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12th grade government literature circles
Watergate, Detente, Nixon & Ford Learning Stations
Have you and your students been bored of taking notes? Are you tired of showing a mundane powerpoint? Well, how about learning stations? Give students the ability to get up and walk around, read the text you want them to read, and build their understanding.This resource comes with learning stations that cover Nixon's Detente, Watergate Scandal, SALT talks, and Ford's crisis of stagflation and the OPEC oil embargo.It comes complete with comprehension questions for each station, as well as an answ
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8th - 12th
1st Amendment Activity Bundle!
Dive deep into the fundamental principles of the First Amendment with our comprehensive educational bundle. From scenario analysis to a captivating web quest, this bundle is designed to enhance students' understanding of constitutional rights. Here's what each resource offers:1. First Amendment Scenarios: Immerse students in real-world situations where the First Amendment comes to life. Students will analyze diverse scenarios, identify the specific freedom at stake, and debate whether each actio
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6th - 12th
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Israeli- Palestinian Conflict: Restorative Circle
Here is a Restorative Circle to do with your students to delve into the complexities of the Israel-Gaza conflict, fostering understanding, empathy, and meaningful dialogue. This circle is designed to create a safe and inclusive space where students can explore the historical roots, ongoing challenges, and the broader impact of this conflict, including rising anti-Semitism and Islamophobia.The circle focus' on how reflections on how information is received, processed, and the emotional impact it
Grades:
8th - 12th
Upton Sinclair's The Jungle Socratic Seminar Lesson Plan
This Socratic seminar is centered around Uption Sinclair's The Jungle. The lesson meets CA common core, and state standards, for 11th grade, but can be easily modified for other classes. The lesson includes step-by-step instructions and sample questions, both for the teacher and reflective questions for the students. The lesson also includes a sample passage from The Jungle (approx. 1000 words).
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8th - 12th
A (not-so) Modest Proposal Discussion- They will talk about this one!
Whew! This discussion really gets them talking! This is classroom tested and comes with a "fire warning!" Questions that are particularly controversial or emotionally charged contain a flame icon (3). You may choose to eliminate these from discussion depending on the student's age, maturity, school environment.Included are 13 main questions but each has at least one follow-up question to make sure students feel primed to speak and have options. These questions create lively discussions, but shou
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
"Trial" by Patterson - study guide / book club
"Trial" by Richard North Patterson -There is no book study guide on the Internet!!! So, I created this one! (again!)This 6-page study guide includes three parts* prereading = true/false and short answer questions related to characters and themes* during reading = how long will it take you to read?, links to interviews and interview comparisons, and more* postreading = questions to generate group discussion, and suggested "next reads"This is the 31st study guide I have created for my Zoom book cl
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Jason Reynolds' Stamped: Worksheets with Answer Notes for Every Chapter + More!
This is a fantastic book that everyone should read! This product includes worksheets for every chapter of the book, divided into sections for your ease. Each section includes sections for students to make connections, check for their understanding, analyze, and discuss. Each worksheet also has answer notes. Bonus material includes an EDITABLE PowerPoint presentation to accompany the worksheet and think beyond it with videos and more.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Pres. Barack Obama 2016 Speech at the Democratic Convention-Rhetorical Analysis
This resource includes the Common Core annotated text and marginal notes for President Barack Obama’s Speech at the Democratic National Convention delivered in Philadelphia, PA on July 28, 2016. This resource includes 85 marginal notes aligned to Common Core standards and elements. Reading and annotating informational texts is a critical component of the Common Core State Standards, and analyzing informational texts is a key skill that students will need for college and the jobs of the future. U
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6th - 12th
Landmark Cases of the US : Tinker V. Des Moines
This document consists of a project about an important case in the US History, Tinker V. Des Moines School district, providing a week's worth of lesson plans and work. An essay is also included consisting of an arguement from the Tinkers' side. This is a great project to give students a thorough understanding of the their First Amendment Rights and also the limitation upon it.
Grades:
6th - 12th
AVID Name Cards with Discussion Prompts
These name cards can be used over and over to elevate classroom conversations to the next level. Just fold in half length-wise, students add their names and you're set! These cards serve a dual purpose: They are great for getting to know a room (classic name placards), but also help to provide students with a script right in front of them that reinforces AVID concepts such as inquiry, collaboration, and development of academic language. The basic concept is that students can gauge wher
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6th - 12th
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Harrison Bergeron - Reading Protocol & Questions
Read the story of Harrison Bergeron in any ELA or Government class. Comes with a reading protocol to help students through the reading in small groups and highlights necessary aspects of using this reading for any Government or AP Government or Economics course.
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7th - 12th
No Taxation without Representation Socratic Circle Lesson Plan
This lesson plan includes a socratic circle with reading passage and questions over the concept of No Taxation without Representation.
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7th - 12th
Dr. Martin Luther King: Letter from Birmingham Jail Reading and Questions
Students will read and analyze Dr. Martin Luther King's Letter from Birmingham Jail, and answer questions regarding civil disobedience and the role of the citizen in fighting against unjust laws. Students will also look for evidence in regards to specific injustices and analyze Dr. King's tone.
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8th - 12th
Ratifying the Constitution -- CLOZE Reading
Cloze reading is an instructional strategy where users are required to fill in the blanks within a passage with correct words from a word bank. Cloze reading is used to assess a student's understanding of vocabulary. Many teachers create cloze reading passages to assess student vocabulary and conceptual understanding. Cloze reading passages can be adjusted to specific content and/or grade level. This makes the learning more authentic. It also helps students find and make connections between key
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4th - 12th
Freedom of Speech Essay Project
The student will: (1) Activate and build background knowledge about the historical background on First Amendment freedom of speech rights with particular focus on freedom of expression in a public school setting and the Supreme Court decision in Tinker v. Des Moines. (2) Analyze the relevant primary-source documents and identify arguments with varying points of view. (3) Evaluate the arguments for and against freedom of speech and expression in schoolI have made it a priority to emphasize the im
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Civics/Economics Full Course Bundle!
Protect Women, Children, Poor and Indigenous People from Hunger and Misery
ESL Oral Communication: A Partnership For Kid’s Rights: Protect Women, Children, Poor and Indigenous People from Hunger and misery” written by Norma Flores and available @teacherspayteachers.com, is a 10 page lesson in developing Creative Writing and Public Speaking Skills for multicultural students in grades 4-12 and Adult ESL.Page 2, features the Poem, “A Partnership for Kid’s Rights.” It updates the United Nations’ Human Rights Council mandate to protect women, children, poor and indigenous p
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Butter Battle for Cold War
Using the video story or book from Dr. Seuss- THE BUTTER BATTLE, this is a guide through the themes used that connect Dr. Seuss's criticism of the Cold War. This guide can be used in discussion, interactive comp books, and developed into an assessment. The final slides give examples for researching other elements of the Cold War.
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6th - 12th
China and Farmlands- A New Security Threat
This is an article about China and Farmlands being A New Security Threat to the U.S. and countries abroad. I have questions that go with the article and an answer key.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Literacy Circles for Social Studies Textbooks
Literacy Circles are designed to encourage group work on recording and explaining information from a section, or chapter, in a social studies textbook. Students will work collaboratively in teams to examine, analyze, and explain specific information from a subject areas textbook. Each student has a specific part to examine within the section/chapter, i.e., people, key events, vocabulary, primary sources, charts, maps and graphs, and then they share that information with their peers in their team
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
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Roe v. Wade Reversal?
Roe v. Wade Reversal? This article talks about the possible reversal and possible repercussions if Roe v. Wade is overturned. It has 7 questions that go along with the article and 9 Political Cartoons that support either Pro-Life or Pro-Choice. Answer key is provided.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Roe v Wade / Dobbs v Jackson- Readings w/ questions: Abortion
Military Intervention Essay Project
I have made it a priority to emphasize the importance of developing critical thinking skills, and strategies that my students can use to become more engaged and active citizens as adults. I want my students to gain experience working with their peers towards common goals and collaborating to solve problems. My students need to be able to communicate clearly and effectively both through writing and public discourse. My students need to be independent knowledge seekers and understand how to find i
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Civics/Economics Full Course Bundle!
Election Integrity Reading with questions, answer key
This article takes a look at Election Integrity in America. Reading with questions and answer key.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Economic Consequences of War
This article talks about The Economic Consequences of War in the Ukraine/Russia. It has 8 questions and an answer key.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Cafe Conversation on Democracy
These are questions for a cafe conversation on democracy. Cut out the questions in the document and tape/glue down onto a posterboard. Each group should get a question for 3-5 minutes. After the allotted time, the posters are rotated; every group should answer the question or add to a previous comment. After the final rotation, you may have each group share the most insightful comments or interesting ideas.
Grades:
9th - 12th
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