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USA Citizenship Test
Need a relevant activity for teaching Government or Contemporary Issues? This is a 40 question test compiled with need-to-know knowledge for the actual US Citizenship test. Use this multiple-choice activity as an introduction for Government class to see if your students would even qualify to be American citizens! Or, use it to show how difficult it is for foreigners to become citizens in your Contemporary Issues class. Fun and eye-opening for students as they experience a real-life activity! C
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8th - 12th
Types of Government Posters
I created these posters for my social studies classes last year. Each poster features a different type of government and contains easy-to-understand definitions of each form. Posters also include images representing each of the following eight forms of government:*Oligarchy*Monarchy*Republic*Theocracy*Autocracy*Direct Democracy*Representative Democracy*AnarchyEngaging Activity Idea: I laminated mine, hung them around the room, and had students move to each of them in 2-minute increments (station
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5th - 12th
Civics Initiative: Flint Water Crisis Writing Performance Task
This performance tasks puts students in the shoes of the Michigan Governor's top advisor. They are working to ensure that he puts Flint at the top of his priority list in the upcoming election. In this document you will have news articles about Flint, a hook including a letter from President Obama, supplementary YouTube videos, a graphic organizer and more!
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4th - 12th
Ancient Civilization Travel Brochure Project
This is an excellent PBL activity for students. You can assign them a civilization or allow them to choose their own. This can also be used as a group project. I have provided guiding questions for each area. Students will gather facts about their civilization in the areas of:
History
Government
Culture
Geography
Economy
and Modern day connections
They will then compile them into a travel brochure. This lesson does include a rubric.
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5th - 12th
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The Country of YOU: A Create Your OWN Country Assignment!
With this assignment, your student will be able to create their very own country! Complete with detailed directions, a grading rubric, and three different extra credit opportunities, this assignment is great for helping students understand the way in which a government system works! The student will begin by researching various forms of government:
Constitutional Monarchy
Democracy
Theocracy
Dictatorship
Totalitarian
Absolute Monarchy
They will then form a type of government, monetary system,
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6th - 10th
Crip Camp (2020) Documentary Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions/KEY
"Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution" is a 2020 documentary film directed by Nicole Newnham and James LeBrecht. The film follows the story of a summer camp in the 1970s called Camp Jened, located in the Catskill Mountains of New York. The camp became a haven for young people with disabilities, offering a unique and empowering experience that encouraged self-expression, camaraderie, and activism.The documentary focuses on the campers' experiences and how their time at Camp Jened inspired them to b
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Visualizing a Citizen Assignment
What does a citizen look like? What do citizens do? What do citizens think about or feel? Have your students answer these questions by using their creativity to color what a citizen looks like to them.Students will color in the outline of the person as a citizen and add words or images around the outside that also relate to citizenship. Students will also explain their choices on the outside around their drawing. On the back of the page is a set of reflection questions for students to use to ref
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8th - 12th
The Kite Runner (2007) Movie Viewing Guide:Summary/Vocabulary/Questions with KEY
"The Kite Runner" (2007) is a film adaptation of Khaled Hosseini's acclaimed novel of the same name. The story revolves around Amir, a young boy from Kabul, Afghanistan, and his complex relationship with his childhood friend Hassan, the son of his family's servant.Set against the backdrop of Afghanistan's tumultuous history, including the Soviet invasion and the rise of the Taliban regime, the narrative follows Amir's journey of redemption and reconciliation. After witnessing a traumatic event t
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Europe Continent Presentation
This presentation highlights major countries (France, Italy, Germany, Russia, Spain, and United Kingdom), physical features, government, scarcity, imports & exports, and so much more of Europe. There are five standards reviewed within this presentation of the Tennessee State Social Studies standards of 3rd grade. This presentation will enable students to identify major countries of Europe as well as major bodies of water, mountains, seas, and other landforms. A great discussion could be deri
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3rd - 6th
The Times of Harvey Milk(1998) Documentary Viewing Guide:Summary/Questions/KEY
"The Times of Harvey Milk" (1984) is a documentary film directed by Rob Epstein. It chronicles the life and political career of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay elected official in California. The film explores Milk's journey as a gay rights activist and his historic election to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. It also delves into Milk's advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights and his tragic assassination in 1978, along with Mayor George Moscone, by fellow Supervisor Dan White. The documentary paints
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Harvey Milk Movies/Documentaries Viewing Guide BUNDLE
Types of Government Activities and Posters!
Description:Ten years ago, I created Types of Government posters, and they became my all-time best-seller on TPT!Although I regularly receive 5 stars for this product, one purchaser said, "I wish you had activities to go with this!" So, this product includes my original posters along with 5 different class activities to accompany the posters.Each poster features a different type of government and contains easy-to-understand definitions of each form. Posters also include images representing each
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5th - 11th
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Entire debate course bundle
This includes many resources, video and reading, to help kids debate many topics including:Death penaltyGunsHate speechImmigrationPornographyPrisonsPrivacyProstitutionDrugsSextingPatriot ActWelfareAbortionAnimal experimentationCloningEuthanasiaMarijuanaShould adolescents be jailed without parole for certain crimes?ObesityMentally illIs the earth actually flat?Partial birth abortionSpankingStem cellsAffirmative actionDress codeDrug testingReligious expressionSearchesThreatsVaccinesHonor killingsJ
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7th - 12th
RBG (2018) Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions
"RBG" is a documentary film released in 2018, directed by Julie Cohen and Betsy West. The film provides an intimate and comprehensive look into the life and career of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, an iconic U.S. Supreme Court Justice and a trailblazer for gender equality and women's rights.The documentary chronicles Justice Ginsburg's remarkable journey, from her early years as one of the few women in her law school class to her groundbreaking work as a lawyer advocating for gender equality cases in the
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Citizenship Power Point: Duties and Responsibilities of American Citizens
Power Point Presentation teaching students about the duties and responsibilities of American citizens. Each slide contains examples of the duty/responsibility in daily life and pictures. Good for discussion starters.
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3rd - 10th
Constitution Day Pixel Art and Reading Comprehension
Students will read two informational texts about the Constitution and the first Constitutional Convention. After completing the response questions, they will put their answers into pixel art to reveal a self-grading, secret picture.
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4th - 8th
Economics Current Events Project
This is a project for middle school and high school students. Students explore credible websites and research current events that interest them. Students will write summaries about what they have read and can share them with the class. This is a great way to start a dialogue about current events in local, state, federal, and global politics, economics, and social issues.
Students are challenged to write in expository and persuasive formats. This allows students to dig deeper into the material
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6th - 12th
Current Events Project | Become Your Own News Station!
This is a very engaging project for any current events class! Students will get to become their own "News Station" as they create 4 things:- 3 Episode Podcast Series- 2 Comics- 1 Breaking News Email- A logo for their news stationStudents love the choice they get in which current events they report on. I use this as a Current Events Final Project, but it can be used in any way for your Current Events class!
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7th - 12th
World Geography: Aspects of Culture Research Project
To understand how people are products of their culture, students will pick a country of their choice (I recommend a first come, first serve choosing) and perform the research requirements of the project which include aspects such as language, customs, religion, beliefs, government, leisure activities and technology. Students will choose their type of visual presentation to make about their country, along with descriptions. On top of that, students will write an essay on their findings or a short
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6th - 9th
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Indigenous Peoples of Canada
This mini unit is to be used simply as a guide. I use it with the Grandfather and Grandmother series books, by Sandra Samatte. I like to show video's and many pictures when teaching each topic. I would also recommend having an Elder come into your classroom if possible. This mini unit includes: -Two Indigenous legends (both can be found on YouTube, if your school does not have the paper copy.)-Medicine Wheel-7 Teachings-Powwow -Sweat Lodge-Pipe Ceremony -Sharing Circle/Talking Stick-Dream Catche
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2nd - 8th
CIVIC DUTY AND CITIZENSHIP WORD SEARCH
THIS WORD SEARCH COVERS TRAITS OF GOOD CITIZENSHIP. HAVE A GREAT YEAR OF LEARNING.
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5th - 7th
East Asia Close Reading Paragraphs
Students will read about and answer questions regarding history of East Asia. Subtitles include: History, Cultural traits spread, Trading, North Korea and China. They will learn about ancient civilizations to modern day happenings in China and North Korea. Would be great for station work, gallery walk, or whole class lesson.
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5th - 7th
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Research Project - Continents, Countries, Charities, Causes
We often desire our students to explore more in-depth different cultures and civilizations. Too often they struggle to grasp the basic information about the place they are researching.
In this research activity, you have your students researching multiple items, such as the Continent, countries within a continent, charities, and causes. They look at these items in conjunction with each other rather than in a vacuum. At the end of the project, you allow your students an opportunity to present
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7th - 9th
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Numbered Treaty #6
The Canadian Numbered Treaties are a part of Canadian History that has not been covered entirely by teachers because it is hard to put into words that the students will understand. This document is taken from https://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1100100028710/1100100028783 and it is put into student friendly language. This document is designed to go with several other treaty worksheets to create a student Jigsaw. This document can be used, but is not limited to, the following Saskatchewan Curriculu
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Saskatchewan Treaties Bundle- Student Friendly Language
Black Americans in Government: Black History Month PowerPoint
We're happy to present the next collection of biographies in our Black History Month PowerPoint series. This presentation dives into the inspiring lives of:* Justice Thurgood Marshall* Congresswoman Barbara Jordan* General Colin L. Powell* Condoleezza Rice* President Barack ObamaWe're still giving you tons of color and animation to keep your knowledge warriors engaged. Please Note: The presentation advances on its own during some slides due to automatic timings. If you click through it, you may
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3rd - 6th
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