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7th grade civics homework for Microsoft Word
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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The "Other" Amendment Scenarios: Constitutional Amendments 11-27
This is a great activity for a unit on the U.S. Constitution. In this activity/ assignments students are assigned to read 18 different scenarios. After reading each scenario they are to figure out if the individual/group in the scenario had their Constitutional rights violated or not. All scenarios deal with the Constitutional Amendments 11-27.
This product comes complete with an answer key.
This product WILL generate interesting debate and in-class discussion.
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7th - 12th
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Distance Learning: U.S. Government - Civics - U.S. Citizenship Test
This offers a shortened version of the U.S. citizenship test and answer key. This works great for a pre-assessment or to allows students to become familiar with principles of American democracy, government, rights and responsibilities, U.S. history, independence, and integrated civics.
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7th - 12th
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Civil vs. Criminal Cases Webquest
The students will conduct a web quest which allows them to gain knowledge and insight into the definition, purpose and procedures of civil and criminal cases. Upon completion of this assignment, students are expected to know that:
-Civil cases are established to settle disputes between two parties in order for the plaintiff to make an attempt to receive compensation from the defendant.
-Criminal cases allows the court to determine whether a person accused of breaking the law is guilty or not g
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6th - 10th
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Constitution Scavenger Hunt
How old does the President have to be?How long is the term of a Supreme Court Justice?What amendment lowers the voting age to 18?These are all questions that students will answer when the complete this 'Constitution Scavenger Hunt.' Students will explore the Preamble, the Articles, and the Amendments to come up with answers to 35 different questions. This product comes complete with answer key. Great for an in-class activity, partner/group work, or for a homework assignment!Other Civic Produc
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7th - 12th
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Info Reading Text - Civil Liberties and Rights: Crime and Due Process (No Prep)
A reading assignment about the rights of the accused, the Bill of Rights and Due Process of law. A great way to introduce the subject. The reading comes from a really great website, ushistory.org, under their free textbook tab. The information presented is theirs, I made up the questions. This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. Perfect as a supplement, or if you don't have a textbook! Also great as a Sub Assignment. MS Word for easy editing.
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7th - 12th
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Bill of Rights Quiz - Funny
This is a word problem style quiz over the Bill of Rights. It gives students a paragraph to read that has an example of an event or incident, then the student has to state which amendment that situation would deal with and give specific reasons as to why they gave that answer. I made it specific to our class using place names and myself in the examples to get a chuckle out of students, but they can easily be changed to suit your own classroom.
Example Questions:
5.You get pulled over drivin
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6th - 12th
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USA States & Capitals Map Activity / Worksheet - Geography / Civics / US History
The USA States and Capitals Map activity is a worksheet for students to practice their states and capitals. The student must label the map with the correct state name and its capital. State names and capitals are listed on the worksheet, in alphabetical order, for student to use while completing the activity.Enjoy!SharhanStop by enagelearnability.com for more resources.Follow Engage Learnability on social media.Facebook: facebook.com/EngageLearnabilityInstagram: instagram.com/EngageLearnabili
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3rd - 12th
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Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr Duel Primary Source Worksheet
This activity includes an internet based primary document and worksheet on the duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. I use the worksheet to help students better understand what happened during the duel between Hamilton and Burr.
The worksheet with discussion can take between 10 and 20 minutes. The website used is from a great primary source site, the Eye Witness to History site. http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/index.html
The following topic is covered in the primary document read
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: New York City Lesson Plan Bundle
The Bill of Rights: Fourth Amendment - Political Cartoon Analysis
Students will analyze two different political cartoons about the Fourth Amendment and search and seizure. Best if used after a discussion on the Fourth. Works well as a partner assignment, whole class discussion tool, or as a homework assignment. MS Word format so questions are editable.
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Crash Course Politics Mini Bundle: #27 - Search and Seizure
Watergate and Nixon Primary Sources Worksheets
This activity is a series of internet based primary documents on Watergate and corruption during Nixon's Presidency. The websites used are from a great primary source site, the Eye Witness to History site. http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/index.htmlThe following topics are covered in the primary document readings.Payoff to the Vice President, 1971President Nixon Leave the White House, 1974Students read the documents and answer the questions. I usually print out the reading for the students, b
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Presidents Lesson Plan Collection bundle
Twice Toward Justice - Chapter by Chapter Questions
For use with the Claudette Colvin story: Twice Toward Justice
This pack includes chapter by chapter questions that can be used for homework, classwork, or guided reading. They are great for ensuring that your students are comprehending the story as they read by asking questions which point them towards identifying and describing the major events of the story as well as making some deeper inferences and interacting with the text as they read.
As we worked through the novel in my 9th grade Civi
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5th - 11th
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Informational Text - Congress: The Powers of Congress (No Prep)
An informational text reading assignment about the powers of Congress and how Congress works. A great way to introduce the subject. The reading comes from a really great website, ushistory.org, under their free textbook tab. The information presented is theirs, I made up the questions. This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. Also great as a Sub Assignment. MS Word for easy editing.
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Informational Reading Text - US Congress Bundle (No Prep/Sub Plans)
Info Reading Text - Civil Liberties and Rights: Citizenship (No Prep/Sub Plans)
A reading assignment about the rights and responsibilities of US citizens. A great way to introduce the subject. The reading comes from a really great website, ushistory.org, under their free textbook tab. The information presented is theirs, I made up the questions. This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. Perfect as a supplement, or if you don't have a textbook! Also great as a Sub Assignment. MS Word for easy editing.
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7th - 12th
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Gerrymandering
Fun, hands on Gerrymandering Exercise.
Awesome Example of how gerrymandering works.
A Must have!!!
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7th - 12th
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Political Cartoon Analysis - Blank Template
This worksheet is aligned with standards to improve students' visual literacy. Students make note of both the symbols and the symbolism in cartoons.
If you are interested in this product, please consider purchasing my "6 Principles of the Constitution Political Cartoon Analysis" or my "Civil Liberties Political Cartoon Analysis" which also includes this BLANK template.
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7th - 12th
Info Reading Text: Civil Rights Movement - Martin Luther King Jr. (No prep/sub)
A reading assignment about the history of the Civil Rights Movement in America, and the role that MLK played. A great way to introduce the subject. The reading comes from a really great website, ushistory.org, under their free textbook tab. The information presented is theirs, I made up the questions. This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. Perfect as a supplement, or if you don't have a textbook! Also great as a Sub Assignment. MS Word for easy editing.
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6th - 12th
A Day in the House of Representatives: Now and Then
This product utilizes primary source documents to analyze the type of work that the US House of Representatives handles on any given day. It compares the ACTUAL minutes and journals from the Congress on January 19th 1791 and the Congress from March 29th 2007.
This product can be used as a homework assignment or an opening assignment to introduce the Congress or the Committee System of Congress.
This product includes an answer key for teachers.
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7th - 12th
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Roles and Powers of the President Scenarios
Learning about the executive branch? President? This is a great resource to review the roles and powers of the president after lecture. It can easily be made as a whole class or group discussion. And even a homework assignment!
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Informational Reading Text - 1800's Social Reform: Women's Rights (No Prep)
A reading assignment about the growth of women's rights and the leaders of the movement. A great way to introduce the subject. The reading comes from a really great website, ushistory.org, under their free textbook tab. The information presented is theirs, I made up the questions. This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. Perfect as a supplement, or if you don't have a textbook! Also great as a Sub Assignment. MS Word for easy editing.
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5th - 12th
Informational Text - The Presidency: The Leadership Branch? (Sub Plans)
A reading assignment about Presidential qualities and expectations. A great way to introduce the subject. The reading comes from a really great website, ushistory.org, under their free textbook tab. The information presented is theirs, I made up the questions. This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. Also great as a Sub Assignment. MS Word for easy editing.
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Informational Reading Text - The Presidency Bundle (No Prep/Sub Plans)
Failed Amendments Webquest
This is a webquest that asks students to research the 6 failed amendments by going to an online article and completing the chart. For each amendment, students will write a summary, how close it came to ratification, and describe what it would look like today.
Answer sheet included!
Teachers without access to the Internet can print the article for their students to complete the assignment. Documents in editable Word format.
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7th - 12th
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Informational Text - Congress: How a Bill Becomes a Law (No Prep)
An informational text reading assignment about how Congress makes a bill into a law. A great way to introduce the subject. The reading comes from a really great website, ushistory.org, under their free textbook tab. The information presented is theirs, I made up the questions. This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. Also great as a Sub Assignment. MS Word for easy editing.
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Informational Reading Text - US Congress Bundle (No Prep/Sub Plans)
Info Reading Text - Revolutionary Thinking: Zenger Trial/Freedom of Press
A reading assignment about the thoughts that led to the American Revolution, examining the trial of John Peter Zenger and the freedom of the press. A great way to introduce the subject. The reading comes from a really great website, ushistory.org, under their free textbook tab. The information presented is theirs, I made up the questions. This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. Perfect as a supplement, or if you don't have a textbook! Also great as a Sub Assignment. MS Word fo
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6th - 12th
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