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7th grade government projects for Microsoft Word
US Constitution Project
Students will create an 11-page book explaining why the U.S. Constitution was created and the various parts within the document. On each page, students will include a title, summary, and an organizer or visual. I have included detailed student directions and websites for research. The project usually takes 2-3 class periods, and it does not require any teacher preparation or the use of a textbook. I have included a rubric for grading. Please message me if you have any questions.*Engaging and fun
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: American History Projects (US History Projects)
Early Government and Constitution - Create-a-Country Activity
Personal Note: My students LOVED this project. I used it after teaching the American Revolution and before introducing the Articles of Confederation. There was a LOT of debating among the groups, even though I let them choose the groups! Be prepared for this activity to last several classes, as students will debate the issues for as long as you let them. It was a great introduction for the Constitutional Convention, as I reminded them of how difficult it was for their groups of 3-4 to form
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3rd - 12th
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Bill of Rights Project
Students will create a brochure demonstrating their understanding of the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution. In the brochure, they will explain the protections/restrictions of each amendment and include a visual. I have included 24 guiding questions and kid-friendly websites for research. Please message me if you have any questions. I have included a rubric. *Engaging and fun project! *The project will take 2-3 class periods. *I have included detailed student directions and an example
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: American History Projects (US History Projects)
Three Branches of Government Project (Legislative, Executive, & Judicial)
Students will create a mobile about the three branches of government. Students will explain the members, responsibilities, jobs, powers, and how each branch checks the other two branches. Students will complete an outline graphic organizer before they construct their mobile. The project does not require the use of a textbook. I have included 20 guiding questions and websites for research. A rubric is included for grading. Please message me if you have any questions. *I have included detailed stu
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: American History Projects (US History Projects)
How a Bill Becomes a Law Children's Book Activity
This activity requires students to think deeper about how a bill becomes a law because they will need to write a book about it for children. Here is part of the prompt provided in this product:
Soon you too will be the author of a children’s book! This time, instead of Curious George or Winnie the Pooh, your topic will be “How a Bill Becomes a Law.” You will be creating a children’s book that describes the process of lawmaking through colorful pictures and simple sentences. There are 8 steps in
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5th - 12th
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The Amendments to the U.S. Constitution Project
This is a great way to get your students knowledge flowing and allow them to creatively express themselves along the way!
This project should take approximately one week to complete, depending on the availability of computers to do research with and presentation times.
I have split the Amendments to the Constitution into17 separate sections to allow the students to either work together as a group or by themselves on a research project
This project is completely editable in Word and a comprehe
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7th - 12th
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1st Amendment- Freedom of Speech Lesson
Engaging 1st amendment lesson on the controversial topic of Freedom of Speech. Lesson can be used for students to work through independently on computer or tablet. Teachers can also utilize this lesson as a teacher guided resource. Personally, I have used this lesson in Edmodo, Google Classroom, and Versal Course. It includes videos and articles along with discussion based questions to check for understanding.
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7th - 12th
Branches of Government Group Project
Students will work in groups of 2-3 to create a diagram of the branches of Government. There is a detailed rubric to go along with this assignment as well as place to have the students grade their own group members.
I have done this with both middle school and high school level and had great success.
Here are the directions on the assignment:
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In groups of 2-3 students, you will create a diagram of our three branches of government. You will create a tree trunk and then add
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7th - 12th
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Legislative Branch Project - Letter to Congressman
Your assignment is to write/type a letter to one of your congressmen either in support of or opposition to a bill currently in Congress.In order to do this, you will use the following website to choose a bill and find contact info for your congressmen…
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6th - 12th
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"Run a Campaign" - VIRTUAL Election Final Project (Works for Virtual/Hybrid too!
In this Project, students will decide upon an office, political party, and platform for which they will run a campaign to try to win. They will also have to write and deliver a campaign speech and come-up with some creative ways to advertise for themselves which they will also share! Students will be able to express their knowledge in various ways!This project gives students 4 specific tasks to complete, so it allows them to have the choice of what they prefer to work on and the pace at which th
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6th - 12th
Declaration of Independence Letter Project -- Break up Letter with King George 3
I love three things: History, writing, and horrible pop music. This assignment combines all 3 of those things! After learning about the Declaration of Independence, students make their own Declaration of Independence by using the actual Declaration as a format. What will make this assignment better than others that can be found on the internet, is that I provide the examples that Jefferson uses and how they turn into real-life examples. The assignment provides for a Preamble, Natural Rights,
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
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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
Utopia (Create Your Own Country) Project
This project allows students to create their own country, complete with concepts that all countries have, such as a government, economy, culture, geography, and history. Students research, evaluate and creatively come up with their own idea of a utopia.
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5th - 8th
2016 Presidential Candidate Research Project and Presentation
This is a three-day partner project for students. Each group will select a 2016 presidential candidate and complete the research packet. They then will make a campaign poster for that candidate and a Prezi or Powerpoint to display to the rest of the class.
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4th - 12th
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Human Trafficking Assignment
This assignment poses the "Big Question" of what is the worst form of human trafficking in the world. Assignment is perfect to engage students in slavery, trafficking, child labor, bonded labor, child soldiers, organ trafficking and other human trafficking violations in the world.
Students are challenged to research, develop and persuade their teacher, a United Nations Human Rights Council Representative, to address their plan to stop their form of trafficking. Self Organized Learning Enviro
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7th - 12th
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Create a Charter of Rights and Freedoms Project *Includes Rubric
This is a project that is aligned with Chapter Three of the Issues for Canadians textbook that is used in Alberta, Canada. This project involves students creating their own Charter of Rights and Freedoms. This project is an excellent way to start the unit and I found that my students enjoyed it. It is easy to differentiate for inclusive classrooms. I have included a rubric as well!
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Judicial Branch Project: Case Study on a Major Case
This Project is designed to allow students to research a specific Landmark Supreme Court Case.
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Judicial Branch PowerPoint & Project
New Deal Brochure Project- Great Depression Era- Editable
Students research and design a brochure on a set amount of New Deal agencies. List of optional agencies provided, with room to expand. Editable rubric included. This project is based on student research about the New Deal programs. It is a great follow up to an introductory lesson on the New Deal. Can also be used as the introduction by allowing students to create their own understanding and use it in class. Follow up activities to this project could include gallery walks (to preview peer's work
Grades:
7th - 12th
News Broadcast Project
Turn your classroom into your very own News Station!This project is meant to be done in groups of at least 4 students. It asks students to select a Current Event, research, and write a script for a broadcast. They will then put together and actual video!Could also be adapted for history or science classes!
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
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Utopia- Project Based Learning
A recent zombie apocalypse has forced students to leave their country and build a society on their own. Students will work in groups or individually in order to create their idea of a perfect nation. There are group tasks that must all be included in societies. There are also options that students can include. This project notes that they must choose at least two.
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6th - 12th
Grading the Presidents: Evaluating Presidential Leadership
Have your students critique the presidents on what they view as ideal presidential leadership. With this project, students create criteria to "grade" each of the seven roles of the president and then apply this to a president that they research. Students can present their findings in the form of a digital report card while their peers compare presidents during the presentations. This activity helps incorporate both US history and government concepts to create a dynamic project-based learning les
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6th - 12th
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Types of Government Project
Group project that compares the different types of government in a fun Shark Tank method
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7th - 12th
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Supreme Court Cases: Teens on the Docket Project
What's the best way to get a teenager interested in learning about the Supreme Court? Put 'em on the docket!This project looks at 10 United States Supreme Court cases that have every teenager's favorite topic: other teenagers. It is a highly motivating topic and gives you the opportunity to have students examine the nuances and purpose of the judicial system. The project culminates in a trifold presentation and I have included the model that you can make and students can follow.I designed th
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Political Poll & Polling (Group Project)
Assignment Title: Political Polling Project for AP U.S. Government and Other American Politics/Civics classes. Description:Engage in the heart of political analytics with our Political Polling Project, crafted for AP U.S. Government and Politics students and other civics courses. This group assignment offers an unparalleled opportunity to dive deep into the mechanics of political polling, applying rigorous methods to understand the political landscape of your school community. Objective:To Prov
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7th - 12th
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