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Higher education civics independent works
AP U.S. Government Foundations of Democracy | AP Government | AP Gov Unit 1
Fully editable unit for your AP GOPO Unit 1 needs. Aligned with the AP U.S. Government & Politics Course and Exam Description Redesign, effective Fall 2023Foundations of American Democracy Unit 1 Includes:Constitutional Underpinnings FederalismWord Documents4 Free Response Questions in the AP Gov redesign format - 120 Minute Timed Exam28-question Multiple Choice exam - 40 Minute Timed ExamUnit Answer Key with each question tied to a:Disciplinary Practice Reasoning Process Learning ObjectiveF
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Forms of Government Simulation
In this simulation the entire class will be able to experience every form of government. I usually open the Forms of Government unit with this simulation and my students LOVE IT! They talk about it for years. This purchase will include: -Detailed teacher instructions and explanations of every form of government.- Printer Friendly Student Simulation Chart-Answer KeyForms of Government Covered: -Anarchy-Autocracy/ Dictatorship-Absolute Monarchy-Constitutional Monarchy-Oligarchy-Representative Dem
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
Bill of Rights Scenarios
This is a great activity for a unit on the Bill of Rights and/or the U.S. Constitution. In this activity/ assignments students are assigned to read 12 different scenarios. After reading each scenario they are to figure out if the individual in the scenario had their Constitutional rights violated or not. All scenarios deal with the first 10 amendments. This product comes complete with an answer key. This product WILL generate interesting debate and in-class discussion. Product could also
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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MEDIA LITERACY INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK | WITH CRASH COURSE VIDEOS
It is essential that our students are able to assess all different forms of media for reliability and accuracy. The Crash Course team and Jay Smooth have done an AMAZING job of covering the history and application of media literacy in a 12-video course. This product is an interactive notebook with guided notes that follow each video. In the end, students apply their knowledge and evaluate their own media sources.This unit is best suited for high school English and Journalism classes, based on th
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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AP U.S. Government Civil Liberties & Rights | AP Government | AP Gov Unit 3
Required Supreme Court Cases IncludedFully editable unit for your APGOPO Unit 3 needs. Aligned with the AP U.S. Government & Politics Course and Exam Description Redesign, 2023 UpdateCivil Rights & Civil Liberties Unit 3 Includes:Word Documents4 Free Response Questions in the AP Gov redesign format - 120 Minute Timed Exam28-question Multiple Choice exam - 40 Minute Timed ExamUnit Answer Key with each question tied to a:Disciplinary Practice Reasoning Process Learning ObjectiveFRQ Rubrics
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Political Parties| DEMOCRATS V REPUBLICANS | What are the Differences? | Digital
This is an easy and comprehensive way to teach the differences between the Democrat and Republican political parties. Both printable and digital versions are included!Buyer Feedback:Easy to use, comprehensive, and versatile with options for print and digital. This purchase includes a 3-page reading about the differences between the two major political parties; the Democrats and the Republicans. It reviews the different ideologies on the following issues:the economytaxessocial issuesforeign polic
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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AP U.S. Government Interactions Among Branches | AP Government | AP Gov Unit 2
Fully editable unit for your APGOPO Unit 2 needs. Aligned with the AP U.S. Government & Politics Course and Exam Description Redesign, 2023 UpdateRoughly 1/3 of the AP Gov exam covers material from this unit, hence it's giant size, and a larger price tag than my other units. The content could be covered in 3 fast weeks if you teach a 1 semester course or as long as 2 months if you have a full year to deliver content. Interactions Among Branches of Government - Unit 2 Includes:Word Documents
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Twelve Angry Men / 12 Angry Men Video Guide Original Questions
This video guide helps to capture the important vocabulary and central ideas that make this video such a valuable tool for use in any government course. I firmly believe this is a video that every high school student should see and this video guide will help ensure they are productive, engaged and gain valuable knowledge from one of history's greatest films!This product is also sold as part of the Judicial Branch Unit Bundle and the Individual Rights, Law and the Internet Unit Bundle! Each bun
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Three Branches Government Bundle
AP U.S. Government Political Ideologies & Belief | AP Government | AP Gov Unit 4
Fully editable unit for your APGOPO Unit 4 needs. Aligned with the AP U.S. Government & Politics Course and Exam Description Redesign, 2023 UpdateAmerican Political Ideologies & Beliefs Unit 4 Includes:Word Documents4 Free Response Questions in the AP Gov redesign format - 120 Minute Timed Exam28-question Multiple Choice Question Exam - 40 Minute Timed ExamUnit Answer Key with each question tied to a:Disciplinary Practice Reasoning Process Learning ObjectiveFRQ Rubrics broken down by:Ski
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Government: Political Party Handouts and Activities
There are many activities and handouts that will surely get students more acquainted with the American political party system! Many of these are web-based, while others do not need a computer.
Here are the activities:
1. Web activity: find out what each political party believes in regard to 10 key issues.
2. Partner activity: groups will receive strips of paper, which each has a party's stance on it. They then need to glue or staple each stance in the student handout table (box) provided. Thi
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Government: Interest Group Simulation
This simulation is one of my favorite activities to run in class. In short, special interest groups will be lobbying politicians for their support in changing legislation. You may, if you would like, make this a competition between the interest groups to see which interest group can garner the most amount of support from the Congressional representatives. The handout includes a student overview, specific instructions for the politicians and for the interest groups, the Politician's handout, 1
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Public Opinion Poll Analysis
This activity is designed for AP Government and Politics students to work in groups to determine the validity or public opinion polls. Students are presented FIVE real-world public opinion polls.
While all of the polls cover different topics and were executed with different methodologies, all of them are misleading. Students work to determine problems and flaws with the questions and the data as presented by the polls. This is a great introductory lesson or homework assignment to begin the uni
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Capital Punishment-The Death Penalty - Text and Exercise Sheets
Capital punishment, also referred to as the death penalty, is the killing of a criminal who has been sentenced to death by a court. In most cases it is used for murder, but the death penalty has also been applied to rape, treason and other crimes.Although most countries around the world have abolished capital punishment, it is still a form of punishment in the United States, where it is a much-discussed topic, China and about 60 other countries, including many states of the Middle East.Contents
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Map of Canada Assignment - Detailed Map
This is a minimal-prep assignment that you can simply photocopy and distribute to students now! The assignment is broken down into 10 steps and is perfect for an applied or academic classroom. The assignment includes a built-in checklist for students to use while completing their maps.
There are two versions of this assignment included in this download – one with and one without the post-it note annotation. There are also two rubrics to reflect both versions of this assignment. You can use the
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Political Parties | Lecture, Notes, Cartoon Analysis | Print & Digital | Civics
This is an engaging and informative presentation about POLITICAL PARTIES in the United States. Students take notes on the creative Cloze/Cornell notes template. To check for comprehension students complete a political cartoon analysis activity about political parties. Includes both print and digital versions.Buyer Feedback:Fantastic resource - love the Cornell format with question prompts! Nice touch to reveal the political cartoons a piece at a time in the PPT. Thanks!Topics include:What are
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Criminal and juvenile Justice
19.1 Crime in American Society
Criminal and Juvenile Justice
Types of Crime I: Crimes Against People
Types of Crime II: Crimes Against Property
Types of Crime III: White-Collar Crime
Types of Crime IV: Victimless Crimes
Types of Crime V: Crimes against Government
19.2 The Criminal Justice System
What Happens to Someone Who is Arrested?
Going to Trial
Correctional Institutions
Facts and Quotes Source: U.S. Department of Justice
Watching: Law and Order
On a piece of paper:
Summarize the episode.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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VOTING & VOTING BEHAVIOR - Presentation - Reading Activity - Print & Digital
This creative product for the secondary civics/U.S. The government classroom includes everything you need to teach about voting and voting behavior. Topics include - the history of voting rights, voting amendments, voting requirements, motor voter law, who votes, why some choose not to vote, and how to vote. It also includes a debate activity, "Philosophical Chairs" and a fun review activity, "Who Can Participate". Includes both print and digital versions.Buyer Feedback:This is great to add as a
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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AP U.S. Government Political Participation | AP Government | AP Gov Unit 5
Fully editable unit for your APGOPO Unit 5 needs and teaching Political Parties. Aligned with the AP U.S. Government & Politics Course and Exam Description Redesign, 2023 UpdatePolitical Participation Unit 5 Includes:Word Documents4 Free Response Questions in the AP Gov redesign format - 120 Minute Timed Exam28-question Multiple Choice Question Exam - 40 Minute Timed ExamUnit Answer Key with each question tied to a:Disciplinary Practice Reasoning Process Learning ObjectiveFRQ Rubrics broken
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Speech and Debate Bundle of Year-Long Materials and Assessments
This bundle contains resources and assessments for teaching the following units of Speech and Debate assignments/ projects:Impromptu SpeechesOriginal Oratory SpeechesInformative SpeechesImpromptu DebatesPublic Forum DebatesCongressional DebatesProse Interpretation PresentationsPoetry Interpretation PresentationsPassion Project PresentationsThis bundle also contains a few general Speech and Debate which can be used during any unit.Resources include various assignments, daily grades, and major ass
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Debate Curriculum Bundle
Master Novice Debate Instruction with this Debate Curriculum Bundle - enough instruction for an entire year-long course. What a deal!This Debate Curriculum Bundle includes all the resources you need to teach the entire curriculum: worksheets, handouts, Power Points, activities, and so much more, in an easy-to-follow step-by-step, day-by-day format. It also includes video transcripts for each of the videos used in the curriculum for modifications and accommodations, as well as rubrics for assessm
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Executive Branch US Government Bureaucracy Who Does What? Matching Activity
This is a matching activity that pairs roles and responsibilities within the executive branch and departments in the bureaucracy.
This is a worksheet that could be completed as a homework assignment, or in class with a group or partner.
This would also be a great review activity.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Censorship Activity and Discussion Guide
This assignment gives the students a detailed definition of censorship and the various types of censorship prevalent in our society today. Once students have a basic familiarity with the idea of censorship, and the rationale behind it, they assess their own viewpoint on the issue.
Oftentimes, my students will initially be against the idea of censoring material in this country, until they start to consider various inflammatory topics within the debate (such as religiously insulting text or chil
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION: Student Notes & More About Creating The Constitution
The Constitutional Convention of 1787 was an important event that changed United States History. 55 Delegates gathered in Philadelphia to change the Articles of Confederation, but soon realized a new Constitution was much needed! This entire 4 month meeting, from May to September of 1787, is so important for students to understand when studying the Constitution and the foundations of the newly formed United States of America. Many teachers find this meeting intimidating to explain, but it doe
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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