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Free 7th grade government lectures
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
Hanging Around the Three Branches
UPDATED: Hanging Around the Three Branches brings the tedious task of learning about the three branches of government into the realm of interesting for students. Prior to creating their mobiles, students will use the United States Constitution to complete a worksheet on each branch of government. Once students have a basic concept of the three branches, they create mobiles. Students will use required information, such as terms of office, qualifications for office, positions within each branc
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7th - 12th
Supreme Court Case: T.L.O. v. New Jersey
This lesson includes a PowerPoint and simple graphic organizer that explains the context of a landmark Supreme Court case related to the 4th Amendment. Students learn about the background info, rulings, and reasoning of the Supreme Court in the Case of T.L.O. vs New Jersey and the precedent set.
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7th - 12th
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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
Bill of Rights Google Slides
This google slide is a quick and easy way to explain the Bill of Rights to elementary or middle school students as a quick resource! It gives the main ideas of the amendments in student-friendly language!
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4th - 8th
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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Western South America ppt
This is a brief and simple powerpoint focusing on the western countries of South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, & Chile). I found the photos on various websites and do not claim any of them as my own. Some of the photos contain links or metadata that include more information about their subject.
Best used as an introduction to geographical study of the continent.
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2nd - 12th
State and Local Government Unit Lecture Notes: ABCivics!
State and Local Government Unit Lecture Notes: Massachusetts BasedNotes covering information on State and Local Governments that will help introduce students to the specific topics covered within this unit.Topics include: State constitutions, local ordinances, local zoning, Norton Local government basics, expressed/reserved/concurrent powers,
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7th - 10th
Also included in: State and Local Government Unit BUNDLE: ABCivics!
The Judicial Branch Unit Lecture Notes: ABCivics!
The Judicial Branch Unit Lecture Notes:Notes covering information on the Judicial Branch that will help introduce students to the specific topics covered within this unit.Topics include: Judicial Review, the levels of the courts, types of law, and the structure/powers/requirements of the Supreme Court-ABCivics!
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7th - 10th
Also included in: Judicial Branch Unit BUNDLE: ABCivics!
Revolutionary War Unit Lecture Notes: ABCivics!
Revolutionary War Unit Lecture NotesNotes covering information on the basics of the Revolutionary War that will help introduce students to the specific topics covered within this unit.Topics included: who fought on both sides, the weapons and technology of the time, specific struggles each side felt, and a timeline of the important events occurring.-ABCivics
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7th - 10th
Also included in: Revolutionary War Unit BUNDLE: ABCivics!
America's Founding Documents Infographic Notes
This presentation offers a quick introduction or review of America's Founding Documents: The Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution. The presentation allows students to fill in notes about each document with key tenets of each. The Constitution notes focus on the structure of the document, the way it establishes the three branches (+ their powers) and the rights protected by the Bill of Rights. There are short videos embedded in the .ppt as well to supplement.
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7th - 12th
Systems and Types of Government graphic organizer
Fillable graphic organizer that explains the differences between systems and types of government including Democracy, Oligarchy, and Autocracy, as well as Unitary, Confederate, and Federal systems of government. Great to use as an introductory, teacher-led discussion on government styles. Includes teacher key. Please leave a review so I can better serve you.
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6th - 12th
Legislative Branch Powerpoint
You will need to update this for your own state and for the current year :) It's been a while since I taught AG! The outline is all ready for you!Powerpoint explaining the function of the legislative branch on the national level.
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6th - 9th
Amendments that Failed
Discusses how long it took to get the 27th Amendment ratified and why it's difficult to add Amendments to the Constitution. Also covers the ERA (Equal Rights Amendment)! Lists a brief history. Students will independently (or guided by teachers) list why people support and are against the ERA. Students are invited to write their own opinion on the topic. Second page lists 9 failed amendments with brief summaries (like balanced budget, child labor, every vote counts, etc.). Students choose one ide
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6th - 9th
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FREE! The Judicial Branch - Introduction to the Federal Court System(Civics)
FREE! The Judicial Branch - Introduction to the Federal Court System(Civics)
This is an 18-slide power point presentation that introduces the federal court system for your secondary Civics/American Government class. It includes a link to a film clip, questions to gain prior knowledge and a sample court case. Use this at the beginning of the unit: Judicial Branch.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Google Slides - Why Study U.S. Government? - Video Clips and Citizenship Test
This set of 20 slides is designed for the opening day of a high school U.S. government course. It includes:2 video clips of Americans failing to answer basic civics questions on the street10 real U.S. citizenship test questions and answers for an interactive game3 discussion prompts about participation in government4 informative slides about youth voting since the 1970sClick here for the printout with the 10 citizenship test questions.
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7th - 12th
Introduction to American Government
This will introduce your American government class to some simple principles of governance systems as well as important topics to cover prior to explaining America's government and the Constitution. It also includes steps to an activity to introduce ideas from the Preamble of the Constitution. There is a supplemental worksheet that comes separate from this Preamble activity.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Glencoe Civics Today Chapter 7 The Executive Branch and the President Notes
These are not the Daily Lecture and Discussion Notes provided with the textbook. These are notes that I put together to help me simplify and review the material with my 7th grade students. It accompanies the Glencoe textbook but could be used with an unit teaching the Executive Branch. Teaching time will depend on how you choose to use this activity in your class.
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5th - 12th
Early America Unit Notes Part 1 The First Americans
This is Part 1 of 8 of Early America Notes, here are the Topics of each part:
First Part is Free!!!!!!!
Part 1 – The First Americans
Part 2 – Age of Exploration
Part 3 – Early Colonies
Part 4 – Colonial America
Part 5 – Beginnings of Independence
Part 6 – American Revolution
Part 7 – After the Revolution
Part 8 – Constitutional Convention
This is my first Unit of the Year. Notes are thorough, easy to use, and colorized.
U.S. History Honors Class.
I have Worksheets, Pop Quizzes and a Test designe
Grades:
7th - 11th
Branches of Government Interactive Slides/Guided Reading
Interactive slides/guided reading to introduce the three branches of the United States government. This assignment can be done through direct or indirect instruction.
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6th - 12th
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Articles of Confederation PowerPoint Notes
Background information about the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and what led to the Constitutional Convention. Completely editable.
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7th - 12th
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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 Unit 9 Day 7 Civil vs Criminal Powerpoint
Follows "Civics Unit 9 Plan - The Judicial Branch."
Covers the procedure, court room and vocabulary of civil and criminal cases.
Recommend to use with Civil vs Criminal Handout.
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7th - 8th
Also included in: Custom Bundle Units 3-11
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 Explained in 3 Minutes: US History Review
A sample HipHughes lecture on the NW Ordinance of 1787. A 3 minute review of this sometimes lost vocabulary term will greatly help ur kids not only "get" it but remember it! Perfect as a review, an anticipatory opener or for flippers. Enjoy it an considering supporting HipHughes History by purchasing other lectures for a small fee.
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6th - 12th
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