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Civics Common Core RI.11-12.1 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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DISTANCE LEARNING U.S. Constitution Step by Step -- Article II Worksheet
7 pages of close reading questions take students step by step through Article II of the U.S. Constitution, asking them not only to read for detail but also to think critically about the rules that govern the executive branch of the U.S. federal government! And now, students can complete the worksheet online as a TpT Digital Activity!Do you teach the U.S. Constitution to your government or history students? I go through it every year and constantly work on ways to make it highly interesting and r
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10th - 12th
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Also included in: DISTANCE LEARNING U.S. Constitution Step by Step: Articles I-VII BUNDLE
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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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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ENLIGHTENMENT PHILOSOPHERS Contributions to Democracy | Print & Digital
This engaging and fun activity where students will learn about nine Enlightenment philosophers and their contributions to American Government. Both Print & Digital versions are included! Perfect for distance learning.Buyer Feedback:"This resource was fantastic and a great way to get my kids thinking critically about the Philosophers!" SarahDirections for both a Gallery Walk and Centers Activity are included. To check for understanding, students will play a fun review game identifying the ph
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: CIVICS | American Government MEGA BUNDLE | Semester | Print & Digital
Political Parties| DEMOCRATS V REPUBLICANS | What are the Differences? | Digital
This is an easy and comprehensive way to teach the differences between the Democrat and Republican political parties. Both printable and digital versions are included!Buyer Feedback:Easy to use, comprehensive, and versatile with options for print and digital. This purchase includes a 3-page reading about the differences between the two major political parties; the Democrats and the Republicans. It reviews the different ideologies on the following issues:the economytaxessocial issuesforeign polic
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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
Create Your Own Constitution - Project - 2 Day Lesson Plan, CCSS
This is a set of materials in which students come up with their own constitutions for creating their own government! The imaginary scenario is that society has gone through a major upheaval and has decided to entrust these groups of students to represent them in forming a constitution. The criteria covers key concepts that align with the principles of the U.S. Constitution. The end result is a project in which groups of students draft and read their own “ratified” constitutions for the class. St
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: U.S. Constitution UNIT PLAN BUNDLE - 4 Weeks - Includes Pacing Guide
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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WHAT IS DEMOCRACY? -Concepts of Democracy - CIVICS - Print & Digital
This creative presentation reviews the concepts of democracy and the difference between direct democracy and a republic. Both printable and digital versions are included!Buyer feedback:"Very useful to introduce the concept of democracy." SheilaAfter the presentation students complete an activity in which they complete a graphic organizer analyzing the concepts of democracy. This purchase includes the following:Detailed LESSON PLAN23-slide PRESENTATION (PowerPoint & Google Slides)2-page NOTES
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: CIVICS | American Government MEGA BUNDLE | Semester | Print & Digital
DISTANCE LEARNING U.S. Constitution Step by Step -- Article I Worksheet
Fully differentiated into two learning levels, this detailed Article I Worksheet provides students with more than a dozen pages of close reading activities that require them to dive deep into a key primary source: Article I of the U.S. Constitution! And now, students can complete the worksheet online as a TpT Digital Activity!Liven up your government teaching with this guided Constitution worksheet that takes students through the details of Article I, all about the legislative branch. These work
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10th - 12th
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Also included in: DISTANCE LEARNING U.S. Constitution Step by Step: Articles I-VII BUNDLE
DISTANCE LEARNING U.S. Constitution Step by Step: Articles I-VII BUNDLE
6 Worksheet sets providing hundreds of close reading free response questions to take students step by step through the entire original U.S. Constitution! All worksheets requiring critical thinking and embed historical thinking skills along the way! Includes extensive teaching notes and a full answer key for each worksheet! There are individual worksheets for Articles I-V, with Articles VI and VII combined into one worksheet, making six resources in all. Students can complete all worksheets fully
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10th - 12th
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7 Articles of the US Constitution, Bill of Rights & Amendments Simplified Notes
Confidently guide students through the US Constitution's text so they can see for themselves their rights and the powers of the US government. This annotated Constitution includes both the entirety of the original Constitution plus all 27 amendments:Article 1 -- the Legislative BranchArticle 2 -- the Executive BranchArticle 3 -- the Judicial BranchArticles 4-7 -- Federalism, State Rights, & SupremacyAmendments 1-10 -- the Bill of RightsAmendments 11-27 Use this as an alternative or suppleme
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Civics and Government Inquiry Full Course Curriculum for High School
Individual Rights and the Common Good Activity with Case Studies
Looking for a way to engage your students in abstract political philosophy? The balance between individual rights and the common good is a tough concept, but your students will discuss them like political philosophers once they think through them with multiple case studies and a graffiti board activity! They will connect the tension between individual rights and the common good to modern-day examples and develop and share their thoughts throughout the lesson.I try to include as many opportunitie
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9th - 12th
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Civil Rights Movement Project Research and Role Play
In this inquiry-based project, students become figures from the Civil Rights Movement. Students research their figure and then embody that person at a culminating party. This project puts students literally in the lives of historical figures. Meet Rosa Parks, Maya Angelou, Thurgood Marshall and more through your students' discovery of them. A great addition to your Civil Rights Movement study.This detailed teacher’s guide includes:● How to use this resource and complete timeline within the te
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Civil Rights Movement Activities
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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Fourth Amendment | Students Rights In schools + Research Project & Presentations
This lesson creates meaningful learning for students as they learn how the 4th Amendment applies to them as students. Students are engaged as they analyze several court cases and explore interesting questions. For example, can schools implement a school wide urine drug test? Can school officials search your car, locker, cell phone, or other belongings? Students learn about how the 4th Amendment protects individuals against unreasonable searches by requiring state agents to obtain a warrant based
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9th - 12th
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How to Analyze Political Cartoons - Civics Bell Ringer Activity
Easily weave political cartoons into your U.S. History or Civics/Government class with the effective POPES method. The best part is this kit works for both historical and current-day cartoons.Perfect for unit assignments or daily bell ringers! Comes in both printable PDF and digital for Google Slides.Greatness is being an active and critical constituent. Included in this FREEBIE Activity: Teacher overview with links to online historical and current-day cartoon databasesPOPES Political Cartoon A
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Civics and Government Inquiry Full Course Curriculum for High School
Executive Branch Activities - Civics 101 Podcast Episode Guided Notes
Learn all about the Executive Branch, includingthe powers of the President the roles of White House advisers and Cabinet membersthe importance of the Presidential approval rating These Civics 101 podcast episode guided notes are the perfect alternative to lectures or textbook reading. Students can listen and learn at their own pace, wherever!Included are political cartoon and news source analysis templates to dig deeper into any mentioned topic by examining them through real-life issues.This ki
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Executive Branch Unit with Activities, PPTs, & Simulations
Legislative Branch Activities on Congress - Civics 101 Podcast Episode Notes
Learn all about the Legislative Branch, likethe structure and operations of Congressthe differences between the House of Representatives and the Senatehow a bill becomes a lawCongressional districting and gerrymandering These Civics 101 podcast episode guided notes are the perfect alternative to lectures or textbook reading. Students can listen and learn at their own pace, wherever!Included are political cartoon and news source analysis templates to dig deeper into any mentioned topic by examini
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Legislative Branch Unit with Activities, PPTs, Card Sorts, & Games
DISTANCE LEARNING U.S. Constitution Step by Step -- Article IV Worksheet
20 free answer and fill-in questions that take students step by step through Article IV, helping them read the text independently and determine the meaning of this part of the U.S. Constitution. Includes an answer key with full explanations to help teachers guide class discussions of our gov't system! And now, students can complete the worksheet online as a TpT Digital Activity!____________________________________________________________What Buyers Are Saying:---I actually used this for a younge
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10th - 12th
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Also included in: DISTANCE LEARNING U.S. Constitution Step by Step: Articles I-VII BUNDLE
Judicial Branch Activities on Supreme Court - Civics 101 Podcast Notes
Learn all about the Judicial Branch, includingthe Supreme Courtthe federal court system how a case makes it to the Supreme Courtthe role of federal judgesThese Civics 101 podcast episode guided notes are the perfect alternative to lectures or textbook reading. Students can listen and learn at their own pace, wherever!Included are political cartoon and news source analysis templates to dig deeper into any mentioned topic by examining them through real-life issues.This kit comes in both print PDF
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7th - 12th
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AP® US Government Unit 2.6 - Expansion of Presidential Power
Unit 2.6 of the AP® curriculum focuses on how the power of American presidents has evolved and expanded through the Republic's history.This eight-question short answer worksheet begins with an analysis of Federalist 70, Alexander Hamilton's defense of a strong executive branch, and proceeds to trace the evolution of presidential power since those words were written. Why did Hamilton believe his executive plan would be "safer?" What was the War Powers Act? Special attention is devoted to the imp
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: AP® US Government - Comprehensive Full-Year Accompanying Curriculum
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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