432 results
12th grade civics resources for Easel
Understanding the Declaration of Independence | Civics & American History
This Understanding the Declaration of Independence Article & Review breaks down each section of the United States Declaration of Independence in a clear, easy to understand way. Questions throughout the article reinforce the key ideas, and a 2-page review has students summarize each section, define key vocabulary, and connect passages of the Declaration to the United States Constitution. Fitting for Civics, Government, and American History classrooms, this is a great review of the Declaratio
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 12th
Types:
3 Branches of Government Civics Activities
Teaching the three branches of the U.S. government is an essential part of the U.S. History or Civics curriculum. This product is a concise and effective way of teaching the three branches of government. It can be used to meet the needs of all learners. There are a variety of activities included!This product includes the following:Reading passage: a one page reading passage about the 3 branches of governmentGraphic organizer: students can use to take notes as they read or to summarize what they
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 12th
We the People | Preamble to the Constitution One-Pager Activity
This Preamble to the Constitution One-Pager is a creative project that lets your students demonstrate their understanding of the six goals of government laid out in the Preamble! Aligned to the Florida State Standard for Middle School Civics, SS.7.CG.1.8 Preamble of the U.S. Constitution, students read a short passage on the purpose of the Preamble and the importance of its first three words “We the People”. They underline or highlight each of the six goals of government laid out in the Preamble
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 12th
Types:
Civil Rights Movement Primary Source Analysis Bundle
Teach the Civil Rights Movement with this easy to implement Primary Source Analysis Bundle that covers your content and your standards.Investigate the Civil Rights Movement with primary sources so your students learn core content while also practicing Social Studies skills. This bundled set includes 8-pages of handouts providing an assortment of quotes and images for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of the economic, political, and cultural changes of the Civi
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th
Types:
Enlightenment Thinker Personality Quiz: Which Enlightenment Thinker Are You?
Have you ever wondered which Enlightenment thinker you are most like? Well now you can find out! My students have so much fun taking this personality test and it is a great way to either introduce or wrap up the Enlightenment unit. Another adaptation for this lesson is to have the students take their test and then research the philosopher that they are most similar to. The options are truly endless. The test includes various scenarios that relate to the life of a middle/ high school student. Th
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th
Types:
Standards-Based Bell Ringers for Civics & American Government - Quarter One
I'm in love with these Standards-Based Bell Ringers for Civics and American Government. Centered around critical thinking, these Bell Ringers provide curriculum-focused enrichment for middle and high school Civics and American government students. Quarter One covers everything from Civics and Citizenship, Civic Duties and Responsibilities, forms of government, John Locke and the Social Contract, King George and the American Revolution, as well as the Declaration of Independence!With 10 Weeks of
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th
Types:
Criminal Cases Investigation Research Activity | Law & Justice | Civics
Examining Criminal Cases can be a fun way to teach the skills of research and analysis in a Law & Justice or Government & Civics class!This is a research activity in which students are directed to a website providing information on a number of current criminal cases. The cases are updated frequently, and students have much variety in the types of cases they can investigate. The handouts direct students to thoroughly research 5 of the cases and to compile information in the graphic orga
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education
CCSS:
Economic Systems Scenario Worksheet w/ Teacher Guide
Great way to check for comprehension when teaching economic systems. This worksheet can be given as a homework assignment, comprehension check, differentiated assignment, or taught as a whole class.Students first have to define the four economic systems (traditional, market, command, and mixed economy). I like to have students do this on their own and then as a class check to make sure that everyone has the correct definition on their paper before they work on the scenarios. Teachers can also ch
Grades:
5th - 12th
Types:
Also included in: BUNDLE: Middle School Economics
Obligations of U.S. Citizenship PSA | Civic Duties Creative Project for Civics
In this Obligations of Citizenship PSA | Civic Duties Creative Project for Civics, students choose one of the five Civic Duties and create an advertisement that describes the civic duty, its benefits, and the potential impact if that duty is neglected. This makes a great creative, culminating activity for your Citizenship Unit. The completed PSAs look amazing on a bulletin board, too. Perfect for the Open House! Aligned to the Florida State Standard SS.7.CG.2.2 Obligations of Citizenship, this r
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 12th
Types:
Standards-Based Bell Ringers for Civics & American Government: Quarter Two
These Standards-Based Bell Ringers for Civics and American Government cover everything from Elections and the Electoral College, the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, and the Legislative Branch! With 10 Weeks of daily prompts, these Bell Ringers provide rigorous and engaging enrichment for American Civics students -- full of critical thinking, creative prompts, test prep, and reflection questions, you can use these Bell Ringers as hooks for lessons, to launch discussions, review mater
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 12th
Types:
Declaration of Independence Close Read for Civics & American Government
In this Declaration of Independence Close-Read, students work through three pages of excerpts from Thomas Jefferson's Declaration, answering questions in the margins to define key terms, analyze the text, and determine the big ideas behind this foundational document. (If you've enjoyed the Influential Documents Annotated Close Read or the John Locke & Thomas Jefferson | Social Contract Close-Read & Comparison, this is designed to match!) Perfect for middle and high school students in Civ
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th
Types:
Dred Scott Supreme Court Case Document Analysis Activity | Citizenship
Want to study the Dred Scott Supreme Court Case? Hoping to practice primary source analysis with your students? Need a no-prep resource to prompt discussion and further study of the Dred Scott Supreme Court Case and its impact on slavery and American citizenship for African Americans?This 1-page handout provides the original Supreme Court ruling as well as the document image for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of American documents and, in this case, the Dre
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 12th
Types:
Miranda v Arizona Supreme Court Case Document Analysis Activity Miranda Rights
This 1-page handout provides the original Supreme Court ruling on Miranda v. Arizona as well as the document image for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of American documents and, in this case, the Miranda v. Arizona case. Includes a significance wrap-up question in which students utilize all of the information to explain the significance of the case or ruling.Answer Key is Provided! All images and other primary sources collected from Library of Congress, Nati
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 12th
Types:
Standards-Based Bell Ringers for Civics & American Government - Quarter Three
These Standards-Based Bell Ringers for Civics & American Government cover such topics as the Executive and Judicial Branch, the Bill of Rights, Voting Rights Amendments, the Civil Rights Era, the Rule of Law, and Landmark Supreme Court Cases, reinforcing the key concepts you'll be teaching in your American Government curriculum! Suitable for middle and high school students, these daily Bell Ringers engage students with the material, so that they're thinking critically and creatively, forging
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th
Types:
Civil Rights Movement in Action Primary Source Analysis Activity
Learn about the key Civil Rights Movement actions taken to encourage change during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s & 1960s in America while practicing primary source analysis skills.This 2-page handout provides an assortment of quotes and images for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of the Civil Rights Movement in Action. Includes a wrap-up question in which students utilize all of the information, as well as prior content knowledge for completion.C
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th
Types:
CCSS:
Civil Rights Movement Project
Extra! Extra! Students become investigative reports into the Civil Rights Movement in this engaging, inquiry-based newspaper activity. Can your students make the deadline? Working in groups, students investigate specific topics and create a newspaper in a 90-minute class. Skip the lecture!This detailed resource includes:Teacher's GuideStudent handouts with directions and topic suggestions3 article graphic organizersBackground information on topics such as Civil Rights such as Brown v. Board
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 12th
Types:
Also included in: Civil Rights Movement Activities
Types of Propaganda Techniques Article & Review | Civics & American Government
This Types of Propaganda Article and Review introduces students to seven propaganda techniques commonly used by the media, social media influencers, and political candidates. Perfect for middle or high school Civics, American History, and American Government students, this resource includes a 4-page article, a note-taking chart, a review worksheet, and a really fun internet activity, in which students view three historic presidential campaign ads and try to spot which types of propaganda are bei
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 12th
Types:
Also included in: Bias, Symbolism, and Propaganda BUNDLE for Civics & American Government
Protest Movements of the 1960s and 70s Primary Source Analysis Activity
This 2-page handout provides an assortment of quotes and images for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of the Protest Movements of the 60s and 70s. Includes a wrap-up question in which students utilize all of the information, as well as prior content knowledge for completion.Answers will vary, so no key provided! All images and other primary sources collected from Library of Congress or public domain.Great class or homework assignment!Also available as part of
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th
Types:
Presidential Democracy and Parliamentary Democracy
No preparation needed. Easy and simple handouts to help students understand democracies. What is a Democracy? Short reading over the basics of democracy.Compare and Contrast: NotesA compare and contrast organizer. The top and bottom three circles are characteristics of presidential or parliamentary democracy. The middle three circles are characteristics that are similar for both democracies. This corresponds with the two articles on each democracy. Presidential Democracy- Reading Parliamentary D
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 12th
Types:
Also included in: BUNDLE: Middle School Government
The Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances Worksheet
This informative worksheet provides a detailed exploration of the vital concept of separation of powers within the three branches of government. It extensively covers checks and balances among these branches, elucidating the fundamental principle of bicameralism. Perfect for supplementing government courses, this worksheet offers a comprehensive understanding of the constitutional framework of governance.Printable Activity / Worksheet. PDF - File FormatAnswer Key IncludedRelated Topics Include:S
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 12th, Adult Education
13th Documentary Worksheet
Netflix's documentary 13th is a powerfully important background building film whether you're teaching about social justice, black history, or American politics. Use this film worksheet in-person or virtually to make sure students are following along and not zoning out.Students will track the prison population numbers, summarize key ideas, and fill in the blanks. Not only with this increase their background knowledge in the early days of a new unit, but it will certainly test their listening skil
Subjects:
Grades:
9th - 12th
Types:
Also included in: Social Justice Literature Circle Unit Bundle: Black Lives Matter
Civil Rights Project for Today
The civil rights movement comes to your classroom when students take on Real-World issues of social justice. Students analyze past civil rights movement images and then design a 21st century campaign on the civil rights movement of the 1960s or a current social justice issue of today. Connect the past with the present!This resource includes:- Inquiry image analysis activity on civil rights protests using primary source photos- Student project directions- 10 Social justice campaign templates suc
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 12th
Types:
CCSS:
Also included in: Civil Rights Movement Bundle
Who Can Run? Qualifications for Office U.S. Election Article & Review for Civics
This Who Can Run? Qualifications for Political Office Article & Review for Civics covers the Constitutional requirements for running for the Presidency, Senate, and House of Representatives in the United States. A graphic organizer, vocabulary review, and reflection are included, as well as a Who Can Run? scenario activity in which students read character bios and determine who is qualified to run for office. Perfect for any middle or high school Civics, American History, or American Govern
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 12th
Types:
Civil Rights Activity Gallery Walk
Engage students in the civil rights movement through the pathway of education in this gallery walk. Students get up and moving to explore segregation, the fight for equality and integration. Bring the civil rights movement alive with a topic students can relate to directly. Students conduct an analysis of their findings about the civil rights movement and schools. Included in this gallery walk:*- Teacher's Guide (p. 4)- Exhibit A: Plessy v. Ferguson (p. 5)- Exhibit B: Separate Facilities (p
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 12th
CCSS:
Also included in: Civil Rights Movement Bundle
Showing 1-24 of 432 results
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.
IXL family of brands