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Government Common Core RH.6-8.8 resources
Bill of Rights Scenario Activity | Which Bill of Rights Amendment was violated?
In this engaging Bill of Rights scenarios lesson, students examine a variety of scenarios to discover which of the Bill of Rights has been violated! There are 15 Bill of Rights scenarios in total, and students can work individually or in pairs to solve which of the first 10 amendments has been broken! Then, students create their own scenario! ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my US Constitution activities unit located here bundle.This resource includes a pap
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5th - 8th
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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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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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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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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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Magna Carta Analysis | Four Principles of Government | Magna Carta Resource
In this Magna Carta lesson plan, students examine the Magna Carta to learn the major Constitutional principles of limited government, shared power, individual rights, and the rule of law before engaging in a primary source analysis. Once students understand these four principles, students turn their attention to excerpts from the Magna Carta and try to find what principle is at work. This Magna Carta lesson is always a hit with my students!This Middle Ages lesson is included in the larger Middl
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5th - 8th
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Bill of Rights & Current Events: Which of the Bill of Rights is being violated?
In this highly-engaging Bill of Rights amendments student resource, students investigate and apply 5 current event news articles to understand how the Bill of Rights amendments are still relevant today! Students complete a source analysis of each of the five current events, then make a determination of if a Bill of Rights amendment was being violated! This is a great activity to bring the Bill of Rights and the United States Constitution to life! ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge disc
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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: 8th Grade U.S. History YEAR-LONG Curriculum Bundle!! | Google Apps
American History Curriculum Part 1 | 1590 to 1877 | US History Curriculum
The American History and US History Part 1 Curriculum contains thousands of pages of engaging resources to teach American History from 1590 to 1877. Enjoy access to 13 best-selling US History units and the most popular supplements, including interactive notebooks, differentiated primary source activities, learning goal logs, trivia review games, and much more!Purchase this full-year curriculum and save considerably over purchasing these resources individually!The Standard American History Part
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5th - 9th
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Modern America Unit Plan Bundle | Watergate, Iran, Ronald Reagan, 9/11
Modern America Unit: Watergate, Iranian Hostage, Reagan, Persian Gulf War, 9/11!This Modern America Unit Bundle is included in the much larger American History Super Unit, Version 6/6, located here:----The 13 resources included in the Modern America Unit are listed here:✔ 1.) Watergate Scandal: Guided Notes to Teach Watergate, Fall of Nixon, Rise of Ford!✔ 2.) Watergate and the Media: How was the Watergate Scandal represented in the media?✔ 3.) Iranian Hostage Crisis & Jimmy Carter: Students
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6th - 10th
American History Reading Passages BUNDLE | Differentiated Primary Sources Part 1
In this American US History primary source and reading passages bundle, you receive differentiated primary source warmups, exit tickets, and enrichment activities for 10 different units of American History. Engage and enrich students with primary sources from the 13 Colonies through Reconstruction with this engaging bundle! Each warmup and activity is accompanied with a differentiated version to meet the needs of ALL learners! Plus, each set includes a full key!**If you are looking for differ
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5th - 9th
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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
Constitution & Bill of Rights Lesson Plan Unit for 5th-7th Graders | Google Apps
The U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights Lesson Plan Unit is full of amazing lessons and resources for 5th to 7th grade students. This U.S. Constitution Unit covers numerous topics, from the Articles of Confederation and the Constitutional Convention to the three branches of government and system of checks and balances to the ratification of the Constitution, Bill of Rights, amending the Constitution, and so much MORE!! The resources with this unit are 100% COMPLETELY READY for -BOTH- in-person
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5th - 7th
Also included in: Bundle for Andrea
US History Year in Curriculum United States Printable & Digital- Grades 6-8
Now provided in both printable and Google Ready units complete with a linked table of contents for EASY planning!! Buy in bulk and save 30% with hundreds of activities, notes, and Common Core lessons!!! This file bundle includes the entire year in US History curriculum, packed with rigor, versatility, and fun! We keep adding lessons, so this is a great way to keep things fresh! The bundle includes notes, activities, primary source analysis, and Common Core Literacy and Writing lessons for:⭐ US P
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7th - 8th
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Slavery and a Dividing Nation UNIT
Slavery. Civil War.Specific topics in this unit include:⭐ Discrimination⭐ Eli Whitney⭐ Cotton Kingdom⭐ Cotton Gin⭐ Cash crop⭐ Planter⭐ Cottonocracy⭐ Slave codes⭐ Denmark Vesey⭐ Nat Turner⭐ Abolitionist⭐ American Colonization Society⭐ Reformer⭐ Frederick Douglass⭐ William Lloyd Garrison⭐ Underground Railroad⭐ Harriet Tubman⭐ Missouri Compromise⭐ Slave state⭐ Free state⭐ Sectionalism⭐ Manifest Destiny⭐ Wilmot Proviso⭐ Free Soil Party⭐ Compromise of 1850⭐ Fugitive Slave Law of 1850⭐ Fugitive⭐ Civil
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6th - 9th
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
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