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Articles of Confederation Simulation
A great interactive simulation to demonstrate to government or US history students the failures of the Articles of Confederation. After the lesson students will have a clear understanding of why the US needed a stronger central government. Students will take on the role of one of the 13 original states and will participate in a session of Congress to see if they can solve the pressing challenges facing the new nation.
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8th - 12th
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Dystopia Vs. Utopia Genre Introduction (The Giver, Hunger Games, 1984, etc.)
My students love this lesson. They learn how societies can be oppressive, read about different types, and then create their own laws to see how they can become oppressive. This lesson provides students with an introduction to the characteristics of a dystopia and dystopia genre. It begins by contrasting utopia vs dystopia, continues with 3 examples of societies (2 dystopian, 1 utopian) and has students underline the characteristics, and ends with students creating their own well-intentioned l
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5th - 8th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Levels of Government Organizer - Local, State, Federal - 3rd grade
This a graphic organizer I created when I taught the three levels of government: local, state, and federal. I has an image of Texas for the state level, but you could alter it for any state. There are spaces for students to record the name of each level, it's leaders, officials, and services each level of government provides. I teach third grade, but you could use this in 2nd, 4th, or 5th grades. Enjoy!
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2nd - 5th
13 Original British Colonies Blank Map
This is a map of the original 13 British Colonies that is blank and able to be filled out by students. The directions also state that students are to color the three regions and include a key and compass rose on their maps. Great way for the students to learn about the 13 Original colonies.
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5th - 12th
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It is Time to Vote! A Little Book About the Election Process
Are you looking for a resource to use to teach your young students about the election process in America? This mini-book is just the right thing for you! I created this six-page book to help my students understand the importance of the election process and how it works in America. There are six simple pages with fill-in the blanks that you can model for your students. After reading this book, your students will be able to participate in a discussion about voting procedures, why it is a bless
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K - 2nd
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Bill of Rights Tshirt Activity
This is a neat activity that has students use visual thinking to remember the Bill of Rights. Visual thinking is a learning style where the learner better understands and retains information when ideas, words and concepts are associated with images. This activity can be done in class or used as an homework assignment.
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5th - 12th
Island Project, Civics, Create your own government
This project can be used in a social studies setting. Specifically for civics courses, students are given a description of creating their own island and their laws. This gives learners a solid foundation that will lead into the various types of governments around the world and students become highly engaged in the activity.
Students will have to create 10 absolute laws that they expect their citizens to follow, a fun project for the class. Can be done in groups or individually.
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6th - 10th
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Second Grade Three Branches of Government Worksheet
Three branches of government worksheet, for students to fill in information on each branch.
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2nd - 3rd
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Authority Figures
A quick assessment of authority figures at home, school, and community.
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K - 1st
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Free Hamilton the Musical Lesson Plan
This free download walks the educator through using lyrics from Hamilton the Musical in the classroom. The download includes lyrics samples and questions for teachers to use as they discuss topics ranging from the Colonial Period to the War of 1812.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
3 Branches of Government Sorting Activity
Students cut out these boxes that each have a facts belonging to one of the 3 branches. I give them a large construction sheet of paper for them to sort the facts and glue down.
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3rd - 5th
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Constitution Vocabulary Practice - Worksheet
Students will practice using "Constitution"-related vocabulary (20 words on this list) by writing synonyms, writing complete sentences using words, drawing pictures of words, and writing news headlines with words. Some example words are: bill, veto, amend, impeach, override, federalism, confederation, tranquility, appeal, and ratify. (I also sell lots of other Constitution-related worksheets, study guides, tests, and PowerPoints.)
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5th - 11th
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The Bill of Rights Matching
This activity is a simple matching worksheet which can be used as an assignment or a quiz. Students are asked to match each concept with the amendment in which the concept is outlined. This great worksheet will be able to gauge if students can properly identify the amendments in the Bill of Rights.
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7th - 12th
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Duck for President
Classroom worksheets and resources for the book Duck for President. The packet includes sequencing cards, vocabulary cards, comprehension questions, classroom jobs for a mock election, and a voter registration sheet. This is a great activity for helping students to understand the process and vocabulary of an election.
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1st - 4th
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How a Bill Becomes a Law Activities
This bundle package includes 3 different methods of teaching about how a Bill Becomes a Law. There are graphic organizers, a booklet outlining the steps, and a simulation that has the class try to get a law passed through Congress (their class).
If you like this bundle, be sure to check out The Three Branches of Government: A Unit Plan.
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6th - 12th
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Current Events Project
This is a project for middle school and high school students. Students explore credible websites and research current events that interest them. Students will write summaries about what they have read and can share them with the class. This is a great way to start a dialogue about current events in local, state, federal, and global politics, economics, and social issues.
Students are challenged to write in expository and persuasive formats. This allows students to dig deeper into the materia
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6th - 12th
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Articles of Confederation Strenghts/Weaknesses Activity FREE
This is a worksheet of 10 hypothetical situations presented as fill in the blank for 12 traits of the Articles of Confederation (4 positive, 8 negative). I completed this work with a high school ELL Government class and they loved it! I marked it grades 5-8 for the simplified phrasing and shorter sentences.
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5th - 8th
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Preamble to the Constitution Activity
This activity involves students taking passages of the preamble, putting them into their own words, and giving an example of how they see it today. The students can word individually or in groups. At the end of the activity, students will reflect on what the most important passage is and why. This lesson is a great way for students to make connections to real world situations. Found on Literacy Lunatic.
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5th - 10th
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Three Branches of Government Assessment
This is an assessment over the three branches of the government. I used it at the end of our government unit to assess student knowledge on the following information:
Definition of the 3 Branches
Journey a bill takes to becoming a law
Definition of bill
Definition of US Constitution
This assessment has fill in the blank, matching and multiple choice questions. There is also a word bank to give extra support for students who need it.
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1st - 4th
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Electoral College Game
This is a game that will help students understand the Electoral College. The students compete against a partner for each state by rolling dice. The total on the dice represents the popular vote. Students will be able to see that you can win the popular vote and still lose the electoral college.
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7th - 9th
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List of Landmark Supreme Court Cases
This is a fairly comprehensive list of landmark Supreme Court cases. The document is in the form of a signup sheet in which students can select cases to research, write about, and/or present. These landmark decisions are grouped together chronologically by theme. The purpose of providing this resource is to give instructors a prearranged list of major Supreme Court decisions rather than having them spend time and energy compiling one on their own. It can also be used as the basis for class a
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Mock Congress: Legislative Government Lesson Plan
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Fully outlined lesson with step by step instructions for teacher to facilitate mock congress session.
Contains 2 handouts - 1 with session instructions and 1 reflection assignment.
I used this lesson to scaffold understanding of how the legislative branch functions. Students really got into it because I had a policy where the laws that they passed could become classroom laws for the rest of the term.
Very effective, hands-on learning!!
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6th - 12th
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3 Branches of Government
This activity includes notes breaking down the 3 branches of government into 3 columns. Then an activity with a blank chart for students to cut and paste the duties and jobs of each branch of government into the correct column.
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6th - 12th
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Country Fact Sheet
This is a basic fill in the blank template that can be used as students begin gathering information about a particular country. It helps them focus on finding relevant details about a country before writing a research paper. It works well in a computer lab or library setting where students can search for the answers.
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6th - 12th
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