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Government resources for Microsoft Word and for homeschool
Ellis Island Immigration Webquest
Students will learn about Ellis Island and European immigration to America. The Ellis Island Webquest uses an engaging website that allows students to explore Ellis Island and learn about the positive and negative experiences immigrants had at Ellis Island. Click here to view the website.The webquest contains 55 questions and is a great way for students to learn more about the following topics: • What was Ellis Island used for?• What was Ellis Island like for immigrants?
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Ellis Island and Angel Island Immigration Lesson Plan Collection
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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US Constitution Webquest
The assignment contains 36 questions about the various parts of the U.S. Constitution. Students will use kid-friendly websites to answer the questions. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. *Great review of key information!*Engaging!*Editable Word Document*The document can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive; please make sure, however, that it is password protected.Topics: Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation Constitutional Convention Framers
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: 8th Grade American History Resources
US Constitution Project
Students will create an 11-page book explaining why the U.S. Constitution was created and the various parts within the document. On each page, students will include a title, summary, and an organizer or visual. I have included detailed student directions and websites for research. The project usually takes 2-3 class periods, and it does not require any teacher preparation or the use of a textbook. I have included a rubric for grading. Please message me if you have any questions.*Engaging and fun
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: American History Projects (US History Projects)
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.
Product could also b
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7th - 12th
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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: 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.)
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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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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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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: US HISTORY - GOVERMENT & CITIZENSHIP: US Constitution BUNDLE
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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Grades:
7th - 12th
Bill of Rights Project
Students will create a brochure demonstrating their understanding of the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution. In the brochure, they will explain the protections/restrictions of each amendment and include a visual. I have included 24 guiding questions and kid-friendly websites for research. Please message me if you have any questions. I have included a rubric. *Engaging and fun project! *The project will take 2-3 class periods. *I have included detailed student directions and an example
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: American History Projects (US History Projects)
AP U.S. Government Complete Course w/ google slides
This is my complete course for AP U.S. Government to match the 2018-2019 redesign. Because of the size of the materials this is a Google Drive purchase. You might want to put all of the materials onto a portable hard drive because they are bigger files. The year is broken up over 5 units and includes warm-ups, power points loaded with pictures and video, guided notes that go along with the presentations, quizzes, unit exams, homework/classwork assignments, videos, essential documents/court cases
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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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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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Federalism Webquest
The assignment contains 35 questions about the principle of federalism in the Constitution. Students will use kid-friendly websites to answer the questions. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. *The document can be uploaded to your personal website or Google Drive; however, please make sure it is password protected. Topics/Key Vocabulary: Federalism Articles of Confederation Unitary System (Advantages and Disadvantages)Confederation System (Advantages and
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: 8th Grade American History Resources
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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Three Branches of Government Project (Legislative, Executive, & Judicial)
Students will create a mobile about the three branches of government. Students will explain the members, responsibilities, jobs, powers, and how each branch checks the other two branches. Students will complete an outline graphic organizer before they construct their mobile. The project does not require the use of a textbook. I have included 20 guiding questions and websites for research. A rubric is included for grading. Please message me if you have any questions. *I have included detailed stu
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: American History Projects (US History Projects)
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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U.S. Government Resources - Power Points, Guided Notes, HW, Tests, & Projects
UPDATE 8/1/2021 - I have converted the PowerPoints included in this bundle to google slides as well with all of the video included. You will get both with this package. This is a great deal of the materials that I use for my U.S. Government and U.S. Government Honors classes. This probably will not carry you for an entire school year, but it's close. Some of the things that I do in my class I do not have rights to (textbook worksheets, etc.) and I’m in no position to share. I also teach financi
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
The Bill of Rights Webquest
The assignment contains 50 questions about the protection of individual rights through the Bill of Rights. Students will use kid-friendly websites to answer the questions. Please message me if you have any questions. I have included an answer key. ⭐ Engaging!⭐ No textbook required⭐ Editable Word Document⭐ The documents can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive; please make sure, however, that it is password protected.Learning Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain each am
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: 8th Grade American History Resources
Civil vs. Criminal Cases Webquest
The students will conduct a web quest which allows them to gain knowledge and insight into the definition, purpose and procedures of civil and criminal cases. Upon completion of this assignment, students are expected to know that:
-Civil cases are established to settle disputes between two parties in order for the plaintiff to make an attempt to receive compensation from the defendant.
-Criminal cases allows the court to determine whether a person accused of breaking the law is guilty or not g
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6th - 10th
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Richard Nixon - The Watergate Scandal Webquest
The assignment contains 30 questions about Richard Nixon and the Watergate scandal. Students will use an internet article and a 5-minute video clip to answer the questions. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. *Engaging lesson! *Editable Word Document *The document can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive; however, please make sure it is password protected. Topics/Key Vocabulary:Nixon’s re-election campaign Watergate break-in Bob Woodward and Carl
Grades:
7th - 11th
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Also included in: American History Webquest Bundle (1877-2001)
Comprehensive Constitution Test Study Guide, Review Packet
This is a comprehensive study guide for the Constitution test. It is organized the way the Constitution is. It starts with the Preamble and then goes through each article, explaining the powers of each branch etc. Different districts use different tests and this guide can be adapted to whatever you need. It could be used as a note-taking guide as they learn or used as a review guide at the end. I used this for high school students and if you are teaching middle school US history, perhaps so
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7th - 12th
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Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities Webquest
The assignment contains 30 questions about U.S. citizenship and a citizen’s rights and responsibilities. Students will use kid-friendly websites to answer the questions. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. ⭐ Engaging lesson!⭐ No textbook required!⭐ Editable Word Document⭐ The document can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive; please make sure, however, that it is password protected.Topics/Key Vocabulary:Rights and responsibilities of citizenship 14t
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Grades:
5th - 10th
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Also included in: 8th Grade American History Resources
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