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Free 7th grade government games
The Great Preamble Race- A Fun Way to Learn the Preamble to the Constitution
Do you want a fun activity to help your students learn the Preamble to the Constitution? You've found it…and it's free!
Students will practice reading the Preamble to the Constitution on student cards. Then, they will read it/recite it to adults. Students will use a fun, game board format to collect signatures.
*Please note: In this lesson, I used the original spellings that are contained in the Preamble to the Constitution.
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4th - 7th
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Electoral College Game
This is a game that will help students understand the Electoral College. The students compete against a partner for each state by rolling dice. The total on the dice represents the popular vote. Students will be able to see that you can win the popular vote and still lose the electoral college.
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7th - 9th
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Trivia Time US Capital Cities Worksheet plus Answer Key
This free worksheet corresponds to Trivia Time US Capitals videos or PowerPoints (6 variations for different grade and ability levels). This document could also be used as a stand-alone lesson for students to write U.S. capital cities and state abbreviations. States are listed by region, not alphabetically.Our videos and Powerpoints for purchase include..."Trivia Time Capital Cities... ...Version 1 Game Show ...Version 2 Quick Quiz ...Version 3 Writing City Names"Answer Key on page
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3rd - 7th
Also included in: Trivia Time US Capitals - 3 Videos, Worksheet & 3 PPTs
Amendment Bingo
This Amendment Bingo is a great way to review the Amendments for any history, government, or civics class! There are 30 unique bingo cards with 24 of the 27 amendments on each (with 1 free space) and 1 card that is the card for the caller.
The way I have used this game in the past is that I will read the description of the amendment and leave it up to my students to correctly mark the correct box. Typically I will allow them to use their notes on the first few rounds, but then try a round or tw
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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FREEBIE: Quiz Game: Civil War and Reconstruction - Card and PPT Version
FREEBIE: 30+ Game Cards: CIVIL WAR AND RECONSTRUCTION Edition.This Quiz Game is a great way to differentiate instruction. It is like 20 Questions - ONLY BETTER. Students are given 10 answers - one at a time. With each clue they have the opportunity to guess the person, place or thing related to the topic. Gameplay generates maximum participation for students at all levels. 10 Answers is engaging and super fun with learning happening almost by accident.The Clickable PowerPoint version is great f
Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in: BUNDLE: Quiz Game - US HISTORY - Great for End of the Year
Middle School Bingo: US President's Day (1789 - 2017) - Social Studies
Ready to use... print and play BINGO for a great fun classroom activity. Engage your students through play to stimulate their learning, vocabulary, and information retention. Perfect for review activity, fun Fridays, or an emergency lessons filler.Designed for grades, 6 to 12, our In the Lab - Science Equipment Bingo game includes:36 non-repeating student bingo boards56 calling cards with image, term, and definitionIt is strongly recommended to print calling cards on card stock and laminating th
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5th - 8th
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Citizenship & Immigration Board Game
This ENGAGING and HIGHLY INTERACTIVE board game demonstrates the U.S. Citizenship process. Students can experience the path to citizenship as they roll dice to determine their fate in the process of becoming a U.S. citizen.
The game illustrates the various stages of the application process, identifies obstacles that can impede the process, and conveys the length of time each stage may take.
Supplies needed: 11x17 printout of game board, 1 die for rolling
This graphic was developed in conjun
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Marbury v Madison and other Marshall Court Cases
This handout has note taking guides, discussion questions, graphic organizers, and a vocabulary review game that covers the important cases of the Marshall court, mainly Marbury v Madison and McCulloch v Maryland. It also has activities for the Alien and Sedition Acts and the Louisiana Purchase. If this happens to be your first year teaching these subjects then I hope you find my answer key helpful.
The Marshall Court is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0
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7th - 12th
MINI Bill of Rights Digital Escape Room | Amendments I-V | Google Forms
Check out my work with this FREE MINI Bill of Rights Digital Escape Room. This Digital Escape Room has students decipher a code and unscramble the letters that explain their rights in the first five amendments to the United States Constitution.
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6th - 12th
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Branches of Government Jeopardy
Contains an editable Jeopardy review game with questions and answers about the 3 branches of the United States government. Original PowerPoint template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD and modified with permission.
Keywords: Branches of Government, U.S. government, jeopardy, PowerPoint, review game, separation of powers, United States of America, executive, judicial, legislative
Grades:
5th - 12th
Bill of Rights Fast Five Board Game
Bill of Rights Fast Five Board GameSS.5.CG.1.4: Describe the history, meaning and significance of the Bill of Rights.SS.5.CG.3.2: Analyze how the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights limit the power of the national government and protect citizens from an oppressive government.SS.7.CG.2.3: Identify and apply the rights contained in the Bill of Rights and other amendments to the U.S. ConstitutionSS.8.CG.2.5: Analyze how the Bill of Rights guarantees civil rights and liberties to citizens.SS.91
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: All Civics Content in My Store | Bundle & Save
U.S. Constitution Jeopardy
A game of Jeopardy that covers content about the Constitution, the 3 branches of government, and the Constitutional Convention. Includes 25 questions and a daily double question to engage your students as they review this content! This game is presented in Microsoft PowerPoint format.
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5th - 8th
Civics State Exam Jeopardy Freebie
This is a jeopardy I play with my class to get them ready for the Civics EOC Exam, but should work for any civics, or US Government class. The headings need some tweeking, but it's FREE!
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6th - 10th
Also included in: Civics / Government Bundle III
Bill of Rights Jeopardy
Contains an editable Jeopardy review game with questions and answers about the Bill of Rights of the United States. Each question provides a simplified example of a violation of a right. Original PowerPoint template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD and modified with permission.
Keywords: Bill of Rights, U.S. government, jeopardy, PowerPoint, review game, civil rights, United States of America, 1st Amendment, 2nd Amendment, 4th Amendment, amendment
Grades:
7th - 12th
Online Constitution Games
Online Constitution games are a fantastic review day activity, half-day time filler, or snow day stop gap. This resource is a list of eight online games like "Which Founder are You?" and "Who Wants to Marry a Founding Father or Mother?" In addition to playing these games, students are prompted to fill out a chart. . For each link they spend time exploring, they are asked to make a judgment and assign it a grade (A-F). Then they must briefly justify why they assigned that grade.Also included i
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6th - 12th
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"I Hope You're Talented at Checks and Balances!" Card Game
A great way to review the numerous checks and balances of our U.S. government! This is a fast paced 2 player card game similar to the game "Speed". It comes as a Word document with 9 different cards representing the "checks" of our government, 3 cards representing the 3 branches, and a "wild" card. Just print out multiple copies onto note cards and you'll have a nice sized deck with which to play! It also comes with detailed directions on how to play (even though it is relatively simple), as wel
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6th - 12th
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Creating the Constitution Crossword
Crossword puzzle that covers various aspects of the Constitution and the Constitutional Convention. Highlights the federalists, anti-federalists, Virginia and New Jersey Plans, The Great Compromise, as well as the separation of powers, checks and balances, federalism, the articles, etc. ***NOTE: Answer Key is available as a separate, free download that you can find in my store.***
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6th - 8th
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All the President's Men
Learn what each of the 15 departments within the executive branch of US government does, while gathering the President's cabinet around him!
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Bill of Rights Chart Worksheet US History United States FREE
Bill of Rights Chart Worksheet Free! This is a great activity to reinforce the Bill of Rights!A fun and interesting way to practice learning about the Bill of Rights!No Prep Required/Sub Plan Ready - Just Print and Go! How will this help me and my students?Save yourself hours by purchasing this ready-made high-quality resourceEngage students with a fun and interesting way to analyze violations of the Bill of RightsWhat's included?1 non-editable worksheetTerms of Use Information PacketThis assig
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Bill Of Rights Scavenger Hunt
Our Bill of Rights Scavenger Hunt builds civic literacy while teaching critical thinking skills. Fun, fabulous, and creative, this Bill of Rights Scavenger Hunt will help your kids learn about, process, and remember what's in the Bill of Rights! Check it Out!
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7th - 12th
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Constitution Board Game for Middle School AND Customizable for ANY Subject!
Board game for middle schoolers - You can use my Constitution questions and scenarios, or make your own for any unit! Students roll the die, answer content questions, follow scenario instructions, earn money, and race to the finish! You provide the dice and playing pieces. (can be piece of paper, cardboard, coins, glass beads, etc)
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6th - 8th
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Constitution Day, September 17
No time to teach the constitution on September 17? This lesson can be used briefly or more in-depth. Federal law mandates that all public schools teach the rights and responsibilities under the United States Constitution on or around September 17, Constitution Day. We owe it to our students to not cover this once or twice in their education. As educators we know that repetition helps students learn. Annually taking time to ensure we have a generation of young people that know the rights and
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3rd - 8th
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Civics Review Maze
Review Maze for Civics. Lines up well with the Florida standards & is great for EOC Review! Covers the content from the first half of the year. Great, engaging way to review the content!
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Civics Review Maze Growing Bundle
Forming a New Government Jeopardy Review Game
Jeopardy is a fun way to review any topic. This Jeopardy Review Game focuses on the Articles of Confederation, Constitutional Convention, and the US Constitution. Use my student answer sheet for all students to be engaged throughout the game, or simply play for review.
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4th - 7th
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