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High school civics internet activities for Easel Activities
Bill of Rights One-Pager - Creative Project for Civics & American History!
Looking for a creative project for your Bill of Rights unit? This Bill of Rights One-Pager Project has students demonstrate their comprehension of the first ten Amendments to the United States Constitution by describing and illustrating each in an attractive One-Pager art project. Students can draw by hand, paste in pictures, use quotes, word art, or newspaper headlines — the sky's the limit! This imaginative One-Pager lets students get creative and have fun — all while showing off how much the
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5th - 11th
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Also included in:Â The Bill of Rights Bundle! - Articles, Activities, and Creative Projects!
Electoral College Article & Map Activity | Civics & American Government
In this How Do We Choose the Next President? Electoral College Article & Activity, students read a 2-page article on the Electoral College, answer comprehension questions in a review, then use a chart of Red, Blue, and Swing states to fill out an Electoral College map of the United States. Perfect for middle or high school Civics, American History, and American Government classes, this worksheet and activity set will help your students tackle the tricky, sometimes confusing world of the Elec
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6th - 11th
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Understanding the Declaration of Independence | Civics & American History
This Understanding the Declaration of Independence Article & Review breaks down each section of the United States Declaration of Independence in a clear, easy to understand way. Questions throughout the article reinforce the key ideas, and a 2-page review has students summarize each section, define key vocabulary, and connect passages of the Declaration to the United States Constitution. Fitting for Civics, Government, and American History classrooms, this is a great review of the Declaratio
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Declaration of Independence Activities Bundle | Civics & American Government
Civil Rights Movement Primary Source Analysis Bundle
Teach the Civil Rights Movement with this easy to implement Primary Source Analysis Bundle that covers your content and your standards.Investigate the Civil Rights Movement with primary sources so your students learn core content while also practicing Social Studies skills. This bundled set includes 8-pages of handouts providing an assortment of quotes and images for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of the economic, political, and cultural changes of the Civi
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6th - 12th
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We the People | Preamble to the Constitution One-Pager Activity
This Preamble to the Constitution One-Pager is a creative project that lets your students demonstrate their understanding of the six goals of government laid out in the Preamble! Aligned to the Florida State Standard for Middle School Civics, SS.7.CG.1.8 Preamble of the U.S. Constitution, students read a short passage on the purpose of the Preamble and the importance of its first three words “We the People”. They underline or highlight each of the six goals of government laid out in the Preamble
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Preamble to the Constitution Activity Bundle - for Civics & American History
Articles of Confederation Tombstones | Project for Civics & American History
This Articles of Confederation Tombstones Creative Project can serve as a hands-on, engaging culminating activity for your Articles of Confederation unit — use it in Civics, American Government, or your American History class! These Articles of Confederation tombstones challenge students to demonstrate their comprehension of America's first, failed governing document in a creative, imaginative way. Makes for a great bulletin board of student work, too! Students are asked to design a tombstone fo
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5th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Articles of Confederation Activity BUNDLE | for Civics & American History
Enlightenment Thinker Personality Quiz: Which Enlightenment Thinker Are You?
Have you ever wondered which Enlightenment thinker you are most like? Well now you can find out! My students have so much fun taking this personality test and it is a great way to either introduce or wrap up the Enlightenment unit. Another adaptation for this lesson is to have the students take their test and then research the philosopher that they are most similar to. The options are truly endless. The test includes various scenarios that relate to the life of a middle/ high school student. Th
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6th - 12th
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Escape from King George! Causes of the American Revolution Escape Room
Can you solve the puzzles in time and escape from the clutches of King George? In this Escape from King George! American Revolution Escape Room, students become American Colonists and experience the Colonial Rebellion and Road to the American Revolution! On this road to rebellion, students will read articles, solve hands-on puzzles, and find codes that will unlock the next step. This Escape from King George! Escape Room is immersive and informative. Teach the build-up to the American Revolution
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5th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Happy Teacher Resources FULL STORE CIVICS BUNDLE (Growing Bundle)
Declaration of Independence Matching Activity for Civics & American History
This Declaration of Independence Matching Activity has students match primary source excerpts from the Declaration of Independence to modern day interpretations, and show their comprehension by illustrating each phrase! Suitable for middle school students studying American Government, Civics, and American History, this matching activity is hands-on enrichment for the central ideas and key concepts of the United States Declaration of Independence!Compatible with the Florida State Standard for 7th
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6th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Declaration of Independence Activities Bundle | Civics & American Government
Types of Government Digital Scavenger Hunt
Take your students on an exciting global journey to discover diverse forms of government with our "Government Types Digital Scavenger Hunt." This interactive and educational resource is designed to engage learners of all ages, making it easy to adapt to various teaching styles and preferences.What's Included:Interactive World Map: A visually captivating map featuring clickable links and QR codes that transport students to countries around the world with different types of government.Government T
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Middle School World Cultures & Geography Course
Standards-Based Bell Ringers for Civics & American Government - Quarter One
I'm in love with these Standards-Based Bell Ringers for Civics and American Government. Centered around critical thinking, these Bell Ringers provide curriculum-focused enrichment for middle and high school Civics and American government students. Quarter One covers everything from Civics and Citizenship, Civic Duties and Responsibilities, forms of government, John Locke and the Social Contract, King George and the American Revolution, as well as the Declaration of Independence!With 10 Weeks of
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6th - 12th
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Duties & Responsibilities of Citizenship Article & Picture Match for Civics
This Civic Duties & Responsibilities Article & Picture Analysis is perfect for teaching Civic Duties and Responsibilities to any middle school Civics or American Government class! Includes both a printable version and two digital versions — a TPT Easel Activity, and a link to a Google Slides version!Aligned to the Florida State Standards for middle school Civics SS.7.CG.2.2 Citizen Obligations & Responsibilities, this 3-page article and matching activity keeps students engaged as the
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7th - 11th
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Criminal Cases Investigation Research Activity | Law & Justice | Civics
Examining Criminal Cases can be a fun way to teach the skills of research and analysis in a Law & Justice or Government & Civics class!This is a research activity in which students are directed to a website providing information on a number of current criminal cases. The cases are updated frequently, and students have much variety in the types of cases they can investigate. The handouts direct students to thoroughly research 5 of the cases and to compile information in the graphic orga
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Types of Government | Interactive Article for Civics & American Government
This Types of Government Interactive Article for Civics & American Government explains the forms of government (autocracy, monarchy, democracy (including direct and indirect democracies and constitutional republics), oligarchy, theocracy, and anarchy) in clear, easy-to-understand terms, with questions and video sidebars throughout the text to enrich understanding and keep students engaged. This introduction to the seven types of government is suitable for middle school Civics, American Histo
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7th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Types & Systems of Government BUNDLE for Civics & American Government
Powers of Congress Newspaper Matching Activity | Legislative Branch for Civics
This Powers of Congress Newspaper Match employs students’ critical thinking skills as they examine real-life scenarios (“newspaper headlines”) and match them to their related Enumerated Power of Congress. This makes for a great small group review activity for middle and high school students in Civics, American History, or American Government studying the Legislative Branch and the Expressed Powers of Congress! The newspaper headlines are pulled from real-life political events, and each is repres
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6th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Happy Teacher Resources FULL STORE CIVICS BUNDLE (Growing Bundle)
3 Branches of Government Civics Activities
Teaching the three branches of the U.S. government is an essential part of the U.S. History or Civics curriculum. This product is a concise and effective way of teaching the three branches of government. It can be used to meet the needs of all learners. There are a variety of activities included!This product includes the following:Reading passage: a one page reading passage about the 3 branches of governmentGraphic organizer: students can use to take notes as they read or to summarize what they
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5th - 12th
Economic Systems Scenario Worksheet w/ Teacher Guide
Great way to check for comprehension when teaching economic systems. This worksheet can be given as a homework assignment, comprehension check, differentiated assignment, or taught as a whole class.Students first have to define the four economic systems (traditional, market, command, and mixed economy). I like to have students do this on their own and then as a class check to make sure that everyone has the correct definition on their paper before they work on the scenarios. Teachers can also ch
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â BUNDLE: Middle School Economics
The Bill of Rights Supreme Court Stations Gallery Walk Interactive Presentation
This lesson focuses on the Bill of Rights. Students will complete an interactive presentation and then visit stations relating to the Supreme Court rulings and teenagers. My students were thoroughly engaged and their learning was substantial. They absolutely loved these activities! I've now updated this lesson to also include a digital and distance learning version. To make sure that students clearly understand the lesson being presented, I've created a clearly written presentation with formativ
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â The US Constitution Full Unit Bundle Engaging Student Centered Activities
Cultural Diversity Lesson Plans-Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion DEI Health Unit
TPT's #1 Best-Selling High School Cultural Diversity Unit!!These "Cultural Diversity Lessons" include 14 lessons that delve into the complexities of diversity and racism, followed up with 5 more lessons on celebrating students own heritage! Using Beverly Daniel Tatum's' article "The Complexity of Identity: 'Who Am I ?'" students work through several complicated identity and race issues. More About This Unit:-Includes 19 impacting lessons Powerful DEI articles, stories, quotes, videos and more!-6
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9th - 12th
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Preamble to the Constitution Activity - Government In Action
This Preamble to the Constitution Activity - Government In Action applies the six goals of government in the Preamble to the Constitution to real actions taken by the U.S. Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches. Students connect examples of real government actions to the various purposes of government listed in the Preamble. If you’re looking for extra practice on the purposes of government for your Preamble unit, this worksheet makes for great enrichment for both middle and high school C
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6th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Preamble to the Constitution Activity Bundle - for Civics & American History
Obligations of U.S. Citizenship PSA | Civic Duties Creative Project for Civics
In this Obligations of Citizenship PSA | Civic Duties Creative Project for Civics, students choose one of the five Civic Duties and create an advertisement that describes the civic duty, its benefits, and the potential impact if that duty is neglected. This makes a great creative, culminating activity for your Citizenship Unit. The completed PSAs look amazing on a bulletin board, too. Perfect for the Open House! Aligned to the Florida State Standard SS.7.CG.2.2 Obligations of Citizenship, this r
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5th - 12th
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Standards-Based Bell Ringers for Civics & American Government: Quarter Two
These Standards-Based Bell Ringers for Civics and American Government cover everything from Elections and the Electoral College, the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, and the Legislative Branch! With 10 Weeks of daily prompts, these Bell Ringers provide rigorous and engaging enrichment for American Civics students -- full of critical thinking, creative prompts, test prep, and reflection questions, you can use these Bell Ringers as hooks for lessons, to launch discussions, review mater
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7th - 12th
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The Judicial Branch Webquest
Students will gain a basic understanding of the United States Judicial Branch (An Overview, Landmark Cases, Serving on a Jury, and Famous Supreme Court Justices) through an easy to follow webquest. Please check out the website by clicking on the link below:http://www.ducksters.com/history/us_judicial_branch.phpClick here to view the website.The webquest contains 40 questions and an answer key is included for the teacher. A QR code is included along with the traditional website link. I recommend
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4th - 10th
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Also included in:Â The Branches of Government Webquest Collection
Government: Political Party Handouts and Activities
There are many activities and handouts that will surely get students more acquainted with the American political party system! Many of these are web-based, while others do not need a computer.
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1. Web activity: find out what each political party believes in regard to 10 key issues.
2. Partner activity: groups will receive strips of paper, which each has a party's stance on it. They then need to glue or staple each stance in the student handout table (box) provided. Thi
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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