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Women's History Month government independent work packets for Microsoft Word
14th Amendment and the Equal Protections Clause
This handout has students learn about the 14th Amendment's equal protections clause and then read about and analyze several seminal Supreme Court decisions about the clause including Plessy v. Ferguson and Brown v. Board of Education. They also analyze the stop and frisk policy of the NYPD, the 1964 Civil Rights Act and protected classes, and subsequent Supreme Court cases that relate to it (Lawrence v. Texas, Obergefell v. Hodges, and Bostock v. Clayton County). It ends with asking students to
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Law and Justice Curriculum
Supremacy & Commerce Clauses, & 10th Amendment (Distance Learning and COVID-19)
This handout helps students understand the 10th Amendment to the Constitution, the Supremacy Clause, the Commerce Clause, and seminal Supreme Court cases related to these. It includes a final question about COVID-19 in relation to Federal and state powers. It is formatted for Google Classroom.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Law and Justice Curriculum
8th Amendment Handout (Distance Learning and COVID-19)
This handout has students analyze the 8th Amendment and several Supreme Court cases about the various clauses (excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishment), the death penalty, and prison conditions. It includes a final question about the COVID-19 pandemic, and the entire assignment is formatted for google classroom.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Law and Justice Curriculum
Impeachment Lesson: Trump and the January 6th Insurrection
Following the riot at the U.S. Capitol building on January 6th, 2021, Donald Trump was impeached for inciting an insurrection. The dramatic proceedings were carried out during the final days of his presidency and into the beginning of Joe Biden’s term in office.The students will use this event as a backdrop to learn about the Presidential Impeachment process in Congress. This lesson takes approximately 80-90 minutes. If splitting the lesson between two 45 minute class periods, then the first day
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9th - 12th
AP Comp. Govt. Briefings on Electoral Systems
This activity takes students through presidential and legislative electoral systems in all 6 AP course countries. It provides charts and graphs and detailed information for students to analyze and consider. This 14-page packet is very detailed and is a great review of concepts and systems. Again, it is mostly based on analyzing why these systems were set up in this way and why certain electoral results occurred as they did rather than simple information recall. It goes back to information from
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Bundle: AP Comp. Govt. Unit 4
An Introduction to the Roaring 20s (The 1920s)
This activity is designed to introduce students to the 1920s/period following World War I. In this two day assignment students will be exploring an article along with a crash course episode and a mini-movie. Next, students will be composing summaries about 8 specific topics from the 1920s using embedded links to a reading and information on each of the topics. This is a great virtual or distance learning activity as well as a quiet in-class activity to provide students with substantial inform
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8th - 11th
TEN DAYS IN A MAD HOUSE: By Nellie Bly, Chapter Comprehension Questions Packet
As students read each shocking chapter of Nellie Bly's secret trip to Blackwell Island's Insane Asylum in Ten Days in a Mad House, have them answer comprehension questions that lead them to a deeper appreciation of what she risked to help these unfortunate women of her time. The focus is on helping students notice the main ideas in each section and review language arts skills as they follow her inside this hellish prison.I'd love to hear how this product worked for you. Leave a review and check
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7th - 12th
Constitutional Convention and Compromises Debate Activity (Distance Learning)
This independent work packet has students analyze 4 conflicts at the Constitutional Convention (state vs. federal power, how to represent the states, slavery vs. free states, and Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists) and 3 compromises that somewhat resolved them. It is formatted for google classroom. I have gotten some very rich debates from students using this handout.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Law and Justice Curriculum
Elections, Voting, Voter Turnout, and Demographics of Voters
This is a packet for students that has them learn about the different elections (local, state, and federal) and different positions within them, then brainstorm many questions about voting and why it is important, which elections are more important to vote for, and how the government should increase or decrease voter turnout. Then, students learn about the differences between a primary and general election. Finally, the bulk of the packet explores voter turnout in midterm vs. presidential electi
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Participation in Government Curriculum
TED Talk: Why Teens Confess to Crimes They Didn’t Commit- Lindsay Malloy
Description: In this engaging assignment inspired by Lindsay Malloy's TED Talk, students dive into the complex issue of juvenile false confessions. Through watching the talk, students will learn about real cases like Brendan Dassey's, where vulnerable youth have confessed to crimes they didn't commit. The assignment includes thought-provoking questions that prompt critical thinking about the factors contributing to false confessions, the impact of interrogation techniques on juveniles, and the i
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
TED Talk: Why Eyewitnesses Get It Wrong- Scott Fraser
Description: In this engaging assignment inspired by a compelling TED Talk, students delve into the fascinating intersection of forensic science and the law. The TED Talk explores the case of Francisco Carrillo, a teenager wrongfully convicted of murder based on eyewitness testimony. Students will watch the talk and then tackle thought-provoking questions that deepen their understanding of eyewitness memory, human perception, and the complexities of the legal system.Key Concepts Covered:Eyewitne
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Executive Branch and the Federal Bureaucracy
This handout explains the 15 Cabinet Departments and several of the 268 Federal bureaucracy agencies and what they do (along with their annual budget). The goal is for students to analyze how each agency affects their daily life. This can be the basis for further research, class discussions, or to give an overview of the Federal bureaucracy.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Law and Justice Curriculum
TED Talk: Can a Divided America Heal?- Jonathan Haidt
Description: Engage your students in a thought-provoking exploration of the current state of political discourse with this TED Talk-inspired assignment. Based on the insightful conversation between Jonathan Haidt and Chris Anderson, this assignment challenges students to think critically about the factors contributing to political polarization and offers avenues for building empathy and understanding across ideological divides.Key Features:Critical Thinking: Encourage students to analyze the tri
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Australian Civics and Citizenship Integration/Differentiated Booklet
An editable booklet to cater for students who may struggle with the standard texts and tasks associated with civics and citizenship in Australia. The entire booklet is present with numerous different activities that will not only expand the students understanding of the topic but also engage them in different tasks.
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7th - 9th, Staff
Voting Rights Amendments and Supreme Court Cases (Distance Learning)
This handout has students analyze the 4 voting rights Amendments (15th, 19th, 24th, and 26th), the Voting Rights Act, and 4 Supreme Court cases about voting (Baker v. Carr, Shelby County v. Holder, Thornburg v. Gingles, and Citizens United v. FEC. It is formatted for google classroom.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Law and Justice Curriculum
Impeachment Explained (using Bill Clinton and Donald Trump)
This handout guides students through an understanding of what impeachment means, the process of it (including an examination of Congressional Committees and the subpoena power), when it has happened in U.S. history, and finally, includes the text of impeachment articles against the last two Presidents to be impeached: Bill Clinton and Donald Trump. The final task is to write discussion questions about impeachment for a class discussion (so this leads into a class discussion about impeachment).
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Donald Trump Bundle
Second Amendment Rights
This handout has students explore and analyze six seminal Supreme Court cases about the Second Amendment and the right to bear arms, including stand your ground laws and the Castle Doctrine. It is formatted for google classroom, but it is a word document that can be reformatted with lines instead of boxes if you want to use it as an in class handout.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Law and Justice Curriculum
Supreme Court Justice Study Project
Do you need a project to go with your government or law class? Here it is. Everything is done for you - the instructions and the rubric. The students will research a Supreme Court justice and write a short research paper on them. This will be an easy paper to grade because there are specific elements that must be included in the paper. Everything is spelled out. This project will allow the students to dig into the personalities that sit on the bench.
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10th - 12th
Magruder's American Government Chapter 3 Reading Guide
This Chapter Reading Guide follows Chapter 3 of the Magruder's American Government Textbook. This 6 page reading guides assists students in their note taking skills throughout the each lesson in the chapter. The reading guide covers information on the basic principles of government, the operations of the federal government, amendments to the constitution, federalism and the benefits of it for the States and how the working relationship between the States and the Federal Government makes the U.S.
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9th - 12th
Also included in: BUNDLE!! Magruders American Government CH 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5!!!
Vietnam War Unit: Comparing Historian Quotes with Pentagon Paper Quotes
This unit includes an extensive, cited chronological chart (1944-1965) of quotes divided by historian views and those of the U.S. government (collectively known as the Pentagon Papers). It is intended as a ready reference of sources for juniors and seniors to identify the causes of the Vietnam War and to pinpoint not only events but the observations and conclusions of participants in them. A glossary of historical figures from the conflict and relevant vocabulary is provided along with a list of
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11th - 12th
America After 9-11
From veteran FRONTLINE filmmaker and chronicler of U.S. politics Michael Kirk, this feature-length documentary draws on both new interviews and those from the dozens of documentaries Kirk and his award-winning team have made in the years since 9/11. "America After 9/11" offers an epic, two-hour re-examination of the decisions that changed the world and transformed America — from the wars in Afghanistan, Iraq and beyond to the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol — and the ongoing challenges that l
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
African American Women Firsts Web Search with Extension Activities
This is a fun activity that can be given to students to celebrate both Black History Month and Women's History Month. Most students will have to do a web search in order to correctly identify all 25 African American women. The search is editable, so you can reduce the size of the word search to meet your class's needs. Four extension activities allow you to use this activity in a number of ways. It will work for individual student searches or group work. Answer key is provided.Please check out m
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7th - 9th
Harriet Tubman Spanish Book Study Packet
Harriet Tubman is an important figure in the history of the United States. ¿Quien fue Harriet Tubman? is a biography of the life of Harriet Tubman filled with illustrations and important facts about her life. Perfect for bilingual elementary students! ATOS level 4.8 This is a great book to use to teach history and literacy, especially in Spanish. This resource can be used whole class or in groups for a book study. The packet is divided into chapters. Each chapter contains a comprehension questi
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3rd - 6th
Congress: The Legislative Branch and How it Works
This handout explains how Congress works (Senate and House of Representatives), including how a bill becomes a law, lobbying, and the powers of Congress. Students are asked analysis questions throughout that can be used for very rich class discussions.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Law and Justice Curriculum
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