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Government handouts for Easel
Three Branches of Government Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity
This internet scavenger hunt is an amazing way for students to discover the three branches of government and the checks and balances system! Students will navigate to a kid-friendly website to learn more about the foundation of our United States government! Includes:- 3 page webquest (editable PDF and printable)- answer keyThis internet scavenger hunt covers Georgia Performance Standards:SS4H5 The student will analyze the challenges faced by the new nation. c. Identify the three branches of th
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in:Â New Nation and United States Government Unit Bundle
Grade 3 Social Studies Ontario: Living and Working in Ontario 2023
This package includes:Shared reading passages, Easy-to-follow worksheets, Differentiated tasks (Low and High), Unit Quiz, Unit Review Tests, Answer Key, All expectations in "People and Environments" Strand covered, Includes 3 Formats:1. PDF Download:Download PDF and photocopy worksheets2. TPT EASEL Activity:EASEL FAQEASEL Tutorial3. Google Slides:Download PDF and click on the link at the bottom of the Credits pageMake your own copy of the Google Slides when promptedBased on the Ontario Curriculu
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3rd
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Also included in:Â Grade 3 Ontario Social Studies Bundle 2023
Systems of Government | Types of Government | Forms of Government Activities
This activity examines different types and systems of governments from around the world. The goal of the lesson is to identify various forms of government and to comprehend that types of government can overlap. Types of government included are democracy, monarchy, dictatorship, totalitarian, theocracy, and anarchy. This lesson can be used for higher achieving students in grades 5-8 and students who need more support academically in grades 9-12. Students can use the graphic organizer provided to
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6th - 9th
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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
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Supreme Court Case Document Analysis Activities BUNDLE 10 Most Popular Cases
George Washington Farewell Address Comic Lesson Plan
Your students will enjoy learning about the Warnings Posed by Washington as he stepped down from office with this comic! Students can work individually or in groups to read and complete the comic and answer questions that will provide great classroom discussions.Included in this file: Washington's Farewell Address ComicWashington's Farewell Address Mini bookWashington's Farewell Address QuestionsTeachers, there are many options on how to deliver this lesson and you and your students will enjoy l
Grades:
5th - 9th
Also included in:Â George Washington Bundle
Plessy v Ferguson Supreme Court Case Document Analysis Activity
Investigate the impact of the Plessy v. Ferguson ruling on the American climate with this primary source analysis activity. 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 1896 Plessy v. Ferguson case. Includes a significance wrap-up question in which students utilize all of the information to explain the significance of the case or r
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Supreme Court Case Document Analysis Activities BUNDLE 10 Most Popular Cases
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
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Supreme Court Case Document Analysis Activities BUNDLE 10 Most Popular Cases
Constitutional Principles Analyze the U.S. Constitution Primary Source Activity
Students will analyze ten quotes from the U.S. Constitution, decide which of the six principles of government is referenced, and use the optional notes included to cite evidence from the text. Principles of the Constitution include checks and balances, separation of powers, limited government, federalism, popular sovereignty, and judicial review.Middle and high school students will learn to define the six principles, their impact on the government, and how we still see the principles in action t
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8th - 11th
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Political Parties | Where are you on the political spectrum? | Quiz and Activity
Use this left vs. right survey to assist students in discovering their political ideology. By the end of this assignment, students will be able to explain their stance on hot button issues in politics. They'll explain why they identify with being more left, liberal, and Democratic, moderate, or right, conservative, and Republican. Students will gain an understanding of how they can become civically involved based on their political views. Students will answer 20 questions by rating how much they
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8th - 11th
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Marbury v Madison Supreme Court Case Document Primary Source Analysis Activity
Examine the Marbury v. Madison Supreme Court Case and practice primary source analysis skills at the same time. 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 1803 Marbury v. Madison 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
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Supreme Court Case Document Analysis Activities BUNDLE 10 Most Popular Cases
Brown v Board of Education Supreme Court Case Document Analysis Activity
Do you want to use primary sources when teaching about the Civil Rights Movement and Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka? Hoping to practice primary source analysis skills while your students read the actual Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court Case?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 1954 Brown v. Board of Educatio
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Supreme Court Case Document Analysis Activities BUNDLE 10 Most Popular Cases
Election of Rutherford B. Hayes and Compromise of 1877
Students will read and answer text dependent questions about the controversial election of Rutherford B. Hayes in 1876 and the resulting Compromise of 1877 that led to the end of reconstruction. They will also use their critical thinking skills to analyze and compare and contrast political cartoons from this period in history. This material requires close reads and asks students to find the text evidence by highlighting and underlining.
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4th - 8th
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Funko Pop Figurine Activity - Basic or Edited Version
Teachers can use this project for almost any history unit. It comes with a basic version, and teachers can edit the template to fit whatever unit they need to complete.Activity comes with:Basic templateTemplate that can be editedEvidence of success rubric.
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Not Grade Specific
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The First Amendment Reading & Chart
This short reading and chart on the First Amendment are perfect to teach students about the five individual freedoms stated within this amendment. The reading breaks down the First Amendment and discusses:Freedom of ReligionFreedom of AssemblyFreedom of PressFreedom of PetitionFreedom of Speech After, students will use the acronym RAPPS to identify each freedom within the First Amendment and explain how this amendment protects our individual freedoms. The acronym RAPPS is a great tool to help st
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4th - 8th
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Also included in:Â First Amendment Bundle
Roe v Wade Supreme Court Case Document Analysis Activity Abortion Ruling
Teach about the original Roe v. Wade Supreme Court ruling on abortion rights with a primary source analysis activity. This 1-page handout provides the original Roe v. Wade 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 1973 Roe v. Wade case. Includes a wrap-up question in which students utilize all of the information to explain the significance of the case or ruling.Answer K
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Supreme Court Case Document Analysis Activities BUNDLE 10 Most Popular Cases
Schenck v United States 1919 Supreme Court Case Document Analysis Activity
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 Schenck v United States 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, National Archives or
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Supreme Court Case Document Analysis Activities BUNDLE 10 Most Popular Cases
18th Amendment Prohibition Document Primary Source Analysis Activity
Analyze the 18th Amendment to the Constitution with this easy to use resource!This 1-page handout provides the original legislation 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 18th Amendment or Prohibition of Alcohol Act. Includes a significance wrap-up question in which students utilize all of the information to explain the significance of the legislation.Answer Key is Provided! All images a
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5th - 12th
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John Marshall: Supreme Court Chief Justice and His Three Landmark Cases
Students will read and answer text dependent questions on Chief Justice, John Marshall and his three landmark cases that played a significant role in the development of the American legal system including; Marbury v. Madison, Gibbons v. Ogden, and McCulloch v. Maryland. There is also a fill in the blank quiz included.
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5th - 8th
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The Federalist Papers Quotes and Questions
Students will analyze a series of quote from the Federalist Papers and interpret the author’s views on term limits, separation of powers, factions, and limited government.
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8th - 12th
DISTANCE LEARNING U.S. Constitution Step by Step -- Article I Worksheet
Fully differentiated into two learning levels, this detailed Article I Worksheet provides students with more than a dozen pages of close reading activities that require them to dive deep into a key primary source: Article I of the U.S. Constitution! And now, students can complete the worksheet online as a TpT Digital Activity!Liven up your government teaching with this guided Constitution worksheet that takes students through the details of Article I, all about the legislative branch. These work
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10th - 12th
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Also included in:Â DISTANCE LEARNING U.S. Constitution Step by Step: Articles I-VII BUNDLE
Roots of the U.S. Constitution / U.S. Government
Visually shows what were the influences on our U.S. government.
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-Magna Carta
-Virginia House of Burgesses
-Mayflower Compact
-Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
English Bill of Rights
-John Locke
-Montesquieu
-Declaration of Independence
-Articles of Confederation
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6th - 12th
Biography: John Locke (distance learning option)
This biography on John Locke focuses on his Two Treatises of Government. Believing that man was born with a "blank slate" (tabula rasa) and was essentially good by nature, Locke argued that the only true governments were those who ruled with the consent of the people. Should government abuse its authority, Locke offered, people were obligated to overthrow it.The biography includes a series of questions based on the reading.In using this in my own class room, students are encouraged to:1. Numbe
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Biography Bundle: The Philosophes (distance learning option)
DISTANCE LEARNING U.S. Constitution Step by Step -- Article III Worksheet
A close reading activity that takes students through a detailed analysis of Article III of the U.S. Constitution. Includes an answer key with full information to help with class discussion, along with "teachable moment" notes to get students thinking even more deeply! And now, students can complete the worksheet online as a TpT Digital Activity!______________________________________________What Buyers Are Saying:---This was a great asset to my Constitution materials._____________________________
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10th - 12th
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Also included in:Â DISTANCE LEARNING U.S. Constitution Step by Step: Articles I-VII BUNDLE
Cherokee Nation v Georgia Supreme Court Case Document Analysis Activity
Investigate the Cherokee Nation and analyze primary sources with this Supreme Court case, Cherokee Nation v. Geogria.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 Cherokee Nation v. Georgia case. Includes a significance wrap-up question in which students utilize all of the information to explain the significance of the case or rulin
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Supreme Court Case Document Analysis Activities BUNDLE 10 Most Popular Cases
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