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Free government videos
Uptown Funk US Constitution Song: Three Branches of Government
If you need a fun way to teach about the three branches of government, look no further than this US Constitution song to the tune of Uptown Funk! This freebie includes both the lyric sheet for the song and the link to the YouTube video we made with these lyrics. This song is to the tune of Uptown Funk by Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars, and provides details about the three branches of government: the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. The lyrics and video were created as part of a Constit
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7th - 11th
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U.S. Government: 6 Important Supreme Court Cases ~Video~
Your students will watch short video explanations and complete an organizer to summarize the importance of the following 6 Supreme Court Cases: Roe V. Wade, District of Columbia V. Heller, Tinker V. Des Moines, Brown V. Board of Education, NY Times V. Sullivan, Miranda V. Arizona. Worksheets can be completed using the textbook or internet to look up the cases as an alternative. (Video Link is included)Follow My Store!Follow my store... simply click on “follow me” under Learning is a Passion on t
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8th - 12th
All About Government PowerPoint
This PowerPoint include local, state, and national government facts and people. It matches South Carolina's State standards for social students. Could be used for 2nd or even 3rd graders. Enjoy this free product made by Bethany's Creations.
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1st - 4th
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Race to the White House “Jackson v. Adams Video Guide + Weblink
Free!!! Race to the White House “Jackson v. Adams” Video Guide plus video web link documentary covers the presidential election of 1825 between Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams. This 25 question video guide covers the 1821 defeat of Adams over Jackson and the four years that followed. Dirty tricks, rumors and even suggestions that Adams was a pimp headlined newspapers throughout America. An answer key is provided. Worksheet has 25 questions covering the 41 minute video. This also makes perfe
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Race to the White House Video Guide Bundle + WebLinks & Keys
Crash Course Government and Politics Viewing Guide Ep 2: Bicameral Congress
A thoughtful (and a bit whimsical) viewing guide for the Crash Course U.S. Government and Politics series, hosted by Craig Benzine. Each viewing guide (two to three pages) not only contains relevant questions that address the most important material, but have breakout vocabulary, is artfully designed, and sprinkled with fun facts. I am a current high school government (and A.P. U.S. Government and Politics) instructor, and plan to continue making viewing guides for each of the 50 Crash Course go
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8th - 12th
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Limited and Unlimited Governments for Middle School Notes and Video Notes
This is a basic overview of Limited and Unlimited Governments for Middle School.
It focuses on vocabulary and unlimited rulers of England, France, and Russia. It also covers the Glorious Revolution in England.
There are video notes of this powerpoint on YouTube. (I give video links to students that missed notes, are frequently absent, refuse to take notes, learn better by watching a video, or have low reading levels.) So, the video is available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TXG05rst
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6th - 8th
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Constitution Library
This library has interactive links, songs, and books that enhance the learning of the United States Constitution. This can be posted in a google classroom or on Canvas by using the link provided in order to allow students to play games, sing about the preamble, and read about the important parts of the United States humble beginnings.
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4th - 5th
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The Presidents Part 1 Video Guide: George Washington to James Monroe
This video guide to part one of the History Channel's documentary The Presidents was designed for middle school students. The guide has 17 questions- approximately 3-4 questions per president.Part one includes:George WashingtonJohn Adams Thomas JeffersonJames MadisonJames MonroeI try to pick important information for the questions and space them out so students must pay attention but do not have to write so much that they can't enjoy the video. Check out all guides from this series:The President
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: The Presidents Video Guides (Parts 1-8) Bundle
The Three-Fifths Compromise Explained: US History Review
A sample HipHughes lecture for free. Check out the 3/5ths Compromise. Great for flipping, test review or as an anticipatory set! Ready to get nauseous over some ugly US History? The Constitutional Convention's 3/5ths Compromise broken down so you can understand it for school, for a test or for life.
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6th - 12th
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Declaration of Independence Lesson (30 min)
Our FREE turn-key lesson features the following items and can be used as a supplemental social studies or government lesson: Themes & Values, Learning Objectives, Key Terms, Introduction, Teacher Lesson, Six-minute Cartoon Episode, Activity, Worksheet, and more. All of our materials are meant to be supplemental; therefore, are not written to specific state or national standards. View our Scope and Sequence and additional lessons and resources via our website: www.littlepatriotslearning.com.
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2nd
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End of Slavery Lesson
Each of our FREE turn-key Little Patriots courses feature lessons for grades K-5 and include a variety of the following features: Themes & Values, Learning Objectives, Key Terms, Introduction, Teacher Lesson, Six-minute Cartoon Episode, Activity, Worksheet, Assessments and more. All of our materials are meant to be supplemental; therefore, are not written to specific state or national standards. View our Scope and Sequence and additional lessons and resources via our website: www.littlepatri
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2nd
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Declaration of Independence Lesson (30 min)
Our FREE turn-key lesson features the following items and can be used as a supplemental social studies or government lesson: Themes & Values, Learning Objectives, Key Terms, Introduction, Teacher Lesson, Six-minute Cartoon Episode, Activity, Worksheet, and more. All of our materials are meant to be supplemental; therefore, are not written to specific state or national standards. View our Scope and Sequence and additional lessons and resources via our website: www.littlepatriotslearning.com.
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K
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Declaration of Independence Lesson (30 min)
Our FREE turn-key lesson features the following items and can be used as a supplemental social studies or government lesson: Themes & Values, Learning Objectives, Key Terms, Introduction, Teacher Lesson, Six-minute Cartoon Episode, Activity, Worksheet, and more. All of our materials are meant to be supplemental; therefore, are not written to specific state or national standards. View our Scope and Sequence and additional lessons and resources via our website: www.littlepatriotslearning.com.
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1st
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Declaration of Independence Lesson (30 min)
Our FREE turn-key lesson features the following items and can be used as a supplemental social studies or government lesson: Themes & Values, Learning Objectives, Key Terms, Introduction, Teacher Lesson, Six-minute Cartoon Episode, Activity, Worksheet, and more. All of our materials are meant to be supplemental; therefore, are not written to specific state or national standards. View our Scope and Sequence and additional lessons and resources via our website: www.littlepatriotslearning.com.
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3rd
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Israel Palestine Conflict Background FREE
This is a short and boiled down explanation, especially for 7-10 graders, about the Israel and Palestine conflict, the religious beliefs that play a role and a couple video recommendations that may help students make sense of the conflict--one shorter and one longer. I am putting this resource I use out here FREE in hopes to help other Social Studies teachers have a quick resource to use as a backdrop for explaining the situation to our students.
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5th - 12th
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Federal State Local Government
The role of local government and the decisions it makes on behalf of the community.
Watch a video and expand students understanding of the difference between the three levels on government in Australia.
Humanities and Social Sciences / F–6/7 HASS / Year 4 / Knowledge and Understanding / Civics and citizenship / ACHASSK091
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2nd - 5th
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'Dave' Movie Worksheet
This is a simple, fill in the blank, video worksheet for the movie 'Dave' (1993, starring Kevin Klein and Sigourney Weaver). The questions go in order as the movie progresses.
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9th - 12th
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Introduction: Crash Course U.S. Government and Politics Ep. 1
In which Craig Benzine introduces a brand new Crash Course about U.S. Government and Politics! This course will provide you with an overview of how the government of the United States is supposed to function, and we'll get into how it actually does function. The two aren't always the same thing. We'll be learning about the branches of government, politics, elections, political parties, pizza parties, and much, much more! Here is what is included in this 5-page download: 1. Note Taking Guide for
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12th
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Also included in: Crash Course Government and Politics #1-50 Bundle
That's Alright, Texas (The Story of Stephen F. Austin) - Distance Learning
I am a 7th grade Texas History teacher. I created the following video to help explain the contributions of Stephen F. Austin to the Anglo colonization of Texas. It is a short (1:23), music cartoon video that could work as an introduction to a lesson, a station in a rotation or as homework. It is available 24/7 on my YouTube channel (Keith Piirto) or just click the picture attached. I hope it is helpful to you and your students this year. I have included the lyrics.
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4th - 8th
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XYZ Affair Video - Distance Learning
I am an 8th grade US History teacher using videos for distance learning. I created the following video to help explain the XYZ Affair during the John Adams administration. It is a short (1:23), narrated cartoon video that could work as an introduction to a lesson, a station in a rotation or as homework. It is available 24/7 on my YouTube channel (Keith Piirto) or just click the picture below. Included is a the script from the video, the video link to YouTube and a short assignment asking stu
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5th - 11th
Guided Questions to go along with CNN's the Sixties "A long march to freedom"
I created guided reading questions to the CNN mini series the 1960's "A long march to freedom" that can be found on YouTube. Great for Martin Luther King Jr...14 questions that get to the heart of this exciting and informative episode that includes the sit in movement, freedom riders, MLK jr., JFK and RFK response to integration of public schools and universities, Medgar Evers, and the 1963 march on Washington D.C., etc. Great for grades 7, 8, 11, and 12. (US History and Government classes)
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7th - 12th
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Vice Special Report: A House Divided Viewing Questions With Answers
A viewing guide with questions and answers to the documentary A House Divided by Vice. This documentary explores the events of the past 8 years which increased the political divide, led to increased gridlock in government, and ultimately paved the way for the election of Donald Trump.
The documentary can be found on HBO as well as purchased on Amazon or other similar video platforms.
I use this in my AP Gov as well as Civics courses to, among other things, explore the role of media in shaping
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Campaign Finance Video Questions from Hip Hughes History
Video note questions for students and a teacher answer key that accompanies Keith Hughes's online videos about the two Supreme Court Cases of Citizens United v. FEC & McCutcheon v. FEC. These court cases explain in detail how campaign finance works in regards to the amount of money that people can contribute to a campaign. I have used this in both my 12th grade government class and Advanced Placement United States Government & Politics class to teach about campaign finance. Keith Hughes
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Presidential Election Activities Bundle
Prohibition by K. Burns Video Guide with pre, during, and post activities
Use this video guide to introduce and teach students about the prohibition. The best part is that it uses clips from those available on the PBS website, so you do not have to purchase the documentary DVD! (The website link is included in this package.)
The product includes:
-Prohibition preliminary activity (with photo analysis)
-Prohibition video anticipation guide (with modern day example application)
-Video guiding questions sheet
-Teacher guide for this lesson which includes the lesson pla
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8th - 12th
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