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Free Hamilton the Musical Lesson Plan
This free download walks the educator through using lyrics from Hamilton the Musical in the classroom. The download includes lyrics samples and questions for teachers to use as they discuss topics ranging from the Colonial Period to the War of 1812.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Social and Economic Political Spectrum Activity
It is often hard to get our students to really understand the implications of what life under a certain political ideology is like. Students usually can usually point our certain countries that follow certain ideologies (ex. Canada = Liberal, Democratic Socialism...). However, when students are confronted with concepts like welfare, universal healthcare, and "hands on/off government," students are often unsure which ideologies favor and disfavor such concepts.This activity of placing social and
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Bell Ringers: Government-Rationale/Ideas/By Unit
Bell ringers capture students' attention as soon as they enter the classroom, helping them transition from outside distractions to the learning environment. Bell ringers can review previous lessons, reinforcing essential concepts and ensuring retention over time. Bell ringers can present short scenarios, questions, or quotes that require critical thinking and analysis related to government concepts.Bell RingersGovernmentINCLUDES:RationaleIdeasBy Unit
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in:Â High School Social Science Bell Ringer BUNDLE
How a Bill becomes a law Comic Strip Activity (Canadian)
This comic strip assignment is a great way to teach students the various legislative processes that occur when Bills are introduced in government all the way up to Royal Assent. Students can begin to think about what issues are important to them and what they would like to see changed or improved within their lifetimes.
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Grade 5 Government Test!
As part of our aspects of citizenship unit, my grade 5s had to take this "citizenship test" to participate in our Citizenship ceremony. It is 5 pages and can be modified to your specific needs and is based on the Ontario Curriculum. It discussed rights and responsibilities, the electoral process, and had a variety of sections to aim to hit as many different types of learners as possible. As of right now, the answer key is not included, but it will be included shortly!
By: Cindy Whitworth
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5th
United States Government Flashcards
These flashcards are designed to help students understand the concepts tested on state standardized test, common core assessments and are great activity for RTI activities. The flashcards are good time fillers when you have five or ten minutes to spear. I run the flashcards off on tag board and laminate. Run off 3 or 4 sets so students can use them in group activities. These flash cards comprised of 54 cards that relates question from the Declaration of Independence, The Articles of Confederatio
Grades:
2nd - 11th
The American President Research paper Guide
This is a detailed outline with resources, rubric, and paragraph by paragraph example for students on what to include in each paragraph of their research paper. Good for middle grade students starting to write research papers.
Grades:
4th - 12th
America's Gun Problem?
This lesson helps students dig deeper into the America's current gun problem and challenges them to think about what their preconceived notions are about guns and the major issue of mass shootings and the variety of issues that the U.S. faces around guns. This activity will challenge students to think about what would be the most effective type of legislation in order to help reduce the amount of deaths from guns within the United States. This will be followed up by research about policies alrea
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Principles of the Constitution One-Pager
Looking for a creative way for students to learn about the principles of the Constitution? Have them create a one-pager using this rubric.Note: This is something that can be done digitally or in person. Results will be great either way!
Grades:
8th - 12th
High School-American Government: Weekly/Conceptual Pacing Guide
High School-American Government:Weekly/Conceptual Pacing GuideHelpful in planning out your American Government Class!
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10th - 12th
Also included in:Â High School Class Pacing Guide BUNDLE
Constitution Scavenger Hunt!
In order to begin the exploration of the nation’s founding principles, this activity allows for students to investigate the framework documents - The Constitution, The Declaration of Independence, and the Bill of Rights. Specifically, this activity focuses on The Constitution where students complete an online scavenger hunt. This activity is interactive and straightforward in allowing students to break down the meaning of this important document.
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6th - 12th
John F. Kennedy Biography Summary/Essays/Test/Answer Key
This lesson has everything you need to address multiple standards and 1 week worth of material! The lesson includes a text summary, analysis, essay questions, multiple choice test, AND ANSWER KEY! all in an editable Microsoft Word Document for your own editing preference. Even if you already have the book and do not need the summary, the resources here alone are worth it! Just print once and make copies at your printer for each section. Enjoy!
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Create Your Own Government
Government/ English Collaborative ProjectAllow students to implement the purposes of government, bureaucracy, and citizenship to create their own government using readings as a base!Asses students understanding of government, its purpose and let their creativity shine!Includes Rubric, Graphic Organizers and Directions!Easily adaptable to your readings.FOLLOW & Rate us on TPT!Leave feedback and earn TpT money!We love hearing from you! It helps us grow and improve our resources. Once you've ma
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6th - 12th
Mexican American Political Influence
Mexican American Political Influence reading questions.There are 7 editable questions in a word document that follow along with this article about the political influence of Mexican Americans. It is a short overview and gives some insight to the political power that the Mexican American population holds. You can access the article used for this reading at the link below (this is an article I have found on Google): https://theweek.com/articles/972174/mexican-american-political-moment-here
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9th - 12th
Theodore Roosevelt's 1st State of the Union: How to Deal With the Trusts
This activity is a great way to push students to the next level when it comes to text analysis. It presents the perfect opportunity for students to utilize effective annotation and close reading strategies. By making students create hypothesis as they read they will be forced to assess whether their hypothesis were accurate or not as they read. This is a close reading strategy that I have found difficult to teach, however after using this activity, students demonstrated an increase in reading pr
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
The New Deal in West Virginia
This research project will allow students to explore New Deal programs that were implemented in West Virginia.
Grades:
9th - 12th
20 Question Government Test/Quiz
Here is a 20 questions quiz/test using fill in the blank questions that have a word bank and multiple choice questions. It covers the branches of government and the levels of government.
Grades:
3rd - 5th
YELP Review of the United States
Pre-Assessment to see what students already know about the United States and their opinions.
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7th - 12th
Constitution Lesson for 5th Grade Social Studies
Students learn about the Constitution as well as the significance of Political Cartoons!Click on the green STAR above (to follow me) to receive notifications of new products in my store!!Don't forget to check out the rest of my lessons in my store! :) Please also leave me a comment, rate, and follow me to help produce better products! (Comments are helpful, so I know what I need to do to make my store a more efficient one!)
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5th
Federalism Venn Diagram
Federalism Venn diagram. This handout goes along with my federalism powerpoint, and political cartoon handout.
Grades:
7th - 9th
Class President and Vice President Sentence Strip Hats
I created cute and fun Class President and Vice President hats for students. Print them on colored paper or have your student color it, cut it out, and glue it on a sentence strip. The kids love these hats! Enjoy :)
Grades:
K - 5th
AP US Gov and Politics Resource Book
This is a collection of primary sources, both historical and present day, including governing documents, news articles, research and polling data, speeches by candidates, and secondary sources as well. These collectively are intended to serve as a supplement to a base curriculum and text. The resource book is best applied to a year long course, can be utilized with a semester course as well. Students who used the resource in my class did score better on the exam.
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Grades:
11th - 12th
Declaration of Independence Project
3 unique ways students can assess their learning and understanding of the Declaration.
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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