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Government Common Core RI.9-10.9 resources
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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The Battle of Lexington and Concord: Mysteries in History
The students will try and solve the mystery of who fired the first shots at Lexington by looking at Primary sources, finding the main idea of the documents, making judgements and then writing up a detective report to explain what they discovered.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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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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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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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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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Hamilton on the National Bank Primary Source Reading
The fight for a National Bank pushed the political fight of Federalist and Anti-Federalists to a new level! Just coming off of Shay's rebellion, this battle of words between Jefferson and Hamilton lead to the assumption of state debts as a means of building national credit. A great song to play is "Cabinet Battle #1" from the musical "Hamilton".This source dives into Hamilton's desire for a national bank and all of the benefits he sees can result from its charter. Designed to include comprehen
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8th - 12th
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Thomas Paine's Common Sense Primary Source Analysis
This two-page document uses large excerpts from Thomas Paine's Common Sense. The information is separated into easily-readable chunks that doesn't overwhelm students.Alongside each section of excerpt, is a spot for students to analyze and record the text in their own words.This would work great in an American Revolution unit or a stand-alone lesson on primary sources. If you love this resource, I encourage you to consider my other primary source analysis resources.Quartering Act of 1765 Primary
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Road to the American Revolution Primary Source Analysis Bundle
Gettysburg Address by Abraham Lincoln with questions
A short read of the Gettysburg address with questions to further the understanding of Abraham Lincoln's history making speech. An answer key is also included.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
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Gibbons v. Ogden Case Analysis
Essential Question: In what ways did the Gibbons v. Ogden case solidify the powers of Congress and the federal government?Gibbons v. Ogden set the precedent for Congress to pass laws about Commerce, and solidified the federal government's position of supremacy over state governments.This activity dives into the background, argument, outcome, and relevancy to today, with an emphasis on the constitutionality of the case. Following the reading are six comprehension and critical thinking questions.
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8th - 12th
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George Washington's Letter on the U.S. Constitution - Primary Source Worksheet
This worksheet is based on an excerpt from George Washington's letter dated September 17, 1787, regarding the U.S. Constitution. Students are provided with a series of short-answer questions and vocabulary words from the text.This worksheet engages students in understanding the historical context, vocabulary, and key ideas presented in George Washington's letter regarding the U.S. Constitution.Perfect activity for both language arts, social studies classes, and also for Constitution Day! Printab
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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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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The Influence of Political Parties on elections and Elected Officials
The Influence of Political Parties on Elections and Elected Officials explores not only the current state of our political structure, but also how we got to this point. The student will learn that throughout American History two opposing beliefs systems have existed. This unit describes these oppositional systems, their evolution and change through American History and as well as the role of minor parties such as The Greens and the Libertarians.
In addition to the unit plan, there are extra pr
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9th - 12th
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Congressman & Activist John Robert Lewis No Prep WebQuest (Distance Learning)
Most students have heard the dream that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. shared August 28, 1963, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. But on program that day was another man, a younger man, who warned America that “We do not want our freedom gradually, but we want to be free now.” This WebQuest introduces students to that young man, John Robert Lewis. Students will conduct a self-directed exploration of Lewis’ life of sacrifice on the battlegrounds of the Civil Rights movement. So have your students
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Framers of the Constitution Trading Cards
A fun way to introduce the framers of the US Constitution. This is a blank printable or editable template to use for students to create trading cards. Students research a framer (or two or three) and make a trading card. Then the whole class has a trading session where students share their information and trade their cards.
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7th - 12th
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Exploring Different Waves of Immigration to the US: Unit Plan & Activities
"The American Mosaic: Exploring Different Waves of Immigration to the US"Includes:Unit Plan with resources and instructional activitiesIs immigration a benefit to the United States?: Structured Academic Controversy (SAC) Framework/Organizer and Links to Resources in English and SpanishCreated (and shared with permission) by @msbessler (on Twitter).
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8th - 12th
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Declaration of Independence Activities, Discussions, & Assignments
This activity analyzes the Declaration of Independence for content and structure, and it also analyzes how other documents that preceded it may have inspired the Declaration of Independence. What SPECIFICALLY You'll Find in this Product: Introduction ActivityDeclaration Analyzation Activity (2 Options Included)With Extension Activity OptionDeclaration AssignmentStudents will create their own Declaration. Students will analyze previously made historical documents and determine their impact and an
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7th - 12th
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Enlightenment and Revolution
This 50-minute lesson teaches students to use questioning techniques to make meaning from primary source documents. Students analyze key excerpts from the American Declaration of Independence, U.S. Bill of Rights, and the French Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen in order to compare/contrast the American and French Revolutions. In addition, students identify Enlightenment principles that are evident in the foundational documents of each revolution.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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HIPPO Alien & Sedition Act Analysis
The Alien and Sedition Acts really put our democracy to the test. This supplemental resource will be a great addition to your lesson as it looks at the primary reading of the Alien and Sedition Acts and provides a breakdown of questions to ensure student understanding of this dynamic topic, as well as an allusion to Jefferson's response of the Virginia and Kentucky Resolution.Included in this resource is a slightly abridged version of the laws (I cut out just enough to make it a two-page readin
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8th - 11th
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Freedom vs. Security Debate Preparation
This file includes debate questions and research recording forms to accompany my Freedom vs. Security Debate rubric.
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9th - 12th
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