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6th grade government Common Core RI.6.1 resources
Bill of Rights in Everyday Life
The Bill of Rights- What a fun topic to teach and study! This reading and social studies activity is interesting and thought-provoking for students. Students will work in cooperative groups to examine scenarios with realistic situations. They will decide if the person's rights were respected, according to the Bill of Rights. Students are also asked to correlate the scenario to an Amendment in the Bill of Rights. This packet contains: * Lesson plan titled "Connecting the Bill of Rights to Everyda
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Constitution Bundle
Constitution Unit
The Constitution is so much fun to teach! Are you looking for a fresh, engaging, active Constitution unit? You've found it! The activities in this unit will not only help your students learn about the Constitution… they will bring excitement and engagement to your classroom! All of the activities included in this unit are student favorites! ** This unit was recently revised! **Contents of this unit: Pages 3-5: Articles of Confederation-Passage and Cloze ActivityPages 6-8: Creating a Constitution
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Constitution Bundle
Constitution Bundle
Make the Constitution jump off the page with these resources! Contents of the U.S. Constitution Unit: Pages 3-5: Articles of Confederation-Passage and Cloze ActivityPages 6-8: Creating a Constitution-Passage and Flap Book ActivityPages 9-11: Preamble to the Constitution-Passage and Match ActivityPages 12-16: Preamble to the Constitution-Mini-BookPages 17-19: The Great Preamble Race-Help your students memorize the Preamble in a FUN way!Pages 20-21: Preamble Roll-a-Phrase-A review of terms from th
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4th - 6th
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Levels of Government and Branches of Government Reading Passages BUNDLE
In this resource, there are 4 nonfiction reading passage based on Branches & Levels of Government Passages. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students. Integrate social studies content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. Accompanying activities will ask students to fill in the blank, circle multiple choice questions, fill in a timeline based on the passage, and answer a writing prompt about the US Government.*INCLUDES 4 DIFFERENT TOPICS
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3rd - 6th
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Declaration of Independence Unit
Declaration of Independence Unit
Do you want to bring the Declaration of Independence to life for your students? This is the perfect unit for you! My students enjoyed the activities in this unit and I was thrilled to see their love for history grow! This unit will help you take the Declaration of Independence off the textbook page and make it much more relevant to your students.
Contents of this unit:
* What is the Declaration of Independence? - Reading Comprehension
* Who was Thomas Jeffe
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4th - 6th
Also included in: Declaration of Independence Bundle
Levels of Government {Differentiated Reading Passages & Questions}
In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage based on the levels of the United States government. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students as you discuss the roles of the local, state, and national executive branch, along with the office of mayor, governor, and president. 3 types of questions are included, along with an answer key. Integrate history content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set.
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Levels of Government and Branches of Government Reading Passages BUNDLE
The World From A to Z With Carl Azuz - News Viewing Guides & Worksheets
Carl Azuz is back with his brand new show called The World from A to Z. It's an excellent format for students to stay informed on current events while watching a brief 9 minute segment that is updated every day with news highlights from around the world. This set of graphic organizer worksheets is an excellent way to analyze and summarize the current events of the day while watching the news broadcast by Carl Azuz ... he's back!These various templates will help students of all ages stay engaged
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4th - 12th
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How Did Hitler Happen? Reading Comprehension Worksheet | WWII Europe
“Why did the Germans follow Hitler?” Students discover the conditions that led to the rise of Hitler with this questioning handout to accompany an excellent article by Junior Scholastic. This lesson is a simple, yet thorough introduction to a unit on World War II or the Holocaust. The student worksheet has 16 questions that go in order with the article. This product does not contain the actual article due to copyrights. If your school subscribes to Junior Scholastic magazine, you can log-on and
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5th - 10th
United States Historical Documents Bundle
Here is an amazing United States historical documents bundled resource that is filled with our top seven activities that we use in our classrooms. The Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Paul Revere’s Ride, The Star-Spangled Banner, The Olive Branch Petition, The Emancipation Proclamation and Gettysburg Address are all included.We are selling this as a bundled resource where you will save over 25% if you bought each activity separate!Included in the bundle is:•Declaration of Independence
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5th - 8th
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Bill of Rights Mini-Unit
Are you looking for engaging, thought-provoking Bill of Rights activities for your students? This is the packet for you! These activities use the original text of the Bill of Rights and are appropriate for 5th through 8th grade students.
Contents of this packet:
Page 3: Original text of the Bill of Rights
Pages 4-7: Unwrapping the Bill of Rights- I listed each Amendment and defined difficult words. Students are asked to review each Amendment and re-write it in their own words.
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5th - 8th
Presidential Election: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about the presidential election process through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions5 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated readi
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3rd - 8th
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CNN 10 Student News Reflection & Analysis - Easy Printable!
*UPDATED WITH NEW HOSTS - NEW SEGMENTS COMING SOON!*Help your students learn more about current events and the world around them with this engaging analysis and reflection activity and CNN10 (formerly CNN Student News)My students LOVE CNN10 and these forms are the perfect way to help keep them engaged and focused during these news segments - there are over 20 different versions, with a variety of questions, prompts, and reflection activities, which help to create variety!These templates are perf
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5th - 12th
Government and Civics Bundle: Essential U.S. Systems + Principles for Grades 4-6
Introduce your students to the foundational concepts of American governance with this "Government and Civics Complete Bundle." This comprehensive package is perfectly tailored for students in grades 4-6, encompassing eight essential topics that form the bedrock of U.S. government and civic understanding.What's Included:8 Introductory Lessons: Each lesson focuses on a different aspect of government and civics, from the Constitution to civic duties.Interactive PDF Worksheets: Each topic comes with
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4th - 6th
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US Constitution 5th Grade
US Constitution 5th Grade Worksheets. Eight U.S. Constitution 5th grade worksheets for your American government unit. Preview same as Download. OverviewExecutiveLegislativeJudicialAmendmentsChecks & BalancesWhite House Floor PlanArt - Jefferson MemorialNeed a bundle? U.S. History (200 worksheets for $5).-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------And from the larger ensemble...SOCIAL STUDIES13 Colonie
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Puberty Bundle
Bundle_10 Politics Current Events Articles & Activity Packet / Jan - Mar 2024
Enjoy 50% off current events articles from the Politics section. Content addresses actions of the Executive, Legislative, or Judicial Branch that occurred from January - March, 2024. Each lesson plan includes target vocabulary practice, graphic organizers, literacy strategies, open-ended discussion questions, and a lesson extension for additional enrichment. Routine reading helps students build metacognitive skills. These skills enable students to think deeply, reflect often, and formulate origi
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6th - 12th
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World Culture, Geography, Government, Economy Intro Units | Microsoft BIG BUNDLE
This BIG BUNDLE includes 4 UNITS that will enrich your World Cultures and Geography curriculum! The lessons are ENGAGING for students & the guided teaching model is EASY for you to use! The practice activities challenge your classes to think critically while mastering the core concepts of government, economy, geography, and culture. Each resource includes a “Teacher Reference Guide” with detailed lesson plans to make planning a breeze. The materials build a strong foundation in the “big idea
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5th - 10th
Government Fluency Passages
Studying about Government? These fluency passages are an excellent review of social studies content while practicing fluency with older kids! There are 16 different passages about any government topic you could think of! There are also 5 unique review questions with each fluency passage. If you like these, check out my other Government products! Take your study of Government a step further with this content-based NO PREP fluency pack!
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✸Levels of Government
✸Branches of Government
✸Bi
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Social Studies Fluency Passages: Revolution to Reconstruction
Filibuster!: A Public Policy Debate
If there's one thing students love... it's a good debate!Right now, throughout the United States people are debating the Senate's filibuster! Should we keep it? Should we get rid of it?Students love to ARGUE but this lesson focuses on considering all sides of the issue before forming an informed opinion. Student will analyze arguments and brainstorm counter arguments for both sides of the issue. At the conclusion of the lesson, students will write a letter to their representative explaining t
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6th - 8th
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Three Branches of the U.S. Government Social Studies Task Cards
These task cards provides a fun way to review the 3 Branches of the U.S. Government.The collection includes 28 cards, a student worksheet, and an answer key.The cards provide a meaningful review or assessment activity for your class.They can stand alone or make a good combination lesson with a webquest about the same subject. If you're interested, you can view it at the following link.A Collection of 3 WebQuests -The Three Branches of GovernmentI also have a digital copy of the cards. if yo
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: The Three Branches of Government Bundle-Webquest, Task Cards
US Constitution Civics Gov't History Primary Source Document Analysis Bundle
Introduce your students to analyzing primary source documents in the elementary classroom with these easy to use student lessons on the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights. With these ready-to-use print or Google Drive-ready resources, your students will examine and think critically about topics from American History to learn and practice skills vital for the Social Studies classroom. Bundle Includes:Preamble and Signing of ConstitutionFirst AmendmentSecond Amendment4th & 5th A
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4th - 8th
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The Lady or the Tiger: Reading, Writing, Language, and SS Activities
This high interest resource is a great way to review or practice in an engaging, fun way compound /complex sentences structures. The story "The Lady or The Tiger" by Frank Stockton is one that students enjoy. The high interest lessons and activities in this resource bring the story to life. To begin, students are accused of a silly or petty crime. As a consequence, students pick either Door 1 or Door 2. Behind the door is a terrible fate or a great reward. Later, students compare the criminal
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6th - 9th
Digital United States Constitution Detective Activity Google Compatible
Do you need your students to understand the Constitution of the United States? The purpose of this activity is to engage your students by having them become “detectives” and learn about the Constitution of the United States. Students will be learning about key vocabulary such as democracy, amendment, federal system, and more. They will also become experts in understanding events that led up to the creation of the Constitution, the roles of the three branches of government, the rights of citizens
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4th - 7th
Politics_Government Boosts Electrical Power Grid_Current Events Reading_2024
Current events PDF lesson plan. The Biden-Harris Administration launched a Federal-State Modern Grid Deployment Initiative. The initiative seeks to expand grid capacity and build modern grid capabilities on both new and existing transmission and distribution lines.Articles and long reading passages of recent news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Includes literacy strategies and graphic organizers to support struggling readers. Also great for independe
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6th - 12th
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World_South Africa’s 2024 Election Results_Current Events Reading Comprehension
Current events PDF lesson plan. The African National Congress (ANC), party of the late Nelson Mandela, did not secure the simple majority of the vote needed to nominate the president. This ends the 30-year rule the ANC has had since the end of apartheid.Articles and long reading passages of recent news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Includes literacy strategies and graphic organizers to support struggling readers. Also great for independent readers
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6th - 12th
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