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Social Studies Praxis 5081, 5086, or 5089 Study Guide
Thorough study guide for Praxis 5081, 5086, and 5089 covering:World HistoryU.S. HistoryWorld ReligionsGeographyU.S. GovernmentEconomicsand PsychologyI spent almost a year developing this Praxis study guide because I couldn't find one resource that covered all of the material. I passed the Praxis 5081 on my first attempt with a score of 182.Editable, Microsoft Word format, almost 400 pages. If you find this study guide helpful please leave a review! We all rely on reviews to make sure a product i
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Vietnam War: The Draft - Who Stays, Who Goes?
Some of the best group discussions I have ever seen came out of this assignment, which asks students to "serve" on a Vietnam-era draft board to determine who goes and who stays from 10 short, realistic bios, and defend their decisions. Students get worked up and passionate! It really helps bring the tension and frustration of a draft (and allowing exceptions to the draft) to life.
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7th - 12th
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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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Civil Rights Movement: Jim Crow Era Literacy Test (with Answers)
Here is an opportunity to really bring history to life in a memorable fashion. This is a 30 question Literacy Test given by the state of Louisiana to disenfranchise African Americans in the early 1900's. As stated in the directions on the actual document, individuals were given 10 minutes and had to receive a perfect score. This is virtually impossible, especially since some questions appear to have more than one possible right answer -- but that was the point. I tell students the day before tha
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8th - 12th
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One Day In Auschwitz - Holocaust Documentary Viewing Guide
Are your students studying WWII and the Holocaust? This Cornell-style worksheet goes with the documentary One Day In Auschwitz, which is the story of Holocaust survivor Kitty Hart-Moxon. In this video, Kitty narrates the story of her time at Auschwitz as a teenager and the struggles that she endured to stay alive. She brings two high school students back to Auschwitz to show them what her life was like during that period. IMDB ReviewMs. Kitty Hart-Moxon gives two teenage girls a walking to
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8th - 12th
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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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Articles of Confederation Worksheet - description and comparison to Constitution
Articles of Confederation Worksheet - description and comparison to Constitution
one page description of Articles of Confederation and back is a worksheet with discussion questions and a chart to compare the Articles to the US Constitution
Also includes info on John Hanson - first US president
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8th - 12th
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:Â Three Branches Government Bundle
3 Branches of Government and Amendments - History.
A GREAT and EFFECTIVE deal for $2!
One of my best worksheets. I have a lot of good info in a small amount of space. This is a study guide AND also a quiz. This covers the 3 Branches of Government, The Bill of Rights, and Citizen Responsibilities. (Page 1 Thumbnail did not come out just right... the word document is fine though.)
See my other "no fluff" products at Foundations First!!!
3rd Grade, 4th grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, Review, intermediate, Middle Grades, commo
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3rd - 12th
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A More Perfect Union Movie Questions
The movie "A More Perfect Union" is available on YouTube for free. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsiPJDvV7gIThis offers 25 questions in chronological order with movie scenes, that students can answer as they follow along the movie. The movie addresses several important events and documents:The Articles of ConfederationThe Constitutional ConventionThe Great CompromiseThe early republic period. The questions keep students attentive and on-task while allowing students focus on the main ideas an
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â US HISTORY - GOVERMENT & CITIZENSHIP: US Constitution BUNDLE
Trade Off & Opportunity Cost Practice Worksheet *WITH KEY!
My most popular item, now with an answer key!This worksheet gives 10 relevant, real-life examples for students to identify the trade offs and opportunity cost of each choice. Customizable for your needs. Perfect practice or review activity!
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8th - 12th
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Roles of the President of the United States - Worksheet/ Assessment
This product includes two separate worksheets and/or assessments that help students understand that the President of the United States has many different roles that he must fulfill.
Roles of the President profiled:
- Legislative Leader
- Economic Leader
- Commander in Chief
- Foreign Policy Leader
- Chief of State
- Chief of Party
- Judicial Powers
- Chief Executive
The first activity/assessment has student match a possible task a President may complete with the appropriate 'hat.'
The secon
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7th - 12th
Executive Branch Worksheet Packet
Every worksheet you need to teach the executive branch is right here. This comes with a sheet providing background information about the executive branch, its powers, and the qualifications to be the President. It also contains 7 worksheets to assist student learning and assess their comprehension. Included is:-A sheet of background information about the executive branch-A worksheet with a variety of questions (fill-in-the-blank,true/false, and short answer) based on the information sheet-A grap
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5th - 10th
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US History: End of the Cold War
Packet includes comprehensive yet compact paragraphs summarizing key data. Worksheet includes space for students to write their answers right on the page. Each worksheet is complete with images for visual learners and multiple reading comprehension questions.
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11th - 12th
Also included in:Â US History: Complete Curriculum Bundle
Legislative Branch Worksheets
Every worksheet you need to teach the legislative branch is right here. This comes with a sheet providing background information about the legislative branch, its powers, and the qualifications to be a member of the house or senate. It also contains 7 worksheets to assist student learning and assess their comprehension. Included is: -A sheet of background information about the legislative branch -A worksheet with a variety of questions (fill-in-the-blank, true/false, and short answer) b
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5th - 10th
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Constitution - Articles of the Constitution Chart Notes & Answer Key
Students take notes on the 7 articles of the U.S. Constitution using this chart. Reading and analyzing the U.S. Constitution itself, students write the subject of each article, fill-in-the-blank significant details about each article, and then draw a picture or symbol of what they learned about each article. These notes can later be turned into a flip-book project or PowerPoint presentation. This 3-page product includes the student notes chart, an answer key for the chart, and a summary of th
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5th - 11th
US Constitution Test and Answer Key
50 Question Test covering the US Constitution, including the Bill of Rights.
Answer Key inlcuded.
25 Multiple Choice
10 Fill in the blank with the right number of the amendment for THe Bill of Rights
15 True False
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5th - 11th
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Inside Job Documentary movie worksheet and key
Charles Ferguson shines a light on the global financial crisis in the documentary "Inside Job" that lead to the real estate housing crash. Narrated by Matt Damon, Ferguson addresses the spectacular rise and cataclysmic fall of banking and real estate loan deregulation in the United States. This narrative centers around interviews of dozens of players including authors, bank managers, government ministers, and even a psychotherapist, who speaks to a culture that encourages Gordon Gekko-like beha
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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National Treasure Movie Guide Sheet
This guide sheet includes specific information from key points in the film National Treasure. A word bank is included to aid the student in remembering information from the film. The guide includes 30 questions.
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Not Grade Specific
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2020 Presidential Election - Political Party Survey
Help your students unearth their ideology (conservative, liberal, libertarian, or moderate) and the political party that they might belong to. Just make sure you use lots of "in my opinion" statements!
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7th - 12th
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Dred Scott Decision Primary Source Analysis
This handout allows students to analyze the Dred Scott decision from two different perspectives. Students read and analyze primary sources about the results of the case and includes activity questions. Common Core friendly. Can be used in class or for homework.
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7th - 12th
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Articles of Confederation Analysis Activity (Top Seller!)
This activity uses higher level DOK questions to get students analyzing a one-page summary of the Articles of Confederation (summary is included). students can work on their own or cooperatively and the assignment can be classwork, homework, or both. This activity should lead to a robust discussion on the strengths and weaknesses of this important document. Aligned with Common Core Standards for document analysis.
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11th - 12th
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US Government Criminal Justice Court Case Jurisdiction Activity
Is it a criminal case or a civil case? Is it a state or federal case? Is it original or appellate jurisdiction? This activity provides many scenarios that students need to classify. They may work with partners, a group, or on their own for this engaging court case challenge. Update: a key has been added to this activity and is on the third and fourth page of the uploaded document!
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9th - 12th
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You be the Judge! 4th Amendment Search & Seizure
Students read 10 real-life examples to decide whether or not the search was legal, based on the rules (and exceptions) of the 4th amendment. Assignment is totally customizable to suit your needs.ANSWER KEY included!
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9th - 12th
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