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Autumn civics Common Core RI.7.1 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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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
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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Reading Comprehension Passages & Close Reading Passages for Middle School Work
The Reading Comprehension Passages with test prep-type questions include high-interest topics that help sneak in ELA test prep for middle school & 5th grade. The 4 engaging informational reading passages are the perfect close reading passages for your upper elementary or middle school classroom during the first month of school, the weeks leading up to Halloween, for state test practice, or any time of the year.Great to use as back to school reading passages with comprehension questions becau
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5th - 8th
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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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Google Drive FL Civics EOC Category 1, 2, 3, & 4 Study Guides {History Guru}
Civics EOC Prep!Student Study Guides for EACH category and Study Games.The best COMPLETE bundle out there for GREAT Test Scores!43 Files of awesomeness!REPORTING CATEGORY 1: ORIGINS AND PURPOSES OF LAW AND GOVERNMENTREPORTING CATEGORY 2: ROLES, RIGHTS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITIZENSREPORTING CATEGORY 3: GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND POLITICAL PROCESSESREPORTING CATEGORY 4: ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTION OF GOVERNMENTThese Google Drive is full of digital files with tests and study guides that are divided
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6th - 12th, Staff
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Also included in: Civics Bundle: 181 Products and over $400 in lessons/activities
Native American Heritage Month Reading Comprehension Passage
Looking to add some engaging and differentiated activities to your Native American literature unit? Check this out!Activities include:Native American History Month Informational TextDefine an Unfamiliar Word with Depth and ComplexityNative American Heritage Month QuizInformational Text About Famous Native AmericansWord Search – Use Words in Context to Fill in the Blanks of Famous Native American ContributionsFamous Native Americans Logic PuzzleOver 1.5+ Hours of Activities (6 separate activities
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5th - 8th
Labor Day Reading Comprehension - Printable & Digital
Celebrate Labor Day in your classroom by learning the history of this unique holiday and how it has changed over the years! This set of Labor Day reading comprehension activities includes a full-page reading passage, comprehension questions, a graphic organizer, and a page of engaging writing prompts. Use these activities as an ELA lesson to strengthen nonfiction comprehension skills, a social studies lesson, or a timely sub plan for any class.(For more reading activities for teaching U.S. holid
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6th - 8th
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Politics_Government Boosts Electrical Power Grid_Current Events Reading_2024
Current events PDF lesson plan. The Biden-Harris Administration launched a Federal-State Modern Grid Deployment Initiative. The initiative seeks to expand grid capacity and build modern grid capabilities on both new and existing transmission and distribution lines.Articles and long reading passages of recent news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Includes literacy strategies and graphic organizers to support struggling readers. Also great for independe
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6th - 12th
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Politics_Presidential Medal of Freedom_Current Events Reading Comprehension_2024
Current events PDF lesson plan. President Joe Biden issued nineteen recipients the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom built teams, coalitions, movements, organizations, and businesses that shaped America for the better.Articles and long reading passages of recent news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Includes literacy strategies and graphic organizers to support struggling readers. Also great for independent
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7th - 11th
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Navigating the Shadows of Plagiarism in a Digital Age
Introducing an Enlightening Journey into Academic Integrity: Navigating the Shadows of Cheating in a Digital AgeIn today's rapidly evolving educational landscape, the line between collaboration and plagiarism blurs more with each technological advancement. Our newest addition to the online store, "Navigating the Shadows of Cheating in a Digital Age," offers an in-depth exploration of this complex issue.Unit Overview: A comprehensive analysis of student behaviors and attitudes reveals a startling
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6th - 8th
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Politics_ Supreme Court Decides Gerrymandering Case_Current Events Reading_2024
Current events PDF lesson plan. The Supreme Court rejected a lower-court’s ruling that determined a recent congressional redistricting event discriminated against Black voters. A lower court had ordered South Carolina to redraw the district after it found that the state used race as a proxy for partisan affiliation in violation of the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution.Articles and long reading passages of recent news stories for middle and high school students in
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7th - 11th
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Enlightenment Thinkers Anchor Chart | Notes | One-Pager | Distance Learning
Prepare your students for their state Civics EOC test with this Enlightenment Thinkers Anchor Chart and Notes page on these two Enlightenment Thinkers- John Locke and Charles Montesquieu. This Enlightenment Thinkers Anchor Chart and Notes Page handout includes who each thinker was and their notable ideas.This item can be used to introduce or review the concept with your students!You can use this Getting Started Guide from Teachers Pay Teachers to help you turn this into a Google Slides Activity.
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5th - 8th
Executive Branch, reading passage and printable packet (English and Spanish)
Students will read a summary of article 2 of the United States Constitution to complete a three page printable packet with comprehension activities. Students will understand the executive branch of government, including the jobs and requirements of the President of the United States. NO PREP OR TEXTBOOK REQUIRED! Great for sub plans!Check out this listing on the Legislative Branch:The Legislative Branch, printable packet and reading (English and Spanish)#unitedstatesconstitution #executivebranch
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6th - 9th
Fall Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions - Vocabulary Activities
If you're looking for engaging fall reading comprehension practice to honor the first day of fall, the Fall Equinox Reading Unit is includes a high-interest reading passage explaining the Fall Equinox and its impact. Perfect for keeping your students learning and focused during those fall days, the differentiated reading passage focuses on reading comprehension, close reading practice, vocabulary activities, using text evidence, and more.✏️ The best part? This no prep unit will save you time! W
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5th - 7th
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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Systemic Discrimination? Service Dog not Allowed Reading Response Article 009
Reading comprehension article handout (differentiated Gr 5, 7, 9, 11) about a student with autism who is not allowed to bring his service animal to class to help him learn. Includes a critical thinking mini-lesson.IMPORTANT JUN 13, 2022 UPDATE!Please don't buy this version: It is an older Google Drive™ folder resource. I will be deactivating this resource in the future. (If you've already purchased it, don't worry. You will still have access to all of the Google Drive files.)Instead, please get
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5th - 11th
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8th Grade U.S. History - Entire Year of Supplemental Materials!
This bundle includes note taking prompts, content vocabulary, critical thinking questions, essay prompts, activities, study guides, and assessments for an entire year of 8th grade Social Studies. This is supplementary to the text History Alive! The U.S. Through Industrialism, but could be used for any junior high U.S. History curriculum.
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8th
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Middle School Reading Comprehension Passages NOVEMBER FALL What Happened
Your Middle School students can use these reading passages and comprehension questions to learn about some interesting events that occurred during November! No Prep Needed! Simply print it out and make the necessary amount of copies for your classroom.This resource includes three reading passages, comprehension questions, and an answer sheet for teachers. NOTE: The product you included here is a PDF.FOR MORE CREATIVE AND ENGAGING RESOURCES, CHECK OUT THE TPT STORE:TPT StorePlease feel free to
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5th - 8th
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Middle School Reading Comprehension Passages OCTOBER FALL What Happened
Your Middle School students can use these reading passages and comprehension questions to learn about some interesting events that occurred during October! No Prep Needed! Simply print it out and make the necessary amount of copies for your classroom.This resource includes three reading passages, comprehension questions, and an answer sheet for teachers. NOTE: The product you included here is a PDF.FOR MORE CREATIVE AND ENGAGING RESOURCES, CHECK OUT THE TPT STORE:TPT StorePlease feel free to
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5th - 8th
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FOUNDING FATHERS Biography Worksheet, Posters, Bookmarks, Clip Art BUNDLE
IN THIS BUNDLE:◆ John Adams◆ Benjamin Franklin◆ Alexander Hamilton◆ Patrick Henry◆ John Jay◆ Thomas Jefferson◆ James Madison◆ James Monroe◆ Thomas Paine◆ George WashingtonN.B. - The biography questions for Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, and Washington are adjusted to their roles as American presidents. Check the previes to see the difference.INCLUDED IN EACH:◆ Biography Worksheet - PDF and Google Slides - students can type directly on the Slides worksh
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6th - 12th
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The Chinese Exclusion Act: Primary Source Analysis
What factors motivated Americans to pass the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882?Students will read & analyze 5 primary sources* to answer the guiding question: "Why did Americans pass the Chinese Exclusion Act in 1882?" Students will create a working theory and use historical argumentation skills to write a defense of their historical theory. In this lesson, students will:Create a hypothesis answering the guiding questionRead & analyze 5 primary source documents Take notes in a graphic organi
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6th - 10th
Also included in: US History Primary Sources for Middle Schoolers
Immigration: Social & Legal Exclusion - Concept Formation Lesson
How have laws and social norms worked together to exclude immigrant groups in the U.S. throughout history? This lesson helps students create a conceptual framework for SOCIAL EXCLUSION and LEGAL EXCLUSION in U.S. HistoryThis middle school-friendly lesson guides students through the inquiry process to uncover the nature of legal & social exclusion. It is a great backdrop for any social justice social studies curriculum, requires critical thinking, and promotes high-quality academic discourse
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5th - 10th
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