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Middle school government lectures
Articles of Confederation Primary Source Station Activity - concise, student-led
--Student-led -- Primary source stations -- Common Core-based -- Ready to print and use --
Who wants to spend more than one lesson teaching the Articles of Confederation? This one-day lesson can be used to give a concise explanation of the Articles of Confederation. Through the use of primary sources, students will come to understand what the Articles were, and some of the reasons why they were replaced with the Constitution.
The lesson contains primary source materials edited for students gr
Grades:
8th - 11th
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Political Parties-Two-Party System: Warm-Up, Lecture Notes, and Simulation
This product includes two days of lessons that will teach your students all about America's two-party system. The product includes a warm-up prompt, an editable 16-slide power point presentation about our political party system (with video links), student cloze notes, and a political party simulation that will bring the two-party system to life for your students. The simulation comes with detailed instructions to carry out the activity in your classes. The process and discussion questions will s
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in: AP® Government and Politics Course Bundle
Illinois Constitution PowerPoint Lesson
This lesson is perfect for the Civics or History class studying the Illinois Constitution. This is a great way to help prepare for the Illinois Constitution test. This PowerPoint includes information on the historical background of the Constitution, differences between the U.S. and Illinois Constitutions, as well as detailed material on all 14 articles of the Illinois Constitution. The PowerPoint includes 27 slides of current, relevant pictures and facts.
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Grades:
7th - 12th
The Legislative Branch: Unit Notes & Worksheets for Government or Civics Class
Make civics informative and practical for your students by using this set of notes and assessments that summarize the main points of the Legislative Branch! I have used this set of notes regarding the Legislative Branch in my 8th grade civics class for many years. This branch of government, which is the largest, can be daunting to summarize and teach. However, I have narrowed down the important aspects so students get the main concepts and you’ll get a complete unit of notes on the Legislative
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Civics & US Government Lesson, Activities, Simulations and More: The Bundle
Federalism Lesson (Power Point Lecture, Cloze Notes, and Activity)
This resource includes a 26-slide power point lecture (complete with graphics, transitions, and organized information), cloze notes that students can fill in as you teach, and an extension activity in which students will categorize various types of government powers. This lesson is perfect for any U.S. Government or AP® U.S. Government class and covers important unit themes, from the powers of the federal vs state governments to important constitutional clauses to fiscal federalism/grants, and m
Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in: Foundations of American Democracy BUNDLE for AP® U.S. Government
COMPROMISES of the Constitutional Convention | Group Activity | Print & Digital
Your students will be engaged in this fun and interactive activity. Cooperative groups will work together to predict the compromises of the Constitution. Whiteboards can be used to display their predictions and points will be awarded to those groups who predicted correctly! Your students will love it! Both print and digital versions are included. Buyer Feedback:“So great! I love that the students can make predictions and will have a stake in learning about what actually happened. Very thoughtf
Grades:
8th - 11th
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US History PowerPoint Bundle - United States History - 5th Grade
Need help with planning your US History block? These United States History PowerPoints are the perfect place to begin instruction with your 5th grade students. Full of facts about the history of our country, your students will be engaged in every lesson!This bundle of US History PowerPoints consists of fifteen presentations meant to cover the information on United States History according to the streamlined TEKS for 5th grade social studies. Each of the US History PowerPoints is available indivi
Grades:
4th - 6th
Canadian Civics - Lecture Bundle - Elections, Federalism, Political Parties ++++
Updated to reflect recent political changes (2023). Bonus items added! Now includes 9 ppt. lectures and 6 low-organization review games! The ppts. are visually appealing and clear for students. They have worked very well inhelping students understand the following themes:- Governing Canada (basically why Canada chose a federal system of government)- Canada's Federal System of Government- The Branches of Government- The Governor General- How a Bill becomes Law- Canadian Elections- Ideologies- S
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Grades:
7th - 12th
The Federalist Papers
This PowerPoint leads students through an introduction to The Federalist Papers, emphasizing what are widely-considered to be the three most prominent articles: Federalist 10, 51, and 78. The presentation also includes an overview of the Antifederalist Papers. The presentation uses a Calibri font (which can be adjusted as needed) and each slide includes custom animation.Instructors can use this presentation as a basis for a project I have created in which students design a poster either suppor
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in:Â Bundled Mini-Lesson: The Federalist Papers and Ratification Poster
Introduction to American Government | Digital Learning | Deluxe Bundle
Do you need to update your activities, but don't have the time? Are you looking for "state of the art", innovative, and engaging activities to help your students comprehend the Introduction to American Government? Do you want to convert your class into a "21st century" learning environment? This bundle is ONE OF A KIND! Digital and Paper Copies IncludedPerfect for Distance LearningUse directly with your LMS, Google Classroom, Canvas, SchoologyThis "Introduction to American Government Deluxe Unit
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Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Executive Branch | Digital Learning | Activity Bundle
Do you need to update your activities, but don't have the time? Are you looking for "state of the art", innovative, and engaging activities to help your students comprehend the Executive Branch? Do you want to convert your class into a "21st century" learning environment? This bundle is ONE OF A KIND! Digital and Paper Copies IncludedPerfect for Distance LearningUse directly with your LMS, Google Classroom, Canvas, SchoologyThis "Introduction to American Government Deluxe Unit Activity" Bundle h
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Electoral College (Lecture Notes, Simulation, and Reform Activity)
This Electoral College resource will teach your students all they need to know about this important institution of U.S. government. Included are: lecture notes, student cloze notes, an engaging Electoral College simulation, and a follow-up activity about options to reform the Electoral College. This lesson will bring the Electoral College to life and help your students grasp what is often a confusing topic in U.S. Government. Content themes covered: What is the Electoral College and who are the
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: AP® Government and Politics Course Bundle
State and Local Government Unit Bundle (Government)
State and Local Government Unit Bundle. This bundle includes detailed Cornell Style Lecture Notes and a Unit Exam. Unit Plan / Overview Included!This Bundle is the basis for my unit lessons covering State and Local Government. All Bundles from High Altitude History save you an additional 30% off the retail price!
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7th - 12th
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How a Bill Becomes a Law - Legislative Branch Activity - PPT, Card Sort, Game
Teach all about the legislative process and how a bill becomes a law with this full-coverage lecture and activity 4-in-1 activity kit.This 4-in-1 activity kit coversAll the steps in how a bill becomes a lawThe filibuster, cloture vote, veto, and overrideReal-life examples of how Congress completes the legislative processEmbedded with all sorts of supports like Teacher script with each lecture slide Graphic organizer included in guided notes Visual icons to associate with each stepEditable text t
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Legislative Branch Unit with Activities, PPTs, Card Sorts, & Games
The Legislative Branch | Digital Learning | Deluxe Bundle
Do you need to update your activities, but don't have the time? Are you looking for "state of the art", innovative, and engaging activities to help your students comprehend the Legislative Branch? Do you want to convert your class into a "21st century" learning environment? This bundle is ONE OF A KIND! Digital and Paper Copies IncludedPerfect for Distance LearningUse directly with your LMS, Google Classroom, Canvas, SchoologyThis "Legislative Branch Deluxe Unit Activity" Bundle has everything y
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Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Judicial Branch | Digital Learning | Deluxe Bundle
Do you need to update your activities, but don't have the time? Are you looking for "state of the art", innovative, and engaging activities to help your students comprehend the Judicial Branch? Do you want to convert your class into a "21st century" learning environment? This bundle is ONE OF A KIND! Digital and Paper Copies IncludedPerfect for Distance LearningUse directly with your LMS, Google Classroom, Canvas, SchoologyThis "Introduction to American Government Deluxe Unit Activity" Bundle ha
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Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Andrew Jackson PowerPoint and Google Slides Presentation Notes Outline
This PowerPoint and Google Slides presentation was completely remastered and now has check for understanding questions! It has rich visuals and great thought provoking questions about the Presidency of Andrew Jackson. The PowerPoint details the election of 1828, the Spoils system, The Nullification Crisis, Indian Removal and Jackson's appeal to the common people. There are 2 YouTube links for short clips about Jackson's election and the trail of tears.This PowerPoint can be used with the graphic
Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in:Â Jackson Era Guided Notes PowerPoint Presentation & Graphic Organizer
After the American Revolution... We Won! Now What? Powerpoint
This powerpoint picks up where the last battle of the American Revolution ended. What does baby America do? This powerpoint leads students through the Articles of Confederation and its limits, Shay's Rebellion and then the creation of the Constitution in Philadelphia. Three major questions are discussed in the slides: representation (resulting in the Great Compromise), slavery (resulting in the 3/4s Compromise) and how to elect a president (resulting in the Electoral College). Lastly, students l
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education
Government and Economic Systems PowerPoint Slides | Developed vs. Developing
This Government and Economic Systems Lesson includes a full PowerPoint presentation addressing many topics. Six different government systems (democracy, republic, constitutional monarchy, absolute monarchy, dictatorship, communism) are explained and the slides include pictures to help students make connections. Economic systems (market and command) are also addressed, including information about the characteristics of each and how supply and demand works. Also in the presentation is the concept
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Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in:Â Geography Skills PowerPoint Lessons Bundle
Foundations of American Government/Constitution Lecture with Cloze Notes
This product includes a 38-slide editable Power Point/Google Slides lecture on the roots of American Government plus student cloze notes to follow along. The presentation covers the key concepts presented in the first few chapters of any typical U.S. Government text. The topics include: key principles and contributors to democracy, types of power and power distribution, the Declaration of Independence, the system under the Articles of Confederation, the Constitutional Convention, Constitutional
Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in: Foundations of American Democracy BUNDLE for AP® U.S. Government
Jefferson vs. Hamilton PowerPoint, Graphic Organizer, and Lecture Notes
This is a collection of materials I've created for teaching the First Two Party System and the conflicts between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton
Included in this Package:
1. Graphic Organizer
2. Short PowerPoint
3. Lecture Notes
4. Primary Sources
5. Two Memes
Grades:
7th - 12th
Duties and Responsibilities of a Citizen - Civics / US Government PPT Lesson
This lesson includes a PowerPoint on the topic of Duties and Responsibilities of a Citizen and a student worksheet for note taking purposes. The lesson is designed to accompany the McGraw Hill Civics Textbook, but can also be used as a stand alone lesson. Talking points are added to the notes section of the PowerPoint for instructor use. Students will be able to take detailed notes during the lecture using the notes worksheet included. The notes worksheet is a fill in the blank style workshe
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Grades:
4th - 12th
Constitution Day - US Constitution Preamble Power Point
A breakdown of the Preamble to the Constitution. Each phrase is illustrated and explained. Great for giving meaning to the Preamble and a great Constitution Day activity! Includes the SchoolHouse Rocks! song too!!!
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Grades:
1st - 12th
The Executive Branch | Digital Learning | Deluxe Bundle
Do you need to update your activities, but don't have the time? Are you looking for "state of the art", innovative, and engaging activities to help your students comprehend the Executive Branch? Do you want to convert your class into a "21st century" learning environment? This bundle is ONE OF A KIND! Digital and Paper Copies IncludedPerfect for Distance LearningUse directly with your LMS, Google Classroom, Canvas, SchoologyThis "Introduction to American Government Deluxe Unit Activity" Bundle h
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Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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