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Civics lessons for Google Apps
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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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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Electoral College Map Game Simulation & Activity | Presidential Election 2024
The Presidential Election is always an exciting time for students. As students watch the Democratic Party candidate and Republican Party candidate campaign to become President, teachers love the opportunity to join in the intrigue and successfully teach about the political process.One common unknown in this race for the White House, is the mysterious electoral college. Many students are surprised to hear that the President is not necessarily the candidate with the most popular votes, but rather
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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
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
Comparing Presidential Policies Chart: Modern America Presidents Activity
This fantastic lesson plan on comparing Presidential Policies is perfect for a lesson on the Executive Branch or for modern US History!The download features a full lesson plan in which students compare various aspects of presidential policies and agendas for every president since World War 2! Your students will look to compare foreign and domestic policies along with significant social events of the era. The included presidents are: Harry TrumanDwight D. EisenhowerJohn F. Kennedy Lyndon JohnsonR
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7th - 10th
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Divine Right, Absolutism, and the Enlightenment Primary Source Analysis
This primary source analysis activity on Divine Right is an excellent higher-order thinking resource for a unit on Absolute Monarchs or the Enlightenment! The activity includes 2 primary source excerpts. The first is from England's King James I. In it, he details his reasoning for why Divine Right is justified and why Kings are like Gods on Earth. The second source is from John Locke's Two Treatises of Government and explains why Absolutism is not a fair government and why power can only come fr
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8th - 11th
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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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Constitution and Constitutional Convention PowerPoint Lesson
This beautiful Constitutional Convention lesson covers everything students need to know about the creation of the US Constitution! Awesome to use on Constitution Day or during your unit on the founding of America!The download includes all of the following: A visually engaging PowerPointEditable guided notes worksheetGoogle Slides version of the presentationFully-narrated video version of the presentationThe presentation begins with the major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and how th
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5th - 11th
Also included in: US History Part 1 PowerPoint and Guided Notes Bundle
Leaders in Our Community and Government BUNDLE
Looking for an engaging way to teach your class about different leaders in our community and country? This unit includes information about elected and hired leaders that serve others. Local, state, and national leaders are included in this unit. Note: This now contains a link on page 2 of the PDF that allows for use in Google Classroom. This can be used in the classroom AND online - ideal for distance learning!!!•Fact Cards•Leaders include Mayor, Governor, Vice President, President, State
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1st - 4th
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Impeachment Activity and Case Study Lesson Plan
This complete lesson plan on the Impeachment Process includes 6 case studies, an overview reading, and more for an engaging activity on impeachment in America. The lesson will first ensure that students understand the impeachment process at both the state and federal level. Then, students move on to analyzing impeachment cases like Presidents Bill Clinton and Andrew Johnson as well as Richard Nixon's potential impeachment. Case studies of impeachment at the state level are covered with articles
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8th - 11th
Electoral College Lesson Plan
This Electoral College lesson is an awesome way to ensure your students understand the process of how the president is elected, along with famous examples of how it has impacted various elections in US History. The download includes a PowerPoint (and Google Slides option) overview all about the Electoral CollegeThe Constitutional backgroundHow the Electoral College worksWho the electors areIssues with the processQuotes from Alexander Hamilton and James Madison... and more! A guided notes workshe
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7th - 10th
Gerrymandering and Redistricting Lesson Plan
This lesson on gerrymandering and redistricting is a perfect overview for your Civics or American Government classroom. The download includes both PowerPoint and Google Slides presentations, guided notes, a simulation activity, worksheet, and full lesson plan The presentation is an engaging overview that explains what gerrymandering is, provides examples of how it had been used, and the impact that it can have on American politics. It includes a warm up question along with teacher notes and fant
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8th - 11th
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Election Day Voting Activities on Voter Rights & Behavior - Civics Activities
Dive into voting rights, voter turnout, voter registration, and voting methods in this 7-activity Election Day prep kit.This kit works great as once-a-week stand-alone lessons or a two-week mini-unit leading to Election Day. Or save for super easy sub plans any time in your Civics or Government class. This resource comes in both printable PDF and paperless Google files. Get this and a bunch more activities in the complete 3-5 week Voting & Elections PBL Unit and make engaged citizens out of
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7th - 12th
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Class Constitution Group Project for Civics or US History
This Constitution Day or Back-to-School group activity is perfect for any social studies class or for starting off your unit on the US Constitution. Working in groups, students create a Class Constitution in the same format as our Constitution with a preamble, articles, and more! These are then presented and a final Class Constitution is created that can provide classroom rules for the whole year. My classes worked on these the first week of school and I kept these posters hanging up in my room
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5th - 11th
U.S. Constitution | Democracy | Social Studies for Google Classroom™
Teach your students about the U.S. Constitution. This resource is compatible for use with your Google Classroom™ or for distance learning. The passage in this versatile resource combines social studies and reading informational text in one convenient lesson. It’s easy for teachers and fun for kids! In this lesson, students explain the purpose of the U.S. Constitution, identify who played a major role in drafting the U.S. Constitution, and describe the important principles of the U.S. Constitutio
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Declaration of Independence | U.S. Constitution | Bill of Rights BUNDLE
EXECUTIVE Branch BUNDLE | U.S. Presidency | Print & Digital | Civics
Do you want to save both time and $$$? Purchase in BUNDLE! This product includes everything you need to teach a full unit on The Executive Branch (The U.S. Presidency) for your secondary Civics/U.S. Government class. Most products include both printable and digital!Buyer Feedback:This bundle saved me! I am a first year teacher struggling to figure it all out and teaching 5 subjects. This made my life so much easier I always knew that I had a good lesson and a test made and ready to go at the en
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9th - 12th
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Political Parties Lesson Plan
This lesson on Political Parties in America is an excellent overview of their purpose, history, and role in American Government. The download includes everything you need for an engaging 1 or 2-day lesson on Political Parties for your Civics or American Government class. First is an engaging PowerPoint and guided notes set that covers everything students need to know about political parties in America and their history. It includes a warm up and exit ticket along with teacher notes and fantasti
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7th - 10th
The Rights of Children Human Rights Digital Lesson Slides and Activities
Introduce students to the universal rights that every child is entitled to under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. This Social Studies resource helps students examine the rights of the child, how the world protects children, and global organizations which provide aid to children in need. WHAT IS INCLUDED?⭐ 9 Sets of Lesson Slides! Each digital lesson slide set includes information, discussion questions, a story, and an activity. ⭐ Activities for Each Lesson! Each activity
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3rd - 5th
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5th Grade Social Studies - Constitution - U.S. Government Unit with Google Apps
This 5th Grade Social Studies Constitution Unit is the perfect way to provide your students with instruction on the creating of our government and writing of the Constitution. The use of Google apps also makes this unit ideal for distance learning! No worries if your students do not have a social studies textbook. Informational texts for every lesson are included!This unit includes all of the following:Lesson plans for the Constitution unit11 interactive Google Slides (plus 11 printable slide
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: 5th Grade Social Studies - Year Long Curriculum Bundle Using Google Apps
Executive Orders & the President Lesson Plan
This engaging lesson plan on Executive Orders and the Powers of the President is great to use for a unit on the Executive Branch in Civics or American Government!
The download includes a lesson plan with step-by-step instructions on how to use each activity plus video links, and Google Doc versions of each resource!
First is a secondary source introductory reading on Executive Orders, what they are, how they work, and the history of them through the American Presidency. A set of analysis que
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8th - 11th
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Election Process and Voting Lesson Plan
This lesson plan on the election process in America covers everything from nominations through voting with a variety of activities to keep your students engaged. The download includes a PowerPoint (and Google Slides version) guided notes worksheets, flipped classroom video, readings for stations or groups, interactive notebook activity, and lesson plan. The PowerPoint covers the entire election process with simple notes on things like nominations, caucuses, primaries, voting, voter behavior, and
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7th - 10th
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