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Higher education government guided reading books
The Summer of 1787 - The US Constitution/Founders (QRDs) - Government
Students can read 15+ excerpts from the book Summer of 1787: The Men Who Invented the Constitution. From these excerpts, great class discussions can come with some guidance. For one, there are guiding questions with the documents. Also, teachers can ask students to comment on the document they found most interesting, or a document they had a question about, or any other thought that can carry on dialogue. The idea for Quick Read Discussions, or QRDs, came about when I was getting my master's
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
U.S. Supreme Court Cases Escape Room--Judicial Branch; Constitution; Amendments
Escape Room activities are an exciting and challenging game for students to be engaged in review. Included in this activity are five challenges that test students' analysis of rights guaranteed by the Constitution and the U.S. Supreme Court's interpretation. Each challenge focuses on various landmark Supreme Court cases and is accompanied by a cipher or puzzle, which reveals a clue to the next challenge and a piece of the final code. Only minimal preparation is required on the teacher's part to
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Supreme Court Cases Bundle
Fredrick Douglass First Autobiography Teaching Guide
In this 9 page teaching guide, I explain a chapter by chapter guide to teaching Fredrick Douglass's first autobiography. This includes links to a free PDF version of this powerful but relatively short book. In this guide you will find links to resources, a full description of my procedure for teaching this book, disclaimers to share with your students and necessary content knowledge for teachers. Fredrick Douglass is a crucial figure during the Civil War era and this curriculum will allow studen
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Intro to Government, Modified Special Education 504 SPED
This fantastic government packet includes everything you need for a simple introduction to US Government. Comprehension Reading and Questions to check for understanding of multiple topics. Topics coveredPurpose of GovernmentTypes of GovernmentsDemocracyDirect DemocracyMonarchyDictatorshipsOligarchyDifferentiated for students with IEP's who need modified work, and can also be used by students who need chunking to easier digest material. Single page descriptions and checks for understanding. Inde
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Guided Reading Activity - "Exploring Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott"
Product Description: Guided Reading Activity - "Exploring Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott"Engage your students in a transformative learning experience with our comprehensive guided reading activity focused on Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Designed for U.S. History, Civics, and U.S. Government courses, this resource provides an in-depth exploration of a pivotal moment in American history, aligning seamlessly with state standards.Key Features:Aligned with Standards: This gui
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Federalist 51 Close Reading, video notes. dbq, and written prompt
1. Federalist 51 Document
2. Video notes that can be used while watching Hip Hughes history on Youtube, address included in the document.
3. Document-based questions-That can be broken into cooperative based lesson, ex four corners activity
4 Written prompt for student's evidence-based paragraph
5. Rubric and answer key included
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12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Gettysburg Address Guided Reading (Double Column Docs)
Do your students need to learn about the Gettysburg Address and its significance in American History? Do your students need to learn about Lincoln, The Civil War, and Emancipation? Do your students struggle to stay on task when confronted with a reading assignment? If so, this activity is for you. Personally, I call this activity a guided reading. Students read the document and observe multiple colorful images on the left-hand side while answering multiple reflection questions on the right-h
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Primary Source: THE NORTHWEST ORDINANCE - Simplified
Required content by Ohio State Content Standards, The Northwest Ordinances (1784, 1785, 1787) hosted some of my students' most missed questions on the end of course exams. My solution was the creation of this document and the guided analysis. This document is primary source material with each section distilled down to it's most essential points. Grants students of varied levels access to the complex vocabulary of our founding documents.One day lesson to comprehensively cover all tested concep
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in:Â NORTHWEST ORDINANCE BUNDLE - GREAT RESOURCE!
AMSCO AP Government and Politics Guided Notes Topics 2.4-2.7
This product is used for Guided Notes in a AP Government and Politics Course. Teachers can break this document up into separate topics, or assign the full document to students to help them as they read the AMSCO Text.
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
US Constitution Guided Reading
This resource breaks down key parts of the United States Constitution while providing explanations for difficult wording and questions on key information.
This resource can be used online or on paper.
I use this resource in my 9th grade civics class in a small group activity.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
NORTHWEST ORDINANCE BUNDLE - GREAT RESOURCE!
Required content by Ohio State Content Standards, The Northwest Ordinances (1784, 1785, 1787) hosted some of my students' most missed questions on the end of course exams. My solution was the creation of this document and the guided analysis. This document is primary source material with each section distilled down to it's most essential points. Grants students of varied levels access to the complex vocabulary of our founding documents.One day lesson to comprehensively cover all tested concep
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Confederate Flag Debate
This is a reading, a movie guide and worksheets to lead to a debate on the confederate flag conflict
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
The Dream Act reading discussion sheet and story
This document contains information about what the DREAM Act is, the Pro's and Con's of the Dream Act; and the story of a dreamer. I used this and followed up with a debate on the dream act and on the story of the young girls
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
THE NORTHWEST ORDINANCE GUIDED ANALYSIS ACTIVITY/ASSESSMENT
Required content by Ohio State Content Standards, The Northwest Ordinances (1784, 1785, 1787) hosted some of my students' most missed questions on the end of course exams. My solution was the creation of this document and the guided analysis. This document is primary source material with each section distilled down to it's most essential points. Grants students of varied levels access to the complex vocabulary of our founding documents.One day lesson to comprehensively cover all tested concep
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in:Â NORTHWEST ORDINANCE BUNDLE - GREAT RESOURCE!
Declaration of Independence Analysis Handout
This resource can be used for 7th-12th Grade Social Studies Classes. This handout walks students through a careful analysis of the Declaration of Independence asking them to use critical thinking, text evidence, and inferencing skills while connecting their thinking to their knowledge of the American Revolution.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
Immigration: Debatable Topics
this lesson has a graphic organizer for debtabale topics in immigration and has readings to go with it. I use these readings and graphic organizer in my class, before I have debates
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Immigration Trends and Migration
This is about trends and migration patterns of immigrants. It is a guided reading with questions
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Plyer Vs. Doe
In 1982, the U.S. Supreme Court decided the case of a group of undocumented workers who had been denied free public schooling by the state of Texas.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
AMSCO AP United States Government & Politics (Wolfford) Ch. 2 Reading Guide
AMSCO AP United States Government & Politics (Wolfford) Ch. 2 Student Reading Guide. Goes directly with the reading for students to short answer as they read.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Ancient Greek Government & Law | Audiobook
Ancient Greek Government and Law. The Ancient Greek world had no single system of law; individual states like Athens and Sparta, instead created their own political and legal ideas. The most common systems of Greek government were Democracy - where the people made the decisions. Monarchy - rule by one individual who had inherited his role, much like a King. Oligarchy - rule by a small group of people.Designed for classroom | home | distance learning and aimed at children and young adults who are
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Interest Groups Anticipation Guide
Assess your students' prior knowledge about what interest groups are and the role they play in politics. Students can then use their textbooks to find correct answers or they can correct as you lecture/teach about interest groups.
**This assignment coincides with the EDWARDS "Government in America" AP US Government and Politics textbook, but can also be used without a textbook depending on how you determine to use it in your class!
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
AMSCO AP United States Government & Politics (Wolfford) Ch. 4 Reading Guide
AMSCO AP United States Government & Politics (Wolfford) Ch. 4 Student Reading Guide. Goes directly with the reading for students to short answer as they read.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
AMSCO AP United States Government & Politics (Wolfford) Ch. 3 Reading Guide
AMSCO AP United States Government & Politics (Wolfford) Ch. 3 Student Reading Guide. Goes directly with the reading for students to short answer as they read.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
AMSCO AP United States Government & Politics (Wolfford) Ch. 1 Reading Guide
AMSCO AP United States Government & Politics (Wolfford) Ch. 1 Student Reading Guide. Goes directly with the reading for students to short answer as they read.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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