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Free government resources for parents
Branches of Government Parent Cheat Sheet - Georgia
A great resource to send to your parents so they can help their child review the branches of government. This product is specific to the state of Georgia and includes the 3 levels of government (National, State, and Local) and the 3 branches within these levels (Executive, Legislative, and Judicial).
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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FREE Homeschool Student and Teacher Identification Card
This is a very simple format for a homeschool student (and teacher) ID card which lists some basic information and leaves a space for a photograph of the student (or teacher). Please make sure your state would except this before using as some states might possibly have certain requirements when it comes to student or teacher ID cards.
One form in the folder contains editable layers (you must have Photoshop or another program which allows you to edit these files or it may not work), and I hav
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Grades:
1st - 5th
Homeschool Project Based Social Studies Famine
This is a Project I created for my 7th-grade homeschooler. It is a basic outline to help a student work through a project-based question. There is more guidance in the structure than a traditional public school project-based curriculum, but there is plenty of latitude to tailor it for you and your child.
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6th - 12th
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Election Debate Guide - Common Core Aligned
Use this debate guide for the 2012 Election and beyond.
Features two graphic organizers for analyzing the debate and a list of discussion questions. All analysis is connected to the Informational Text and Listening and Speaking Common Core Standards.
The download contains 3 pages for grades 3-5 and 3 pages for grades 6-8. The materials also work well as a home extension for students to view the debate with their families.
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
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What's the difference between an authoritarian, a dictator, and fascist?
There are different types of governments and leadership styles such as authoritarianism, a dictatorship, and fascism. What are the differences and similarities? Who are world leaders who used these leadership styles? Watch our clarifier and learn more.
Grades:
5th - 8th
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How to Help Students (and others) Process the Presidential Election
With the complexity of the election and its outcome and the follow-on efforts to transition power from one leader to the next, students need strategies and activities to help them understand what is occurring. They may not have easy outlets in which to share their feelings, express their concern or demonstrate their lack of understanding. We need teachers who can skillfully introduce non-partisan efforts to enable students to manage all that is occurring with respect to the just completed Presid
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Not Grade Specific
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Border Patrol Agents: where and how many are there?
The United States protects using border patrol agents. These agents serve to protect the country from outside dangers. Watch our clarifier and learn things like how many states of border patrol agents.
Grades:
5th - 8th
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Study Strategy Tracker
Allowing students the space and structure to reflect on how s/he earned a grade is easy with this study strategy tracker! Can be used grade-wide, it can be class specific, and even assignment specific.
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Not Grade Specific
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5th Grade Elections Application Form
While teaching 5 grade US History, we had our own elections as a whole grade. This document is the application for students who wanted to run for one of the positions of President, Vice President, or Secretary of State.
We held two different election dates. One to narrow down our candidates and another for the final election. After elections where done and announced, students would meet with the grade teachers once a month to help plan service projects for the grade or other items.
Grades:
5th
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5th Grade Elections
While teaching 5 grade US History, we had our own elections as a whole grade. This document explained the requirements students had to uphold to be President, Vice President, or Secretary of State.
We held two different election dates. One to narrow down our candidates and another for the final election. After elections where done and announced, students would meet with the grade teachers once a month to help plan service projects for the grade or other items.
Grades:
5th - 8th
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Family Values Interview
This interview is a take home assignment while working on a government unit. The interview focuses on asking a parent or caring adult what they think of when they hear the words freedom, equality, democracy, and justice.
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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When 13 equals 2
A critical and personal look at California's Proposition 13 and the current New York Tax cap.
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
APUSH Introduction Letter
This is the letter that I send to parents regarding the format of the APUSH course and tests. It lists expectations specific to AP courses and gives parents an overview of the material for the class.
Grades:
9th - 12th
Homeschool Guide to Social Studies
A comprehensive guide with special information for the homeschooled community.
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
American Political Party System Unit Flow Chart
Basic Unit Flow Chart for an American Political Party system bundled unit for sale in my store.
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Grades:
10th - 12th
Also included in:Â American Political Party System Unit Bundle
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