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Civics Common Core RH.6-8.6 resources
Civics and American Government Curriculum Bundle: Projects, Activities & Lessons
This amazing, digital download includes over 300 amazing resources for teaching Civics or American Government! Each unit is fully planned out for you from beginning to end and filled with engaging projects, PowerPoints with guided notes, readings, interactive notebook pages, digital Google Drive activities, and so much more. In all, you get 11 complete units for a full Civics course: Introduction to GovernmentFoundations of American GovernmentThe ConstitutionPolitical Parties & ElectionsThe
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7th - 10th
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13th, 14th, and 15th Reconstruction Amendments
The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments are the Reconstruction Amendments. Do you students struggle with these amendments? In this resource, you receive several different activities to help your students master the content. You can differentiate the content by offering different activities to different students. Or looking to increase engagement? Create stations from the readings and primary source handouts. With this purchase of the Reconstruction Amendments, you will receive:-Several different re
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7th - 9th
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Civil Rights Movement Primary Source Analysis Bundle
Teach the Civil Rights Movement with this easy to implement Primary Source Analysis Bundle that covers your content and your standards.Investigate the Civil Rights Movement with primary sources so your students learn core content while also practicing Social Studies skills. This bundled set includes 8-pages of handouts providing an assortment of quotes and images for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of the economic, political, and cultural changes of the Civi
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6th - 12th
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James Madison the War of 1812 Causes and Impact Stations Activity
This lesson discusses the the causes and effects of the War of 1812. To understand the causes, the class will visit an interactive website that discusses why people were both for and against the War of 1812. (The website no longer works, so I've included the videos on my Youtube channel for teachers.)In order to understand the impact of the war, students will visit four stations which represent varying impacts. They include westward movement, the growth of American art and literature, the destru
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Stations and Gallery Walk Bundle First Half of U.S. History
Bill of Rights from the Constitution Scenarios Games and Review
Challenge your students to apply the Bill of Rights in current issues, images, and court cases with these Bill of Rights scenarios. This product will give you multiple scenarios to review and apply the Bill of Rights with your students! All of these scenarios will help your students prepare for any test or quiz on the Bill of Rights. Give your students a scenario card and see if they can identify which amendment applies to the scenario, image or court case. This activity will support your ELL
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Texas History 7th Grade Curriculum Bundle of Activities
Supreme Court Case Project Based Learning
This thorough lesson on Landmark Supreme Court cases in America includes a rigorous and authentic PBL activity, overview presentation on the cases, video overview, guided notes, and lesson plan.Students are assigned a landmark court case for the Project Based Learning (PBL) activity. They must research the case, Constitutional question involved, the Court's decision, and its significance. A directions page describes all of this and includes multiple links students can use for their research. The
Thomas Paine Common Sense Reading Worksheet Activity for 13 Colonies
This activity for Thomas Paine's pamphlet "Common Sense" has students analyzing chunks of the text and putting it into their own words. The download includes and introductory reading with background information on Thomas Paine, the atmosphere in the Colonies at the time of the publication, and the impact Common Sense had on American Colonists.Following the introductory reading, students analyze the actual text of Paine's pamphlet in short chunks. Paine wrote in a simple style for the time that w
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7th - 10th
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Patriots vs. Loyalists: A Common Core Class Debate! Patriots & Loyalists Debate!
Patriots vs. Loyalists: A Common Core Class Debate! Patriots & Loyalists Debate!This Patriots and Loyalists Revolutionary War activity is part of two bundles to save you even more!Check out the 12-lesson Expansion Pack to the American History Super Unit!Causes of the Revolutionary War: A MEGA Unit! 19 Engaging Resources!Both bundles are priced to save you considerably!-------------------------------In this highly-engaging and Common-Core focused Patriots and Loyalists resource, students part
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5th - 8th
James Monroe and the Monroe Doctrine Cartoon Analysis
For this lesson, students use cartoon analysis to learn about the Monroe Doctrine. They start by analyzing cartoons that represent the main idea of the Monroe Doctrine. As a class, students then compile the data from the varying cartoons and figure out what the Monroe Doctrine was all about. This lesson plan is linked with NYS Social Studies standards, however, I'm sure you could add your own. It includes a 1 page lesson plan, 5 cartoons for analysis, and a handout to organize their thoughts. T
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6th - 8th
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Star Spangled Banner Activity: National Anthem Reading & War of 1812 summary
It's the National Anthem! Whether it's social studies, english, or music class, this mini-unit is perfect for any study on the Star Spangled Banner (or the War of 1812). This bundle includes a fun, introductory whole-group PowerPoint-style quiz, a historical reading with comprehension questions, and a creative re-writing of the National Anthem. Everything you need is included! It's even in PDF and Google drive formats! Learn more specifics in the details below:☞ This resource is also a part of
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
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
Dred Scott Supreme Court Case Document Analysis Activity | Citizenship
Want to study the Dred Scott Supreme Court Case? Hoping to practice primary source analysis with your students? Need a no-prep resource to prompt discussion and further study of the Dred Scott Supreme Court Case and its impact on slavery and American citizenship for African Americans?This 1-page handout provides the original Supreme Court ruling as well as the document image for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of American documents and, in this case, the Dre
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5th - 12th
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2025 Presidential Inaugural Address Activities Worksheet
Invite students to be active citizens by viewing the 2025 Presidential Inaugural Address, predicting, analyzing, evaluating, and discussing it throughout with this complete activity kit.As a BONUS you also get the State of the Union Analysis Kit to use the other three years! Both kits include mix-and-match activities that can be scaled up or down to challenge students at their level and to fit your time constraints. And these kits have been universally designed to use year after year. How easy i
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Civics and Government Inquiry Full Course Curriculum for High School
Ratification of the Constitution Federalists Anti-Federalists with Google Slides
The ratification of the Constitution and the debate between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists is a hard concept for students to grasp. Instead of the boring lecture and notes, try this activity instead! It will engage your students with a puppet show debate, and still challenge them with primary sources. Conclude the lesson with a card sort. This resource also includes Google Slides. In this lesson, students will create a puppet show between a Federalist or an Anti-Federalist. These roles i
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: CONSTITUTION BUNDLE - Activities for the ENTIRE Constitution Unit
American History Year Long Bundle US History Curriculum with Google Slides
My US History resource bundle has lesson plans and activities for the entire year – from Exploration and Colonization to activities for the Civil War and Reconstruction. ✨Save money when you purchase the bundle now!✨ **Please note the size of this bundle - I cannot include everything, so once you purchase, email me at SocialStudiesSuccess1@gmail.com so I can give you all the resources that won't fit!In addition to student resources - you will receive all of my strategy manuals and online profes
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5th - 9th
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Miranda v Arizona Supreme Court Case Document Analysis Activity Miranda Rights
This 1-page handout provides the original Supreme Court ruling on Miranda v. Arizona as well as the document image for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of American documents and, in this case, the Miranda v. Arizona case. Includes a significance wrap-up question in which students utilize all of the information to explain the significance of the case or ruling.Answer Key is Provided! All images and other primary sources collected from Library of Congress, Nati
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5th - 12th
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3 Branches of Government Digital Resources Interactive Notebook Activity Bundle
This digital notebook bundle on the 3 Branches of Government features 30 fully-editable interactive pages on Google Drive! It's a perfect set of activities for Distance Learning with your Civics or American Government class.These engaging, interactive pages can be completed all online with laptops, tablets, or any other device that supports Google Drive! The 3 sets of pages cover the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches and include 30 interactive pages of activities on topics like: The
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7th - 10th
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Presidential Election Process Texts & Activities: Electoral College, Primaries+
Presidential Election Process: Becoming the President Texts & ActivitiesThis civics unit teaches students the presidential election process, focusing on the Electoral College, Caucuses and Primaries, and Inauguration Day. Each text includes reading comprehension questions. The questions come in both PDF and Google Slides formats. Passages discussing the arguments for and against the Electoral College are included. Teachers can use them in various ways, including a persuasive essay or as a
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6th - 8th
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US History DOODLE NOTES BUNDLE
Do your kids love Doodle Notes? Buy them all and save! This bundle will give you access to all of my US History Doodle Notes activities - resources that span from the Why Study History? to Reconstruction. Please download the preview for each resource to see detailed directions and samples! Doodle notes is a trademarked term used with permission. Please visit doodlenotes.org for more information.********************************************************************Customer Tips:How to get TPT credi
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6th - 9th
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Constitution & the Bill of Rights We The People SS.7.CG.1.8, SS.7.CG.2.4, SS.7.C
Constitution & the Bill of Rights We The People American History Lesson on the limited government, check and balances, separation of power, the Bill of Rights, the Articles of Confederation, the purpose of the Constitution, the application of the Bill of Right to every day life, differences between Federalists and Anti-Federalists and much MORE! Standards alignment: SS.7.CG.1.8, SS.7.CG.2.4, SS.7.CG.3.3, SS.8.CG.2.6This pack includes: The big ideas in the Constitution (limited government, ch
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5th - 8th
REFORM MOVEMENTS ACTIVITY with DISCUSSION AND DOODLE NOTES
Why is the Reform Movement important to kids today? Examine the Reform Movement through a new lens - the Levers of Power. Allow students to explore how people in the past were able to use their resources to create change in America.In this resource, students will learn about the different Reform Movements, summarize their learning in Doodle Notes, analyze each movement for it's impact and discuss critical thinking questions. Wrap up the lesson by encouraging students to create an action plan
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7th - 9th
Constitutional Amendment Research Activity - Digital
There are 27 total amendments within the US Constitution. Beyond just the Bill of Rights, each and every one of the amendments is significant and important and defines an era of American history. I created this resource so that students could research each of the amendments, and know the story and impact behind each one of them.This is a powerful resource that will have your students wanting more! They will get a chance to research an overview of each amendment, and then students will be able
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5th - 8th
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Social Studies Civics Quote of the Day Bell Ringers
Engage your students right when they walk in the door with bell ringer questions that prompt them to analyze quotes from notable people in American government (or who influenced American government) for the study of Civics in your classroom!This resource includes a 40 page PowerPoint (non-editable) containing 40 quotes from notable people related to American government, a writing prompt on each page and two versions of a response sheet that students can use when answering the prompts. A version
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5th - 8th
3 Branches of Government & More Activities - Civics 101 Podcast Guided Notes
Strengthen your Civics and Government course with engaging Civics 101 podcast episodes and accompanying political cartoon and news analysis forms.This bundle of guided notes pairs with 20 Civics 101 podcast episodes that both concisely cover essential civics topicsprovide lasting insight into what they mean to today's Americaplus, bonus political cartoon & new analysis extension activitiesThis kit is the perfect alternative to lectures or textbook reading. Students can listen and learn at th
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7th - 12th
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