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Winter government Common Core RI.9-10.4 resources
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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Executive Branch Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions | Branches of Gov
Teaching the executive branch of government is easy when using this two-sided worksheet. Students learn the necessary information about the branch, the president's department, and cabinets, how the Constitution creates the branch, and it outlines how a president is elected. In total, there are seven literal and five inferential questions. You could use this as an activity prior to teaching the branch, last-minute sub plans, or to help reinforce concepts previously learned. The text is organized
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7th - 10th
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Three Branches US Government | Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions
Teaching the branches of government is easy when using these two-sided worksheets. Students learn the necessary information about the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, such as what established the three branches, their functions, and their responsibilities in United States government. In total, there are 23 literal and 15 inferential questions. This activity can be used before teaching the branches, as last-minute sub plans, or to help reinforce concepts previously learned. The text
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7th - 10th
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Implementing a Mock Trial - Student Handouts
Handouts for implementing a Mock TrialClassroom simulations/role plays are excellent tools to enhance student achievement and increase classroom motivation. As educators, we believe in the power of active learning in the classroom. As a result, we have spent many years creating activities that require active learning in the classroom and have had incredible results. Students come back year after year and always remember the skits, mock trials, reader’s theaters, games, and simulations that ha
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7th - 11th
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Create Your Own Constitution - Project - 2 Day Lesson Plan, CCSS
This is a set of materials in which students come up with their own constitutions for creating their own government! The imaginary scenario is that society has gone through a major upheaval and has decided to entrust these groups of students to represent them in forming a constitution. The criteria covers key concepts that align with the principles of the U.S. Constitution. The end result is a project in which groups of students draft and read their own “ratified” constitutions for the class. St
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: U.S. Constitution UNIT PLAN BUNDLE - 4 Weeks - Includes Pacing Guide
"The Outsiders" Mock Trial "The People vs. Johnny Cade" - SS/ELA activity
Handouts for implementing a Mock Trial - updated 9/2/18Classroom simulations/role plays are excellent tools to enhance student achievement and increase classroom motivation. As educators, we believe in the power of active learning in the classroom. As a result, we have spent many years creating activities that require active learning in the classroom and have had incredible results. Students come back year after year and always remember the skits, mock trials, reader’s theaters, games, and si
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: "The Outsiders" MEGA BUNDLE - Includes an entire mock trial!
Executive Command Game Reflection | Used with iCivics | Executive Branch Game
What does the President do during a day, week or even a month in office? This game has proven to be an excellent way for students to learn and comprehend all the "hats" or roles that the President plays during his time in office. From talking to congress, vetoing bills, visiting various departments, and traveling to foreign countries, students will take the role of President and do their best to become a successful President of the United States.This worksheet is an excellent written companion t
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5th - 12th
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CONSTITUTION SCAVENGER HUNT: Google Drive | Google Forms | Google Classroom
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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5th - 12th
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Constitution Amendments | Stations | Amendments 1-27 | USA Test Prep
Teach about the amendments in the Constitution using student-centered learning with these station activities. Explore topics such as the Civil Rights Movement, the Bill of Rights, and many others. Students will interpret graphs, analyze quotes, and make predictions about Amendments #1-27.Help students get active with amendment stations! Place the stations around the room to review a single amendment group or use it as a cumulative review before a state standardized test or classroom-based assess
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8th - 11th
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Washington DC: Create a Field Trip Project Activity to the Nation's Capital City
OverviewCan't take your class to Washington DC? This lesson is the solution to getting your students to our Nation's Capital without spending a dime. As tour guides, students will study various memorials, buildings, and attractions to research and present to the class in the form of a presentation. These various "tours" will bring the entire class around to the major attractions of Washington DC. This student-led, virtual class field trip will help your students learn about the major sites o
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5th - 12th
Groundhog Day Reading Passage & Comprehension Questions
Groundhog Day is a fun and exciting tradition that is celebrated every year in February. Are you looking for a reading comprehension activity and a reading comprehension passage for your students to learn more about the yearly tradition?In this Groundhogs Day Article & Reading Comprehension Activity, your students will read an original article, answer 10 multiple choice questions, and debate about whether a groundhog is a reliable predictor of the weather. This also comes with an answer ke
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Reading Passages Nonfiction Bundle, Reading Comprehension
Judicial Branch Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions | Branches of Gov
Teaching the judicial branch of government is easy when using this two-sided worksheet. Students learn the necessary information about the federal and state courts, members and terms of the U.S. Supreme Court, and famous Supreme Court cases. In total, there are six literal and four inferential questions. This activity can be used prior to teaching the branch, as last-minute sub plans, or to help reinforce concepts previously learned. The text is organized into small chunks. Assign one section at
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7th - 10th
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Snowflake, Winter Article & Reading Comprehension
Are you looking for a winter article and reading comprehension about snowflakes? Our students love a good snow day and snow, and this engaging article will have your students learning all about how snowflakes form and the different types of snowflakes.In this product, you will receive an original article, "For Goodness Flake! It's a Snow Day!". In this article, your students will learn all about how snowflakes form and the variety of snowflakes that make up snow. In addition, your students will
AP® US Government Unit 2.6 - Expansion of Presidential Power
Unit 2.6 of the AP® curriculum focuses on how the power of American presidents has evolved and expanded through the Republic's history.This eight-question short answer worksheet begins with an analysis of Federalist 70, Alexander Hamilton's defense of a strong executive branch, and proceeds to trace the evolution of presidential power since those words were written. Why did Hamilton believe his executive plan would be "safer?" What was the War Powers Act? Special attention is devoted to the imp
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: AP® US Government - Comprehensive Full-Year Accompanying Curriculum
Legislative Branch Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Branches of Gov
By reading this two-sided handout, students will learn about how Congress is structured, the roles and responsibilities of the House and Senate, how the founders created the branch in the Constitution, and how a bill becomes a law. In total, there are ten literal and six inferential questions. You could use this as an introduction activity to teaching the branch, last-minute sub plans, or to help reinforce concepts about the branch. The text is organized into small chunks. An IEP data tracking s
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7th - 10th
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Causes of the American Revolution - US History Reading Activity SSUSH3a GSE
Your students will learn all about the causes of the American Revolution with this engaging, no prep reading activity. This is perfect for adding literacy to your social studies curriculum because it’s academically-aligned for ELA and for social studies. Plus, it’s so easy to use that you can even leave it for sub plans or homework packets!Resource Includes: Passage2 Graphic Organizers Multiple Choice Activity (8 prompts)2 Short Answer Writing ActivitiesAnswer KeysStandards Covered:❏ Georgia Sta
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8th
U.S. Constitution UNIT PLAN BUNDLE - 4 Weeks - Includes Pacing Guide
This unit bundle includes a variety of our engaging, best-selling resources for teaching through the Constitution of the United States, both its content as a document and its history within the early formation of the republic. These hands-on activities can engage your students throughout the span of your teaching unit. The products include worksheets, projects, primary source materials, and video guides. There is also a bonus Curriculum Pacing Guide with a suggested sequence for how you can sche
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8th - 12th
winter Escape Room
winter Bank Heist Escape Room Quiz - End of term fun for the whole class. No printing required! Just project the Powerpoint and off you go. Built in timers, Video clips and answer reveals after every slide. This is an educational fun immersive ‘Bank Heist themed Escape room’ experience. Have the students compete individually, in teams or as a whole class the choice is yours! This resource is a great team-building activity to keep your students engaged during the last few days (or week) lead
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7th - 10th
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AP® US Government Unit 2.4 - Roles & Powers of the President
Unit 2.4 of the AP® curriculum focuses on executive power in the United States system of government, and how Presidents use these powers to accomplish policy goals.This six-question short answer worksheet seeks to identify the various types of executive, diplomatic and judicial powers granted to US Presidents in the Constitution, while also defining the practical implications of these powers, and their limitations. Additionally, special attention is given to an analysis of how presidential acti
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: AP® US Government - Comprehensive Full-Year Accompanying Curriculum
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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The Federalist Papers - 5 Day Unit - Text Analysis, CCSS
This is a 5-day unit in which students analyze key text excerpts from The Federalist Papers. This text analysis is great for a study in American literature for ELA, but can also be useful in a history classroom. Students will: Delve into the context of the authors' purpose, read from 4 key Federalist Paper texts (included), engage with the vocabulary, collaborate to answer text-dependent questions, infer reasoning from the content, and complete a writing assignment in which they write their own
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8th - 12th
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Amendments | 1-27 | Review Game | Test Prep | Use with Most Board Games
These game cards can be cut out and used with almost any card game or board game to review #1-27 Amendments. Decide which level cards are most appropriate for your students. Use the activity so that it aligns with the needs of your students. Students who need more support start by printing one level at a time, and as students feel more confident, combine all levels to be reviewed. Or, print levels #1-3 for some groups and only level 1 cards for other groups. Customize the activity for your stude
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8th - 11th
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Amendments in the Constitution 1-27 | Graphic Organizer for Vocabulary Test Prep
Do you need vocabulary activities to help review the US Constitution Amendments? These vocabulary graphic organizers will help students learn all Amendments to the Constitution; #1-27.Students define important vocabulary words and draw an image relating to the term or write an example. Students will think critically about what problem led to the ratification of amendments throughout history. Also, they will make connections to determine how the amendment solved the given problem. This can be ass
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8th - 11th
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AP®US Government Unit 2.1 - The Senate and House of Representatives
Unit 2.1 of the AP® curriculum focuses on the structures and functions of Congress in the American political system. This two-part worksheet helps students understand the different compositions , powers, and day-to-day operations of both the House of Representatives and Senate. Part I is a 14-question matching exercise that introduces students to the basics of Congress, such as term lengths for each house, minimum requirements of members, and vocabulary such as "gerrymandering" and "franking pr
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: AP® US Government - Comprehensive Full-Year Accompanying Curriculum
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