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American Revolution Battles | Differentiated Passage and Coloring Activity
This activity is an engaging way to cover many facts about the battles of the American Revolution! This differentiated resource is perfect to have on hand for your Social Studies classroom.Get this resource and more in my money-saving bundle! Social Studies Color by Number BundleTwo versions are included to differentiate for your students:Version 1: The passage is written on an 6th grade level. All parts of the coloring page include facts.Version 2: The passage is written on a 4th grade level. L
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4th - 8th
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Articles of Confederation Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity
This internet scavenger hunt webquest is an awesome way for students to learn more about the Articles of Confederation while using a kid friendly website! Students will have a blast using their technology in a fun and educational way!Included:- Internet Scavenger Hunt (editable PDF or printable)- Answer KeyThis internet scavenger hunt covers Georgia Performance Standards:SS4H5 The student will analyze the challenges faced by the new nation. a. Identify the weaknesses of the government establish
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: New Nation and United States Government Unit Bundle
American Revolution Causes | Differentiated Passage and Coloring Activity
This differentiated resource is perfect to have on hand for your Social Studies classroom as students find text evidence in a passage about the events leading up to the American Revolution. Get this resource and more in my money-saving Social Studies BundleTwo versions are included to differentiate for your students. Version 1: The passage is written on an 8th grade level. All parts of the coloring page include facts. Version 2: The passage is written on a 5th grade level. Less facts are include
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4th - 8th
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United States Government | Differentiated Passage and Coloring Activity
Students love a chance to color, and this activity is an engaging way to cover many facts about the government of the United States! This differentiated resource is perfect to have on hand for your Social Studies classroom.Get this resource and more in my money-saving bundle! Social Studies Color by Number BundleTwo versions are included to differentiate for your students.Version 1: The passage is written on an 7th grade level. All parts of the coloring page include facts.Version 2: The passage
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4th - 8th
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Reconstruction: 13th, 14th, 15th Amendments Internet Scavenger Hunt Activity
I can describe the purpose of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments.This internet scavenger hunt directs students to the following websites: https://www.ducksters.com/history/us_government/thirteenth_amendment.phphttps://www.ducksters.com/history/us_government/fourteenth_amendment.phphttps://www.ducksters.com/history/us_government/fifteenth_amendment.phpThe students will use the websites about each of the amendments to answer questions provided on the worksheets.Includes:- Internet Scavenger Hunt
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4th - 7th
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Inquiry Project - Global Issues and Current Events! (Middle/Senior Years)
This is a cross-curricular (English and Social Studies) inquiry based project. This supports project-based learning using a variety of technology and media texts (internet, computers, magazines, newspapers). Used as a final assessment in place of an exam.
Students were expected to choose a questions relating to current affairs, and go through the inquiry process to show their learning. They also were expected to create a product to showcase their learning.
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Grades:
6th - 11th
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
Types of Government Wanted Posters: A fun way to learn about political systems
This lesson is a fun way to teach your students about different political systems around the world throughout history and in modern times. Students can work independently or in small groups to research four different kinds of political leadership: dictatorship, monarchy, theocracy, and democracy.They need to complete independent research to find information about the following topics:Rise to power: How does this type of leader get chosen (are there fair elections, do they take power by force, or
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4th - 9th
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Presidents of the United States of America
Presidents of the United States is set up in PowerPoint as a slideshow of our 46 Presidents. Each slide has a picture of each President and a few fun facts about them. The facts are kid friendly and for elementary children. Students will love seeing a picture of each President and learning some information about our leaders. This is also an editable PPT. You can alter the PowerPoint as you see fit. Add your own fun facts and trivia or leave it as it is. This is perfect for any classroom. Show t
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1st - 5th
Veterans Day Reading Activities - Print and Digital Options
This scavenger hunt is the perfect activity to help students learn about the history of Veterans Day, the United States Military, and honor our veterans. The short pieces of nonfiction text in the Veterans Day scavenger hunt provide information using a fun format for students in middle grades. Digital, print, and QR code options available. Thirteen short pieces of text (1 - 2 paragraphs) serve as the clues. Students use these clues to search for the answers to specific questions (printable or G
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4th - 8th
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Elections Campaign Poster Activity
Elections Campaign Poster Activity This product has two activities. Students will design a presidential election campaign poster after choosing and researching a candidate of their choice. Instructions include that posters must have an overall positive message (no negative ads). Internet access is required for research portion of project. The students will choose two campaign posters to analyze for the second activity. Use the cut-and-paste posters provided or use your own images! This dow
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7th - 10th
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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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Pearl Harbor Day Activities (December 7)
Looking for a comprehensive resource to teach your students about the significance of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day on December 7th? This resource includes a 2-page reading passage that covers the events leading up to the attack, the attack itself, and its aftermath.To ensure comprehension and understanding, we've also included a set of reading comprehension questions that will challenge your students to think critically and engage with the material. And to encourage deeper analysis and compariso
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5th - 8th
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PebbleGO Research It: Government Leaders (Mayor, Governor, President)
Students will use this companion recording sheet to conduct research on the government leaders in the US using PebbleGO as a digital resource. (Articles Covered: President, Governor, Mayor)
*Addresses New Georgia Standards of Excellence!
SS2CG1 Define the concept of government and the need for rules and laws.
SS2CG2 Identify the following elected officials of the executive branch and where they work:
a. President (leader of our nation) and Washington, D.C. – White House
b. Governor (leader
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1st - 4th
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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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The Preamble to the U.S. Constitution Vocabulary Activity with Quiz Included
Preamble - U.S. Constitution. This Preamble assignment will have students take the "old language" found in the Preamble and use a dictionary, thesaurus, or online source to figure out what message was trying to be explained when it was written. What I've always liked about this assignment is hearing students talking to each other and trying to figure out which words we use today mean the same thing as the words used back in 1787.This assignment, as well as the included quiz, are in both paper
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Back to School Bundle for Middle School Social Studies
Founding Fathers Biography Poster Project for US History and Government
Looking for Founding Fathers activities? Students will research specific facts about one of the Founding Fathers that established United States democracy and create a poster about them for American History or Government class. Students will complete a scaffolded research project about George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, John Adams, James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin. This is also a great project for Constitution Day! Students will research how these Founding Fathers influe
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7th - 10th
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*
Current Events Research Project | Presentation | Scaffolded Lesson Grades 7-12
Are you wondering where to start when teaching your middle and high school students about world current events and currents in the US government? This choice-based research project and presentation will give you and your students step-by-step directions. There are checkpoints so you can assign mini due dates throughout the assignment. Also included is an entire example presentation to help students visualize how they will be putting together their research. I use this in my special education cla
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8th - 11th
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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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Canada's Interactions in the Global Community | NGOs and More QR Code Posters
This Ontario Grade 6 Social Studies: NGOs and More QR Code Posters resource is intended to support students as they learn about the ways in which Canada participates in the global community. Classrooms that are using an inquiry based model to explore Canada’s role in this community will be able to quickly find information about organizations that are involved in specific global issues, as each structure is featured in a full-page format, with a brief description and graphic organizer of the gr
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6th - 8th
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Constitution Day Informational Text Color by Number Activity
This U.S. Constitution activity is perfect for Constitution Day or to add variety to social studies instruction. Included is a one page informational article about the creation of the United States Constitution and ten text based questions. Students use their answers to color a color by code activity sheet. The text is appropriate for upper elementary and middle school students. It does include some challenging words due to the topic (representatives, amendment, proposed, ratified...). Students
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4th - 8th
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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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