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Civics Common Core CCRA.W.8 resources
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Activity: Primary Source Analysis and Questions
The Declaration of Independence can be a daunting document for teachers to explain to students, but this primary source lesson will help students understand the major themes and concepts within the document itself. Though Thomas Jefferson's Declaration was written in the 18th century, this worksheet has proven to be a fantastic, big-picture way for today's students to study such an important writing without becoming overwhelmed. The Declaration is really just a big "break-up letter" from the co
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7th - 12th
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CNN 10 Worksheets: Current Events News Summary, Graphic Organizer, Video Project
CNN 10 (CNN Student News) is the perfect avenue for students to stay informed on current events. This PDF and GOOGLE DRIVE set of graphic organizer worksheets are an excellent way to analyze and summarize the current events of the day using CNN10. These various templates will help students of all ages stay engaged while watching CNN 10. A simple writing format helps students recognize, summarize, and write opinions about the major headlines of the day. I find this resource to be extremely prac
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Washington, D.C. Webquest
Middle school students across the country spend a lot of time looking forward to their trip to Washington, D.C. This interactive webquest helps harness students' excitement and turn it into a learning opportunity. It is also a perfect activity for students who are unable to visit Washington, D.C. in person.This bundle includes an activity sheet for students to complete as they move through the assignment. It also includes a copy of the Washington, D.C. Webquest (in Word form) that contains links
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6th - 9th
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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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
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
Washington DC: Create a Field Trip Project Activity to the Nation's Capital City
OverviewCan't take your class to Washington DC? This lesson is the solution to getting your students to our Nation's Capital without spending a dime. As tour guides, students will study various memorials, buildings, and attractions to research and present to the class in the form of a presentation. These various "tours" will bring the entire class around to the major attractions of Washington DC. This student-led, virtual class field trip will help your students learn about the major sites o
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5th - 12th
Should Tik Tok Be Banned? NYS Regents-aligned Argument Essay
This is a New York State Regents-aligned student argument essay that asks students to take a side on a current political issue: Should Tik Tok Be Banned? Using 5 highly engaging and thought-provoking articles, students will debate the pros and cons of the current debate in Congress about banning the social media app. My students had so much fun debating this high-interest, culturally responsive topic that they could use their prior knowledge for! All articles are from this year and reflect the c
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8th - 12th
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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 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
Virginia Geography & Map Skills- Color and Label Activity! (SOL aligned)
This US Geography Map Activity is a MUST for students who are learning about the state of Virginia! Students will label and color the map to identify cities, physical geography, and landmarks of their region. Directions are provided. A completed and colored map is provided for reference, but this map can be completed using a textbook or online resource as well. This is a creative and engaging way of supplementing lessons on geography, civics, or the history of Virginia. The activity concludes w
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3rd - 10th
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CONGRESSIONAL DEBATE UNIT PLAN: Lessons, PwPt, Videos, Worksheets!
Teach Congressional Debate in 5 weeks with this detailed unit plan! Product includes:A scale to be used throughout the unit, including Florida standards.Lesson plans complete with bellwork, direct instruction, activities, and exit tickets as well as ideas for modification, enhancement, and VIRTUAL learning.A PowerPoint presentation with 248 slides to take you step by step through the lessons (as well as a PDF version if you prefer that format).Original videos, each appro
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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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Community Service for Teenagers
Community service for teenagers is the perfect opportunity to teach about civic responsibility as envisioned by the Founders as a cornerstone of constitutional democracy. This community service for teenagers project and scaffolded reflection essay provides middle and high school students the opportunity to be at the center of their own learning by putting theory to action: students will develop their own informed opinions on the role of citizens in a democracy through active civic engagement and
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8th - 10th
Biomimicry Engineering Design Project with the UN SDGs
Challenge your students to engineer solutions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals through the lens of biomimicry! This project is built to take learning beyond the classroom, in line with the Biomimicry Youth Design Challenge, but can be a standalone engineering project. Students explore adaptations from a variety of organisms, conduct research, contact local organizations, and work as a team to create solutions to local, national, and global problems...all while connecting with nature!
Supreme Court Cases and Analyzing Arguments
This series of handouts familiarizes students with a range of landmark Supreme Court cases, guides them through a brief analysis of the arguments and reasoning involved, and culminates in an argumentative essay responding to a real-world event.This resource can be used as an outside assignment to extend instruction on analysis of argument, civics, the U.S. legal system, and current events, or it can be used to guide in-class instruction, discussion, and debate. In either case, the project invite
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7th - 12th
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Kids & Community: A Student Led Service Project (grades 6-8)
Students research and created a service project in their communities. This is an updated version of our free resource, created for middle school students.
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6th - 8th
Middle School Social Studies Inquiry Based Learning | PBL Growing Bundle | IB
This growing bundle has middle school students completing inquiry based learning research to cover Civics and Citizenship outcomes and IB. It covers a range of issues that are current in today's society, students investigate and present their findings in an eye catching manner. Have students be compassionate members of society whilst learning valuable research skills. Now suitable for use in PDF and Google Slides.PLANNING FOR THE WHOLE YEAR IS COVERED. Each resource includes;A student cover shee
A full year of curriculum - complete 10 unit bundle, US history 1492-1877
This bundle contains an entire year of curriculum in 10 units, covering Columbus through Reconstruction. Each unit includes text, activities, games, PowerPoints, study guides, daily quizzes, projects, assessments, answer sheets, and a teacher’s manual. Also included is the complete textbook upon which the units are based. Descriptions of each unit are below: 1. This 19 day complete unit examines the tragedy and triumphs of the first European explorer/colonists in the New World, focusing on Colum
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7th - 12th
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Analyzing a Current Event Writing a Nonfiction Summary CCSS Grades 4-7
Explore the world of current events with this study guide, designed to equip students with the tools to analyze news articles in depth and with sophistication. This resource is perfect for educators looking to integrate real-world texts into their curriculum, bridging the gap between social studies and English language arts. Here’s what the guide facilitates:Title, Author, and Publication Date: Students start by identifying the basic details of the news article, setting the stage for deeper anal
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Nonfiction Reading and Writing Bundle CCSS Grades 3-6
Love Letter to a US Amendment: Government Civics Valentine's Writing Activity
This fun Valentine's Day writing activity allows students to show their creative or funny side without getting behind in content. This writing activity requires students to use historical claims to write a love letter to their favorite amendment. Suitable for Civics, US Government, or Comparative Government.IncludesScaffolded instruction page and resource websitesThree Differentiated pages: one scaffolded for ELL/IEP/504 with checklist rubric, one with lines and checklist rubric, and one with a
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Equal Rights Advocacy Campaign - Summative Project - FULL INSTRUCTIONS + RUBRIC
This project is to research a country with inequality, injustice, and oppression against a certain group of people and create a campaign to bring awareness to the issue and give a voice to the oppressed. This summative assessment is as an opportunity for your students to see themselves as leaders. As global citizens. As advocates. As allies. They choose a country and investigate specific human rights violations there, and they create their project to give a voice to populations that aren't gett
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9th - 12th
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News Reports for Classroom Magazines - Scholastic News, Time for Kids, etc.
Who has a stack of Time for Kids, Scholastic News, or National Geographic for Kids piling up in their classroom? It's time for you and your students to host a news report and catch up on nonfiction reading, nonfiction writing, and public speaking!Included for you: Teacher Talk - Explains how I use it in my classroom and adjustments you can make to fit into yoursObservation Sheet for Students - Takes them through observing a live news broadcastGraphic Organizer for Students - Allows them to break
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3rd - 6th
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