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Middle school government activities for Google Apps
Bill of Rights Scenario Activity | Which Bill of Rights Amendment was violated?
In this engaging Bill of Rights scenarios lesson, students examine a variety of scenarios to discover which of the Bill of Rights has been violated! There are 15 Bill of Rights scenarios in total, and students can work individually or in pairs to solve which of the first 10 amendments has been broken! Then, students create their own scenario! ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my US Constitution activities unit located here bundle.This resource includes a pap
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5th - 8th
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Julius Caesar Assassination CSI Inquiry for Ancient Rome World History
In this Julius Caesar CSI investigation, students take on the role of an investigator as they read testimony (compiled from primary and secondary evidence) related to Caesar's assassination. Ultimately, students seek to understand why Caesar was killed and who may have played a role. Students hear and learn from Cleopatra, Nicolaus of Damascus, Suetonius, Octavian, Mark Antony, Marcus Brutus, Sulla, and others. Students investigate their words and study their relationship to Caesar to gather de
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5th - 8th
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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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Reconstruction Era and 13th, 14th, 15th Amendments | End of Civil War Activity
In this Reconstruction activity on the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments, students closely examine the text of the Reconstruction Amendments to decide their impact in Reconstruction and the freedmen community. Once students have dissected these three landmark amendments, students turn their focus to how the South responded by the passage of these amendments. Here, students examine two documents that focus on how the South responded and how the freedmen were affected. ☆ ☆ Get this engaging 13th, 1
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6th - 9th
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Declaration of Independence Scavenger Hunt Causes of the American Revolution
In this Declaration of Independence primary source resource for the American Revolution, students complete an engaging scavenger hunt activity to understand the Declaration of Independence. Students work in teams or individually (I'd recommend teams in middle school) to complete this Declaration of Independence activity. There are 32 questions that students will be responsible for hunting down. There are two versions in this purchase to easily allow for differentiation: one provides questions
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5th - 8th
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US Constitution Activities Lessons | Bill of Rights Articles of Confederation
This Constitution unit bundle includes 16 activities to teach the Articles of Confederation, US Constitution, government, the Bill of Rights, the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches, Checks and Balances, Federalism, the 27 Amendments, how Laws are Created, the Electoral College, landmark Supreme Court decisions, much, much more. The 16 resources included in the US Constitution Unit Bundle are:✔ 1.) Are all Governments Equal?. In this lesson, students will work individually or in groups
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5th - 8th
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The Bill of Rights Practice Activity | US Amendments in Cartoons | Google
This fun “Which Amendment?” activity challenges your students to figure out which amendment is violated in 15 cartoon scenarios by referencing the Bill of Rights. The silly connections engage your classes while they explore their basic rights as Americans! My students always love this activity. There are 2 versions so you can easily differentiate learning in your classroom. One gives short descriptions of each amendment to use as reference while the other includes the actual text from the Bill o
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4th - 9th
Ancient Greece Government: Comparing Monarchy, Oligarchy, Tyranny and Democracy!
In this Ancient Greece government resource, students read about the four major government styles that characterized the ancient Greeks - monarchy, oligarchy, tyranny, and democracy. Students are introduced to key figures like Solon, Agamemnon, Philip I, Alexander the Great, and Dionysios. Students also learn about modern-day connections, such as the 13 Colonies, North Korea, and Russia. In each handout, students will learn about the form of government, how it was practiced in ancient Greece,
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5th - 8th
Constitution Doodle Notes and Digital Guided Notes
These doodle notes engage students as they learn about the U.S. Constitution. The doodle notes give an overview of the parts of the United States Constitution: the preamble, the articles, the Bill of Rights, and the amendments. What's included with the printed Doodle Notes:*Teacher directions and a list of the videos included in each PowerPoint (6 pages)*Blank doodle notes for students to fill in and color as you cover the information on the handouts. (12 pages, preamble section does not have a
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8th - 11th
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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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Articles of Confederation Student Reading Activity and Worksheet
In this Articles of Confederation and Constitution worksheet reading activity, students are introduced to the first government of the United States, the Articles of Confederation! This close-reading assignment guides students through the text with a variety of questions to "check-in" along the way! A great way to introduce the first system of government in the United States! ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my US Constitution activities unit located here b
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5th - 8th
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Shays Rebellion, Articles of Confederation, and Constitution Activity and Skit
In this Shays Rebellion reading, Articles of Confederation, and Constitution skit activity, students are taught in many different styles to help them understand the event known as Shays' Rebellion and how it demonstrated the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. Students engage in a short reading assignment with analysis questions to help teach how the weaknesses of the Articles led to Shays' Rebellion before reading a short skit and engaging with a primary source activity to understand
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5th - 8th
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Women's Suffrage Activity From Seneca Falls to the 19th Amendment
In this Women's Suffrage and 19th amendment primary source-based resource on the Women's Suffrage Movement, students analyze the struggle for women's voting rights from the Seneca Falls Convention to the passage of the 19th Amendment. Students also learn the roles of several key figures, including Alice Paul, Susan B Anthony, Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and President Woodrow Wilson.This lesson is included in BOTH the Progressive Era (Gilded Age) Bundle and my Roaring '20s and 1930s B
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6th - 10th
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Constitutional Convention Compromises | Great Compromise, Bill of Rights, 3/5
In this Constitutional Convention Compromises student activity, students learn about the four major compromises at the Constitutional Convention, including the Great Compromise, the Three Fifths Compromise (3/5 Compromise), the Compromise of 1790 (Washington D.C.), and the creation of the Bill of Rights. Students examine FOUR articles to understand how these deals created the United States while completing an engaging graphic organizer for each to understand the debates.☆ ☆ Get this engaging res
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5th - 8th
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US Constitution Activity - Constitution Detectives
If you are looking to teach the US Constitution in a fun and engaging way, then you will want to check out our Constitution Detectives activity! Reading and understanding the US Constitution can be difficult for students. This detective activity is perfect to help your class dig into what the Constitution is really about. Through this resource, students will leave with a deeper understanding of the three branches of government and how our democracy works.Students will be learning about key vocab
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: United States Historical Documents Bundle
The President & the Executive Branch Doodle Notes and Digital Guided Notes
Students will color and doodle as they take notes to learn about the United States' Executive Branch. These graphic doodle notes summarize the Executive Branch and include requirements, qualifications, salary and benefits of the president and vice president; roles and powers of the president and vice president; limits to the powers of the president; presidential succession; cabinet and executive departments; independent agencies, and the federal bureaucracy and Civil Service. What's included wit
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8th - 11th
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Magna Carta Analysis | Four Principles of Government | Magna Carta Resource
In this Magna Carta lesson plan, students examine the Magna Carta to learn the major Constitutional principles of limited government, shared power, individual rights, and the rule of law before engaging in a primary source analysis. Once students understand these four principles, students turn their attention to excerpts from the Magna Carta and try to find what principle is at work. This Magna Carta lesson is always a hit with my students!This Middle Ages lesson is included in the larger Middl
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5th - 8th
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Declaration of Independence Activities Lesson for Causes of American Revolution
In the Declaration of Independence resource bundle, you receive TWO great resources and activities on the Declaration of Independence that are already top sellers here on Teachers Pay Teachers. Instead of paying $6 for these two activities separately, buy the bundle and save 20%! Both lessons in this product are 1:1 Google compatible -- just follow the included instructions to access the Google versions, then share through Google or assign via Google Classroom!Included in this bundle are:1.) Th
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5th - 8th
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Enlightenment Reading Stations Centers Activity Set (Digital Resources & Print)
This content-rich and fun activity is student-centered and interactive! This key enlightenment figure stations activity has 9 stations with close readings analyzing key aspects of the Enlightenment Era. The stations also have a Google Ready Online Interactive version for distance learning. Students fill in text boxes already created! Each reading is divided into the Enlightenment thinker's ideas and their influence on the US Constitution.The key concepts and people covered are: John LockeCesar B
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6th - 10th
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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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New Nation Early US History Unit | Washington and Adams Unit
This New Nation George Washington unit activities bundle includes 13 resources and activities to teach the presidencies of George Washington and John Adams. Each of the 13 New Nation activities is engaging for student learning!The New Nation unit is included in the much larger American History Super Unit: Version 2/4, located here:The American History Super Unit: Version 2/4!Buy Super Unit Version 2 and receive an additional 20% off!-----------------------------------------The New Nation Unit f
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5th - 8th
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WORLD GEOGRAPHY Guided Notes & PowerPoints BUNDLE, PRINT & DIGITAL, GOOGLE
WORLD GEOGRAPHY Interactive Guided Notes and PowerPoints BUNDLE, Google , Digital Distance Learning & PrintGEOGRAPHY Notes, GEOGRAPHY Interactive Notebook, Google and Print, GEOGRAPHY Note Taking, GEOGRAPHY PowerPoints, GEOGRAPHY Anticipatory Guides, GEOGRAPHY Digital Graphic OrganizersAlso part of WORLD GEOGRAPHY MEGA BUNDLEThis bundle includes links to engaging resource in Dropbox and Google Format as well as direct PDF downloads. Sign up for email updates and follow me on TPT for updates
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6th - 11th
Enlightenment Philosophers Locke, Rousseau, Voltaire, Montesquieu
In this Enlightenment stations resource, students analyze five stations on the Enlightenment philosopher such as John Locke, Thomas Hobbes, Rousseau, Montesquieu, and Voltaire to learn their influence on the Enlightenment and how we see their influence still today. This activity is designed to be used as stations (either text or QR code based) to teach students how John Locke, Thomas Hobbes, Jean Rousseau, Baron de Montesquieu, and Voltaire influenced the Age of Enlightenment. Each station is
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5th - 9th
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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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