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Free 7th grade government homeschool curricula
Preamble and Bill of Rights Printable Classroom Visuals
I typed, printed and stained these signs with coffee to antique them. I framed mine, but you could use them on a bulletin board display as well. There is a picture of my version at facebook.com/mrsreddsclassroom.
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K - 12th
Government Systems Activities Distant Learning
Are you going over different types of government systems but don't want to create your own activities or worksheet? You're in luck! We have created short reading passages along with our worksheet and activities.Don't forget to rate and review our activities and resources!Follow us on instagram at @teaching.civics for all updates, contests, and giveaways!
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6th - 12th
Brown v the Board of Education and the Little Rock Nine
Hook students on the topic of the day by asking them to analyze the images found on envelopes! Students will collect facts about the Supreme Court ruling Brown v. Board of Education and the crisis at Little Rock’s Central High School by analyzing two first day covers (envelopes with commemorative stamps, appropriate postmark and artwork) By using the teacher provided questions and quotes from the events students will understand how the events are tied together. Students will also see that non vi
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5th - 12th
National Parks Graphic Organizer
It has been 100 years since the National Parks system was created. Yes, 100 years. This is a free graphic organizers where students can choose their own park, research, and finally write about their park. It is a wonderful way to see our nation. Great for third through eighth grade!
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3rd - 8th
Harry Truman & Jackie Robinson - Who Started the Civil Rights Movement?
Hook students on the topic of the day by asking them to analyze the images found on envelopes! President Truman issued an Executive Order to integrate the military and Black baseball player Jackie Robinson was hired by the White Brooklyn Dodgers. By collecting facts found on the two first day covers (envelopes with commemorative stamps, appropriate postmark and artwork), reading Executive Order 9981, and taking part in a teacher led discussion, students can draw conclusions as to which event sta
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5th - 12th
Remembering 9-11 Activity with a First Day Cover
Bring together the symbols of American democracy, such as Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty found on a first day cover (envelope with stamp, postmark and artwork) and the speech by President George W. Bush to help your students learn about the attack on 9-11-01. Was his speech similar to President Roosevelt's "Day of Infamy", or more like President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address?
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5th - 12th
Presidential Quotes Cursive Copywork
Two quotes from each US president to use in cursive handwriting practice. Uses Zaner-Bloser cursive font and lined practice space with mid-lines.
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4th - 7th
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION Tracker Pack FREE Record electoral votes & reveal winner!
Thank you for downloading my FREE Presidential Election 2020 Tracker Pack. It’s a simple two page pack that includes a list of electoral votes by state and a tracker that can be used on Election Night. Keep track of ELECTION 2020 results and discover the winner! As the media announces a state’s winner, record the electoral votes and then add them up. If you are looking for a simple, yet thorough resource to teach the presidential election process, including the often confusing electoral college
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1st - 12th
Andrew Jackson graphic organizer & Prezi
Learn the basics about Jackson and his democracy. Use the Prezi to go along with the activity - important parts are highlighted throughout Prezi: http://prezi.com/72bwykx6fabd/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share
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6th - 12th
Bill of Rights Unit Study
Bill of Rights Unit StudyPerfect for Upper Elementary and Middle SchoolIncludes:• What it is and Why it’s Important• History• Bill of Rights - Full Text• Matching worksheet• Website activity examining rights around the world• Article review• Writing Prompt• Answer Key
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5th - 8th
Who Holds the Ultimate Power in America
The safest depository of ultimate power is with the people themselves. Read Thomas Jefferson's quote and answer the questions to drive home the idea in our student's minds this ideal.
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7th - 11th
Governments: a quick reading guide to the most popular forms of government
A guide to governments from the authoritarian to the representative. Excellent for sub plans, a reading lesson for students, or homework.
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7th - 11th
Abraham Lincoln Unit Study
Abraham Lincoln Unit StudyPerfect for Upper Elementary and Middle SchoolIncludes:• History of Abraham Lincoln's Life• Timeline Worksheet• Writing Prompt• Fun Facts Worksheet
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5th - 8th
Should Supreme Court Justices Have Term Limits? - Civil Discourse for Classrooms
Thinkalong.org is a free, evidence-based interactive tool for students to develop media literacy skills by applying the 5 Key Questions of Media Literacy to public media content. Importantly, the tool does not require registration for teachers or students, abides by student privacy laws, and is advised by a board of both youth and educators.Each module consists of: a compelling and timely question;related current and age-appropriate public media content including audio, video, and text;extension
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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American Presidents Research Project!
Students research a President and create a fake Facebook profile page of their President, and then present to the class. This project assignment is free! If you need a Facebook template for this project, you can always try Google...and be disappointed :) No worries, I've got you covered! My Ultimate Facebook Template (available at my store) is the perfect compliment to help you and your students pull off a successful President Project. HAVE FUN!!
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7th - 12th
Constitution Day
This is a brief power point, with embedded text, to introduce young students (approximately fifth through eighth graders) to the history and concepts behind the U.S. Constitution and the basic structure of American constitutional government.
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5th - 8th
PRESIDENT RESEARCH WORKSHEET
This a great resource for your student to research a specific president. Using the web, encyclopedias, biographies and other resources your students can find out information about each president.
We used this with 5th & 6th graders, and utilized the "Ultimate Guide to the US Presidents" videos from the History Channel to supplement their learning.
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4th - 7th
Governments of Ancient Greece
This activity can be used as a supplement to a lesson on the four primary types of government in the ancient Greek city-states. Challenges students to consider the advantages and disadvantages of each type of government.
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5th - 10th
Northwest Ordinance Warm Up/Review Lesson Using First Day Covers
This Warm Up/Review Lesson uses images from a 1937 first day cover –an envelope with a commemorative stamp, appropriate postmark and artwork depicting the topic—which will allow students to explore the Northwest Ordinance: what territories were created, what rights would those citizens have, who were the major leaders in organizing the territories and where was the first settlement. Students will also draw conclusions as to the impact that this law will have on the institution of slavery, Native
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5th - 12th
Civics and Citizenship
Teacher's Guide and Lesson Plans
Step Up America: The Call to Good Citizenship is a national campaign that will educate students with the knowledge and tools they need to guard against national Homeland an cyber security threats while valuing and respecting the role of our military, law enforcement and first responders play in protecting the Nation.
For additional information please visit our website at: www.ascfusa.org
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7th - 10th
Constitutional Pamphlet #5--The Bill of Rights
The Constitutional Pamphlet is a 4-page guide that is a brief summary of the 5th amendment, rights in criminal cases. Great for an intro to the study of the US Constitution for grades 6-12. Written in pamphlet form, it covers the meaning of the amendment, as well as examples of what is NOT covered by the amendment. It also has quotes from other notables about the amendment or about the Constitution itself. Each Constitutional Pamphlet has a spotlight on a Constitutional "star" or signer and a
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Constitutional Pamphlet Bundle
Sam Rayburn - Speaker of the House
Sam Rayburn was a Texas politician who became Speaker of the House during the Great Depression. As he worked with Roosevelt's New Deal, he was able to create the Rural Electric Agency that would bring electricity to people across the nation. Students will gather the facts from images found on first day covers- envelopes with commemorative stamp, appropriate postmark and artwork. Students will discuss the qualities of a good/great leader and does Rayburn fit their definition.
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4th - 12th
Newsletter - Civil Rights - Cesar Chavez and Americans With Disabilities
This newsletter focuses on two groups of people who fought for their civil rights. Give students time to describe the physical labor involved in producing the food that they eat. What rights should those workers be guaranteed? What are the benefits to joining a union?
The newsletter also introduces students to the Americans With Disabilities Act. What barriers or solutions can students locate in their school that either hinder or benefit Americans with Disabilities?
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5th - 12th
Johnny Tremain Chapter 1 Quiz with KEY
This is a quiz to accompany chapter 1 of the novel, Johnny Tremain. The second page of the file is a key. You can also make this more difficult if desired by simply making some of the questions write questions rather than multiple choice. Grading the quiz in class will facilitate discussion of the chapter and any content specific relations to events in the text. (This book can be a companion to teaching the events leading up to the American Revolution.)
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5th - 8th
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