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Adult education civics projects
#Activism Research Project: Perfect for Social Justice/Informational Text Unit
Thanks to social media and trending hashtags, modern activism movements look much different than the activism of the past. This project is a great addition to any study of activism, social justice, social movements, informational text, or just as a stand-alone research project. It is crucially important we teach students how to research and understand the movements of their generation so they can actively participate in the dialogue that is taking place all around them. Understanding the current
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Civil Rights Movement Powerpoint
30 Slides to help you teach this important period of American History
Topics Included:
Montgomery Bus Boycott
Segregation
Integration
Armed forces integration
Sit-ins
Civil Rights Leaders: Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, Rosa Parks, Booker T. Washington, Jesse Jackson, Thurgood Marshall
Tuskegee Institute
March on Washington
Seperate but Equal
Brown vs. Board of Education
Little Rock Nine
John F. Kennedy
Civil Rights Act
Lyndon Johnson
NAACP
Check out the preview file for an "at a glance"
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Map of Canada Assignment - Detailed Map
This is a minimal-prep assignment that you can simply photocopy and distribute to students now! The assignment is broken down into 10 steps and is perfect for an applied or academic classroom. The assignment includes a built-in checklist for students to use while completing their maps.
There are two versions of this assignment included in this download – one with and one without the post-it note annotation. There are also two rubrics to reflect both versions of this assignment. You can use the
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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U.S. Government Resources - Power Points, Guided Notes, HW, Tests, & Projects
UPDATE 8/1/2021 - I have converted the PowerPoints included in this bundle to google slides as well with all of the video included. You will get both with this package. This is a great deal of the materials that I use for my U.S. Government and U.S. Government Honors classes. This probably will not carry you for an entire school year, but it's close. Some of the things that I do in my class I do not have rights to (textbook worksheets, etc.) and I’m in no position to share. I also teach financi
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
My Community State and Local Government Project (Google Compatible)
My Community State and Local Government Project Is your class learning about local politics and your local community? In this hands-on project, students will create a local community profile on their town, city, or county. The students will research their local government officials, compile demographic data on their area, interview local citizens, attend a local government meeting or event, and perform a community service. Through this project students will be able to better understand the funct
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: State and Local Government Unit Plan
Government activities, projects, simulations, and video clips!
This is a bundle of numerous Government activities, projects, simulations and video clips -- all for an amazing deal! Bring Government-related topics to life in your classroom! Included with this product are the following:1. Jaywalking video editing project2. Presidential Elections simulation3. Government/Economic Debate project4. Interest Group activity5. Freedom of Speech Comic activity6. Government-related movie and TV clips7. Passing an amendment activity8. Public Opinion activityThis packag
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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World Geography: Three Gorges Dam Triumphs and Tragedy + PowerPoint
Have your student explore the largest hydroelectric power dam in the world located in China! Students will explore the positives and negatives of solutions to China's environmental issues. Your student will be engaged and intrigued by the details surrounding the Three Gorges Dam through this motivating Asia geography mini-lesson. This lesson teaches beyond the facts about the Three Gorges Dam and will encourage higher-level thinking, along with teamwork to lead students to understand the triumph
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Criminal Law: Large Courtroom Simulation: “The People vs. Jack Montgomery”
Immerse your law, civics, or social studies students in the intricate world of legal proceedings with our meticulously crafted lesson plan, "Criminal Law Large Courtroom Simulation: The People vs. Jack Montgomery." This meticulously designed activity is tailored to provide an enriching and immersive experience, allowing students to delve into the complexities of the justice system while honing essential skills.Through this engaging simulation, students will step into the roles of legal professio
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Create Your Own Public Policy: Addressing Societal Issues Through Policy
Get your students ready for college-level research projects and engage them with a student-driven project which garners a personal application for each individual student. Graphic organizer included! Class implementation ready! Perfect for United States Government, Economics, Public Policy, and United States History classes! Accessible Google Drive link provided on the initial instruction page. Make a copy and edit to fit your student learner needs!This product is a public policy research projec
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
50 American Government Resources BUNDLE (Movie Guides/Projects/Task Cards)
50 American Government Resources BUNDLEMovie GuidesProjectsDocumentary GuidesTask Cards
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Current Events Oral Presentation: Worksheets, Rubric, & Student Self-Assessment
This project-assignment is perfect for any high school Socials or English classes, where students need to seek out, select, read, reflect, and present a news story that is important to them, sharing it with the class and leading a brief class discussion. In doing so, students take ownership over their own learning. I have also found this a great way for students develop civics by engaging in current events at a local, provincial/state, federal level, and even an international level.
This proj
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
U.S. Citizenship Advertisement Project
Students will create advertisements promoting legal citizenship and explaining the naturalization process. Rubric included for easy grading!!
This performance task (project) will help students understand the definition of citizenship in the United States and the process immigrants go through to become U.S. citizens.
As a result of this unit students will be able to do the following:
•Understand that a citizen is an individual with certain rights and duties under a government and who, by birth
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
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Music Of The World: Multicultural Music (History, Geography, Social Studies)
This is a multi-cultural music project that includes the following topics:
• History
• People & Places
• Customs & Traditions
• Music
The work is done in student groups, and each group is assigned a different country. The final product is shared with the classroom, and it includes verbal, visual, and auditory elements.
A great way to involve your students in researching and presenting multi-cultural music. I have used this with students in grades 4-8 very successfully!
The file come
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4th - 8th, Adult Education
Articles of Confederation Choice Project!
This assignment/project is differentiated and it allows your students to choose which project they would prefer to complete. This assignment includes instructions, graphic organizers, and rubrics. This project will help your students understand the Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. principles of American government. It includes classwork, homework, and a quiz for you to gauge your students' understanding of the material.
This quiz is aligned with the Virginia Standards of learning:
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"AI Discourse Bundle: Class Group Debate of Artificial Intelligence (32Articles)
In this lesson, students will delve into the complex world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by participating in a structured debate. Divided into two groups, "Pro AI" and "Anti AI," students will individually research and analyze articles supporting or opposing AI's role in society. Through group discussions, they will extract key arguments, benefits, and concerns from their assigned articles.The heart of the lesson lies in the debate portion, where students will take turns as spokespersons to re
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Student Supreme Court Case Trial - American Government / Civics - Activity
This Print-&-Go classroom activity involves students conducting a mock trial (apparently it is technically called a 'moot court' as I recently discovered via Google!). There are four trials to choose from, all of which are based on real U.S. Supreme Court cases (listed below). Students vote to choose the case, as well as their roles in the case. After a preparation time across several class periods, the case itself is conducting complete with a Chief Justice, Associate Justices, attorneys, a
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Statue Design Templates, Worksheets and Historical Art Removal Text, Digital PDF
As more and more statues are being removed for political correction, students get to design new public artwork with templates and worksheets for classic and modern design forms using Canva design software or traditional pen and paper.This resource challenges students in groups to create art that showcases inclusivity and multi-cultural values. Included is a brief text summarizing the recent removal of statues, followed by discussion questions to get students thinking critically about what should
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Executive Branch: Notes, Activities & Projects BUNDLE!!!
6 products included! And the best part is, they are all NO PREP REQUIRED!!! Simply print (or assign online) and go!This bundle includes...1) Teacher lecture notes for an overview of the President's qualifications, succession, roles, term limits, benefits, checks, etc. 2 + 3) Two versions of a slideshow on requirements for presidential candidacy and presidential roles & responsibilities. Both have a check for understanding to encourage student engagement. One version has more details in its d
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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T-shirt Activity: Produce, Distribute, Consume, Supply, Demand
This activity is a fun, real-life resemblance of the economic process of product production, distribution, and consumer consumption. Students will design a t-shirt that is in demand for their school or community. Students will research and develop their shirts using online technology. One student will get the opportunity to produce and supply their design and reap the benefits in profit. The winning designer in our class received a profit of over $150 in our competitive market. This project
American Government Movie/Documentary Viewing Guide BUNDLE
Enrich your American Government class with these movies. Guides INCLUDE: Summaries/Vocabulary/QuestionsBONUS- Bill of Rights Project Outline
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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US Government BUNDLE: 3 Branches Projects | Over 20% discount!!!
3 projects included: one for each branch of government (Legislative, Executive and Judicial)! And the best part is, they are all NO PREP REQUIRED!!! Simply print (or assign online) and go!LegislativeA fun and educational simulation activity for a US Government Legislative Branch unit! Here, students will understand how a bill becomes a law by immersing themselves in the legislative process! In groups, students will create a bill based on a societal need, then pitch it to their classmates (Congre
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Canadian Charter of Rights & Freedoms Poster Assignment (CHV2O)
This assignment has been designed for the grade 10 Civics course in Ontario, Canada (CHV2O).In this assignment, students are required to choose one right or freedom from the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. They will be required to complete three tasks in this assignment:Task # 1: Define their chosen right/freedom in their own wordsTask # 2: Form two student-inquiry questions relating to the chosen right/freedom. Conduct research to find the answers to their two questionsTask # 3: Find a
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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American, Government, and Social Issues / Problems Project worksheet
Citizen Advocacy project in which students pick an issues facing americans to research and present found information to their classmates via a poster/brochure/flyer.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Design Your Own Political Party
Design Your Own Political PartyGet your students thinking about political parties, voting, and government with this Design a Political Party project. This project is ready for immediate implementation in the classroom, or can be edited through the accessible Google Drive link obtained on the teacher instruction sheet. In groups of 3-5, students will be challenged to create their own political party through the development of a party platform, press release, candidate speech, party slogan and par
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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