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9th grade government resources $5-10
MOCK TRIAL: Class Preparation
This resource will provide students with an introductory framework from which to understand the judiciary process. Students will delve into the fundamental aspects of a courtroom such as: the basic structure and lay-out of a courtroom, the function of different roles (judge, jury, defense, prosecutor), and the common procedures and language used in a courtroom environment. Students will also explore the importance of how to create an opening and closing statement, the legal grounds of when to ob
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7th - 12th
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DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Activity: Primary Source Analysis and Questions
The Declaration of Independence can be a daunting document for teachers to explain to students, but this primary source lesson will help students understand the major themes and concepts within the document itself. Though Thomas Jefferson's Declaration was written in the 18th century, this worksheet has proven to be a fantastic, big-picture way for today's students to study such an important writing without becoming overwhelmed. The Declaration is really just a big "break-up letter" from the co
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7th - 12th
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The U.S. Constitution PowerPoint and Guided Notes (Print and Digital Resource)
This 67 slide PowerPoint presentation on the U.S Constitution covers a myriad of topics including:- Contents of Constitution- Ideals of Constitution- Federalism- Interstate Relations- Limits of Government- the 3 Branches- Checks and Balances- Flexibility of Constitution - Amendment Process- Bill of Rights- Amendments 11- 27 What's included in the download:*Editable PowerPoint presentation (67 slides, most text is editable, some graphics are not editable)**Google Slides version of PowerPoint (67
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9th - 12th
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Articles of Confederation and Constitution PowerPoint and Guided Notes
This 57 slide PowerPoint presentation on the creation of a New Nation covers a myriad of topics including:- Critical Period- Creation of the Articles of Confederation and the role of John Dickinson- Structure of government under the Articles of Confederation- Accomplishments of the Articles of Confederation- Weaknesses and problems of the Articles of Confederation including Shay's Rebellion- Annapolis Convention- Philadelphia or Constitutional Convention- Creation of the Constitution including V
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7th - 12th
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Constitution Doodle Notes and Digital Guided Notes
These doodle notes engage students as they learn about the U.S. Constitution. The doodle notes give an overview of the parts of the United States Constitution: the preamble, the articles, the Bill of Rights, and the amendments. What's included with the printed Doodle Notes:*Teacher directions and a list of the videos included in each PowerPoint (6 pages)*Blank doodle notes for students to fill in and color as you cover the information on the handouts. (12 pages, preamble section does not have a
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8th - 11th
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Legislative Branch Activity: Classroom Simulation on How a Bill Becomes a Law
Make civics practical and exciting for students using this Social Studies simulation that allows students to experience the Legislative Branch! Students will participate in writing bills for their school, community, or state while learning the various stages within the lawmaking process. All voices are heard as students become members of Congress, participate in committees, debate on the floor, and watch their President sign the bills that survive the entire process. Not only do students love
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6th - 12th
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Branches of Government Activity Escape Room: Civics, Constitution Bill of Rights
This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to test their knowledge with the three branches of government. Important: (How to Make Completely Digital)This product normally requires the printing of the questions to accompany a digital form for students to input answers. But if you follow a couple simple steps, this can be made entirely digital! Just use the following tool:https://smallpdf.com/split-pdf(choose "extract pages")to extract the pages containing the questions into its own PDF
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4th - 9th
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Presidential Election 2024 | Political Parties Spectrum | Democrat & Republican
The two major Political Parties, Democratic and Republican, are debating their beliefs to influence voters! What is a political party anyway? What is the difference between Democrats and Republicans? Am I a Democrat or Republican? These are common questions that all students begin to ask themselves, and this lesson will help answer all their burning questions!I have been teaching for many years and have struggled to find a resource that helps students truly understand what the differences are
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Social Studies Word Wall Vocabulary Cards, Bulletin Board Idea
This product is a word wall to help teach important social studies vocabulary words to students. It can also be used as a social studies bulletin board!The specific regions included are Europe, Australia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Canada. However, the domains include geography, government, economy, and history, so this resource can be used in most social studies classrooms. Also, many terms are not specific to these regions and can be applied broadly.Each word card includes the vocabu
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3rd - 11th
Types of Government Gallery Walk
Students analyze several different types of government. Governments include democracy, capitalism, dictatorship, fascism, communism, and many more!Descriptions of government can be based on economy, politics, and authority.Walking around the room, students analyze each government poster. They will define each type of government, provide advantages and disadvantages of each government, and provide an example of a nation with this form of government. Included:- 11 Colorful Posters (Laminate and th
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6th - 12th
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How A Bill Becomes A Law Game | Legislative Branch Activity for Civics!
This How a Bill Becomes a Law Board Game takes your students through the Legislative Branch's lawmaking process, from proposing a bill on the floor of Congress, through floor votes, filibusters, and conference committees, all the way to the President’s desk. The more the students play, the more they memorize the steps of the legislative process — all while having a blast! If you're studying the Legislative Branch in your middle or high school Civics, American Government, or American History clas
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5th - 11th
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Also included in: Happy Teacher Resources FULL STORE CIVICS BUNDLE (Growing Bundle)
Women's Suffrage Activity From Seneca Falls to the 19th Amendment
In this Women's Suffrage and 19th amendment primary source-based resource on the Women's Suffrage Movement, students analyze the struggle for women's voting rights from the Seneca Falls Convention to the passage of the 19th Amendment. Students also learn the roles of several key figures, including Alice Paul, Susan B Anthony, Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and President Woodrow Wilson.This lesson is included in BOTH the Progressive Era (Gilded Age) Bundle and my Roaring '20s and 1930s B
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6th - 10th
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American Symbols and Monuments {Creative Clips Digital Clipart}
This 22-image set is perfect for creating social studies materials! Included are 11 vibrant, colored images and 11 black and white versions.
**This set was previously included in my USA Graphics Trip. If you were a member of that club, please do not purchase this set- you already own it!**
Included images are the following:
- Liberty Bell
- Eagle
- Flag
- United States outline (Green and flag pattern)
- Lincoln Statue
- Washington Monument
- Mount Rushmore
- Statue of Liberty
- Capitol Buildi
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PreK - 12th, Staff
Bill of Rights from the Constitution Scenarios Games and Review
Challenge your students to apply the Bill of Rights in current issues, images, and court cases with these Bill of Rights scenarios. This product will give you multiple scenarios to review and apply the Bill of Rights with your students! All of these scenarios will help your students prepare for any test or quiz on the Bill of Rights. Give your students a scenario card and see if they can identify which amendment applies to the scenario, image or court case. This activity will support your ELL
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Texas History 7th Grade Curriculum Bundle of Activities
Legislative Branch (Congress) PowerPoint and Guided Notes (Print and Digital)
This 57 slide PowerPoint presentation on the U.S Legislative Branch or Congress covers a myriad of topics including:- House of Representatives (requirements, how elected, how many members)- Senate (requirements, how elected, how many members)- Powers of Congress- Special powers of each house- Limits to Congressional powers- Organization of Congress- How a bill becomes a law What's included in the download:*Editable PowerPoint presentation (57 slides, text is all editable, some graphics are not e
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9th - 12th
Compare Types of Economic Systems 5-E Lesson | Intro to Economies | Microsoft
This lesson defines & explains the types of economic systems in place around the world. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a fun, “4 Pics, 1 Word” warm-up activity, then introduce key vocabulary. Students complete a fill-in chart comparing the 4 main types of economic systems - Traditional, Market, Command, Mixed. Check for understanding with a “Show What You Know” practice activity, “Big Ideas” summary & exit ticket q
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6th - 12th
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Presidencies of Washington, Adams, Jefferson & Madison PowerPoint & Guided Notes
This 85 slide PowerPoint presentation on a New Republic covers the presidencies of George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison including the following topics:- Washington's creation of a cabinet- the first cabinet- Judiciary Act of 1789- Hamilton's Financial Program- French Revolution, Citizen Genet, Proclamation of Neutrality- Jay Treaty- Pinckney Treaty- Whiskey Rebellion- Washington's 2 term precedent and Farewell Address- Election of 1796- Alien & Sedition Acts- XY
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8th - 11th
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Judicial Branch Doodle Notes and Digital Guided Notes
Students will color and doodle as they take notes to learn about the U.S. Judicial Branch. These graphic doodle notes cover the purpose of the Judicial Branch, Constitutional Courts (District Courts, Courts of Appeals, Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit), Special or Legislative Courts, Military Commissions, types of jurisdiction, jurisdiction of the Judicial Branch, judges of the Judicial Branch, Court Officers, and the Supreme Court (justices, Judicial Review, how cases get to the Supreme
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8th - 11th
Constitution Declaration of Independence Escape Room Crack the Code
In this Constitution and Declaration of Independence Escape Room activity, students are introduced to the secret cipher code developed by Dr. Benjamin Church to communicate secretly with the British during the American Revolution. Enjoy cracking this historical cipher!This version is designed for the traditional classroom. You can find the version that is optimized for the digital, distance learning classroom here.Students are placed in the shoes of investigators on the trail of the "American I
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5th - 9th
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YOU Be the Judge: Analyzing Supreme Court Decisions
This lesson will place students in the role of a Supreme Court judge! Students will analyze eight fictitious scenarios based upon actual Supreme Court cases. Drawing upon a judicial mindset-- students are to predict which Constitutional Amendments apply to each case, and then debate the central question of each case. See examples below; Scenario #2: What protection(s)/Amendment(s) are involved? Should the students at the high school football game be able to have a public prayer at the games? Exp
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9th - 12th
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Judicial Branch PowerPoint and Guided Notes (Print and Digital)
This 91 slide PowerPoint presentation on the United States' Judicial Branch covers the following topics:- Jurisdiction of the Judicial Branch- Dual Court System (Supreme Court and Inferior Courts)- Types of Jurisdiction (exclusive, concurrent, original, appellate) - Constitutional Courts (District Courts, Courts of Appeals, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, U.S. Court of International Trade)- Legislative or Special Courts- Military Commissions- Judiciary Act of 1789- Judiciary Act o
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9th - 12th
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The Political System and Election Process PowerPoint and Guided Notes
This 77 slide PowerPoint presentation on the political system and election process covers a myriad of topics including:- Political Parties (how they started, our 2 party system, differences between Republicans and Democrats, 3rd parties, organization of political parties, political party financing, choosing a presidential candidate )- Voting (expanding suffrage/the electorate, registering to vote, primary elections, general election, voter participation and non-participation)- Electoral College-
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9th - 12th
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US Constitution PowerPoint and Notes Activity PLUS Teacher Guide
In this Constitution PowerPoint and notes resource, you receive 3 PowerPoint presentations (totaling 85 pages) and 10 pages of guided notes and graphic organizers to teach the U.S. Constitution, Checks and Balances, the Articles of Confederation, and the creation of the United States government. This resource is conveniently broken into three sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the Constitution!Section 1 engages students on the Articles of Confederation and its failures, Sha
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8th - 11th
The United Nations and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights - PowerPoint
The United Nations and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights - PowerPointA simple and clear introduction to and background of the United Nations (including the Sustainable Development Goals 2030) and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Images and videos along with text to engage students throughout PowerPoint presentation.Suitable for students in grades 3 and above.For a presentation more suitable for older students, click here to access The United Nations - PowerPoint and Keynote Pre
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3rd - 10th
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