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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
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8th - 11th
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Ethics in Journalism and Yearbook Lesson, Complete Teaching Unit
Prepare your students to be responsible journalists as they create your school's yearbook, newspaper, or magazine. You'll have everything you need to teach your students how to avoid bias, copyright, and other ethical violations with plenty of examples of what to do and what not to do. Sometimes students cross these lines without meaning to, but this teaching pack will help them understand what's right from wrong without being too heavy and technical. Lesson Contents:-Lecture (PPT and digital fo
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Yearbook Curriculum BUNDLE+ for Student Journalism Publications
Intro to the Judicial Branch- Role, Judicial Review, and Judicial Philosophies
This engaging lesson provides students with an introduction to the U.S. Judicial Branch. It focuses on the role of the Judiciary, judicial review, stare decisis, and the judicial philosophies of restraint vs activism. The resource features an engaging warm-up that will get your students moving and thinking about key Judicial Branch unit themes. It also includes an editable 14-slide power point with notes, video clips, and discussion questions. Fill-in-the-blank cloze notes are also included, so
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Judicial Branch BUNDLE: AP® U.S. Government
HOW a BILL Becomes a LAW | Lecture |Game Board Project | Review Game|Digital
Your students will be engaged in this fun and interactive activity. Students will begin by learning about how a bill becomes a law in this creative, editable, presentation. Links to film clips and CLOZE notes are included. Then cooperative groups will work together to create a board game about the legislative process. To assess their knowledge students will then play a fun “Battleship” review game. Print and digital versions included.Buyer Feedback:"Wonderful project! My students were incredi
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9th - 12th
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Gerrymandering and Reapportionment- Lecture and Activity
This resource is perfect for teaching your U.S. Government students about reapportionment, redistricting, and gerrymandering. It includes a 16-slide power point (also available in Google Slides) that includes lecture notes, activity directions, and debrief questions. The resource also includes student CLOZE notes and a gerrymandering activity that will bring the topic to life for your students. The notes cover topics such as: reapportionment, redistricting, gerrymandering, important court cases
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Legislative Branch (Congress) BUNDLE for AP® U.S. Government
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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7th - 12th
Political Parties | Lecture, Notes, Cartoon Analysis | Print & Digital | Civics
This is an engaging and informative presentation about POLITICAL PARTIES in the United States. Students take notes on the creative Cloze/Cornell notes template. To check for comprehension students complete a political cartoon analysis activity about political parties. Includes both print and digital versions.Buyer Feedback:Fantastic resource - love the Cornell format with question prompts! Nice touch to reveal the political cartoons a piece at a time in the PPT. Thanks!Topics include:What are
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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PRINCIPLES OF THE CONSTITUTION - Lecture & Review Game - Print & Digital
In this engaging activity, students will be able to explain the SEVEN PRINCIPLES OF THE CONSTITUTION (Popular Sovereignty, Limited Government, Separation of Powers, Federalism, Checks and Balances, Republicanism, Individual Rights). Buyer Feedback:“Really helped my students understand key principles. Thank you!” ElissaAs students listen to an engaging lecture, they complete a chart (description, reminder, example). Then they will assess their knowledge by completing a fun and interactive review
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: The Constitution & Federalism | Unit BUNDLE | Civics | Print & Digital
Due Process of Law | 5th & 14th Amendments | Lecture PowerPoint & Activity
This 30-page EDITABLE PowerPoint presentation lecture (Google compatible) reviews the due process of law outlined in the 5th and 14th amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Buyer Feedback:"Very helpful and engaging! My students walked away with a complete understanding of the 5th and 14th amendments!" GetLitA link to a film clip with film review questions is included as well as a class activity. In the cooperative activity, students will analyze a fictitious court case, “Parents v School Distric
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9th - 12th
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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8th - 12th
Also included in: AP® Government and Politics Course Bundle
Judicial Branch: Court Structure and Appeals Process
This Judicial Branch resource provides students with an overview of the structure of the dual court system, the various types of courts, and the appeals process up to the Supreme Court. It includes an editable 12-slide power point, editable cloze notes, an appeals chart and jurisdiction guidelines, and a follow-up activity to check for understanding. Help your students understand this somewhat dry topic with easy-to-follow information and an activity to let everything sink in. This resource is g
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Judicial Branch BUNDLE: AP® U.S. Government
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
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8th - 11th
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Federal Court System | Lecture Presentation | The Judicial Branch | U.S. Court
This engaging presentation reviews the U.S. Federal Court System. Both printable and digital versions are included. Buyer Feedback:"This presentation is loaded with information that is easily modifiable to whatever needs you may have." Mathew"Great engaging PPT with opportunities to check for understanding!" VictoriaThis editable presentation (both Google and PowerPoint) includes information about the structure of the creation of a National Judiciary, the structure of the Federal and State court
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Public Policy-Making Process
This resource will teach your students all about the public policy-making process, using gun policy as a relevant example. They will learn what public policy is, the five steps in the policy making process, and the complexities of passing meaningful policy. This resource includes an 11-slide power point presentation (also available as a Google Slides presentation), as well as student notes/graphic organizer. The notes break down the process into 5 easy steps, using the real-life gun policy examp
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9th - 12th
Also included in: AP® Government and Politics Course Bundle
Bill of Rights | SCENARIO Review Game Presentation | Civics | U.S. History
Test your student’s knowledge of the Bill of Rights with this fun and engaging review game. Students will analyze 16 different scenarios related to the Bill of Rights. *The PowerPoint Presentation is editable and Google compatible. Buyer Feedback:Very helpful in helping my students identify examples of the bill of rights.Sample Question:Carolyn is arrested for shoplifting a candy bar from a neighborhood convenience store. At trial, she is found guilty. The judge decides that the appropriate puni
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9th - 12th
U.S. Election Process
This resource is designed to teach the U.S. Election process to U.S. Government/AP® U.S. Government classes. Key themes include: nomination, primaries/caucuses, national conventions, modern day campaigning, general elections, the four models of voting behavior, incumbency advantage, the Electoral College, etc. Students will come away from this lesson with knowledge about the timeline and process of elections. The resource includes an engaging 20-slide Power Point/Google Slides lecture (infused w
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9th - 12th
Also included in: AP® Government and Politics Course Bundle
Origins of American Government PowerPoint / Google Slides + Speaker Notes
Origins of American Government PowerPoint w/video clips & presenter notes covers the second chapter in Government/Civics class. This 20 slide PowerPoint is packed with beautiful graphics, engaging video clips and presenter notes that aid your understanding of each slide and guides you through the lecture. PowerPoint is completely editable. Add or get rid of anything that doesn’t align with your curriculum. Although this PowerPoint is based on McGraw Hill’s, United States Government: Democrac
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
Mass Media and Media Bias Lesson
This resource will teach your U.S. Government or AP® U.S. Government class about themes regarding media and media bias. Includes a power point lecture, warm-up, student cloze notes and a follow-up activity on media bias. Topics covered include: functions and roles of the media, changes in media over time, media trends, and media bias. All materials are editable! This is a great addition to any U.S. Government course!Interested in other great U.S. Government products? Visit my store or follow the
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: AP® Government and Politics Course Bundle
POWERS OF CONGRESS - Lecture & Review Game- Legislative Branch - Print & Digital
In this engaging activity, your students will be able to analyze the enumerated and implied powers of Congress. Includes both printable and digital versions.Buyer Feedback:Great Resource! I can't wait to use it with my students. No need to recreate the wheel. It has saved me a lot of time creating something so visually appealing. First, the students will review a creative and engaging, presentation on the powers of Congress (Article 8). The presentation includes pictures, film clip links, sound,
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9th - 12th
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Campaign Finance Lesson- Warm-Up, Notes, and Activity
This campaign finance lesson includes a thought-provoking warm-up prompt, an editable 13-slide power point with essential notes and embedded video links, and a follow-up activity that allows students to create their own campaign finance law. The folder also includes a handout that highlights the pros and cons of campaign finance reform that will help students to make informed decisions. This lesson is great for all U.S. Government classes and provides the essential information AP® U.S. Governmen
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: AP® Government and Politics Course Bundle
Political Parties PowerPoint / Google Slides w/video clips & presenter notes
Political Parties PowerPoint / Google Slides w/video clips & presenter notes covers political parties in Government/Civics class. This 23 slide PowerPoint is packed with beautiful graphics, engaging video clips and presenter notes that aid your understanding of each slide and guides you through the lecture. PowerPoint is completely editable. Add or remove anything that doesn’t align with your curriculum. Although this PowerPoint is based on McGraw Hill’s, United States Government: Democracy
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Supreme Court: Appointments, Operations, and Opinions
This lesson on the Supreme Court includes an editable 15-slide power point (with notes and video clips), editable fill-in-the-blank student cloze notes, resources for a discussion on term limits for justices, and a Supreme Court Opinion activity. Help your students understand this important government institution and engage them in the process! This resource is great for AP® or on-level U.S. Government classes and since it is editable, you can make changes to fit your curriculum! Updated: 7/2023
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Judicial Branch BUNDLE: AP® U.S. Government
BILL of RIGHTS INTRODUCTION - Lecture & CLOZE Notes - Print & Digital
This engaging, editable presentation introduces the Bill of Rights by describing each right in the first 10 amendments to the Constitution and reviewing what one can and cannot do for each liberty. Creative CLOZE notes are included! Includes both print and digital (Google) versions. Buyer Feedback:This was terrific! Kids loved it!This purchase includes the following:Lesson Plan37-slide Editable Presentation Introduction to the Bill of Rights (PowerPoint & Google Slides)2-page fill-in lecture
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9th - 12th
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