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Civics Common Core CCRA.R.8 resources
CURRENT EVENTS: News Article Summary, Main Idea, Reading Comprehension | NEWSELA
This Current Events Summary is an excellent tool for students to get involved with the news and the current events of the week. A simple writing format helps students find, summarize, and write opinions about current news stories and events. I find this activity to be a practical filler for various social studies courses. What's Included:Teacher directions with ideas for implementation and useSimple student directions: Find, Highlight, Summarize, Importance, OpinionGuided student writing temp
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You Be the Judge - analyzing Supreme Court cases on the Bill of Rights
It’s one thing to simply memorize the Bill of Rights; it’s quite another to actually understand how they apply in everyday life. Teaching the former gives students words but no understanding for what they mean; teaching the latter gives students practice in critical thinking as well as a deep appreciation for their basic rights as American citizens. It is, in effect, the ultimate lesson in civics.
This activity is designed to teach students the meaning and application of the Bill of Rights by h
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7th - 11th
Plessy v. Ferguson/ Brown v. Board of Education primary source analysis activity
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In the 1896 case of Plessy v. Ferguson the Supreme Court ruled that segregation of races in public life was perfectly legal under the doctrine of “separate but equal.” This ruling legitimized Jim Crow laws and second-class citizenship for generations of African-Americans. Finally, in 1954, the Supreme Court reversed itself in the case of Brown v. Board of Education and banned the “separate but equal” doctrine, finally paving the way for true equal rights for African-Americans, nearly 1
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7th - 11th
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US Civics & Government & ELA Integrated Bundle: Reading Writing & Social Studies
U.S. Civics & Government and Language Arts Resource Bundle SetThis integrated bundle has everything you need to teach U.S. Civics & Government and language arts skills at the same time! The bundle includes 5 separate resources that include a nonfiction/informational texts unit on civics and government, a paired passages set with an opinion writing prompt, a citizen action plan research project, a set of pre-written exit tickets, and a social studies review/center activity. Teachers can u
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4th - 7th
Mock Trial Graphic Organizers
USE THIS PRODUCT WITH ANY MOCK TRIAL!This is a collection of graphic organizers and scripts that can be used with any mock trial, civil or criminal. Each item below includes scaffolded support in order to help students understand the main roles in a mock trial. In addition, there is a witness organizer and a court reporter organizer to engage those students who do not have a direct role in the trial. Included are the following resources to help students prepare, participate in, and reflect on cr
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Climate Change: Who Should You Believe?
Many teachers avoid teaching about climate change because the issue has become politically charged. This activity invites the students to investigate which organizations accept that climate change is exacerbated by human activity versus those that present climate change as part of a natural cycle. Individual teachers should feel free to add additional organizations. This chart includes a dozen organizations and their stances on climate change. Students research the mission statement of each org
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9th - 12th
8th Grade U.S. History: Rights & Responsibilities of U.S. Citizens COMPLETE Unit
This 8th Grade U.S. History Lesson Plan Unit comes with EVERYTHING that you'll need to teach your 8th graders all about the Rights & Responsibilities of U.S. Citizens! These amazing resources are 100% completely ready to use for both in-person and online distance learning via Google Apps and have been successfully used thousands of students! **BE SURE TO CLICK THE PRODUCT PREVIEW TO GET A SNEAK PEEK OF THE INCREDIBLE RESOURCES WE'RE SO PROUD TO OFFER WITH THIS UNIT!!**The incredible resource
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8th
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Also included in: 8th Grade U.S. History YEAR-LONG Curriculum Bundle!! | Google Apps
Persuasive Essay and Public Issues Scaffolded Unit +Word Search CCSS Grades 4-7
Explore the World of Persuasive Writing with this Scaffolded "Public Issues and Constitutional Beliefs" Essay Unit. This comprehensive writing unit was featured in the TPT newsletter. It combines the art of persuasive essay writing with public issues encouraging students to be informed citizens.Key Resources Include:Sample Public Issues Essay: A model for student inspiration.Four Anchor Charts: Covering Persuasive Essays (2), Public Issues, and Constitutional Beliefs.Cover for the Student Materi
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4th - 7th
Also included in: Nonfiction Reading and Writing Bundle CCSS Grades 3-6
Current Events Debate Lesson: Is Social Media Good for Democracy?
CURRENT EVENTS DEBATE LESSON: IS SOCIAL MEDIA GOOD FOR DEMOCRACY?Be sure to follow my store - I'll be adding more current events resources throughout the year.Social Studies teachers - Are you searching for a quick lesson plan to help your students discuss and debate controversial issues that are in the news? Look no further!In this lesson, students will build background knowledge on this issue by reading two sets of opposing evidence and then engage in a debate/discussion on this issue. The rea
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9th - 12th
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Consumer Rights and Law
1hr PP, clip, worksheets, differentiated fully KS3/4. Complete 1 hour lesson with differentiated worksheets, suitable for KS3/4 easily adapted for either. Different level tasks for MA,LA or Core and designed to fit Ofsted criteria for' Good' or above.Many more Civics, Social Studies, Philosophy, ELA, Character Education, Careers and Health resources at my store
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6th - 12th
Introduction to Economic Systems (6th & 7th GSE Aligned)
This high-quality no prep set of worksheets covers different types of economic systems including traditional, market, command, and mixed economies. It also looks at where the countries land on the economic freedom index. Each set of guided notes includes quality short readings, questions, and activities. All sheets are doodle note style for students to add their own personal touch. Answer keys are included for the reviews in each section. These sets can be used for individual reading, partner/sm
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4th - 9th
Also included in: Georgia Sixth Grade Social Studies: Europe Bundle (All Domains)
The Constitutional Convention – New Jersey / Virginia Plan Comparison Grid
When delegates from the twelve attending states gathered in Philadelphia during the Summer of 1787 (Rhode Island sent no representatives), the convention's outcome was far from certain. Its official purpose was to reform the Articles of Confederation. However, for many of the men who came, mere reforms would not be enough.This side-by-side comparison grid explores the chief ideological conflict of the US Constitutional Convention: Big States vs. Small States. By exploring the New Jersey and Virg
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Media Literacy High School Lateral Reading Strategy with Social Media Posts
Quickly and easily capture your high school students' attention with this media literacy lateral reading strategy lesson using real examples of viral social media posts. High school students practice the media literacy skill of lateral reading by analyzing real viral social media claims. Get ready to make media literacy an exciting and interactive experience in your classroom!WHAT'S INCLUDED✅ Comprehensive and EDITABLE Teacher Slideshow✅ Whole Class Practice Materials in Teacher Slideshow✅ANSW
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9th - 12th
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Credible Sources, Fact vs Opinion, Bias, & Fake News
In our times it is paramount that our students can identify credible sources. In today's world this is a crucial literacy skill, that is just too important to skip over! Critical thinking and research skills can and should be something that every student is equipped with going forward.This lesson series challenges middle school students to investigate credible and non-credible sources, bias, fact v opinion, and fake news. This product contains 3 easy to follow lessons that build towards a small
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Writing to Argue Bundle
Student Press Law & Ethics; Supreme Court Cases; Copyright BUNDLE
⭐️ Press Law and Ethics Unit:This is a comprehensive student press law unit plan that is designed to walk students through an introduction to the First Amendment, Hazelwood, and landmark Supreme Court cases, and their impact on student press rights. Students will also learn about ethical considerationslike libel, confirmation bias, fake news, public figures vs. private citizens, image tampering, and copyright.This complete 2-3 week unit plan includes detailed and engaging activities, printables,
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9th - 12th
Empowering Voices: Campaigning for Change
In this engaging and thought-provoking activity, students will delve into meaningful discussions about issues that are relevant to them and brainstorm ways to campaign for action towards these issues. I CHOSE TO FOCUS ON MALALA YOUSAFZAI and her campaign for girls education, but you can choose to focus on any other figure that you feel aligns better to the lesson! Feel free to adapt the lesson to your own liking!The activity is divided into two sections, each supported by different technologies
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5th - 9th
Anti-Semitism
A one hour resource all about the history of anti-Semitism through the ages, as well as where and how it still exists in the world today. Students will investigate whether anti-Semitism can always be linked to right-wing extremism, whether it really is an issue in the UK and the problems of reportedly rising anti-semitism in the US and Russia.This resource pack includes a one hour long PowerPoint with accompanying worksheets, well differentiated activities, literacy focus tasks, clip tasks w
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7th - 11th
Current Events Research Speech & Project, Journalism
✨ Helping students navigate how to discuss and critically think about current events (especially politics) is harder than ever before. This current events research project walks students through the step-by-step process of investigating a current event issue, evaluate media bias, and through the use of academic writing, articulate their own original position. This comprehensive current events project includes research, writing, and speaking in a multi-media presentation. This is also a perfect
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Current Events Speech, Bell Ringers, Editorial Cartoon Bundle
Current Events Debate Lesson: Cancel Culture
CURRENT EVENTS DEBATE LESSON: CANCEL CULTUREBe sure to follow my store - I'll be adding more current events resources throughout the year.Social Studies teachers - Are you searching for a quick lesson plan to help your students discuss and debate controversial issues that are in the news? Look no further!In this lesson, students will read an edited collection of evidence about cancel culture (or call-out culture) and then engage in a debate/discussion on this issue. The evidence included in the
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9th - 12th
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Analyzing Protest Songs: Fortunate Son
This one-day lesson is a great companion to any unit on the Vietnam War or the history of protest. In it, students listen to and analyze the protest message behind Creedence Clearwater Revival's 1969 hit "Fortunate Son." Critical thinking questions ask students to interpret the song and draw parallels between the song and issues of inequality today.This product comes complete with an answer key, and is print-and-go ready.
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9th - 12th
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Current Events Debate Lesson: Death Penalty
CURRENT EVENTS DEBATE LESSON: DEATH PENALTYBe sure to follow my store - I'll be adding more current events resources throughout the year.Social Studies teachers - Are you searching for a quick lesson plan to help your students discuss and debate controversial issues that are in the news? Look no further!In this lesson, students will read two articles about the death penalty and then engage in a debate/discussion on this issue. The articles were published recently and represent opposing sides of
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9th - 12th
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Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery
A fully-resourced lesson all about human trafficking and modern slavery. This has been created to lasts roughly 1 hour - 90 minutes if all tasks are completed.The lesson includes a detailed PowerPoint, detailed information sheets, differentiated challenge activities and worksheets, clips tasks with questions and a debate focus task. These resources have been designed to be engaging, detailed and easy to follow.The lesson has been left editable and is filled with engaging, well-differentiated an
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8th - 11th
5th Grade Social Studies TEKS Unit 12 | The United States Today | Google Apps!
The 5th Grade Social Studies TEKS Unit 12: The United States Today COMPLETE Lesson Plan Unit is PERFECT for those teaching 5th grade social studies. The resources included in this lesson plan unit follow the TEKS standards and come ready to use for BOTH in-person and online digital learning (via Google Apps)! *************************************************************************************************************Get an even GREATER VALUE and save even more TIME and MONEY! This unit is a part
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5th
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Long-Term Civics Project using the UN SDGs & Depth and Complexity Icons
Extend learning beyond the classroom! This project is built for a Social Studies classroom to inspire students to take civic action. This project is founded on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, which guide students into exploring issues in their local, national, and global environments, then develop and enact solutions.Time Frame: 1-6 months. I do this project every Friday from December-May but time can vary, depending on how much teachers want to devote to it.
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7th - 10th
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