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Declaration of Independence Activity: The Big Break Up Letter & Texting Activity
The Declaration of Independence was really just a big "break-up" letter written by the colonists to the King of Great Britain. This historical document was written to convince the world of the King's abuses and to let everyone know that the colonies no longer wanted to be in a relationship with Great Britain. While studying the Declaration of Independence, students will use this assignment as a reinforcement to understand just what Jefferson wrote in this historical document. The lesson start
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
Judicial Branch Simulation: "No Vehicles on the Sidewalk"
"The Judicial Branch interprets the law." When I say this to my students for the first time, they all have the same blank look on their faces. My students always benefit from a simulation of what it means to "interpret a law." After completing this activity, they have a firm grasp on the importance of interpreting laws and the difficult decisions made by members of the Judicial Branch.
This packet contains 2 introduction pages and 6 scenarios in which students will help "interpret" the law.
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Branches of Government Bundle
3 Branches of Government 3D Project Cube *History Craftivity*
Bring history to life by creating a 3D Project Cube for 3 Branches of Government. The students will be excited to get out of the text book, or plain old lecturing. Excite your students with this fun 3D Project Cube. When can you use it?Review Time: Use the cube as a review activity to reinforce key concepts before an assessment or as a quick refresher.Small Groups: Assign small groups of students to work collaboratively on the cube, encouraging teamwork and discussion.Exemplary Task: Showcase ex
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4th - 12th
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Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens | Social Studies Lesson
This Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens lesson has everything you need to teach your students the basic rights and responsibilities of citizens in the United States. This resource is great for introducing your students to the basics of citizenship in the United States. A variety of lesson activities are included to improve student's understanding and keep them engaged throughout the lesson.PLEASE CLICK ON THE PREVIEW TO SEE WHAT IS INCLUDED!This resource includes:Lesson PlanBulletin Board C
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3rd - 4th
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Also included in: Civics and Government | Social Studies Unit Bundle
U.S. Symbols USA Sorting Activity for Kindergarten & First Social Studies
Teaching your students about symbols of the United Staes of America? Need a sort page for practice or assessment? Grab this sorting page where students will decided which of the following are (and are not) symbols:a shipthe White Housethe State of Libertya log cabinan American flaga bald eagleWashington MonumentLincoln MemorialStudents will sort, glue and color to complete.If you need other US Symbols resources check my TPT store:Lincoln, Washington and US Symbols Necklace BundleThanks for stopp
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K - 1st
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How a Bill Becomes a Law Doodle Notes and Digital Guided Notes
Students will color and doodle as they take notes to learn about how a bill becomes a law. These graphic doodles notes summarize the process that a bill starting in the House of Representatives takes to become a law. What's included with the printed Doodle Notes:*Teacher directions and a list of the videos included in each PowerPoint (5 pages)*Blank doodle notes for students to fill in and color as you cover the information on the handouts. (2 pages; uneditable PDFs)*Fill-in-the-blank version fo
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7th - 11th
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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
Manifest Destiny: Oregon Territory, Mexican-American War, California Gold Rush
Manifest Destiny: the Oregon Territory, the Mexican-American War, the California Gold Rush, and MoreHaving trouble with the Kahoot link? They changed their links - here is the new one: https://create.kahoot.it/share/manifest-destiny-mexican-american-war-oregon-territory-california-gold-rush/9fdef15c-2938-4e5e-83a2-6925497ddb5dThis lesson teaches students about Manifest Destiny and its impact on America. The major themes of this lesson are the dispute over the Oregon Territory, the Mexican-Americ
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4th - 11th
Also included in: Early US History Bundle: 1492 - Civil War
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
Legislative Branch (Congress) Doodle Notes and Digital Guided Notes
Students will color and doodle as they take notes to learn about the U.S. Legislative Branch (Congress). These graphic doodle notes summarize the House of Representatives and Senate and include basic information, requirements to hold office, salaries and benefits, powers and limits of Congress, and the organization of Congress. What's included with the printed Doodle Notes:*Teacher directions (3 pages)*Blank doodle notes for students to fill in and color as you cover the information on the hando
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8th - 11th
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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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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
US Symbols Photo Posters of Statue of Liberty, Flag, Eagle Kindergarten & First
Getting ready to teach US Symbols? Looking for a poster set that includes a photo of the symbols? Grab this poster set that gives you a picture, plus simple facts for each of the following:US FLAGLINCOLN MEMORIALWASHINGTON MEMORIALBALD EAGLESTATUE OF LIBERTYWHITE HOUSE LIBERTY BELLAfter using them in your lessons, add them to a bulletin board! They'd look great with those directed drawings that are so fun & popular to do with students. Need more kindergarten and first grade resources for soc
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K - 2nd
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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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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
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
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
Local Government Interactive Lapbook. Digital & Printable
Social Studies Mini-Unit: Local Government. Community Laws. Government Services. Positions in Local Government. Mayor Duties.This resource includes Posters, Picture Cards, Vocabulary Cards, Lapbook Activities, Quiz, and Answer Keys. Please download the Preview for more pictures of this unit. Here is what’s included:1) 5 Full Page Lesson Posters:-What is a Government- Government Services-Community Laws-Mayor Duties- Positions in Local Government2) 6 (½ page) Government Services Picture Cards3) V
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: Government Interactive Lapbooks Bundle
Fake News and the Media Lesson Plan
This lesson plan on "Fake News" and the media is an important one for any social studies or Civics class! The download includes a complete lesson plan with a warm up, PowerPoint, cooperative learning activity, homework, and more! The lesson starts off with 4 glaring examples of fake news that students analyze. Following this is a PowerPoint overview of the role of the media in society, identifying bias, and what really is fake news. A guided notes outline worksheet AND graphic organizer for this
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8th - 11th
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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Not Grade Specific
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Vietnam War: The Draft - Who Stays, Who Goes?
Some of the best group discussions I have ever seen came out of this assignment, which asks students to "serve" on a Vietnam-era draft board to determine who goes and who stays from 10 short, realistic bios, and defend their decisions. Students get worked up and passionate! It really helps bring the tension and frustration of a draft (and allowing exceptions to the draft) to life.
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7th - 12th
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Civil Rights Movement: Jim Crow Era Literacy Test (with Answers)
Here is an opportunity to really bring history to life in a memorable fashion. This is a 30 question Literacy Test given by the state of Louisiana to disenfranchise African Americans in the early 1900's. As stated in the directions on the actual document, individuals were given 10 minutes and had to receive a perfect score. This is virtually impossible, especially since some questions appear to have more than one possible right answer -- but that was the point. I tell students the day before tha
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8th - 12th
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