquest on the Arab Spring. Then, in partners or small groups, students develop a presentation based upon a country that participated in the Arab Spring. Students will need two days to complete their presentations. Then you will need an additional class period for the presentations to occur. The pacing of this activity is three class periods of 60 minutes each. This is very e
Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in: Middle East (with India) Bundle
Ancient Civilization Travel Brochure Project
This is an excellent PBL activity for students. You can assign them a civilization or allow them to choose their own. This can also be used as a group project. I have provided guiding questions for each area. Students will gather facts about their civilization in the areas of:
History
Government
Culture
Geography
Economy
and Modern day connections
They will then compile them into a travel brochure. This lesson does include a rubric.
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5th - 12th
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American Symbols Virtual Field Trip
Complete with sound effects, interactive exhibits, informational videos, and a reflection piece at the end, this will be sure to draw in your students to get them excited about American Symbols- or just a fun activity to do! This is a PDF with link to Google Slides. The only symbols covered here are the Bald Eagle, Washington Monument, Statue of Liberty, American Flag, and newly added- the Liberty Bell and a postcard template! Want to see a FREE preview of another virtual field trip?Machu Picchu
Grades:
PreK - 6th
Also included in: Virtual Field Trips- BUNDLE!
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