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12th grade government research
Landmark Supreme Court Cases that ROCKED Our World! Research Project
Landmark Supreme Court Cases That Rocked Our World is a high-interest research project for high school government or for any content area. Students research Supreme Court landmark cases of historical or legal significance that impacted our individual rights and liberties while also shaping our history. After conducting research, students showcase their landmark Supreme Court cases by using the free Animoto website and creating an educational music video! Your students will love presenting their
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9th - 12th
The Battle of Lexington and Concord: Mysteries in History
The students will try and solve the mystery of who fired the first shots at Lexington by looking at Primary sources, finding the main idea of the documents, making judgements and then writing up a detective report to explain what they discovered.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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3 Branches of Government Webquest Bundle (Executive, Legislative, Judicial)
This three part webquest bundle will take students through each branch of government! ***Each webquest starts on a separate page, allowing you to pick and choose when you would like to start each.***An answer key is included with each webquest for your convenience! Legislative Branch:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Legislative-Branch-House-of-Representatives-Senate-Webquest-With-Answer-Key-4182687Students will learn all about the Legislative Branch of government in this 23 question H
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7th - 12th
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Federalism Research Project
This multi-day federalism research project uses contemporary American social issues to reinforce the topic of federalism. It utilizes topics such as gun control, the legalization of marijuana, and COVID-19, and highlights the tension between state and federal powers. Students will conduct research and type up a report, analyze current events, and present findings that will prompt great discussion in the classroom! This is a perfect project to develop your students' research and presentation skil
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Foundations of American Democracy BUNDLE for AP® U.S. Government
Federal Bureaucracy Webquest
This 3-page webquest allows students to independently research the major parts of the U.S. Federal Bureaucracy to discover the essential roles and functions of various departments, agencies, and offices. The webquest is broken down into 4 major sections: The Executive Office of the President (EOP), Executive Departments (Cabinet), Independent Agencies (including regulatory commissions and government corporations), and the Civil Service. Students will research and explain key parts of the bureauc
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9th - 12th
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Civics Research Project - Representative or Elected Official Letter
Use this complete letter to an elected official kit to upgrade your Civics class with an authentic project that makes your students to be real agents of change with their government!Cultivating great writing skills isn’t hard. You just need the scaffolded, step-by-step directions and models in one low-prep, everything's-included project kit.This resource comes in both print PDF and paperless Google files for your flexibility!Greatness is sharing one's ideas with those who can create change.This
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Essay Writing Curriculum - How to Write Opinion Narrative College Essays
First Amendment Free Speech Activity Project - Civics End of Year Project
Teach the First Amendment by having students use their free speech rightswith this real-life exploration of the First Amendment, Supreme Court cases, and school dress codes that asks, "What actually are my rights?"This kit comes in two formats: print PDF and editable digital Google files. By the end of this project, your students will be able toApply learning from various landmark free speech cases as well as their own school policyResearch and evaluate news sources on a current issue of their c
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: US History Thematic Inquiry PBL Full Course Bundle Print & Digital
Machiavelli's 'The Prince' Seminar: Inquiry-Based Project *Editable*
My students love discussion-based assignments. I created this seminar resource to give structure and purpose to student discussion, as well as practicing text annotation and research skills. This is a complete project using Chapter 17 of The Prince, by Machiavelli. You may be asking about a seminar: where to start? This project will help you and your students with the whole process, saving you time! This would be a great project for distance learning; you can hold the seminar on any video-confer
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Government Bundle: Applying Political Concepts *Editable*
Executive Branch Webquest + Cabinet Webquest + Executive Orders Webquest
This webquest bundle will help students learn all about three aspects of the president: the Executive Branch, the Cabinet, and Executive Orders!***All three webquests start on a separate page, allowing you to pick and choose when you will use each!***An answer key is included with each webquest for your convenience! The Executive Branch Webquesthttps://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Executive-Branch-Webquest-With-Answer-Key-4183323Students will learn about the of the Executive Branch of gov
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6th - 12th
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The Legacy of Rome; Rome and the Modern World
Have your students creatively present the contributions to the Roman Empire to the modern world. The Roman Empire was a source of many ideas and achievements that have greatly influenced the world we live in today. Some are physical, while others are philosophical and linguistic. Use a Roman head graphic outline to help your student see how Rome affected the world today. Example included. This is a simple package that includes one page of instructions, the form for the head, and ten student
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6th - 12th
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Amending the US Constitution - Civics End of Year Project PBL Research Essay
Culminate your American Government & Civics course with this highly scaffolded capstone end-of-course research paper that lets you or your students choose a hotly debated Constitutional issue! Or conduct one as you study each of the three branches for a fantastic way to deeply develop and track growth in essential social studies skills!Everything is included, from background knowledge to final editing, for your students to research and argue whether or not to:Grant Washington DC statehood (
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9th - 12th
All About the Electoral College Webquest (With Answer Key!)
Students will learn all about the Electoral College in this 24 question History.com webquest!Included in this webquest are the following:Important dates and historical figures associated with topic.How and why the Electoral College was established.The changes the election process has gone through since the Constitutional Convention. How electors are chosen and what they do.The formula used to determine how many electors are given to each state.The process that electors go through after election
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7th - 12th
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Mock Congress: How a Bill Becomes a Law (Bill-Writing Packet & Activity)
Students research a real-world problem and use a detailed template to write a bill. Students eventually act out the process and have the class/classes split into the House of Reps. and the Senate. They present their bill, try to convince their classmates to vote for it, and present it again for an official vote. If their bill passes the 'House' and 'Senate', it advances to the President (principal?) to become a law or to be vetoed. The detailed, step-by-step packet walks students through the bil
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5th - 12th
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Reconstruction Amendments (13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments) Webquest Bundle!
This webquest bundle allows students to learn all about the "Reconstruction Amendments," the 13th amendment, 14th amendment, and 15th amendment!***Each webquest starts on a separate page, allowing you to use each resource at your own pace.***An answer key is included with each webquest for your convenience! Great for a sub-print and go!13th Amendment Webquesthttps://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/13th-Amendment-Abolishing-Slavery-Webquest-With-Answer-Key-4206503This 20 question History.com
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6th - 12th
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Women's Rights Webquest: Civil Rights
This product includes a 3.5 page web quest on women's rights, specifically as it relates to civil rights. It is designed for the Civil Rights and Civil Liberties unit of U.S. Government classes, but can be easily used in U.S. History classes as well, when you study the topic of feminism. The web quest features multiple links from a variety of websites and will lead students into issues such as voting rights, the right to privacy as it relates to reproductive and abortion rights, important laws a
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Unit BUNDLE: AP® U.S. Government
Legislative Branch (House of Representatives & Senate) Webquest With Answer Key!
Students will learn all about the Legislative Branch of government in this 23 question History.com webquest!Included in this webquest are the following:The significance of the Legislative Branch.Background on the House of Represenatives and the primary jobs in the House.Information about members of the House of Representatives.Background on the Senate and the primary jobs within the Senate.Information about the senators.Details about how the Legislative Branch functions with the president.Genera
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6th - 12th
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Constitution Webquest (With Answer Key)!
This exciting webquest will provide critical background knowledge to students about the Constitution. Included in this webquest are the following topics:General background including important historical figures and dates.The Articles of Confederation.The Constitutional Convention.The ratification of the Constitution.The addition of the Bill of Rights.Students will love learning about the background of this important historical document in a new and independent way! An answer key is provided for
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6th - 12th
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Civics Project - Good Citizenship Responsibilities of Citizens Activities
Teach the responsibilities of citizens and active citizenship with the course-long civics service project. In this complete print-and-go project kit, students will become informed, engaged citizens, completing a wide variety of political and community volunteer hours and projects.It's like a course-long unit that operates in the background - hardly any class time is needed!Featured Service Projects: Write letters to the editor and op-ed essays Research current issues and write to elected officia
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Civics and Government Inquiry Full Course Curriculum for High School
Foreign Government Research Study Comparative Country Project Editable
This project is fully editable, so teachers may personalize it for their own Civics, Government, AP Government, AP Comparative Government, or other relevant class. This resource contains the project assignment, task, and prompt, as well as a four page research worksheet, and a detailed rubric. Each element of this resource can be edited to work with your specific curriculum. With this study, students will analyze the characteristics, and development of different political systems, with emphasis
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9th - 12th
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Founding Fathers Bundle: Research Graphic Organizers, "Podcast from the Past"
This is a bundle of research organizers from our series: "Podcast from the Past." In this bundle students research the Founding Fathers. Many students in our time are learning from interviews they hear on podcasts, so these organizers take on the format of a podcast interview for student engagement. Students take ownership by doing their own research on the biography of these key historical figures in our nation's history.These can be used flexibly in your classroom. The organizers can be assign
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8th - 12th
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Civics and Government | Political Issues | Research Project | Civic Engagement
Your middle and high school students will choose a topic to research, and they'll discover how to help improve the political issue. This project will guide students to analyze their topic by examining current data and public policies using a two-page handout. Students will learn how citizens can help the government to address problems in society, and take a closer look at the role people can play at the federal, state, and local levels. Once finished with the project, students can complete follo
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9th - 12th
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Monetary & Fiscal Policy Research-Based Economics Lesson! (Distance Learning!)
I don’t know about you, but when I hear the words “fiscal and monetary policy” my eyes automatically glaze over. If my eyes are glazing and my mind is wandering, how can I expect my students to be engaged? With this frustration in mind, I designed this research-based lesson to be totally student-centered. By making the language understandable to students and giving them the ability to research the tools of fiscal and monetary policy on their own, I’ve seen incredible student engagement. Students
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10th - 12th
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Interest Group Webquest
This interest group webquest provides an interactive way for your government students to learn about the roles and activities of current interest groups. Students will research 6 major interest groups: The ACLU, Sierra Club, NRA, AARP, NEA, and Christian Coalition and will learn about their missions, tactics, and membership benefits. The webquest includes links, directions, and guided questions and the product file includes a teacher instructions page to help you successfully implement the activ
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: AP® Government and Politics Course Bundle
Bill of Rights Worksheets | The 10 Amendments | Constitution Worksheets
Bill of Rights WorksheetsLearn the 10 Amendments with these Bill of Rights Worksheets.This 19 page workbook includes:✔ Bill of Rights✔ 10 Amendments Worksheets - Each tells what the Amendment is and has a drawing or writing prompt to complete.✔ True and False✔ Fill in the Blanks✔ Answer Keys!✔ Write your own Amendment!Want more United States Worksheets & Activities? Check out the United States GROWING BUNDLE!Interested in more workbooks? Find them below!⟾ U.S.A. Research Workbook (United Sta
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: United States Worksheets & Activities
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