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8th 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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Also included in:Â Civics & US Government Lesson, Activities, Simulations and More: The Bundle
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:Â Government Bundle - Government Curriculum - Civics- government course
Gilded Age (US History) - Choice Board Hyperdoc Activity Project
This differentiated choice board offers student nine activities to choose from that center around the Gilded Age of American history. The activities are titled as follows: Chinese Immigration and Exclusion; Political Machines; Labor Unrest; Nativism; Electric Light; Robber Barons or Captains of Industry?; Settlement Houses; Immigration Stations; and The End of the Wild West. Activity choices include writing an op-ed, designing a magazine cover, and creating an original political cartoon.The Gild
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8th - 12th
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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
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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US Citizenship Naturalization Test Kit - Civics Project PBL with Op-Ed Essay
Ensure your Civics or US History students are citizen-ready by passing the Naturalization (Citizenship) Test, and also researching, writing, and submitting an Op-Ed Essay answering, "Should American high schoolers be required to pass the Naturalization Test to graduate high school?"Two test options included:60-Question Civics Only Questions100-Question Civics, Culture, & US History Complete TestPLUS!Complete Op-Ed essay writing kitGreatness is knowing the basic facts of our nation and exerci
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Civics and American US Government Inquiry Course Curriculum for High School
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
Also included in:Â American US History Curriculum | Part 1 PLUS American US History Curriculum
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:Â Tracking legislation Unit: How a Bill Becomes a Law
Bill of Rights & Amendments Activity 1 Day Mini-Research Google Slidesâ„¢ 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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Government Bundle - Government Curriculum - Civics- government course
Enhance your teaching with this growing regular US government bundle! There are so many resources that will save you time teaching US Government. Your kids will love the projects and interactive lessons included in this bundle.This is a growing bundle. Lessons will be added, and the price will increase each time a new product is added, so be sure to check back and grab the bundle while the price is low.Thank you so much for shopping. Don’t forget to leave a review to earn TPT credits.How can I a
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8th - 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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Declaration of Independence Blackout Poetry Project
Declaration of IndependenceWhat is blackout poetry? Blackout poetry is when you take a written piece of text from a book, newspaper, or magazine and redact words, in order to come up with your very own poetry! With this GOOGLE slide presentation, your students will learn how to complete this project with NO PREP from you. On the first slide is an intro video that explains blackout poetry and step-by-step instructions on how to create a masterpiece. Students use the DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
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8th - 11th
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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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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:Â Leadership Bundle
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:Â Government Bundle - Government Curriculum - Civics- government course
Government Projects - AP US Government and Politics - branches of government
Immerse your government students in an exhilarating learning experience with our comprehensive Government Projects Bundle, which is perfect for regular government or AP US Government. Designed to ignite curiosity and drive active engagement, this bundle includes 12 editable government projects to captivate and challenge your students.Each activity within the bundle is carefully crafted to promote critical thinking, foster collaborative learning, and deepen understanding of government concepts. F
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â AP Government and Politics Course l AP US Government l AP Gov Review Packet
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:Â 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:Â U.S. Government Bundle
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:Â Full Year of U.S. Government and Civics Essentials Bundle
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