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11th grade government resources for GATE
Immigration and the Law - Internet Research Projects for High School
31 printable or digital pages for students to research immigration and the law. Students analyze who was targeted, how the public reacted, what the problems were with it, and what was happening globally or in the US at the time. Students investigate acts of congress, court cases, immigration operations, and presidential executive orders: Oath of Allegiance (1727), Naturalization Act of 1790, Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798, Naturalization Law of 1802, Fourteenth Amendment (1868), Chinese Exclusi
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9th - 12th
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Student Letter to Senator: Argumentative Writing & Civics
Let your students voices be heard with this argumentative letter writing assignment!! Students will select a topic, research the topic, and write a letter using a thesis (claim) and supporting research to justify their claim. Then, mail the letter off so that your students can make their voices heard! (Stamps and envelopes not included)
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This lesson packet is takes your students through the basic steps of writing an argumentative letter to their Congressperson. The packet i
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3rd - 12th
American Government and Civics: John Locke and the Declaration of Independence
This item is apart of a bundle! Teaching the enlightenment? Use this lesson as a way to teach the philosophy of John Locke and his influence on the Founding Fathers. This can used in Interactive notebooks or as separate consumables You will Love this resource because:Provides 2 lesson versions for Gifted and Gen Ed classes. Collaborative Activity Critical Thinking ActivitiesNotes Declaration of Independence Analysis Editable PowerPointWant access to ALL of my civics resources? Join the Civics an
Grades:
6th - 12th
Multiple Perspectives on Public or Current Issues Guided Notes and Activity
Teaching multiple Perspectives in social studies? For years I struggled with teaching multiple perspectives in an engaging way. I created this resource as a way for students to understand multiple perspectives on current issues. When doing this lesson you will have to find an issue with multiple perspectives. In class I start off with showing a video of 2 perspectives and we complete the worksheet as a class. SS.7.C.2.13This resource includes: -Lesson Plan - Multiple Perspectives Worksheet- Pers
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6th - 12th
Second Amendment: Research and Class Debate (Gr. 7-12)
No study of the Constitution or current events is complete without a well researched and organized class debate. This resource provides teacher and student guidance through the 2nd Amendment debate process-- researching the Amendment and its modern application, the debate format, and a written reflection to conclude.This bundle includes:- Ppt to guide class- Research organizers for student use- Four sourced documents to spur research- Sentence starters for debate participant use- Sideline orga
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Systems of Government Student Created Gallery Walk
Having a hard time explaining systems of government? Use this student created gallery walk as a way for your students to think about and diagram systems of government. Gifted students will especially love this because it challenges them to think about how the power is distributed. Students will diagram how the power is distributed in a system of government and will walk around the room and guess their peers system of government. Watch your students as they make the systems of government easy to
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6th - 12th
HISTORY DETECTIVE: Death of President Zachary Taylor - Primary Source Analysis
For this installment of HISTORY DETECTIVE, students will examine primary and secondary source documents and use evidence from those documents to justify their claim concerning a 170-year-old mystery: Who Killed President Zachary Taylor?
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On July 4, 1850- after only 16 months in office- President Zachary Taylor was in the middle of a heated battle over slavery in the new territories. The "Compromise of 1850" and its controversial Fugitive Slave Act was tearing the nation apart. He
Grades:
7th - 12th
STEM: The Ethics of Drones
This PowerPoint introduces students to the concept of ethics and current issues related to drones. The PowerPoint has links to an introduction video and the FAA website on the regulations of drones.
Grades:
5th - 12th
Social Reform movements of 1800s: Gate annotations and Frame
What this lesson includes: - Digital version and paper handout that you can print! - Photo analysis: students match the correct reform movement with the photo, and explain one observation from each picture.- 4 slides of condensed reading on the temperance, workers, education, and women's movement of the 1800's. - Annotation guide on each page, where students are highlighting the text that corresponds with particular gate icons. - Gate frame: students will use their annotations to write a little
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6th - 11th
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History: One Person = One Vote: History of Voting Rights in America
Students explore the history of voting in the United States. Using the timeline of voting rights (included), they will analyze, evaluate, and draw conclusions about how this responsibility of citizenship has evolved. Students complete a creative project to demonstrate and share their learning.This challenging activity includes detailed, student-friendly Steps to Success that lead the learner through the process of creating a high-level, quality independent project. To add rigor and thoughtfulne
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3rd - 11th
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez - Analyzing Her Words
38 printable or digital pages analyzing the words of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Borders and the Wall, Immigrants, Health Care, Education, Housing, Money in Politics, the Media’s Focus, Change, Fixing the Broken System, Courage, Economic Dignity, the Power of the Rich, Challenging Those in Power, Creating a Moral Society, Being Imperfect, Class and Race, Protecting Those without a Voice, Opening Doors for Those who Follow, Eliminating Poverty, Saving our Planet, Cynicism, Honesty, Capitalism, So
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6th - 12th
PRESIDENTIAL/VICE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE VIEWING GUIDE, ISSUES EXPLAINED
THE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES ARE HISTORY IN THE MAKING. Make watching debates especially meaningful with this student friendly guide. Background information is provided about the debate structure. The HOT ISSUES are explained, and the political party platforms are shared to provide students essential background knowledge. The viewing guide allows students to focus in on one or more questions during the debate. It's flexible in use, and you can differentiate the assignment based on the skill of y
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5th - 12th
Presidents Flashcards
This document is a set of small flashcards to help learn the first 20 presidents in order. The front is the number and the back has a picture of the president and his name. Print front to back on cardstock or colored paper.
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1st - 12th
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Power or Politics?
Part of Nancy Polette's Fact or Fiction Series
Was George Washington the 1st President of the United States?
Who put grizzly bears on the front lawn of the White House?
Which president dropped out of law school but still passed the New York law exam?
Who owed his election to the presidency to a cocker spaniel?
What was Chief Tecumseh’s curse on the Presidency?
What did Warren Harding’s and Richard Nixon’s Presidency have in common?
Which President was born with a different name?
Which President
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K - 12th
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Politics_Biden’s Re-election Bid_Current Event News Article Reading_2023
President Joe Biden on Tuesday formally announced that he is running for reelection in 2024, asking voters to give him more time to “finish this job” and extend the run of America’s oldest president for another four years.Teen news articles covering contemporary issues. Great for current events journaling, reading comprehension practice, summer enrichment lessons, substitute teacher plans, home school curricular support, or informally chatting with your teen at home. Follow Us @ NewsLessonPlans
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7th - 11th
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Discussion on the Constitution of the United States
This packet includes 15 worsheets that have questions to bring out the important concepts in the Constitution. It also contains a mind map that can be used as a final exam. They can be done either in class or as homework using the Constitution itself as a text. Discussion will be based on these questions. This is intended for students in grades 8-12 as some terminology is advanced. This unit should take at least 12 classes that last an hour each. You could easily break it down to 15 classes
AP US Government and Politics Supreme Court Case Movie Production
Not sure why thumbnails look off... this assignment focuses on the 15 cases that are part of the APGOPO redesign. It's pretty simple, I have the kids do most of the creative work! However, I have learned I need to have SPECIFIC directions for them to create valuable movies, which is why the directions included are so detailed. I have found it's easiest to have the students share the movie with me on Google classroom or put it on YouTube. I have them do the work independently- not so much in clas
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9th - 12th
Compare and Contrast - Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
25 printable or digital pages of compare and contrast inspired by the ideas and actions of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: compare standing vs kneeling during the National Anthem, compare feeling fear and anger, compare being focused vs unfocused, compare friends vs strangers, compare speaking vs hearing, compare young people vs old people, compare being happy vs unhappy, compare being in control vs out of control, compare college life vs high school life, compare failing vs succeeding, compare being
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6th - 12th
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez - Divergent Thinking Activities
22 printable or digital pages of divergent thinking inspired by the ideas of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Students respond to questions: Where do you see walls each day? How can we help a homeless person? Why do people come to America from other countries? How can immigrants show that they love America? What parts of the nature need our help? What special things are considered “American”? What freedoms do you have in America? How does the government collect money from people? Why do people shoot ot
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4th - 12th
Introductory Paper- State of the Nation
I Use this with my 12th grade AP Economics classes usually the first week of school.This would also work great with any AP or Honors Government or Civics class.Great tool to bring up some good discussions for an icebreaker activity. Also works well as an assessment tool for their writing skills. Great for getting to know your students and for them to know you as well since usually I'm at least semi-involved in the discussion as well.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Presidential Analysis/Critique Project
Students will work independently or with a partner to evaluate and critique a randomly selected modern U.S. President's administration. Everything needed to have students begin this project (detailed description of presidential roles in multiple areas, numbered list for random student presidential assignments and rubric are included).Students will need internet access or a library to complete this project.The final project can be a powerpoint, scrap book, video ( brief documentary), poster etc.
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10th - 12th
Bill of Rights Project
This is a project over the American Bill of Rights. It assesses student knowledge of the Bill of Rights.
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8th - 12th
Create Your Own Political Party GATE Civics Politics
The time is ripe for measured political discussion in our classrooms! After a discussion of the ideologies of the main political parties, use this resource to prompt students to create their own political party.
My students and I realized that there are some real contradictions in the beliefs and actions of both major political parties. Why do both parties shout for individual freedom on one issue, but turn around and clamor for government regulation of individual freedom on another issue? It
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6th - 12th
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British East India Company
This is an article on the British East India Company and how they've influenced United States foreign policy.
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8th - 11th
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