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Government Common Core WHST.6-8.1b 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 This historical document was written to convince the world of the King's abuses and to let everyone know that the colonies no longer wanted to be in a relationship with Great Britain.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of Independence, students will use this assignment as a reinforcement to understand just what Jefferson wrote in this historical document.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
Constitution & the Bill of Rights We The People SS.7.CG.1.8, SS.7.CG.2.4, SS.7.C
Constitution & the Bill of Rights We The People American History Lesson on the limited government, check and balances, separation of power, the Bill of Rights, the Articles of Confederation, the purpose of the Constitution, the application of the Bill of Right to every day life, differences between Federalists and Anti-Federalists and much MORE! Standards alignment: SS.7.CG.1.8, SS.7.CG.2.4, SS.7.CG.3.3, SS.8.CG.2.6This pack includes: The big ideas in the Constitution (limited government, ch
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5th - 8th
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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Compare Types of Economic Systems 5-E Lesson | Intro to Economies | Microsoft
This lesson defines & explains the types of economic systems in place around the world. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a fun, “4 Pics, 1 Word” warm-up activity, then introduce key vocabulary. Students complete a fill-in chart comparing the 4 main types of economic systems - Traditional, Market, Command, Mixed. Check for understanding with a “Show What You Know” practice activity, “Big Ideas” summary & exit ticket q
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6th - 12th
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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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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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8th Grade U.S. History: Constitution & Bill of Rights COMPLETE Lesson Plan Unit!
This 8th Grade U.S. History Lesson Plan Unit comes with EVERYTHING that you'll need to teach your 8th graders all about the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights! These amazing resources are 100% completely ready to use for both in-person and online digital learning via Google Apps, and have been successfully used by thousands of students!The incredible resources in this U.S. Constitution Lesson Plan Unit can easily be used with any textbook, or no textbook at all!!BE SURE TO CLICK THE PRODUCT PR
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8th
Also included in: 8th Grade U.S. History YEAR-LONG Curriculum Bundle!! | Google Apps
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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Intro to Types of Economic Systems 7-E Resource BUNDLE | FUN Microsoft Unit
Learning about types of economic systems is entertaining with this BUNDLE of unique resources! The guided lessons are FUN for students & the 5-E teaching model is EASY for you to use! Each engaging activity includes a Teacher Guide to ensure success in your classroom! Your purchase has editable, print & interactive, digital versions of the materials. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included!Includes Microsoft Resources: Digital &am
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6th - 12th
Presidential Cabinet Lesson Plan- Create your own Cabinet
In the Presidential Cabinet Lesson Plan, students will imagine themselves as President and design their ultimate Presidential Cabinet on Google Slides or worksheets. They will need to explain why each fictional, historic or present day individual would do well in each Cabinet position, as well as provide a picture of each Cabinet member. Students will also create an additional Cabinet position that they believe would be important to add. This lesson concludes with students designing the Cabin
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5th - 12th
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Hammurabi's Code Jigsaw Centers Inquiry Based Activity
This jigsaw partner/group activity will engage students in evaluating Hammurabi's Code of Law. You can use it as a jigsaw or as centers/stations - directions are included! This is an excellent resource for introducing or practicing source analysis skills. Students will also develop crucial ELA skills such as identifying and applying domain-specific vocabulary, comparing and contrasting, composing clear written responses, and other writing and reading comprehension skills.This product includes:-
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Middle School Social Studies History Interactive Centers Stations Bundle
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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Colonial Government Lesson Set: How America Copied English Ideas- Magna Carta
This mini-bundle of resources has recently been completely updated! It has everything you need to show how government was formed in Colonial America! It includes rigorous, fun, student-driven, and teacher-directed options. All of the resources are completely interchangeable and Common Core. Here's what you get:⍟A Colonial America Government PowerPoint-This file was recently updated to include a few checks for understanding questions. Students learn important facts about how the US "copied" the E
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8th - 11th
Election 2024 Meet the Candidates: Research, Learn, and Write Biden Trump
In order to become knowledgeable and informed citizens, your students will have the opportunity to research the presidential candidates in time for Election 2024. Students will visit websites in order to research and take notes on the achievements and viewpoints of Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Then, students will develop their own opinion based on evidence and determine which presidential candidate they would vote for by answering a writing prompt. Many support handouts are included for student s
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Election 2020 Complete Unit Bundle: Activities, Templates & Projects
History's Mysteries: Smallpox Blankets-Is it True? Claim & Evidence CER Colonies
Did American Colonists try to give Native Americans Smallpox? Students investigate if there is enough evidence to support the claim that germ warfare was actually used by colonists! In fact, we found that there is proof of discussions and intent, but no proof of action/effect. In this attention-grabbing, Colonies Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) unit lesson, students investigate by reading and gathering evidence from the most recent data and primary sources to answer a focus question. After the
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6th - 10th
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History's Mysteries: Was the Constitution Pro-Slavery? Claim & Evidence
When the US Constitution was drafted was it Pro-Slavery? In this key developing historical perspective investigation students develop an opinion if the original US Consitution was Pro-Slavery. In this attention-grabbing, Constitution Unit, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) unit lesson, students investigate by reading and gathering evidence from the most recent articles and sources to answer a focus question. This fits perfectly in a US Constitution unit. After the reading students create a claim, suppor
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6th - 10th
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Civics Store Growing Bundle
This Civics bundle includes over 100 resources from my civics store, designed to enhance understanding and engagement in your classroom. Resources are aligned with Wisconsin Social Studies standards. Ideal for middle school Civics and Social Studies educators. This is a growing resource.Please note that this resource does not constitute a full course. The price of this bundle is subject to increase as new materials are added. However, purchasing now ensures access to all future additions at no
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8th - 10th
CNN 10 Student News Reflection & Analysis - Easy Printable!
*UPDATED WITH NEW HOSTS - NEW SEGMENTS COMING SOON!*Help your students learn more about current events and the world around them with this engaging analysis and reflection activity and CNN10 (formerly CNN Student News)My students LOVE CNN10 and these forms are the perfect way to help keep them engaged and focused during these news segments - there are over 20 different versions, with a variety of questions, prompts, and reflection activities, which help to create variety!These templates are perf
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5th - 12th
Constitution and Bill of Rights Unit: Activities & Projects Bundle
Activities and projects come with specific directions, requirements, rubrics and answer keys (when necessary). Students will have the opportunity to work collaboratively and/or individually to complete the following assignments:✓Washington, D.C. Travel Brochure✓Real Estate Advertisement or Commercial for Washington, D.C.✓Constitutional Convention Classroom Debates✓Redesign the Dollar to Represent the Preamble✓Biography Poem About James Madison✓Three Branches of Government Graphic Organizers✓Crea
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6th - 8th
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History's Mysteries: Confederate Monuments Remove? Claim & Evidence Civil War
What are the alternatives to removing Civil War hero monuments? Are there any viable alternatives that account for a historical perspective? Students investigate varying viewpoints of these highly engaging questions! In this attention-grabbing, Civil War Aftermath Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) unit lesson, students investigate by reading and gathering evidence from the most recent articles and sources to answer a focus question. This fits perfectly in a Civil War unit, linking the Civil War t
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6th - 10th
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Colonies Activities and Projects
Students will be actively engaged in completing the following activities and projects: ✓Student Talk Show: Founder of the Colonies✓Design the Book Cover of a Founder's Biography✓Create Currency to Represent Colonial Daily Life✓Founders of Colonies Projects: Movie Trailer, Scrapbook, Speech or Poem✓Write an "I am" Poem About Culture and Daily Life✓Write a Newspaper About the Colonies✓Create a Real Estate Ad or Commercial✓Create a Board Game About the Colonies✓The Mayflower Compact Primary Source
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6th - 8th
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3 Three Branches of Government Constitution Choice Board
This choice board resource provides students with fun and engaging projects to demonstrate their learning about the three branches (Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches) of the U.S. government. Providing students with choices in the classroom is a sure way to excite them and capture their attention about the topics at hand. This comprehensive resource includes six low-prep and interactive projects for students to choose from. Each project is explained on printables that are broken dow
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6th - 8th
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City of Ember Guided Viewing Movie Questions
This assignment is a guided movie document for the 2008 movie, City of Ember. City of Ember is a fictional movie based off Jeanne DuPrau's award winning novel. It portrays the story of societal survival and the myriad of issues that were faced after an underground city was constructed protect mankind from becoming completely extinct. With an unstable generator that has powered the city of Ember for over 200 years, it finally on its last leg and is beginning to shut down. If the generator comp
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4th - 12th
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