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Government Common Core RH.6-8.6 resources
Julius Caesar Assassination CSI Inquiry for Ancient Rome World History
In this Julius Caesar CSI investigation, students take on the role of an investigator as they read testimony (compiled from primary and secondary evidence) related to Caesar's assassination. Ultimately, students seek to understand why Caesar was killed and who may have played a role. Students hear and learn from Cleopatra, Nicolaus of Damascus, Suetonius, Octavian, Mark Antony, Marcus Brutus, Sulla, and others. Students investigate their words and study their relationship to Caesar to gather de
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5th - 8th
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Declaration of Independence Scavenger Hunt Causes of the American Revolution
In this Declaration of Independence primary source resource for the American Revolution, students complete an engaging scavenger hunt activity to understand the Declaration of Independence. Students work in teams or individually (I'd recommend teams in middle school) to complete this Declaration of Independence activity. There are 32 questions that students will be responsible for hunting down. There are two versions in this purchase to easily allow for differentiation: one provides questions
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5th - 8th
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US Constitution Activities Lessons | Bill of Rights Articles of Confederation
This Constitution unit bundle includes 16 activities to teach the Articles of Confederation, US Constitution, government, the Bill of Rights, the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches, Checks and Balances, Federalism, the 27 Amendments, how Laws are Created, the Electoral College, landmark Supreme Court decisions, much, much more. The 16 resources included in the US Constitution Unit Bundle are:✔ 1.) Are all Governments Equal?. In this lesson, students will work individually or in groups
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â American US History Curriculum | Part 1 PLUS American US History Curriculum
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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Shays Rebellion, Articles of Confederation, and Constitution Activity and Skit
In this Shays Rebellion reading, Articles of Confederation, and Constitution skit activity, students are taught in many different styles to help them understand the event known as Shays' Rebellion and how it demonstrated the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. Students engage in a short reading assignment with analysis questions to help teach how the weaknesses of the Articles led to Shays' Rebellion before reading a short skit and engaging with a primary source activity to understand
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5th - 8th
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Articles of Confederation Student Reading Activity and Worksheet
In this Articles of Confederation and Constitution worksheet reading activity, students are introduced to the first government of the United States, the Articles of Confederation! This close-reading assignment guides students through the text with a variety of questions to "check-in" along the way! A great way to introduce the first system of government in the United States! ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my US Constitution activities unit located here b
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5th - 8th
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Enlightenment Reading Stations Centers Activity Set (Digital Resources & Print)
This content-rich and fun activity is student-centered and interactive! This key enlightenment figure stations activity has 9 stations with close readings analyzing key aspects of the Enlightenment Era. The stations also have a Google Ready Online Interactive version for distance learning. Students fill in text boxes already created! Each reading is divided into the Enlightenment thinker's ideas and their influence on the US Constitution.The key concepts and people covered are: John LockeCesar B
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6th - 10th
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Constitution, Federalists vs Anti-Federalists Activity Primary Source Analysis
In this Federalists v Anti-Federalists and Constitution primary source activity, students examine 8 total primary source excerpts to understand the Federalist and Anti-Federalist views on the failures of the Articles of Confederation and the new Constitution. Students examine four major questions surrounding the Constitution, Bill of Rights, Rights of the States, and the View of the People by investigating a response to each question from both a Federalist and an Anti-Federalist. ☆ ☆ Get this e
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6th - 10th
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Women's Suffrage Activity From Seneca Falls to the 19th Amendment
In this Women's Suffrage and 19th amendment primary source-based resource on the Women's Suffrage Movement, students analyze the struggle for women's voting rights from the Seneca Falls Convention to the passage of the 19th Amendment. Students also learn the roles of several key figures, including Alice Paul, Susan B Anthony, Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and President Woodrow Wilson.This lesson is included in BOTH the Progressive Era (Gilded Age) Bundle and my Roaring '20s and 1930s B
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6th - 10th
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Enlightenment Philosophers Locke, Rousseau, Voltaire, Montesquieu
In this Enlightenment stations resource, students analyze five stations on the Enlightenment philosopher such as John Locke, Thomas Hobbes, Rousseau, Montesquieu, and Voltaire to learn their influence on the Enlightenment and how we see their influence still today. This activity is designed to be used as stations (either text or QR code based) to teach students how John Locke, Thomas Hobbes, Jean Rousseau, Baron de Montesquieu, and Voltaire influenced the Age of Enlightenment. Each station is
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5th - 9th
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New Nation Early US History Unit | Washington and Adams Unit
This New Nation George Washington unit activities bundle includes 13 resources and activities to teach the presidencies of George Washington and John Adams. Each of the 13 New Nation activities is engaging for student learning!The New Nation unit is included in the much larger American History Super Unit: Version 2/4, located here:The American History Super Unit: Version 2/4!Buy Super Unit Version 2 and receive an additional 20% off!-----------------------------------------The New Nation Unit f
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â American US History Curriculum | Part 1 PLUS American US History Curriculum
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:Â Texas History 7th Grade Curriculum Bundle of Activities
Comparing Plans of the Constitutional Convention
This simple Constitution worksheet compares key details of the Virginia and New Jersey Plans at the Constitutional Convention of 1787. After reviewing the essential parts of both plans, students complete six analysis questions based on the information they read in the graphics. All of the reading is worded simply so it is easy for students to understand this essential part of American History and government.This download includes both printable and Google Docs versions of the activity! If you're
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4th - 8th
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Constitution Declaration of Independence Escape Room Crack the Code
In this Constitution and Declaration of Independence Escape Room activity, students are introduced to the secret cipher code developed by Dr. Benjamin Church to communicate secretly with the British during the American Revolution. Enjoy cracking this historical cipher!This version is designed for the traditional classroom. You can find the version that is optimized for the digital, distance learning classroom here.Students are placed in the shoes of investigators on the trail of the "American I
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5th - 9th
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Also included in:Â American US History Curriculum | Part 1 PLUS American US History Curriculum
Age of Reform Movements of 1800s Activity | Abolition Women's Rights and More!
Age of Reform Unit | Temperance, Education, Abolition, Women's Rights, Bloomers!The Age of Reform Unit is bundled with the much larger American History Super Unit Version 3/4, located here:The American History Super Unit: Version 3/4!Buy Super Unit Version 3 and receive an additional 10% off!--------------------In this highly engaging unit, students investigate the Age of Antebellum Reform by focusing on TWELVE reformers and their impact on history. Students navigate to learn the impact of Fred
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5th - 9th
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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
Hamilton VS Jefferson Opposition Grudge Match Common Core Activity
Will it be a political party knock out? Students decide who wins based on seven rounds of political policy issues debated by the Federalists and Republicans in early American history. Students identify the political party that best represents their own opinions. This activity is common core because students analyze and interpret quotes from both Hamilton and Jefferson. A fun critical thinking activity that fits perfectly in a New Nation or Early American Politic Unit.This activity can also be us
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8th - 12th
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John Brown DBQ Inquiry Investigation | What were the two sides of John Brown?
John Brown: How did North and the South view him? What was John Brown's legacy?This resource on John Brown's Legacy is also included in the much larger Sectionalism and Irreconcilable Period Bundle, located here:Sectionalism & Irreconcilable Period Bundle! 8 engaging and Common Core focused resources! Dred Scott, John Brown, Nat Turner, Kansas-Nebraska Act and More!Buy the Bundle and Save a Bundle!----------In this highly-engaging investigation, students investigate seven stations on the l
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5th - 8th
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Kansas and Nebraska Act & the beginnings of Lincoln Douglas Debates! Engaging!
Kansas and Nebraska Act & the beginnings of Lincoln Douglas Debates! Engaging!This resource on the Kansas and Nebraska Act is also included in the much larger Sectionalism and Irreconcilable Period Bundle, located here:Sectionalism & Irreconcilable Period Bundle! 8 engaging and Common Core focused resources! Dred Scott, John Brown, Nat Turner, Kansas-Nebraska Act and More!Buy the Bundle and Save a Bundle!----------In this highly engaging resource, students are introduced to the Kansas-N
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5th - 8th
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US Colonies Lesson Plan Bundle- Colonial America - 13 Colonies Digital & Print
With over 275 pages divided into 5 easy-to-follow subfolders, you’ll have all of the 13 Colonies lesson plans, activities, reading passages, guided notes with worksheets, & assessments you’ll need to teach like a superhero! This awesome US History activities bundle is printable and student-centered. Students will explore and review the big ideas with four key concepts (geographical expansion and political, economic, and social development). Plus, all of our curriculum units have embedded stu
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6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â US History Year in Curriculum United States Printable & Digital- Grades 6-8
Dred Scott Decision Student Reading | Primary Source Analysis
Dred Scott Decision Student Reading | Primary Source AnalysisThis resource on the Dred Scott Decision is also included in the much larger Sectionalism and Irreconcilable Period Bundle, located here:Sectionalism & Irreconcilable Period Bundle! 8 engaging and Common Core focused resources! Dred Scott, John Brown, Nat Turner, Kansas-Nebraska Act and More!Buy the Bundle and Save a Bundle!----------In this highly-engaging and Common Core focused lesson, students learn about the crucial Supreme C
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6th - 9th
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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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Sectionalism Unit Bundle | 8 Resources Bleeding Kansas, Dred Scott, John Brown
In this 8 resource unit bundle on Sectionalism and the Irreconcilable Period, you receive a variety of resources to enhance any unit on the build-up to the American Civil War, including the Dred Scott Decision, John Brown, Bleeding Kansas, the Lincoln-Douglas Debates, and much more! Purchase this bundle and save almost 20% over buying each lesson separately! Buy the bundle and save a bundle! Also, each resource (except the bundle quiz) includes a paper in-class version and a 1:1 Google compat
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5th - 8th
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8th Grade U.S. History: Constitution & Bill of Rights COMPLETE Lesson Plan 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 U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights! These amazing resources are 100% completely ready to use for both in-person and online digital learning via Google Apps, and have been successfully used by thousands of students!The incredible resources in this U.S. Constitution Lesson Plan Unit can easily be used with any textbook, or no textbook at all!!BE SURE TO CLICK THE PRODUCT PR
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8th
Also included in:Â 8th Grade U.S. History YEAR-LONG Curriculum Bundle!! | Google Apps
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