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9th grade civics lessons
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Activity: Primary Source Analysis and Questions
The Declaration of Independence can be a daunting document for teachers to explain to students, but this primary source lesson will help students understand the major themes and concepts within the document itself. Though Thomas Jefferson's Declaration was written in the 18th century, this worksheet has proven to be a fantastic, big-picture way for today's students to study such an important writing without becoming overwhelmed. The Declaration is really just a big "break-up letter" from the co
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7th - 12th
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Legislative Branch Activity: Classroom Simulation on How a Bill Becomes a Law
Make civics practical and exciting for students using this Social Studies simulation that allows students to experience the Legislative Branch! Students will participate in writing bills for their school, community, or state while learning the various stages within the lawmaking process. All voices are heard as students become members of Congress, participate in committees, debate on the floor, and watch their President sign the bills that survive the entire process. Not only do students love
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6th - 12th
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Civics and American Government Curriculum Bundle: Projects, Activities & Lessons
This amazing, digital download includes over 300 amazing resources for teaching Civics or American Government! Each unit is fully planned out for you from beginning to end and filled with engaging projects, PowerPoints with guided notes, readings, interactive notebook pages, digital Google Drive activities, and so much more. In all, you get 11 complete units for a full Civics course: Introduction to GovernmentFoundations of American GovernmentThe ConstitutionPolitical Parties & ElectionsThe
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7th - 10th
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Introduction to American Government & Civics Unit Plan: Forms of & Democracy
This fantastic Civics and Government Bundle includes everything you need for an amazing first unit and introduction to American Government. Topics covered in this bundle include:Defining a State and their CharacteristicsIntroducing the Purpose of GovernmentTheories on How Government BeganTypes of GovernmentsCharacteristics of DemocracyIncluded in this download are a digital notebook set, a thorough unit guide packet, PowerPoints with guided notes and interactive notebook-style graphic organizer
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7th - 10th
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Presidential Election 2024 | Political Parties Spectrum | Democrat & Republican
The two major Political Parties, Democratic and Republican, are debating their beliefs to influence voters! What is a political party anyway? What is the difference between Democrats and Republicans? Am I a Democrat or Republican? These are common questions that all students begin to ask themselves, and this lesson will help answer all their burning questions!I have been teaching for many years and have struggled to find a resource that helps students truly understand what the differences are
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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CIVICS | American Government MEGA BUNDLE | Semester | Print & Digital
This MEGA BUNDLE includes everything you need to teach a semester course for your secondary Civics/American Government class. Both print and digital versions are included! Perfect for distance learning. Purchase in BUNDLE and you will automatically save 30% off of each product! “Work smarter not harder!”This product includes both a print and digital version compatible with Google Classroom. Both teacher and student directions are included. Simply share the resources with your students via Google
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9th - 12th
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Political Parties & Elections: American Government & Civics Unit
This fantastic Civics and Government Bundle includes everything you need for two amazing units on Political Parties, Elections, and the Media! Topics covered in this bundle include:The origin and role of Political Parties in AmericaUnderstanding ideology and the political spectrumCampaigningFamous political ads in historyHow candidates are selectedThe election processThe Electoral CollegeCampaign finance Citizens United and its effect on campaignsGerrymanderingThe media and Fake NewsPlus 2 compl
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7th - 10th
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Constitution Unit Plan Bundle: Activities, Projects, Worksheets, & Lessons
This amazing unit on the US Constitution includes over 40 awesome resources to teach a whole unit on the Constitutional Convention, Founding Fathers, Preamble, and the document that sets up America's government. Everything is completely planned out for you by day throughout a 3-4 week unit. Each day is filled with activities that will engage your students and help them understand the Constitutional Convention, Founding Fathers, and America's government. All of these great resources are included
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: American History MEGA Bundle Part 1: Exploration to Constitution
Federalism 3.4 & 3.13 - National, State, and Local Governments Working Together
Federalism 3.4 & 3.13 - National, State, and Local Governments Working Together - Civics EOC - PowerPoint, Lesson Plan, Smart Board Activity, Multiple Choice Test, Worksheet, Flipped Class Video & MoreHaving problems with Kahoot? they changed the links on me - sorry - here is the new one: https://create.kahoot.it/share/mr-raymond-civics-eoc-federalism/3b1514c7-71a7-4609-bb6b-70bfcc24b547This lesson teaches students about Federalism – the sharing of power between the national, state and l
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Civics / Government Bundle III
Government and Civics Full Curriculum - Full Semester - Google Drive
My Gov / American Government / Civics curriculum is a living bundle that includes Google Drive access for the full semester of American Government! Intended for 11th and/or 12th grade. I detail all days for the entire year, and include FULL descriptions of all content and concepts with new teachers in mind. You won’t have to lift a finger!Pairs seamlessly with my ECONOMICS BUNDLE for teachers who teach both!OVERVIEW (see INDIVIDUAL UNITS section for more detail)Works independent of a textbook!Ac
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Legislative Branch American Government & Civics Unit Plan: 3 Branches & Leaders
This fantastic bundle on the Legislative Branch is an amazing complete unit plan for Civics or American Government! Topics covered in this bundle include:A set of Digital Notebook pagesComplete unit guide packetAn overview of the House & SenateQualifications for CongressExpressed & implied powers of CongressCongressional CommitteesThe Budgeting Process How a Bill Becomes a LawA full Model Congress simulation! ...and more! Inside includes a directions page for the unit plus all of the res
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7th - 10th
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Civics EOC Bundle I
Hey Guys, most of these are getting an update soon - but even with the "new EOC" (almost all of the benchmarks and test specs seem identical - except a few new ones I've added).... Anyway, if you purchase now you will get these as well as the updated versions. Save $5 by buying a bundle of 10 of my lessons. This bundle includes my lessons:• Civics - Citizenship Complete Lesson• Civics Complete Lesson - Road to the Revolution: British Policies• Declaration of Independence• Articles of Confederati
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6th - 10th
American Government & Civics Unit 2: Foundations of Government Unit Plan
This fantastic Civics and Government Bundle includes everything you need for an amazing unit on the Foundations of American Government! Topics covered in this unit plan bundle include:A Complete Unit Guide packetA set of digital notebook activitiesGovernment in Athens and Ancient RomeThe Magna Carta, Petition of Right, & English Bill of RightsLocke, Hobbes, and the Enlightenment PhilosophersThe Mayflower CompactThomas Paine's Common SenseGeorge Mason and the Virginia Declaration of RightsJef
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7th - 10th
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Judicial Branch American Government & Civics Unit Plan: 3 Branches & Leaders
This fantastic Judicial Branch Unit Plan bundle features everything you need from daily lessons, projects, worksheets, and activities for every day in your Civics or American Government classroom! Topics covered in this bundle include:A set of 10 Digital Notebook activitiesThe structure of America's judicial systemState vs Federal CourtsThe Supreme CourtJudicial ReviewComparing Judicial Restraint & Judicial ActivismProject Based Learning on Supreme Court CasesReviewing landmark Supreme Court
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7th - 10th
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Systems, Forms, & Types of Government - 3.1 & 3.2
Systems and Forms of Government:This lesson is Part II of our look at “systems of government,” such as Federal, Unitary & Parliamentary, and “forms” of government. Forms of Government examines: direct democracy, representative democracy, absolute monarchy, constitutional monarchy, socialism, communism, autocracy, and oligarchy. Students will learn how Ancient Athens developed the first democracy, but that it was a direct democracy. They will learn how the United States has a representative d
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Civics / Government Bundle II
Judicial Branch - 2.5, 3.3, & 3.9 - Structure & Powers - Civics EOC
Judicial Branch - Structure & Powers: PowerPoint, Lesson Plan, Worksheet, Smart Board Activity, Multiple Choice Test, Flipped Class Video & Various ActivitiesThese lessons will be updated soon (stay tuned), but this is still a tested benchmark. The content is the same for the 2024 Florida Civics EOC exam. This lesson also works great for any civics, government, or U.S. history course.This lesson teaches students the basics of the Judicial Branch of the Federal Government. Students will l
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6th - 10th
Also included in: Civics / Government Bundle II
Executive Branch American Government & Civics Unit: 3 Branches & Leaders
This fantastic bundle on the Executive Branch is an amazing complete unit plan for Civics or American Government! Topics covered in this bundle include:An overview of the presidencyRoles & responsibilities of the PresidentCabinet departments & government bureaucracyThe role of the Vice PresidentPresidential policies and agendasScandals from presidential historyExecutive OrdersThe Impeachment ProcessPlus a complete unit guide packet and more! Inside includes a directions page for the unit
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7th - 10th
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Political Parties 2.6 - Democrats, Republicans & Third Parties Civics EOC
Political Parties - Democrats, Republicans & Third Parties: PowerPoint, Lesson Plan, Smart Board Activity, Flipped Class Video and Various ActivitiesThese lessons will be updated soon (stay tuned), but this is still a tested benchmark. The content is the same for the 2024 Florida Civics EOC exam. This lesson also works great for any civics, government, or U.S. history course.This lesson is an excellent introduction to political parties. Students are provided with an overview of the history o
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7th - 12th
Also included in: Civics / Government Bundle III
Landmark Supreme Court Cases 3.11 - Civics EOC Exam & FCLE
Landmark Supreme Court Cases - Civics State Exam: PowerPoint, Worksheet, Smart Board Graphic Organizer, Multiple Choice Exam, Flipped Class Video, and various activities.This lesson teaches students about the landmark US Supreme Court Cases: Marbury v. Madison, Plessy v. Ferguson, Brown v. Board of Education, Gideon v. Wainwright, Miranda v. Arizona, In re Gault, Tinker v. Des Moines, Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier, United States v. Nixon, and Bush v. Gore. Landmark Supreme Court Cases is a study of cas
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6th - 10th
Also included in: Civics / Government Bundle II
Roles of the President | A Day in the Life of the Executive Branch | White House
What does the President of the United States do anyway? Throughout the day, the President wears many hats and is responsible for many different roles within the Executive Branch. This engaging mini-lesson is an excellent way for students to comprehend all roles played by the President. "Roles of the President" is an engaging resource for any unit that studies the President or the Executive Branch. The 7 roles studied include: Chief Executive, Chief Diplomat, Commander in Chief, Party Chief, Ec
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6th - 9th
Also included in: PRESIDENTS BUNDLE: Civics, Executive & Presidential Resources
Hamilton the Musical: Growing Bundle
Now with two different Google Classroom options for each song!Are you a History or English teacher wondering how to implement Hamilton: An American Musical in your classroom? Here's your answer! Students analyze the lyrics to the song line by line. Best of all, I have tracked down true clean versions of the songs! I teach middle school, so some words or phrases that are technically not curse words still aren't appropriate. I've done the hard work for you and have links to all the truly clea
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7th - 12th
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State and Local Government Unit Set: Civics, 3 Branches, Leaders, & Levels
This fantastic bundle on State and Local Government is an amazing complete unit plan for Civics or American Government!Topics covered in this bundle include:State constitutions, governors, & legislatures, State courts and lawsCounties, cities, towns, and townshipsSuburban sprawl America's rural-urban shiftCity planning and zoningMunicipal responsibilitiesPlus a thorough unit guide packetAnd a digital notebook set...and more! Inside this download is a unit plan page plus lesson plans for each
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7th - 10th
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US History Civics Thematic Inquiry Activity Kit for First Day Back to School
Handed out your syllabus and completed a few icebreakers. Now what?Building a larger theme and relevant inquiry is crucial in the first week of your U.S. History or Civics class. These 6 tried-and-true activities will start your year strong and set you up to make meaningful real-world and personal connections throughout the year! So many ways to use these activities, including: Complete a few in your US History class and a few others in your American Government or Civics class Try out a few to k
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Civics and Government Inquiry Full Course Curriculum for High School
Supreme Court Case Project Based Learning
This thorough lesson on Landmark Supreme Court cases in America includes a rigorous and authentic PBL activity, overview presentation on the cases, video overview, guided notes, and lesson plan.Students are assigned a landmark court case for the Project Based Learning (PBL) activity. They must research the case, Constitutional question involved, the Court's decision, and its significance. A directions page describes all of this and includes multiple links students can use for their research. The
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