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6th grade government projects for Microsoft Word
US Constitution Project
Students will create an 11-page book explaining why the U.S. Constitution was created and the various parts within the document. On each page, students will include a title, summary, and an organizer or visual. I have included detailed student directions and websites for research. The project usually takes 2-3 class periods, and it does not require any teacher preparation or the use of a textbook. I have included a rubric for grading. Please message me if you have any questions.*Engaging and fun
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: American History Projects (US History Projects)
Early Government and Constitution - Create-a-Country Activity
Personal Note: My students LOVED this project. I used it after teaching the American Revolution and before introducing the Articles of Confederation. There was a LOT of debating among the groups, even though I let them choose the groups! Be prepared for this activity to last several classes, as students will debate the issues for as long as you let them. It was a great introduction for the Constitutional Convention, as I reminded them of how difficult it was for their groups of 3-4 to form
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3rd - 12th
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Bill of Rights Project
Students will create a brochure demonstrating their understanding of the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution. In the brochure, they will explain the protections/restrictions of each amendment and include a visual. I have included 24 guiding questions and kid-friendly websites for research. Please message me if you have any questions. I have included a rubric. *Engaging and fun project! *The project will take 2-3 class periods. *I have included detailed student directions and an example
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: American History Projects (US History Projects)
Three Branches of Government Project (Legislative, Executive, & Judicial)
Students will create a mobile about the three branches of government. Students will explain the members, responsibilities, jobs, powers, and how each branch checks the other two branches. Students will complete an outline graphic organizer before they construct their mobile. The project does not require the use of a textbook. I have included 20 guiding questions and websites for research. A rubric is included for grading. Please message me if you have any questions. *I have included detailed stu
Grades:
5th - 10th
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Also included in: American History Projects (US History Projects)
How a Bill Becomes a Law Children's Book Activity
This activity requires students to think deeper about how a bill becomes a law because they will need to write a book about it for children. Here is part of the prompt provided in this product:
Soon you too will be the author of a children’s book! This time, instead of Curious George or Winnie the Pooh, your topic will be “How a Bill Becomes a Law.” You will be creating a children’s book that describes the process of lawmaking through colorful pictures and simple sentences. There are 8 steps in
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5th - 12th
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Three Branches of Government Jigsaw Project
This Jigsaw Activity is designed for researching the Three Branches of US Government. First, students work in 3 large groups, each researching a different branch. Then, you re-group the children into groups of 3. Now, the kids teach each other about all the branches of government. The direction sheet (page 2) spells out the steps and the following 3 pages provide graphic organizers for each branch of governmnet.
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4th - 6th
Legislative Branch Project - Letter to Congressman
Your assignment is to write/type a letter to one of your congressmen either in support of or opposition to a bill currently in Congress.In order to do this, you will use the following website to choose a bill and find contact info for your congressmen…
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6th - 12th
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"Run a Campaign" - VIRTUAL Election Final Project (Works for Virtual/Hybrid too!
In this Project, students will decide upon an office, political party, and platform for which they will run a campaign to try to win. They will also have to write and deliver a campaign speech and come-up with some creative ways to advertise for themselves which they will also share! Students will be able to express their knowledge in various ways!This project gives students 4 specific tasks to complete, so it allows them to have the choice of what they prefer to work on and the pace at which th
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6th - 12th
Declaration of Independence Letter Project -- Break up Letter with King George 3
I love three things: History, writing, and horrible pop music. This assignment combines all 3 of those things! After learning about the Declaration of Independence, students make their own Declaration of Independence by using the actual Declaration as a format. What will make this assignment better than others that can be found on the internet, is that I provide the examples that Jefferson uses and how they turn into real-life examples. The assignment provides for a Preamble, Natural Rights,
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
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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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Grades:
4th - 12th
Three Branches of Government Project!
Just print and put together! The kids will love this hands on project! They look great displayed in your classroom hanging from the ceiling or on the wall!
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3rd - 6th
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Utopia (Create Your Own Country) Project
This project allows students to create their own country, complete with concepts that all countries have, such as a government, economy, culture, geography, and history. Students research, evaluate and creatively come up with their own idea of a utopia.
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5th - 8th
2016 Presidential Candidate Research Project and Presentation
This is a three-day partner project for students. Each group will select a 2016 presidential candidate and complete the research packet. They then will make a campaign poster for that candidate and a Prezi or Powerpoint to display to the rest of the class.
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4th - 12th
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Canadian Government & Democracy Project
The Queen of England is coming to Canada for a visit!
You have been hired by the government to act as a tour guide for the Queen during her visit. Your job is to teach her Majesty about Canadian government and democracy! This project includes a written research project and a creative visual assignment.
Included in this file is a handout to give students, explaining the objectives and requirements for this project. Also included are all the necessary research questions they must answer in their
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6th
News Broadcast Project
Turn your classroom into your very own News Station!This project is meant to be done in groups of at least 4 students. It asks students to select a Current Event, research, and write a script for a broadcast. They will then put together and actual video!Could also be adapted for history or science classes!
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
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Utopia- Project Based Learning
A recent zombie apocalypse has forced students to leave their country and build a society on their own. Students will work in groups or individually in order to create their idea of a perfect nation. There are group tasks that must all be included in societies. There are also options that students can include. This project notes that they must choose at least two.
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6th - 12th
Grading the Presidents: Evaluating Presidential Leadership
Have your students critique the presidents on what they view as ideal presidential leadership. With this project, students create criteria to "grade" each of the seven roles of the president and then apply this to a president that they research. Students can present their findings in the form of a digital report card while their peers compare presidents during the presentations. This activity helps incorporate both US history and government concepts to create a dynamic project-based learning les
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6th - 12th
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Supreme Court Cases: Teens on the Docket Project
What's the best way to get a teenager interested in learning about the Supreme Court? Put 'em on the docket!This project looks at 10 United States Supreme Court cases that have every teenager's favorite topic: other teenagers. It is a highly motivating topic and gives you the opportunity to have students examine the nuances and purpose of the judicial system. The project culminates in a trifold presentation and I have included the model that you can make and students can follow.I designed th
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Enlightenment Philosophers Campaign Project
Sometimes it is difficult for students to understand The Age of Enlightenment, the beliefs of the philosophers, and the impact the Enlightenment had on the United States. This project places the Emlightenment thinkers within a Presidential campaign in which they all share their beliefs and compete to win the popular vote.
This is a 3-4 day group project where students research one philosopher and create a political campaign that portrays their philosopher's beliefs.
Each group member has a ro
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6th - 12th
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Principles of the Constitution infographic project STEM/ PBL
This project is fun and reaches every level of student. Project based learning and STEM activities can be incorporated in all history classes not just at STEM schools. Students see infographics everywhere and they are all over social media.
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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,
Grades:
6th - 10th
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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U.S. Constitutional Amendments - Amendments to U.S. Constitution all 27
Here is a list of the 27 Constitutional Amendments. This can be used for students assignments such as reciting them, researching them, or quizzing their colleagues. This is a great classroom resource that is ready to be used as soon as it is downloaded. It is amazing.
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5th - 12th
Island Project, Civics, Create your own government
This project can be used in a social studies setting. Specifically for civics courses, students are given a description of creating their own island and their laws. This gives learners a solid foundation that will lead into the various types of governments around the world and students become highly engaged in the activity.
Students will have to create 10 absolute laws that they expect their citizens to follow, a fun project for the class. Can be done in groups or individually.
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6th - 10th
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