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Government Common Core RI.11-12.10 resources
Declaration of Independence Activity: The Big Break Up Letter & Texting Activity
The Declaration of Independence was really just a big "break-up" letter written by the colonists to the King of Great Britain. This historical document was written to convince the world of the King's abuses and to let everyone know that the colonies no longer wanted to be in a relationship with Great Britain. While studying the Declaration of Independence, students will use this assignment as a reinforcement to understand just what Jefferson wrote in this historical document. The lesson start
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
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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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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The Electoral - College Simulation Activity - Civics - Print & Digital
This is a fun and engaging activity simulating a mock Presidential election. Students will be able to really “see” how the Electoral College works and have fun in the process. All teacher preparation and student instructions are included. Both print and digital versions are included.Buyer Feedback:"This was a well-designed activity that has students directly engaging with data and helps them predict the newest election. I will use this every year. VERY GOOD PURCHASE!"This purchase includes the
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: EXECUTIVE Branch BUNDLE | U.S. Presidency | Print & Digital | Civics
Roles of the President | A Day in the Life of the Executive Branch | White House
What does the President of the United States do anyway? Throughout the day, the President wears many hats and is responsible for many different roles within the Executive Branch. This engaging mini-lesson is an excellent way for students to comprehend all roles played by the President. "Roles of the President" is an engaging resource for any unit that studies the President or the Executive Branch. The 7 roles studied include: Chief Executive, Chief Diplomat, Commander in Chief, Party Chief, Ec
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6th - 9th
Also included in: PRESIDENTS BUNDLE: Civics, Executive & Presidential Resources
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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Articles of the Constitution: A Primary Source Analysis on the 7 Articles
This is an excellent way to study and know the information contained within the United States Constitution. To better understand the layout and information within the United States Constitution, students will read through the original 7 Articles of this primary source document and find the main ideas. This is a nice addition to Constitution Day or your existing unit on the Constitution.Don't be afraid to have your students study this great document. Being one of the most influential documents
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6th - 12th
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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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CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION: Student Notes & More About Creating The Constitution
The Constitutional Convention of 1787 was an important event that changed United States History. 55 Delegates gathered in Philadelphia to change the Articles of Confederation, but soon realized a new Constitution was much needed! This entire 4 month meeting, from May to September of 1787, is so important for students to understand when studying the Constitution and the foundations of the newly formed United States of America. Many teachers find this meeting intimidating to explain, but it doe
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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PRESIDENTS DAY PROJECT: Summarize the Life and Biography of a President
Students will create a slide presentation, video, or any project format about a President of their choice. This project explains what students must research and includes a grading rubric for the teacher. Students will research both personal and executive events of their chosen Commander in Chief. It's great for a President's Day activity, a substitute teacher, or for any unit that studies the United States Presidents. Helpful websites are even included to help students find appropriate informati
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CONSTITUTION SCAVENGER HUNT: Google Drive | Google Forms | Google Classroom
To better understand the basic information within the U.S. Constitution, students will browse through this primary source document and find the main ideas regarding the 7 Articles and 27 Amendments. Included are 17 questions about the articles and 27 questions about the amendments. All questions (except for one) will be answered with a number. This is a great way to introduce, study, or review the United States Constitution for your civics unit or for a Constitution Day activity. You may even
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5th - 12th
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United States Constitution Bundle: Scavenger Hunt, Articles, Convention Notes...
This bundle contains all of Mister Harms' resources on the United States Constitution. By choosing the bundle you are saving 20%! You also get the convenience of having all of these high-quality resources for your American History, Civics, and/or Government classes in one place! Scroll up to see the resources within this bundle. Enjoy!Thank You!Thanks so much for stopping by! It's great to meet you! I hope this resource adds value to your classroom. If you have time, I'd love for you to leave
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PRESIDENTS BUNDLE: Civics, Executive & Presidential Resources
Save 20% on this bundle that includes 9 different resources and activities on all 45 United States Presidents including our current President Donald Trump. For an incredible value, you will receive numerous days of content-rich resources for your class! You can even use some of the ideas for your sub plans! See included resources above!*Check out the 50 States & Capitals MEGA pack*Thank You!Thanks so much for stopping by! It's great to meet you! I hope this resource adds value to your class
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Washington DC: Create a Field Trip Project Activity to the Nation's Capital City
OverviewCan't take your class to Washington DC? This lesson is the solution to getting your students to our Nation's Capital without spending a dime. As tour guides, students will study various memorials, buildings, and attractions to research and present to the class in the form of a presentation. These various "tours" will bring the entire class around to the major attractions of Washington DC. This student-led, virtual class field trip will help your students learn about the major sites o
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5th - 12th
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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Three Branches of Government Packets for U.S. History and Civics
This bundle comes with three packs of two page reading about the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Branches of the US government. Each pack comes with three to five worksheets and Keys are included!This packs are PRINT AND GO! Students do not need any outside resources for this packet which makes it excellent for sub plans.Note: The font for the reading is Lexend which is designed for students with dyslexia. Check out the preview to see if it is right for your class.For more interesting activi
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8th - 12th
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Marbury v. Madison DBQ Landmark Case AP GOV
This DBQ resource is aligned with the New AP GOV Test Redesign for 2018-2019. This is a fantastic way to provide opportunities for students to analyze primary sources in order to get a better understanding of Marbury v. Madison and judicial review. The benefit of this one page resource is that students can complete it quick (30-45 minutes) while obtaining a depth of knowledge of the case (and practicing the skills necessary for the new test!!!) Each document contains a number of questions tha
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9th - 12th
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McCULLUCH v MARYLAND | Reading | Lecture | CLOZE notes | Print & Digital
Sometimes teaching Supreme Court Cases can be boring for both the teacher and the students. This presentation about the famous court case, McCulloch v Maryland will be sure to keep your kiddos engaged! Buyer Feedback:My students LOVED this! Made a boring (to them) court case come alive and much easier for them to understand! Thank you so much for this! This editable presentation reviews the important ideas and lasting impact of the 1819 Supreme Court decision, McCulloch v Maryland (implied power
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9th - 12th
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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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Member of Congress Social Media Profile Template and Worksheet Election Voting
This activity can be used for units on the legislative branch or on political parties to assess student understanding of the structure and function of Congress. The content is made relevant to them through the inclusion of social media, and they get to be creative in the creation of their profile for a member of Congress. This can also be used before students learn about the legislative branch: after they complete this project, they can link it back to Article II of the Constitution.Includes:Stu
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6th - 12th
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Intro to U.N. Sustainable Development Goals Research Template
The United Nations (U.N.) Sustainable Development Goals Research Project is a guided research template. Students will perform their own research using a technological device such as a tablet, cellphone, or laptop (Not included in the download :-p). Students can type in the vocabulary and questions into a google search and easily find the answers. The template does allow students to go more in depth on the goals they are most passionate about. Students are also asked to research careers that woul
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8th - 12th
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HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-4
Three Branches of Government Sorting Chart and QUIZ
Help students capture and retain the key elements of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government. This sorting activity can be done as a "Cut and Paste" activity either on the computer or literally with scissors and glue. There's also a follow-up discussion page about the separation of powers and checks and balances. Finally, I've included a teacher friendly quiz.
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5th - 12th
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Race & Racism in America - How did We Get Here? (Mini-Curriculum)
"How did We Get Here" is a mini-curriculum devoted to investigating the roots of institutionalized racism in the modern United States. "The Enduring Catastrophe of Reconstruction" is the series' 1800-word first installment, which begins with the Civil War's end in 1865. What were the "Civil War Amendments" and "Radical Reconstruction?" When did the last Union Army troops withdraw from the South? Why was Andrew Johnson impeached? What was the Jim Crow Era? This 17-page learning packet seeks to p
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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American Expansion or Imperialism DBQ Five Paragraph Essay Pre-Write
Students are to categorize the effects of American Expansion, analyze the consequences of events and documents, Write a thesis paragraph, and use the documents as evidence to support their claims.
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9th - 12th
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