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Government Common Core RI.5.3 resources
Bill of Rights in Everyday Life
The Bill of Rights- What a fun topic to teach and study! This reading and social studies activity is interesting and thought-provoking for students. Students will work in cooperative groups to examine scenarios with realistic situations. They will decide if the person's rights were respected, according to the Bill of Rights. Students are also asked to correlate the scenario to an Amendment in the Bill of Rights. This packet contains: * Lesson plan titled "Connecting the Bill of Rights to Everyda
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Constitution Bundle
Constitution Unit
The Constitution is so much fun to teach! Are you looking for a fresh, engaging, active Constitution unit? You've found it! The activities in this unit will not only help your students learn about the Constitution… they will bring excitement and engagement to your classroom! All of the activities included in this unit are student favorites! ** This unit was recently revised! **Contents of this unit: Pages 3-5: Articles of Confederation-Passage and Cloze ActivityPages 6-8: Creating a Constitution
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Constitution Bundle
Constitution Bundle
Make the Constitution jump off the page with these resources! Contents of the U.S. Constitution Unit: Pages 3-5: Articles of Confederation-Passage and Cloze ActivityPages 6-8: Creating a Constitution-Passage and Flap Book ActivityPages 9-11: Preamble to the Constitution-Passage and Match ActivityPages 12-16: Preamble to the Constitution-Mini-BookPages 17-19: The Great Preamble Race-Help your students memorize the Preamble in a FUN way!Pages 20-21: Preamble Roll-a-Phrase-A review of terms from th
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4th - 6th
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Levels of Government and Branches of Government Reading Passages BUNDLE
In this resource, there are 4 nonfiction reading passage based on Branches & Levels of Government Passages. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students. Integrate social studies content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. Accompanying activities will ask students to fill in the blank, circle multiple choice questions, fill in a timeline based on the passage, and answer a writing prompt about the US Government.*INCLUDES 4 DIFFERENT TOPICS
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3rd - 6th
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Declaration of Independence Unit
Declaration of Independence Unit
Do you want to bring the Declaration of Independence to life for your students? This is the perfect unit for you! My students enjoyed the activities in this unit and I was thrilled to see their love for history grow! This unit will help you take the Declaration of Independence off the textbook page and make it much more relevant to your students.
Contents of this unit:
* What is the Declaration of Independence? - Reading Comprehension
* Who was Thomas Jeffe
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4th - 6th
Also included in: Declaration of Independence Bundle
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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Not Grade Specific
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Levels of Government {Differentiated Reading Passages & Questions}
In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage based on the levels of the United States government. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students as you discuss the roles of the local, state, and national executive branch, along with the office of mayor, governor, and president. 3 types of questions are included, along with an answer key. Integrate history content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set.
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Levels of Government and Branches of Government Reading Passages BUNDLE
Three Branches of Government- Reading Passages, Lapbook, PowerPoint, and Test!
Teach about the three branches of government, checks & balances, civics, & more with this is a complete 4+ week, No-Prep unit. Included are complete lesson plans, a student workbook with informational text and reading comprehension tasks, an accompanying interactive notebook (activity lapbook), a PowerPoint for teacher-guided instruction, and an end-of-unit assessment.The student workbook and PowerPoint presentation are Google 1:1 compatible. Reading and literacy skill building activitie
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4th - 5th
American Revolution & Revolutionary War Unit: Informational Texts & Activities
American Revolution Integrated Unit for Upper ElementaryThis integrated unit of study focuses on the American Revolution (Author's Purpose), as well as a timeline activity. It includes 8 lessons and activities, including informational texts. A summative test is also included in the unit. Everything needed to teach the material is included - just add pencils! Lessons included are:1. Author’s Purpose2. Timeline3. French & Indian War4. Britain Taxes the Colonies5. The Revolution Begins6. Eff
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4th - 6th
American Revolution Lesson Plan Unit for 5th-7th Graders | Google Apps!
The American Revolution COMPLETE Lesson Plan Unit for 5th to 7th grade students is completely 100% ready for BOTH in-person and digital learning! Cover a wide range of topics with your students, from the Revolutionary War itself, the Declaration of Independence, the Stamp Act, the Boston Tea Party, the French and Indian War, and so MUCH MORE with this American Revolution Lesson Plan Unit! Get even more VALUE and save even more TIME & MONEY - This unit is part of a multi-unit bundle! Click HE
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5th - 7th
Also included in: Bundle for Andrea
The Constitutional Amendment Process Leveled Text Reading Passages
In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage about how amendments modify the Constitution. The text discusses the US Constitution and how changes are made to it through a process. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students. Integrate American History content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. Guided Reading Levels: N-Q-WAmerica in World War II Differentiated Reading PassagesAmerican Presidents Differentiated Reading Passages$Why
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in: Government Unit Mega Bundle for Levels and Branches of Government
3 Branches of Government: Judicial, Executive Legislative LEVELED PASSAGES
LEVELED PASSAGES! CHOOSE EACH STUDENT'S READING LEVEL. ALL STUDENTS WILL HAVE SAME CONTENT, VOCAB, AND QUESTIONS! ALL READERS COVERED! Differentiation4 INFORMATIONAL TEXT 5 LEVELS EACH PASSAGE!-3 BRANCHES: BASIC FACTS-EXECUTIVE BRANCH FACTS-JUDICIAL BRANCH FACTS-CONGRESS LEGISLATIVE BRANCH FACTSDifferentiated Curriculum 5 levels Main IdeaFluency CheckClose ReadingTDQ's(REAL)Picture with Annotation and ELA QuestionEXTRA TDQ's Sheet to print on the backSAME CONTENT/SAME VOCABALL-ON-ONE SHEET TO Sa
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2nd - 5th
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United States Government Text and Activities
This pack includes informational texts about the 3 branches of government (legislative, executive, and judicial) AND the 3 levels of government (federal, state, and local). Students will also read about the rights and responsibilities of a citizen. With vocabulary cards, informational text, posters, and activities, you can easily integrate your government lessons into your ELA block! Available in PDF and Digital.⭐️ BUNDLE and SAVE 20% ⭐️❤️ Click here to follow my White's Workshop store! ❤️P
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: United States Government and Map Skills Bundle
Civil War | Citing Evidence | Group Activities
Are you looking for engaging activities to help teach your upper elementary and middle school students about the Civil War? The purpose of this activity is for your students to gain a better understanding of the American Civil War between the Union and the Conferedacy and its impact on the United States of America. Topics Included:Strengths and weaknesses of the North and the SouthCommanding generalsPresidentsStrategies of warModern warFamous battlesWomen of the war13th, 14th, and 15th amendment
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5th - 8th
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Types of Government & Economic Systems Unit: Readings, Flip Book, Test, Research
Teaching Types of Government and Economic Systems to elementary students can be difficult- this unit can help! It provides informational text with reading comprehension tasks, an interactive flip book, an end-of-unit assessment, and research options to deepen learning and address state learning standards.This resource provides you with a 2-3 week, NO-PREP and No-textbook needed lesson.The main resource is a student ‘Read & Research Workbook' with a page of informational reading passages on
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4th - 6th
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Voting Rights Amendments Suffrage Amendments Leveled Text Reading Passages
In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage about the amendments of the Constitution involving voting rights. The text discusses the 15th, 19th, 23rd, 24th, and the 26th amendments of the US Constitution. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students. Integrate American History content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. Guided Reading Levels: M-O-R
America in World War II Differentiated Reading Passages
American Presidents Diffe
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Not Grade Specific
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United States Historical Documents Bundle
Here is an amazing United States historical documents bundled resource that is filled with our top seven activities that we use in our classrooms. The Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Paul Revere’s Ride, The Star-Spangled Banner, The Olive Branch Petition, The Emancipation Proclamation and Gettysburg Address are all included.We are selling this as a bundled resource where you will save over 25% if you bought each activity separate!Included in the bundle is:•Declaration of Independence
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5th - 8th
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Bill of Rights Mini-Unit
Are you looking for engaging, thought-provoking Bill of Rights activities for your students? This is the packet for you! These activities use the original text of the Bill of Rights and are appropriate for 5th through 8th grade students.
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Page 3: Original text of the Bill of Rights
Pages 4-7: Unwrapping the Bill of Rights- I listed each Amendment and defined difficult words. Students are asked to review each Amendment and re-write it in their own words.
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5th - 8th
Presidential Election: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about the presidential election process through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions5 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated readi
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3rd - 8th
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Colonial America to the American Revolution VALUE BUNDLE! (for 5th-8th Graders)
The Colonial America to the American Revolution VALUE BUNDLE for 5th to 8th Graders comes with all of the AMAZING resources you'll need to teach your 5th to 8th grade U.S. History students all about European exploration, Colonial America, and the numerous important factors that led up to the outbreak of the American Revolution and the Revolutionary War itself! The fantastic social studies resources you'll receive with this lesson plan unit come completely ready to use in printable PDF, PowerPoin
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5th - 8th
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US GOVERNMENT 3 BRANCHES: Close Reading 5 LEVEL PASSAGES Main Idea Fluency TDQs
LEVELED PASSAGES! CHOOSE EACH STUDENT'S READING LEVEL. ALL STUDENTS WILL HAVE SAME CONTENT, VOCAB, AND QUESTIONS!"U.S. Government: 3 Branches"ALL READERS COVERED! Informational Text on JUDICIAL EXECUTIVE & LEGISLATIVE BRANCHES OF US GOVERNMENTDifferentiated CurriculumMain IdeaFluency CheckClose ReadingTDQ'sEXTRA TDQ's Sheet to print on the backALL-ON-ONE SHEET TO Save Time and Paper!Print-and-GoNO FLUFF-Save printer inkELA alignedUse for HW, whole/individual instruction, handoutsPerfect file
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2nd - 5th
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American Flag & Patriotic Symbols Virtual Field Trip | Social Studies Activity
Looking for a resource about the U.S. flag & patriotic symbols? Let your students take a virtual field trip using technology! Your students will learn all about the United States Flag, Liberty Bell, Statue of Liberty, Bald Eagle, and Star Spangled Banner. What's included?Pre-assessment quiz2 digital choice boards with picture linksTrip Planner ActivityStudent Activity SlidesStudent Directions & Teacher GuideNO PREP or prior experience necessary. Student-friendly. Super easy & fun le
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3rd - 5th
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Due Process Differentiated Leveled Text Reading Passages
In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage about the government term of due process and how citizens are provided due process. The text discusses the 4th, 5th, 6th, and 8th Amendments, including the Constitutional rights of American citizens and examples of each. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students. Integrate American History content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. Guided Reading Levels: N-R-W
America in World War II
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in: Government Unit Mega Bundle for Levels and Branches of Government
Government and Civics Bundle: Essential U.S. Systems + Principles for Grades 4-6
Introduce your students to the foundational concepts of American governance with this "Government and Civics Complete Bundle." This comprehensive package is perfectly tailored for students in grades 4-6, encompassing eight essential topics that form the bedrock of U.S. government and civic understanding.What's Included:8 Introductory Lessons: Each lesson focuses on a different aspect of government and civics, from the Constitution to civic duties.Interactive PDF Worksheets: Each topic comes with
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4th - 6th
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