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8th grade government assessments for Easel Activities
Significance of 1st and 2nd Continental Congress and Committee of Correspondence
Students will read about the significance and key players in the 1st Continental Congress, 2nd Continental Congress, and Committee of Correspondence. They will learn about the major accomplishments of each organization and the role it played in the Revolutionary War. There is a quiz included. A labeled template for a 3 flap graphic organizer is also included that can be completed by using information from the reading material.
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: 1st and 2nd Continental Congress and Committee of Correspondence Bundle
First Amendment Worksheet
This six question worksheet is the perfect assessment to use after discussing the First Amendment. There are five different “situations” that students need to read, identify which freedom within the First Amendment it deals with (religion, assembly, press, petition, or speech), and explain how the situation violates that freedom. The sixth question allows students to create and answer their own situation. This worksheet requires zero teacher preparation (a suggested answer key is provided) and i
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: First Amendment Bundle
7 Principles of the Constitution, So You Can Understand Them
7 Principles of the ConstitutionThe Framers of the Constitution constructed a new system of government. Seven principles supported their efforts. To picture how these principles work, imagine seven building blocks. Together they form the foundation of the United States Constitution.In this activity, each Principle of the Constitution is broken down into simple and easy-to-understand terminology. TIK TOK VIDEO PREVIEWStudents create their own drawings of the terms after reading an illustration
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4th - 11th
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Also included in: Best Sellers Bundle
Branches of Government Unit Test *Plus Study Guide*
Use this Branches of Government Unit Test to assess what your students have learned at the end of your branches of government unit. I included a study guide to use while you review aloud for the test. This unit test works perfectly with my Branches of Government activity packs. Check them out here: Executive Branch: Lessons and ActivitiesLegislative Branch: Lessons and ActivitiesJudicial Branch: Lessons and ActivitiesThese Branches of Government Task Cards are great to use while learning about a
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Branches of Government Bundle
Branches of US Government Civics History Vocabulary Quiz
20 question Vocabulary Quiz designed as a very easy to grade matching word bank exam. File is in Microsoft Word so you can easily edit it to your liking. Answer Key is included. There's even a page for the students with the word list and suggested web sites for them to get definitions from. Hope this makes your life easier! Words on the quiz:AmendmentBillCabinetCompromiseConcurrent PowersCongressConstitutionDemocracyEnumerated PowersExecutive BranchImpeachJudicial BranchLegislative BranchMaj
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Social Studies / Civics Webquest Activity Bundle + Vocab Quizzes
First Amendment Supreme Court Cases
This packet is the perfect activity or assessment to use after discussing the role of the Supreme Court and the First Amendment. The students imagine that they are Supreme Court Justices and interpret two Supreme Court cases; Tinker v. Des Moines and Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier. First, students read the facts of the case and the questions presented. Second, students examine the quotes from the Supreme Court Justices. Third, students answer the questions presented using their previous
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: First Amendment Bundle
Canada Government - 3 Levels of Government Task Cards
OUT with worksheets and IN with EngagementCan students answer all the 32 task cards? Task cards engage students in thinking, reinforcing or assessing knowledge. Questions require students to identifygovernment roles and responsibilitiesleadership titles and decision makersgovernment buildingsour nation's capital cityBuild confidence by using these multiple choice task cards in these suggested activities:Classroom Scavenger HuntEngage students in thinking and learning, while allowing them the opp
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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Becoming a U.S. Citizen
This is a short homework/ Classwork assignment that explains the process of becoming a citizen of the United States.
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4th - 12th
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Australia Government - 3 Levels of Government Task Card Activities
OUT with worksheets and IN with EngagementCan students answer all the 32 task cards? Task cards engage students in thinking, reinforcing or assessing knowledge. Questions require students to identifygovernment roles and responsibilitiesleadership titles and decision makersgovernment buildingsour nation's capital cityBuild confidence by using these multiple choice task cards in these suggested activities:Classroom Scavenger HuntEngage students in thinking and learning, while allowing them the opp
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
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The Constitution
Students will read about the Constitution and answer text dependent questions. There are critical thinking questions and matching activities. The text uses portions of the primary source and interprets it in to words an elementary student can understand. There is also an assessment included.
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3rd - 8th
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US Constitution Quiz Digital Resource
This product contains a six-question, short answer US Constitution Pretest to assess knowledge at the beginning of a Constitution or Government unit and a quick, 7-question post-unit quiz. The quiz is comprised of seven multiple choice questions about the Preamble, branches of government, and Bill of Rights, as well as one open-ended question in which students choose a right from the Bill of Rights and explain what it means and why it is important. An answer key is included for the post-test/q
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5th - 8th
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US Constitution Civics History Vocabulary Quiz
20 question Vocabulary Quiz designed as a very easy to grade matching word bank exam. File is in Microsoft Word so you can easily edit it to your liking. Answer Key is included. There's even a page for the students with the word list and suggested web sites for them to get definitions from. Hope this makes your life easier! Words on the quiz:AmendmentBillCabinetThe Great CompromiseConcurrent PowersConstitutionConventionDelegateExecutive BranchExpressed PowersFederalismImpeachJudicial BranchM
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Social Studies / Civics Webquest Activity Bundle + Vocab Quizzes
Susan B. Anthony | Woman Suffrage | Interactive | Drag-Drop | Multiple Choice
Lesson Description:This interactive lesson on Easel by TpT is designed to immerse students in the history of Susan B. Anthony and the women's suffrage movement in the United States. Utilizing a blend of multimedia resources, interactive activities, and critical thinking exercises, the lesson aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of this pivotal period in American history.Learning Objectives:Understand the key role of Susan B. Anthony in the women's suffrage movement.Explore
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6th - 12th
Branches of Government & Separation of Powers Worksheet
Which branch of government may borrow money? Which branch grants pardons? These are a few of the 22 questions students can match with the three branches of American Government. Separation of Powers is one of the six basic constitutional powers. Understanding the U.S. government starts with knowing which branch has particular duties. This can be used as an introduction to the topic of the legislative, executive, and judicial branch or your students may find it as a nice review.
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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The Postwar Boom History Vocabulary Quiz - Editable Worksheet
Here's a 20 question Vocabulary Quiz designed as a very easy to grade matching word bank exam. File is in Microsoft Word so you can easily edit it to your liking. Answer Key is included. There's even a page for the students with the word list and suggested web sites for them to get definitions from. Hope this makes your life easier! Words on the quiz: SuburbDixiecratThe Fair DealConglomerateConsumerismBaby BoomDr. Jonas SalkHarry S TrumanBlue CollarWhite CollarFranchiseFCCTermination PolicyC
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: 19 US History Vocabulary Quizzes - Bundle - Editable Worksheets
Wants, Needs, and Human Rights (Print or Digital)
Through this assignment, students increase their familiarity with the thirty human rights while they also consider how our human rights relate to needs and wants. In this task, students are provided with ten images. Their job is to select five images and decide whether they show a need or want, write which human right they relate to (if it does), and give an explanation of their reasoning. This resource includes:1. Instructions for students including an example row in the table. 2. Student works
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4th - 9th
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Bill of Rights: Teach-Review-Master
Engage your students with these helpful illustrations of the Bill of Rights. The First 10 Amendments was one of the biggest compromises that helped the Federalists & Anti-Federalist agree on the US Constitution. This product has three levels of assignments. Meet your students where they are or use them as a progression to take your students from introductory to mastery status of the Bill of Rights. Teach or Guided Illustrations is the first level. This can be used as an introductory assignme
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7th - 12th
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3 Branches of U.S. Government Slideshow Presentation Comprehension Checks & Quiz
This Easel activity gives an overview to the 3 branches of the U.S. government: executive, judicial, and legislative branches. To be sure students are following along, there is a 3 question comprehension check after each branch of government. At the very end, there is an 8-question quiz based on the presentation. There is are answer keys after each comprehension check and the 8-question quiz.Follow Me:Pinterest | Instagram
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4th - 9th
Forms of Government Civics Writing Assignment.
Have you ever wondered what FORM of government your school is? In this lesson students will be able to define and analyze the different forms of government. Students will then demonstrate their knowledge by writing a paragraph about the what form of government they think their school is based on what they have learned. I love to use this lesson as an end of unit formative assessment. Included in this lesson is the following:- Brief definition of each form of government- A grading Rubric and In
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6th - 12th
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US Presidents History Vocabulary Quiz - Editable Worksheet
20 question Vocabulary Quiz designed as a very easy to grade matching word bank exam. File is in Microsoft Word so you can easily edit it to your liking. Answer Key is included. There's even a page for the students with the word list and suggested web sites for them to get definitions from. Hope this makes your life easier! Words on the quiz:AdamsArthurBuchananEisenhowerFillmoreGrantHarrisonJacksonJeffersonLincolnMadisonMcKinleyMonroeNixonPiercePolkRooseveltTrumanTylerWilson ****************
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: 19 US History Vocabulary Quizzes - Bundle - Editable Worksheets
Basics of Creating Laws (Bills) Slideshow Presentation Comprehension Checks Quiz
This resource includes teacher slideshow for lecturing, student comprehension checks after each important point, and a multiple-choice quiz at the end. Answer keys are provided for the comprehension checks and quiz.The slideshow provides a basic overview of bills, how they are created, and how they become laws. It explains that bills are proposals for new laws or changes to existing laws and that they go through a process of review, debate, and voting before they can become law. Follow Me:Pinte
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3rd - 12th
US Voting & Elections Civics History Vocabulary Quiz
20 question Vocabulary Quiz designed as a very easy to grade matching word bank exam. File is in Microsoft Word so you can easily edit it to your liking. Answer Key is included. There's even a page for the students with the word list and suggested web sites for them to get definitions from. Hope this makes your life easier! Words on the quiz:BallotCampaignCandidateCanvasCaucusCitizenConstituencyConventionDelegateGeneral ElectionIncumbentInitiativePrimariesRecallReferendumRegisterRunoffsSuffr
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Social Studies / Civics Webquest Activity Bundle + Vocab Quizzes
Founding Fathers Crossword & Vocabulary Quiz
Here's a 20 question Crossword Puzzle & Vocabulary Quiz to introduce new terms students will encounter learning about the Founding Fathers. The vocabulary quiz is designed as a very easy to grade matching word bank exam. File is in Microsoft Word so you can easily edit it to your liking. Answer Key is included. There's even a page for the students with the word list and suggested web sites for them to get definitions from.The 20 question crossword with answer key can be used to introduce to
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5th - 8th
Interpreting Historical Quote - FDR Fireside Chat DBQ
An excerpt from Franklin D. Roosevelt's first fireside chat along with questions to interpret the quote from the Great Depression.
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8th - 12th
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