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7th grade civics research for Microsoft PowerPoint
Government and Economics Debate Project
This is one of my favorite activities! I have done this each semester over the course of seven years and it has proven to be very enriching for the students.
This product is included in a Government projects and simulations Unit here: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Government-activities-projects-simulations-and-video-clips
In short, students form groups of four. They choose a topic from the long list of potential debate topics. Once their group agrees on a topic, they divide up th
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Mock Presidential Campaign and Election Activity
Introduce your students to the presidential campaign process with this interactive activity. As a group, your students will create a political party, nominate a presidential candidate, write a party platform, create materials to advertise their chosen candidate, create a slogan for their party, as well as campaign posters, buttons, and a song.Click here to subscribe to my newsletter and receive a FREE game!
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4th - 10th
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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
Introducing Culture: Complete Lesson for Middle School
What is culture? Help upper elementary or middle school students understand what makes every culture unique and learn the difference between deep and surface culture. Lesson includes:PowerPoint Presentation2 leveled versions of guided notes on a graphic organizer (plus completed version)Independent research activity--students do research, compare cultures, and reflect in writing
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5th - 8th
Foreign Affairs Projects: Non-Profit Advertisement + U.S. Conflict Presentation
Foreign Affairs Projects: Non-Profit Advertisement Students will learn how to create a digital advertisement using google slides. They will choose a non-profit NGO or INGO based on a area of interest. For there, they will take time to research, prepare, and create a full advertisement that focuses on the good this non-profit does for the world. (example included)U.S. Conflict PresentationStudents will have their choice to choose a specific conflict the U.S. has become involved in since our cou
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7th - 10th
Also included in: Foreign Relations / Global Affairs Unit BUNDLE: ABCivics!
US History | Constitutional Amendments 11 - 27 | Examining the Texts
This resource enables students to analyze the Amendments to the Constriction by first reading primary source excerpts. These quotes are each followed by an explanation including the effects of the amendment. It allows students to understand the background and reasoning of why these changes were necessary.If you want to save money, check out our U.S. History: U.S. Constitution Bundle! This includes 13 resources that work together as a great learning segment. It provides teaching materials and ass
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: US HISTORY - GOVERMENT & CITIZENSHIP: US Constitution BUNDLE
Law / American Government Lesson Plans / Journalism Lesson Plans / Speech Lesson
(Grades 6-12, customizable, (1-2 days activity, depending on teacher preference, Sub OK) Constitutional Law Lesson Plans focusing on First Amendment Protections are designed for teachers needing: Law Lesson Plans, American Government Lesson Plans, Journalism Lesson Plans, Speech Lesson Plans, a Television Lesson Plan or Civics Lessons. The PowerPoint lecture discusses what protections are covered by the First Amendment. Next, 5 class discussion scenarios are given with possible answers on accomp
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6th - 12th
Levels of Law Enforcement - Criminal Justice PowerPoint Lesson
This Crenshaw Criminal Justice Learning Tools PowerPoint Lesson teaches students about the THREE LEVELS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT: LOCAL, STATE, and FEDERAL. Included is: PowerPoint Lesson: Levels of Law Enforcement, which includes a DO NOW activity, LESSON OBJECTIVES, and an EXIT TICKET.
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Criminal Justice LEVELS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT Lesson Bundle
U.S. Government Politics Mass Media in Politics & The Free Press Group Activity
U.S. Government & Politics Mass Media in Politics & The Free Press Group ActivityIncludes:Topic: Mass Media & Public Agenda Research information from the Free PressTeacher lesson plan5 Student Group Worksheets with answer keysFully editablePlease email me with any questions at HelpingHistory@yahoo.comTERMS OF USE -This item is a paid digital download fromMy TPT StoreAs such, it is for use in one classroom only. This item is also bound by copyright laws. Redistributing, editing, selli
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
Power Point - Civics Collection
Custom designed to meet the needs of U.S. Civics teachers. Over 130 unique slides covering all aspects of American Government, including the branches of government, our system of checks and balances, constitutional rights, right of citizenship, famous speeches and historical American figures. Don't worry about finding the right graphics. The slides are already designed for you to use. Includes both topic introduction slides as well as slides that you can use to enter your own text/links!Slide
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5th - 12th
Congressional House of Representatives/Senators Project
Directions for a great project idea for a Middle School level Civics classroom!
-Using house.gov as a central starting point students are given 10 questions to answer based on their given Member of Congress.
-Followed by guidelines for their presentation they will create after completing their research.
- 5 W's section for students to participate and held accountable for paying attention during presentations.
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7th - 12th
Civics: Model U.N. Mock-up Country Advocacy Project
Forced-Copy google document handouts. Detailed description of how to make this project successful. Outlined on powerpoint. This country advocacy project was based on some of the aspects of Model U.N. I took some of the research portions of that program and then used that to pivot it into more of a creative expression project that hinges on student advocacy for change through any multi-media format they desire (not just a speech). I have broken this massive project into 5 easy to follow steps wit
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6th - 12th
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2016 Election Day Unit
This is a 5 week unit that can be modified according to the needs of your grade level. This unit includes directions for a collage, Venn Diagrams, Video Creation, Surveys, and an in-depth PowerPoint presentation. This unit covers material on the candidates, political parties, and election process. This unit provides students the ability to research, work collaboratively, and be creative.
Teachers will find objectives and rubrics for activities in this unit. Included are detailed student dir
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4th - 12th
BILL OF RIGHTS EXPLAINED - Criminal Justice PowerPoint Lesson
Crenshaw Criminal Justice Learning Tools PowerPoint Lessons (PPT) are designed to be an effective tool in the ongoing effort to deliver relevant, creative, and impactful lessons to students. Our PPT lessons give instructors everything you need to introduce a professional-looking lesson. Unless otherwise specified, all PowerPoint lessons will include a DO NOW activity, LESSON OBJECTIVES, an EXIT TICKET, and any SUPPLEMENTAL WORKSHEETS. This lesson introduces students to the BILL OF RIGHTS, using
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Criminal Justice BILL OF RIGHTS Lesson Bundle
College/Vocational School Power Point Project
Simple Power Point Project for Students to research the college or vocational school of Choice.
Grades:
4th - 12th
Economic & Environmental Issues: South America "Shark Tank" Style project
This project is inspired by the TV show "Shark Tank". It asks students to use what they've learned about South American countries and then dive deeply into one of the social, economic, or environmental issues present in the country of their choosing. Once they've completed their research, they put on their entrepreneurial hats and come up with a solution to that issue by creating and pitching a product of their own invention. Instructions are formatted on powerpoint. Student handout is a linked
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6th - 12th
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President's Day- Fourth of July Game
This is a NO-PREP activity. All the research has been done for you. .This lesson is broken down into three different parts which are:I. History of our IndependenceII. Name that PictureIII. GamesI. History of Our Independence includes:What happened on the Fourth of July and why we celebrate?Did this make us a free nation? No, but it was the first step.In order to be truly free from England, what needed to happen?Independence Timeline-from 1680 to 1776 tension between the colonies and Engla
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4th - 7th
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Puerto Rico...Our 51st State? And SO much more! - Slide Show Resource
This slide show provides context and an explanation about the evolving historical and contemporary relationship between the United States and Puerto Rico.This resource reflects on the changing demographics of the United States' Latinx population and defines the difference between the terms Hispanic and Latino/a/x.From World War I to the migratory waves after WWII, the response to Hurricane Maria, COVID-19, and the referendum on statehood in November 2020, this resources offers a short and compr
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6th - 12th
Declaring Independence PPT Presentation
This is a PowerPoint presentation of the Declaration of Independence. It gives the process that the Congress went through to determine whether or not we should declare independence to who was chosen to actually write it. It also covers the details of the Declaration of Independence as well as a slide dealing with fun facts about the Declaration of Independence.
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4th - 12th
Job Investigation. Assessment Task
This easy-to-follow, 5-page instructional task invites students to investigate an occupation of their choice. Students will research various aspects of the occupation, including,job descriptionfeatures of the jobincomeeducational requirementsoccupational health and safety issuesmobility and securityIncluded are a rubric for easy marking and relevant websites for students living in the US and Australia. Could be easily used as an oral presentation too.Please also check outOccupations of the Futur
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7th - 8th
Government Research Template
Great assignment that provides easy to follow scaffolding to help students research countries and understand how they affect the lives of citizens. This template is great for online and virtual learning!
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5th - 10th
Industrial Revolution - Machine Improvement Project
This project has students become inventors. The task of the students is to take simple machine found in everyday life and improve on them.
The project should include:
Why the item needs improvement
What improvements would be added
A drawing of the new machine
Label the improvements on the drawing
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Black History Month Research Power Point Project
Students complete this pre-formatted Power Point after choosing any person in Black history. Text boxes are already put in the presentation below each question.13 Total SlidesOver 30 Questions
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5th - 12th
Presidential Instagrams
When learning about the presidents or power of the president connect to students and their knowledge of social media. With this PowerPoint, which can be uploaded as a Google Slides Presentation, students will select a president to create an Instagram profile of. They will need to create a profile page and posts about a conflict, key legislation, and how that president hopes to be remembered (feel free to change any of these). I created a sample one using President Trump to show students what I e
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7th - 12th
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