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Citizenship & the Naturalization Process Bundle!

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This mini unit helps students understand the definition of citizenship in the United States and the process immigrants must go through to become U.S. citizens. Students will learn about what determines whether a person is a U.S. citizen. As a result

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Civics, Government

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Unit Plans, Activities

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.3, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.8

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Monthly Current Event Assignment

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Have your students become world class news reporters and stay current on events with this monthly project!! This is one of my students' favorite assignments and they enjoy presenting their research to the class throughout the year. I tend to get too

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Writing, For All Subjects

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

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Research, Projects, Activities

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RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.3, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.6, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.8, RH.6-8.9, RH.6-8.10, RH.9-10.1...

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Practice Activities & Quiz: Fundamental Principles of American Government!

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This mini-bundle includes worksheets/activities that will help your students understand the fundamental principles of American government. It includes classwork, homework, and a quiz for you to gauge your students' understanding of the material.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Civics, Critical Thinking

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Assessment

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Complete Essential Facts for VA SOL Civics & Economics

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This product includes EVERYTHING students must know for the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) Test. Essential Facts are the most EFFECTIVE study tool for students preparing for their standardized testing. I know this from experience and in the

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Civics, Economics

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

Types:

Study Guides, Activities

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.3, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.6, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.8, RH.6-8.9, RH.6-8.10, RH.9-10.1...

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Declaration of Independence Activities Pack!

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This bundle includes the following -Analysis and Overview of Declaration of Independence Activity - Top 10 List Youtube Declaration Activity -Notes/graphic organizer - Answer Key for Notes - Review Activity -Student Declaration Project The

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Civics

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities

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$5.00

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Bundle!! Fundamental Principles of American Government

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This bundle includes the following -5 Worksheets/activities -PowerPoint (34 slides) -Notes/graphic organizer -Interactive Review Quiz -Small Group Teach the Class Project -Jigsaw Activity -Pokèmon Go Formative Assessment This quiz is aligned with

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Civics, Critical Thinking

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Lesson

$24.00

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U.S. Citizenship Advertisement Project

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Students will create advertisements promoting legal citizenship and explaining the naturalization process. Rubric included for easy grading!! This performance task (project) will help students understand the definition of citizenship in the United

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Civics, Government

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Projects, Activities

$5.00

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (4.47 MB)

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Articles of Confederation Choice Project!

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This assignment/project is differentiated and it allows your students to choose which project they would prefer to complete. This assignment includes instructions, graphic organizers, and rubrics. This project will help your students understand the

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Civics, U.S. History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

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Projects, Activities, Printables

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Bill of Rights Bundle

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This bundle includes notes on the Bill of Rights, as well as practice/processing activities. This assignment includes instructions, graphic organizers, and answer keys. This project will help your students understand the importance of the Bill of

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Civics, U.S. History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets, Activities

$15.00

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U.S. Citizenship Detective

By The Scholarly Compass

This activity is an inquiry based supplemental worksheets that help students understand the definition of citizenship in the United States and the process immigrants must go through to become U.S. citizens. Students will learn about what determines

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Civics, U.S. History

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

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Worksheets, Activities

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Teach the Class Project Fundamental Principles of American Government

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Students are able to take charge of their learning and teach their peers on one of the 5 fundamental principles of American government. Students will draw, use magazine pictures, their textbook, and any other available materials to make a poster to

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Civics, Critical Thinking

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Activities

CCSS:

RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.7

$4.00

$2.00

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Citizenship and the Naturalization Process Vocabulary Activities

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These vocabulary activities helps students understand the definition of citizenship in the United States and the process immigrants must go through to become U.S. citizens. Students will learn about what determines whether a person is a U.S.

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Social Studies - History, Civics

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Homework

CCSS:

RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.10

$4.00

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (3.36 MB)

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Jigsaw - Fundamental Principles of American Government

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This collaborative group activity will aid your students in understanding the significance of the fundamental principles of American government. Students are given the definition of each concept (copying definitions rarely improve student

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Civics, Government

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.6

$3.00

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Arnold's Quest to U.S. Citizenship!!

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This is a fun engaging activity that help students understand the definition of citizenship in the United States and the process immigrants must go through to become U.S. citizens. Students will use their knowledge of citizenship and help Arnold

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Civics, Government

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Handouts

$8.00

$3.99

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Fundamental Principles of American Government Pokemon Go Club

By The Scholarly Compass

This is a VERY engaging formative assessment for teachers to quiz their students on their knowledge of the 5 democratic principles of American Government. This quiz is aligned with the Virginia Standards of learning: CE.2a The student will

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Civics, Government

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Assessment

$4.00

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (2.06 MB)

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Articles of Confederation Practices Activities & Notes!

By The Scholarly Compass

This bundle includes notes on the Articles of Confederation, as well as practice/processing activities. This assignment includes instructions, graphic organizers, and answer keys. This project will help your students understand the Weaknesses of the

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Civics, Government

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

$7.00

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (6.80 MB)

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U.S. Checks & Balances Bundle!!!

By The Scholarly Compass

This bundle includes a plethora of interactive activities on our governments system of Checks & Balances. This bundle includes a Flip Chart for teachers who use a Promethean Board which is great for review. A pre-assessment, student notes, 6

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Civics, Critical Thinking

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities

$15.00

$12.99

Digital Download ZIP (312.07 MB)

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Citizenship Practice Scenario Activity

By The Scholarly Compass

This practice activity is a cooperative learning inquiry based supplemental worksheet that help students understand the definition of citizenship in the United States and the process immigrants must go through to become U.S. citizens. Students will

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Civics, Government

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

$6.00

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (5.09 MB)

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Word Splash Consitutional Government

By The Scholarly Compass

This is a great introduction activity to see students' prior knowledge. Students used the words that have been splashed to the board to write what they already know about the topic. CE.2a The student will demonstrate knowledge of the foundations

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Civics, Government

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Word Walls, Activboard Activities

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have been working with students for 9 years. I'm a very passionate teacher. I have taught Social Studies for the past 5 years. I've also taught 7th and 8th grade English/Language Arts. I currently a coach, mentor, and an aspiring educational leader at my school.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I strongly believe that all students are capable of success. I try to create a welcoming and engaging learning environment for students. I want my students to understand that learning is a lifelong venture of positive and fulfilling experiences. My overarching goal as an educator is to motivate and inspire students to spark a positive change in the world. I try to teach students that success is always within reach, we only have to reach for it and strive for greatness.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society Member Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society Member Katherine B. Godwin Scholarship Recipient

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I attended James Madison University and earned my BS in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies (Basically a double major in History and English). I also received my Master's of the Art of Teaching from JMU.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I am prior military. I enlisted in the Army at the age of 17 and although I was only briefly in the military it helped shape me into the man I am today. I can contribute much of my success as an educator from various skills I learned while serving our country.

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Specialty, Social Studies, Civics, Government, U.S. History, Critical Thinking, Economics , Writing, For All Subjects