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Government Common Core RI.11-12.9 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 This historical document was written to convince the world of the King's abuses and to let everyone know that the colonies no longer wanted to be in a relationship with Great Britain.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of Independence, students will use this assignment as a reinforcement to understand just what Jefferson wrote in this historical document.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
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
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 Day Activity Scavenger Hunt | Primary Source Analysis, Google Forms
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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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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Civics & US Government Lesson, Activities, Simulations and More: The Bundle
This bundle contains every single Civics/Government resource from the Mister Harms store! You're getting every single resource but saving BIG with a whopping 20% OFF all current resources. Once the bundle is yours, you will then get 100% off all future products added to the bundle! Buying the bundle format will save you time and money, and you will be getting all of my favorite lessons in one place! This bundle is not necessarily a sequenced curriculum, rather it has a variety of ready-to-use r
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Class Constitution: Creating a Classroom Constitution & Preamble
Have you ever created a constitution for your own classroom? Each year in civics class, as we learn about the United States Constitution, I have my students help create our very own class constitution. The students love being a part of creating rules and policy for our classroom. This student-led activity has always proven to be a success! Each student's voice is heard as they actively engaged in crafting of an official document for the class. The process begins as students are grouped to dr
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6th - 12th
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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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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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Intro to Serial Podcast: Controversial Court Cases Stations - Distance Learning
This digital and printable product is the perfect intro for any Serial Podcast unit!While I am using this resource as a pre-reading activity for Season 1 of the Serial Podcast with my students, it also works as a stand alone lesson when studying historic court cases! In this activity, your students will be able to study 4 controversial court cases through interactive learning stations. Made with Google Slides, these interactive stations provide videos, articles, and higher-order thinking questio
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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DISTANCE LEARNING U.S. Constitution Step by Step -- Article III Worksheet
A close reading activity that takes students through a detailed analysis of Article III of the U.S. Constitution. Includes an answer key with full information to help with class discussion, along with "teachable moment" notes to get students thinking even more deeply! And now, students can complete the worksheet online as a TpT Digital Activity!______________________________________________What Buyers Are Saying:---This was a great asset to my Constitution materials._____________________________
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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
Just Mercy (nonfiction book)
Written by lawyer Bryan Stevenson, the book is an account of his experiences as a young lawyer working in the Deep South and is a powerful argument not only for criminal justice reform and racial and economic justice, but also for finding the humanity in every person and in ourselves.These resources include guided reading questions for each chapter of the book, including the Introduction, Postscript, and Epilogue. They also include Bell Ringer questions and several culminating writing prompts. T
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10th - 12th
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Also included in: Just Mercy (nonfiction book) & 13th (documentary film) Bundle
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
Presidents Readers Theater
Presidents Readers Theater for High School and Middle School. Part Two. 8-10 minute play, with presidents Harding, Coolidge, and Hoover. Five roles in all, with 10 written questions for the class. Entertaining, back-and-forth and fact-based. Covers key events of each president. By teacher and playwright John Glass.
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Readers Theater Bundle American Presidents
Presidents Readers Theater
A Readers Theatre script for the Presidents of the United States. This is a funny and fact-filled script that involves seven presidents. Washington, Nixon, Adams, Kennedy, FDR, Madison, and John Adams. The dialogue bounces back and forth, with each president declaring himself “the greatest,” but in the end they all humble themselves and come to an agreement. Perfect for 8th through 12 grades. 8 characters, including a moderator. The play lasts about five to ten minutes. Included are 11 questions
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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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President Donald Trump - First 100 Days DBQ DBQs
UPDATE: Now includes first 100 days. Will be updated throughout the presidency for all purchasers at no additional cost!
This DBQ packet covers several major moments in Donald Trump's presidency. Worksheets cover Trump's Inauguration, the initial travel ban executive order, Trump & the media, Trump's February 28th speech to the joint session of congress, and the investigation into Trump's ties to Russia. New for May 1st: Health Care, Syria, and North Korea.
Includes original documents from
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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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Supreme Court Cases - Roe v Wade/ Dobbs vs Jackson. LESSON PLAN INCLUDED!
This one period lesson challenges students to think about how decisions made in the Supreme Court can drastically affect the lives of Americans. Aim: Should abortion fall under the 14th amendment’s due process clause of the right to privacy?IO: Students will act as Supreme Court Justices in a case analysis activity to determine the constitutionality of the overturning of Roe v. Wade as measured by their ability to interpret the constitution and give a final rulingDETAILED LESSON PLAN INCLUDED!
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9th - 12th
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Did My Bill Pass? – A Model Legislature
Hot off the press and updated for the 118th Congress (January 2023), your class can have fun being Congress!This activity gives your students the chance to be Congress while watching the actual Congress at work.I’ve used the newly apportioned House districts (after the 2020 census) and the current line-up of Democrats and Republicans in the House and Senate so your class can closely approximate the makeup of the actual Congress.The students elect congressional leaders, represent regions of the U
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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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