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7th grade government projects for Google Apps
Supreme Court Case Project Based Learning
This thorough lesson on Landmark Supreme Court cases in America includes a rigorous and authentic PBL activity, overview presentation on the cases, video overview, guided notes, and lesson plan.Students are assigned a landmark court case for the Project Based Learning (PBL) activity. They must research the case, Constitutional question involved, the Court's decision, and its significance. A directions page describes all of this and includes multiple links students can use for their research. The
Political Parties | Campaign Simulation Running for President
This presidential election simulation is an excellent way for students to comprehend all aspects of political parties and the campaigns needed to elect a presidential candidate - "Let's Get The Party Started!" The teacher will divide class into groups of 4 to 5 students per group. Each group will develop their own political party and choose a presidential candidate to represent their party. Using the included criteria, allow students a few class periods, or portions of class periods, to create
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5th - 12th
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7 Principles of the Constitution Activity with PPT Card Sorts Notes
Introduce students to the main principles of the US Constitution with this multi-activity kit that goes deeper than simply textbook definitions. Included are mix-and-match options that include real-life examples, current event analysis, and gummy bears!This kit covers:Popular SovereigntyRepublicanismFederalismChecks and BalancesSeparation of Powers Individual RightsLimited GovernmentRule of LawGreatness is having a clear vision of one's guiding principles.Though the Framers never listed these pr
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7th - 12th
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3 Branches of Government Project - Create a Superhero
Help your students learn about the 3 branches of government with this fun superhero project!Students will pick a branch of government and create a name, catchphrase, and more for their superhero! Students will be challenged to identify the abilities of the branches of government as they create strengths and weaknesses for their superheroes. Then they will draw their superhero!This project can easily be turned into a group project and it can also be completed virtually. A rubric is included for
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6th - 10th
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Federalism Project | Federalism Research Project | Government Project | Civics
Get this is an amazing Modern Day Federalism project. Students are assigned one US federal event such as Columbine, Sandy Hook, Hurricane Katrina, etc. and they trace federal, state, and local responses to the crisis. Students can be so creative with this project. This is a wonderful way to finish your federalism unit. This project takes my students two class days to work on and two days for presentations.What’s included: 1. Federalism project2. project rubric4. This takes 4 class days This is i
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Government Bundle - Government Curriculum - Civics- government course
Presidents Roller Coaster Project
This fun Presidents Project is a great way to have your students evaluate the performance of America's greatest (and least-great) Commanders-in-Chief! The download includes and instructions page, rubric, and some pictures of completed examples you can use to help visualize the completed projects. For the project, students analyze several surveys (links to these are provided) on the performance of America's presidents to design a roller coaster that represents the highs and lows of America's Exec
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7th - 10th
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Create Your Own Government Project: Google Product
Teaching about Government? Want a fun project? Creating your own government? Create Your Own Government Project is designed for success in middle school or high school. The lesson includes detailed step by step project for students to Create their own government. The comprehensive Project guides rigorous instruction allowing students to research, organize, understand, and create their own countries government. Boost students' knowledge on Governments and allows them to have a more creative take
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6th - 12th
Electoral College Student Project Students Research, Map, + Math Integration
In this Electoral College student project, students select a past presidential election to research and compile data, graphs, details, and an electoral map, to complete a poster that perfectly integrates Math and Social Studies. This project integrates math into social studies by having students calculate percentages, create bar graphs, and create pie graphs. One could even go further in having students create pie graphs with the precise allocation to show the proper percentage. ☆ ☆ Get this
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5th - 8th
Create your own Bill: Writing a Bill Project
Teaching American Government? Learning about how a bill becomes a law?Create your own Bill: Writing a Bill Project is designed for success in middle school or high school. This project includes detailed directions for students to create a bill and understand the process of how to create a bill and a presentation to go along with it. This comprehensive project provides rigorous instruction allowing students to understand the process of how a bill becomes a law. Allows students to have a creative
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Tracking legislation Unit: How a Bill Becomes a Law
Bill of Rights & Amendments Activity 1 Day Mini-Research Google Slides™ Project
This DIGITAL, EDITABLE product is great for an American literature, U.S. history, or government class. Teach research skills with a smaller, manageable topic. Jigsaw the Bill of Rights or the 27 amendments with your students and have them present to each other.This product includes 7 slides:1 example slide1 directions slide (editable)1 rubric slide (editable)4 Google Slides templates (to give students color choice)The Google Slides templates can be edited in View > Theme Builder (formerly "Ma
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6th - 12th
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BUNDLE: Create Your Own Country Project (Requirements & Digital Templates)
Looking for a fun way to end the year while still keeping the students engaged? I use this Create Your Own Country Project as a year end project in 6th grade for students to show their knowledge of basic social studies terms (including: geography, history, culture, government, economics, etc), but it can be used in any grade after these basic social studies terms have been taught. Students take ownership and tap in their creativity as they get to create their own country! This bundle includes BO
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5th - 9th
Forms Types of Government Activities with PPT, Cart Sorts & Dioramas
Introduce students to the main types or forms of government around the world with this multi-activity kit that goes deeper than simply textbook definitions. Included are mix-and-match options that include real-life examples, current event analysis, and gummy bears!This kit covers 9 systems of government:AnarchyAutocracy ConfederationDirect DemocracyMonarchy OligarchySocialismTheocracyUnitaryGreatness is appreciating what something isn't as much as what it is.The Framers didn't pick federalism ou
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7th - 12th
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Federalism Scavenger Hunt
Student Directions: Today you will be working in pairs to find examples of how the federal government is involved in our school. Remember, educational funds come from the local, state, and federal level. BUT, federal funds always have strings are attached. As you conduct your hunt, please adhere to the following rules. Do not disturb other classes. INSIDE voices and WALKING feet are a must. Take a photo (at least one team member must be in it) to document each of your findings. Then, add your ph
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7th - 12th
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Crée ton propre parti politique | Printable & Digital Project
CRÉE TON PROPRE PARTI POLITIQUE | DISTANCE LEARNING | PRINTABLE & DIGITAL PROJECTIf you are teaching about the Role of Government & Responsible Citizenship to your Grade 5 Ontario students, this FRENCH project is a fun task to get them thinking creatively and learning! Simply have your students create their own political party and platform, sharing their perspectives on a variety of issues. Then they can put together a creative presentation to showcase their findings, and you can host a
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: French Project Bundle | les projets de recherche
Profile of a Leader: Research Project
This project is designed to showcase leaders in our world for students to model after, but also to teach digital graphic skills. Implementing choice, students can choose any leader (with suggestions given). This project includes a direction and research page, a rubric, and a guide for using Canva. Canva is NOT necessary but adds to the engagement of this project, as well as highlighting a digital tool for students to use as a leader or in any other course. This could be used in a leadership clas
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Leadership Bundle
Canadian Government Virtual Field Trip | Fun Canadian Government Project GSlides
Make learning about the Canadian Government more ENGAGING and FUN for your students with this resource! My Virtual Field Trip Activities are a HIT in the classroom and I know you will love this one! PERFECT if you teacher Grade 5 Social Studies in Ontario!! This resource is Digital and Printable in Google Slides format. This resource contains information on all 3 levels of government: federal, provincial and municipal. For each level of government, there is a drawing idea to complete in the pass
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4th - 7th
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Political Parties Activity l Political Spectrum l political party worksheet
Get your students politically engaged with this jam-packed Political Spectrum Lesson and Political Parties Activity with worksheets and handouts. This resource is easy-to-use and standard-aligned. Students will take political party quizzes, research key issues of the main parties, and write a response on what party they think they belong to based on the web search results. This digital product contains four activities to get your students excited to discuss political parties and candidates. This
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Government Bundle - Government Curriculum - Civics- government course
U.S. Supreme Court Case Presentation Project | US Government
Are you looking for a fun and interactive way to teach your students about important Supreme Court cases? Look no further! Our Supreme Court Project offers an exciting opportunity for students to create captivating presentations on historic legal battles. This project is fully editable, allowing you to customize it to suit your classroom's needs and your students' interests.Key Features:Comprehensive Research: Students will delve into the fascinating world of landmark Supreme Court Cases, gainin
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6th - 12th
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28th* Amendment Project (Inquiry learning project assignment and slides)
This simple but creative inquiry learning project asks students to come up with and write the 28th amendment to the constitution--the first amendment in three decades! It takes students through the process of using political thought to anticipate opponents and brainstorm innovations.It pairs extremely well to the 27 amendment slides and follow-along notes also in my store.Enjoy! And, as always, feel free to send me any feedback or suggestions you have on improving the product.
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Full Year of U.S. Government and Civics Essentials Bundle
Bill to Law Classroom Simulation
Students will learn about the process for federal bills to become laws by simulating the process by creating laws for the classroom. Students will go through all steps:1.Separate into two groups: House of Representatives & the Senate 2. Propose ideas for laws3. Create laws in committee (2 in each house) 4. Debate & vote on bills 5. Pass bills to second house for debate & vote 6. Create compromise bill in Conference Committee7. Get Presidential (teacher) approval /veto 8. Congressiona
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: U.S. Government Bundle
The Constitutional Convention News Broadcast Project
In this lesson, students will create a News Broadcast covering the events that occurred during the Constitutional Convention including The Great Compromise, the Three-fifths Compromise, and the Electoral College. Students will work in teams of four to write, rehearse, and perform an approximately 3-5 minute newscast. Each team will address the question “Should the states ratify the proposed Constitution?” based on their assigned role as a federalist or anti-federalist news channel.Bundle Includ
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Create a Netflix Series about a Supreme Court Case
There are several groundbreaking Supreme Court cases that every American should be aware of. These historical cases have had the biggest impact on our system of government and our laws. For this project, students will be assigned one of these cases and will need to create a Netflix docuseries about the case itself and the outcome. Using their knowledge of the Constitution, Bill of Rights, Supreme Court, and basic ideas about law, students will research the case they have been assigned, and org
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6th - 12th
Election -- Political Science Data Analysis - 21st Century Math Project
Bring the 2020 Election into your classroom with a few authentic challenges that will push your students citizenship and build Election vocabulary across contents in this 21st Century Math Project! Students will use their skills with percents and data analysis to solve authentic election problems. In this 18 page document you will be given a mapping to the Content Standards, an outline for how to implement the project, handout resources for students to use, and an answer key. ***THIS PRODUCT HAS
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7th - 12th
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Bill of Rights and SCOTUS Project (10 amendments, examples, court cases)
These engaging slides walk students through a unit on the Bill of Rights. After an introduction to the rights, students have a brief research project looking at a court case that changed an interpretation of a fundamental right found in the Bill of Rights.Topics include: 10 Bill of Rights amendmentsCommon court cases where they were interpreted furtherSituational applicationsThe vague nature of the Bill of RightsJudicial ActivismJudicial RestraintEnjoy!
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Full Year of U.S. Government and Civics Essentials Bundle
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