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Civics Common Core RH.6-8.8 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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Impeachment Activity and Case Study Lesson Plan
This complete lesson plan on the Impeachment Process includes 6 case studies, an overview reading, and more for an engaging activity on impeachment in America. The lesson will first ensure that students understand the impeachment process at both the state and federal level. Then, students move on to analyzing impeachment cases like Presidents Bill Clinton and Andrew Johnson as well as Richard Nixon's potential impeachment. Case studies of impeachment at the state level are covered with articles
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8th - 11th
Election 2024 Meet the Candidates: Research, Learn, and Write Biden Trump
In order to become knowledgeable and informed citizens, your students will have the opportunity to research the presidential candidates in time for Election 2024. Students will visit websites in order to research and take notes on the achievements and viewpoints of Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Then, students will develop their own opinion based on evidence and determine which presidential candidate they would vote for by answering a writing prompt. Many support handouts are included for student s
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Election 2020 Complete Unit Bundle: Activities, Templates & Projects
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
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
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
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 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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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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My Community State and Local Government Project (Google Compatible)
My Community State and Local Government Project Is your class learning about local politics and your local community? In this hands-on project, students will create a local community profile on their town, city, or county. The students will research their local government officials, compile demographic data on their area, interview local citizens, attend a local government meeting or event, and perform a community service. Through this project students will be able to better understand the funct
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: State and Local Government Unit Plan
U.S. Presidents Classroom Posters Bulletin Board Wall Decor Set
Use this American Presidents Poster Set to help teach basic U.S. Government or History. Or decorate your Social Studies classroom with the American Presidents! Want to display the American presidents? Save time, energy, and stress in preparing your classroom decor for the upcoming school year with this ready to print U.S. Presidents Classroom Poster Set!This is a set of 45 posters for a Social Studies classroom. Includes posters of the 45 American presidents with key facts about each president
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Not Grade Specific
Social Studies American Civics Bell Ringers Bundle (Google Slides Compatible)
Engage your students right when they walk in the door with bell ringers that will support your middle school American Government and Civics history curriculum!Inside this resource, you'll find 200 bell ringers to use throughout the year while you teach about American government, politics, the U.S. Constitution and other content related to Civics!Along with a PowerPoint version of the slides, the bell ringers are also compatible with Google Slides! There are links to digital versions of the bell
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5th - 8th
American Government and Civics: Types and Systems of Government Unit Bundle
A complete engaging unit on types and systems of government. This Bundle includes resources on types and systems of government. If you are looking for activities and lessons for this fundamental component of American government, you have found the right resource! This bundle includes:2 Power points (Notes for types and systems of government) Foldables (gummy bear foldable)Writing Activities(differentiated activities and writing prompts)Gallery Walk Exit SlipsPost-it Note Activities Want access t
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6th - 12th
Citizenship & the Naturalization Process Bundle!
This mini unit helps students understand the definition of citizenship in the United States and the process immigrants must go through to become U.S. citizens. Students will learn about what determines whether a person is a U.S. citizen. As a result of this unit students will be able to do the following:
• Understand that a citizen is an individual with certain rights and duties under a government and who, by birth or by choice, owes allegiance to that government.
• Analyze and describe the sour
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4th - 12th
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Native American Civil Rights Campaign in the 1970s history lesson
The lesson focuses on the Native American Civil Rights protest campaign in the 1970s. It introduces the campaign by Indigenous people to gain equal rights and regain control of indigenous lands. It has background on the work sheet and PowerPoint on exactly who the indigenous peoples of the Americas are. It briefly covers the conflict in the 19th century and primarily focuses on the growth of the RED POWER movement and the actions taken in the 1970s. There are tasks based on the siege at Alcatra
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: 20th Century American History BUNDLE
Wolf Hollow Novel Study
This product is a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching Wolf Hollow by Lauren Wolk. With these Common Core aligned materials, students will deeply engage with the novel and develop their literacy skills through literary analysis, fiction close readings, mock trial, projects, vocabulary, assessments, essays, and more. The suite includes 100+ resources to help you implement an engaging, rigorous ELA unit. Snapshot of Resources Included in Unit:Standards Alignment & Pacing G
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5th - 7th
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Civics Store Growing Bundle
This Civics bundle includes over 100 resources from my civics store, designed to enhance understanding and engagement in your classroom. Resources are aligned with Wisconsin Social Studies standards. Ideal for middle school Civics and Social Studies educators. This is a growing resource.Please note that this resource does not constitute a full course. The price of this bundle is subject to increase as new materials are added. However, purchasing now ensures access to all future additions at no
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8th - 10th
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
Just Mercy Movie Guide & Death Penalty Debate - PAIR PACK - CCSS
This is a pair-pack of our popular resources: Just Mercy Movie Guide and Capital Punishment Class Debate. Both go well together for any classroom covering the complex topic of capital punishment. Students can analyze the film and contemplate the issues within the U.S. justice system. They can later have a class debate about whether capital punishment, in itself, should be abolished within government. In the movie guide, there is a set of resources for viewing Just Mercy in your classroom. The vi
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9th - 12th
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Three Branches of Government COMPLETE Lesson plan | For 5th-8th Graders
The Three Branches of Government COMPLETE Lesson Plan is PERFECT for those teaching 5th to 8th grade U.S. history to their students. This lesson includes EVERYTHING you'll need to explore the significance of the each one of the three branches of government: the Legislative Branch, the Executive Branch, and the Judicial Branch -PLUS- the system of checks and balances and the three levels of government (federal, state, and local)! The incredible Three Branches of Government resources you'll receiv
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5th - 8th
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News Literacy Word Wall Bulletin Board Display and 32 Task Cards
Engaging news literacy resources for middle and high school students!This resource includes: 32 News literacy Task CardsNews Literacy Word Wall/ bulletin board display (26 cards) and titleHow to use this resource (Task Cards):Anticipatory Activity or Exit Ticket- Copy pages and distribute pages or individual cards to students. Use cards as an anticipatory activity or as an “exit ticket” following a lesson. (I laminate my sheets and either have students write answers on post-its they stick on the
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Civics Store Growing Bundle
State and Local Government Reading and Activity (Google Compatible)
State and Local Government Activity Is your class learning about local politics and your local community?In the State and Local Government Activity, students will read a handout about state and local governments, they will then answer a series of text based questions. After the reading and questions students will choose a local government service to research and analyze. Students will answer questions about their local service and why it matters to the community. This lesson is a great introduct
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: State and Local Government Unit Plan
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