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Free government resources for staff
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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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
Clean and Simple Mail Box Letter Postal Service Clip Art
This is my first uploaded clip art. Feel free to use all you want. If used commercially, please provide credit somewhere in the description!
I look forward to making many more, and my style will be different with each set. Please enjoy and rate if you love it!
Each file is a transparent .png in a zipped folder.
Clean and Simple Postal Service by Jessica Wilson is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License.
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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President's Day - The Presidents of the United States of America (FREE)
Happy President’s Day! Hope you enjoy the long weekend.
Here is a "FREE" packet of things that your students can use during President’s Day celebration.
This packet contains:
-Chart of the 44 presidents
- Brief Information about each President, their terms, contributions and quotes.
- It includes interesting facts, such as:
Youngest Presidents
Presidents that did not finish their term
President in Money
Presidential monuments
_It also has easy worksheet
-Quick writing prompts
- Flashcards of th
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PreK - 6th, Staff
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Establishing the US Government - The Bill of Rights
This is 13 slide, animated, colorful power point presentation on the Bill of Rights, the first 10 amendments to the United States Constitution. Each of the amendments are highlighted with explanation of each amendment. Each slide is editable so you can customize as you see fit. This presentation is one of many I offer in my store under the heading...Foundations of government.
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5th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in:Â Bundle of 2 - Established Rights for United States Citizens
Constitution Quick Reference Guide
This document is a great resource for students trying to learn about and distinguish between the parts of the US Constitution.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Amendment Bingo
This Amendment Bingo is a great way to review the Amendments for any history, government, or civics class! There are 30 unique bingo cards with 24 of the 27 amendments on each (with 1 free space) and 1 card that is the card for the caller.
The way I have used this game in the past is that I will read the description of the amendment and leave it up to my students to correctly mark the correct box. Typically I will allow them to use their notes on the first few rounds, but then try a round or tw
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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First Ten Presidents of the United States of America (FREE)
This product contains the chart for the first ten Presidents of the United States of America. It has a pdf form.
Thank you for your interest
Hope you like it.
Modified Lessons
*Please check out " President's Day- The Presidents of the United States of America" it is free packet that contains the 44 Presidents chart and more.
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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U.S. - Multiple Choice Skills - Maps - Units 01-20 - 11th Grade
Thirty-nine multiple choice questions, spanning 30 pages, all based on analyzing maps. These questions can be used in any social studies curriculum. The repetitive nature of the questions, as well as the specific ordering of them, is meant to help students develop confidence answering multiple choice questions based on one specific skill: analyzing maps.This quiz is part of my US history skills series.Skill 1 = Maps (2 quizzes covering 37 units) Skill 2 = Political Cartoons/Artifacts (6 quizzes
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in:Â U.S. - Multiple Choice Skills - Bundle - Units 01-37/37 - 11th Grade
U.S. - Primary/Secondary Sources - 01/20 - Washington/Constitution - 11th Grade
Twenty-three short-answer questions, worth 26 total points and spanning 15 pages, based on primary and secondary sources about the early history of the USA (Articles of Confederation, US Constitution, Whiskey Rebellion, and Presidency of George Washington). These 15 pages of questions can be useful to any US History social studies curriculum that values primary and secondary source analysis This assignment correlates to Units 1-10 (Out of 37 total units) of my reading and study guides for US his
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in:Â U.S. - Primary/Secondary Sources - Bundle - Units 01-37/37 - 11th Grade
U.S. - Multiple Choice - Unit 04/37 - 11th Grade
The American Revolution, Sugar Act, Stamp Act, Quartering Act, Townshend Acts, Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party, Coercive Acts, American Revolution, protests against British colonial policies, demands for independence, John Locke, social contract theory of government, Declaration of Independence, the consent of the governed, purpose of government is to protect peoples' natural rights, right to overthrow an oppressive government, "Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness," power to govern belo
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8th - 12th, Staff
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Also included in:Â U.S. - Multiple Choice - Bundle - Units 01-37/37 - 11th Grade
Ancient Greece Government Worksheet Activity
Worksheets are an invaluable tool for teaching and reinforcing important concepts in a variety of subjects. In the realm of government studies, worksheets serve as an engaging and interactive way for students to grasp the essential information about different political systems, governance, and civic responsibilities. With worksheets, educators can effectively break down complex ideas into manageable chunks, allowing students to explore and understand key concepts at their own pace. Table : An
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4th - 8th, Adult Education, Staff
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U.S. - Multiple Choice Skills - Images/Visuals - Units 01-20 - 11th Grade
Fifty-three multiple choice questions, spanning 35 pages, all based on one specific skill: artifacts and political cartoons. These questions can be used in any social studies curriculum. The repetitive nature of the questions, as well as the specific ordering of them, is meant to help students develop confidence answering multiple choice questions based on one specific skill: artifacts and political cartoons.This quiz is part of my US history skills series.Skill 1 = Maps (2 quizzes covering 37 u
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in:Â U.S. - Multiple Choice Skills - Bundle - Units 01-37/37 - 11th Grade
U.S. - Study Guide - Units 1-10/37 - 11th grade - FREE SAMPLE
The study guide vocal terms and questions that align with my first 10 units of US history. It includes visuals, maps, cartoons, artwork and graphs as well.It covers my units (out of 37 total) #'s 1-10 (Geography / Early Colonial Development, Mercantilism / Colonial Economics, Life in the 13 Colonies, The American Revolution, The Articles of Confederation / The 1780s, The Constitutional Convention, The Constitution part 1, The Constitution part 2, The Constitution part 3, George WashingtonIf you
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8th - 12th, Staff
Unveiling the Harmful Tactics of Conspiracy Theories: Dark Side of Manipulation
After a thorough exploration of 'The Dark Side of Manipulation: Unveiling the Harmful Tactics of Conspiracy Theories,' students are equipped with a profound understanding of the intricate strategies employed by these narratives. This knowledge is not merely an academic exercise; it holds significant importance in the contemporary information landscape.Understanding the manipulation tactics of conspiracy theories is crucial in an era where misinformation can have profound real-world consequences.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Principles of the Articles of Confederation and the US Constitution
Activity Context: America's first attempt at self-government was the product of the Founding Fathers needing to distance themselves from the tyrannical government of King George III. The Founding Fathers naturally created a government focused on popular sovereignty through states' rights and a very limited central government. The Founding Fathers learned from the mistakes of the Articles of Confederation and brought forth new principles and ideals through the Constitution. This lesson introduces
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6th - 12th, Staff
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U.S. - Multiple Choice - Unit 10/37 - 11th Grade
President George Washington, set future precedents, cabinet of advisors, foreign policy, policy of neutrality, United States needed time to gain economic and military strength, conflict between France and England, Proclamation of Neutrality (1793), safeguard the newly won independence, presidential cabinet, political parties, unwritten constitution, political parties, president's role as leader of their political party, offer advice on important issues, Whiskey Rebellion (1794), western Pennsylv
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8th - 12th, Staff
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Also included in:Â U.S. - Multiple Choice - Bundle - Units 01-37/37 - 11th Grade
U.S. - Multiple Choice Skills - Charts & Graphs - Units 01-20 - 11th Grade
Twenty-seven multiple choice questions, spanning 14 pages, all based on using timelines, charts and graphs. These questions can be used in any social studies curriculum. The repetitive nature of the questions, as well as the specific ordering of them, is meant to help students develop confidence answering multiple choice questions based on 3 specific skills: analyzing timelines, charts and graphs.This quiz is part of my US history skills series.Skill 1 = Maps (2 quizzes covering 37 units) Skill
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in:Â U.S. - Multiple Choice Skills - Bundle - Units 01-37/37 - 11th Grade
2020 Electoral College Map Activity / Presidential Election / Government
This is a free electoral college coloring map for the 2020 election - use it in class, as a predictor, on election night, with your friends, etc. There is also a senate races map that I have made in a separate listing.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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US Constitution Amendments
This poster provides a common language list of amendments to the US Constitution. Allows students to get an overview of the meaning of the amendments without the complicated legal language of the full text.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
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Benjamin Franklin Know Your History Poster
One of the greatest of Founding Fathers, Benjamin Franklin knew the importance of knowing history in order to make more informed decisions about the future. Remind you students with this classroom poster.NOTE: This quote is often credited to Benjamin Franklin, but there is no proof that he actually said this. Still, it's a great quote, right?
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Bill of Rights Tattoo project
I teach 10th grade Civics and have for a dozen years. I have many tattoos and often students ask me questions about them and tell me that they want one. Many of my students are artistic and I decided to have a drawing project that focuses on the 5 freedoms of the first amendment and then they can pick two other amendments from the bill of rights. It can also be altered to fit themes of your subject. It is a lot of fun and interesting to see what they come up with. This is my first upload and I l
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7th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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Powers of the Government-Interactive Venn Diagram
This is a drag and drop google slideshow on the powers of the United States government (Implied, Expressed and Concurrent). I use this as an interactive review of the topic. I have found it to be a great way to keep students engaged and a great way to reinforce a difficult topic.
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10th - 12th, Staff
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Also included in:Â Foundations of American Government
U.S. - Multiple Choice - Unit 07/37 - 11th Grade
The Constitution, Federalism, division of power between the national and state levels of government, national (central) government, the national government coins money, the states cannot, Antifederalists vs. Federalists, individual rights were not adequately protected, controversy over the division of power among different levels of government, debates during the ratification of the Constitution, threaten the rights of individual citizens, addition of a Bill of Rights, Federalist Papers, newspap
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8th - 12th, Staff
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Also included in:Â U.S. - Multiple Choice - Bundle - Units 01-37/37 - 11th Grade
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