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Government Common Core W.7.1b 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 This historical document was written to convince the world of the King's abuses and to let everyone know that the colonies no longer wanted to be in a relationship with Great Britain.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of Independence, students will use this assignment as a reinforcement to understand just what Jefferson wrote in this historical document.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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Stock Market Game: An Online Activity, & Simulation | Teach Students Investing
Studying the stock market can be difficult, yet life-changing if studied properly! For years I have wanted to help students grasp a comfortable understanding of the stock market. Through semesters of tweaking and formulating, I have come up with this resource that students and teachers alike can approve of! Students will enter an online game, watch their stock returns, write reflection papers, draft summaries of their investment companies, chart returns, and create a reflection of their entire
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9th - 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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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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Structure of Government - Textbook and Debate
This activity provides secondary government students with a solid background on the structure of governments - not only in the USA but around the world!Included in this resource is a slide-deck of Google slides with an engaging "Monty Python" hook video where your class can brainstorm how governments related to the video clip. In addition, students will use an open-source government textbook (link included) to gain background knowledge on the structure of government. The concluding "exit ticke
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6th - 12th
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Government Instability Across Africa (SS7CG2a)
Use: This resource can be used to reenforce reading and writing skills through 7th grade social studies standard SS7CG2a. Includes:-Brief text about government instability across Africa-Close reading instructions-Context clues/vocabulary practice-Main idea/supporting details practice-Comprehension questions-Citing Textual Evidence practice-R.A.C.E. Strategy question-Answer Key
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3rd - 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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Is the US a Democracy or a Republic?
Students will look at sources to help them determine what type of a government they think the US really has. (I share with students my opinion, but ask them to determine this on their own).
This activity asks students to analyze short primary sources, explain their analysis and compare and contrast the characteristics of a democracy and a republic- All in one! If your students haven't been introduced to a DBQ yet, but need the practice, this will help prepare them for the many skills involved
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7th - 12th
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Opinion Writing Prompts: Write about the President ⭐ Social Studies History ELA
10 Opinion Writing Prompts about Presidents on Lined Paper. These thought-provoking writing prompts will work well with upper middle school students through adult education to get your learners expressing opinions about Presidents. Five of the prompts are more basic, but the other five require more in-depth thought. Use these printable writing prompts year after year in your government, history, or civics class! Check out the preview to see the exact prompts. Great to use on Presidents Day or al
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9th - 12th
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An Analysis of the Gettysburg Address
This is a 15 slide Power Point Presentation on the Gettysburg Address. It also includes information about the Emancipation Proclamation and Mount Rushmore.
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Not Grade Specific
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Researching Robert Moses Lesson
This differentiated lesson plan will allow for an abundance of student engagement and choice based writing activities while covering Robert Moses (Guided Video Questions included). It is standards and administrator friendly (Higher Order Thinking Questions/Choice Based Activities/Read Aloud Included/). Lastly, it can be used in both the Virtual and In Person Classrooms.
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7th - 10th
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Current USA Immigration
Has questions and answer key to go along with President Obama's 2014 Immigration Address.
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6th - 9th
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