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Civics Common Core RI.7.1 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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CURRENT EVENTS: News Article Summary, Main Idea, Reading Comprehension | NEWSELA
This Current Events Summary is an excellent tool for students to get involved with the news and the current events of the week. A simple writing format helps students find, summarize, and write opinions about current news stories and events. I find this activity to be a practical filler for various social studies courses. What's Included:Teacher directions with ideas for implementation and useSimple student directions: Find, Highlight, Summarize, Importance, OpinionGuided student writing temp
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Navigating the Shadows of Plagiarism in a Digital Age
Introducing an Enlightening Journey into Academic Integrity: Navigating the Shadows of Cheating in a Digital AgeIn today's rapidly evolving educational landscape, the line between collaboration and plagiarism blurs more with each technological advancement. Our newest addition to the online store, "Navigating the Shadows of Cheating in a Digital Age," offers an in-depth exploration of this complex issue.Unit Overview: A comprehensive analysis of student behaviors and attitudes reveals a startling
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6th - 8th
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Systemic Discrimination? Service Dog not Allowed Reading Response Article 009
Reading comprehension article handout (differentiated Gr 5, 7, 9, 11) about a student with autism who is not allowed to bring his service animal to class to help him learn. Includes a critical thinking mini-lesson.IMPORTANT JUN 13, 2022 UPDATE!Please don't buy this version: It is an older Google Drive™ folder resource. I will be deactivating this resource in the future. (If you've already purchased it, don't worry. You will still have access to all of the Google Drive files.)Instead, please get
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5th - 11th
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Building Background Knowledge on the Constitution
Just in time for Constitution Day!!
This activity is appropriate for students that know a lot of information about the Constitution or very little information at all. It would be a great activity to do for Constitution Day.
BBKs allow students to generate questions, and brainstorm any background information that they already have on a topic. Students are required to make inferences using primary source documents and informational texts. It is also a great opportunity for students to work bot
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5th - 12th
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Structured Academic Controversy Lesson Plan - Universal Basic Income
This Structured Academic Controversy lesson plan provides you with one of the best exercises for critical thinking you can do with students that engages one of the most current debate topics for high schoolers in US History and government classes: Should the United States Implement a Universal Basic Income? The structured academic controversy lesson plan approach is one of the best critical thinking group activities because it relies on teamwork and respectful communication among students while
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7th - 12th
The first Black leader of a Federal Party in Canada Reading Response Article 008
Reading comprehension article handout (differentiated Gr 5, 7, 9, 11) about COLLABORATION and how diverse leadership can help. Annamie Paul was the first Black person to be the leader of a federal political party in Canada. She won the leadership race for the Green Party of Canada in October 2020. The take-away message is that collaboration happens when you have a group of people working together towards a common goal or objective and they create something new: it could be a new solution to a
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5th - 11th
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Civil Rights - Complete!
The fight for Civil Rights was about making sure that all people had equal access to education, jobs, health, housing and were free from discrimination. MLK was assassinated at the 4th of April at the Lorraine Motel.Was his fight finished? Have his goals been met since?This lesson introduces students to 5 of King’s biggest fights. Students are encouraged to consider if there is work left to be done!Includes:4 pagesStep-by-step lesson planQuizling quiz - Civil Rights Complete!1 page printable wor
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5th - 8th
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Socratic Dialogue about protesting
Leveled questions to guide you through an introductory discussion about protesting in society, with a focus on Colin Kaepernick. Includes simplified vocabulary terms and student-friendly language.
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6th - 8th
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Presidential Primary Sources Project
Encourage students to practice critical thinking skills by analyzing primary source documents while learning about our nation’s presidents from National Park Service rangers and presidential historians in this free, live, interactive web series, which runs from January-March of 2020.Sign up for our 2020 programs today! https://www.internet2.edu/research-solutions/community-projects/presidential-primary-sources-project/
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4th - 12th
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