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8th grade civics projects
Veterans Day Activities & Crafts: Patriotic Agamograph Project & Bulletin Board
Honor our military veterans during Veterans Day, Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Patriot Day (9/11), and other patriotic holidays, by creating this easy-to-make project that you can display in your classroom or school hallway.This ready-to-go, time-saving project becomes a beautiful, kinesthetic display that transforms from the image of a saluting veteran into the image of an American bald eagle. Students will love creating this easy-to-make agamograph using the color-by-number templates. And as
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: 10 Patriotic Activities and Crafts: Patriotic Holidays BUNDLE (Save 30%)
Preamble Stretch Book | Constitution Day Activity | Preamble Meaning
Wow your students on Constitution Day or any time of the year with this unique stretch book about the Preamble! Students will think about and illustrate the meaning of each section of the Preamble. Two versions of the book are included. For a more in-depth study, students write their own interpretations for the words in the Preamble. If time is limited, a second version is included which has the meaning already printed and ready to illustrate.Stretch books are made by folding three paper squares
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Constitution Stretch Book Bundle: Preamble & Bill of Rights
U.S. Constitution Project! - Preamble, Articles, Separation of Powers...
Students will enjoy learning about the U.S. Constitution when completing this creative and illustrative project (check out Preview). This 14-page packet includes a direction sheet, evaluation sheet, and worksheets for the pieces of the project. Pieces include: a cover page, preamble interpretation collage, constitution book (of articles), "Separation of Powers" Triangle (includes checks and balances), "How a Bill Becomes a Law" Book, and Amendment illustrations. Students will feel proud of t
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5th - 11th
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Supreme Court Case Project Based Learning
This thorough lesson on Landmark Supreme Court cases in America includes a rigorous and authentic PBL activity, overview presentation on the cases, video overview, guided notes, and lesson plan.Students are assigned a landmark court case for the Project Based Learning (PBL) activity. They must research the case, Constitutional question involved, the Court's decision, and its significance. A directions page describes all of this and includes multiple links students can use for their research. The
Political Parties | Campaign Simulation Running for President
This presidential election simulation is an excellent way for students to comprehend all aspects of political parties and the campaigns needed to elect a presidential candidate - "Let's Get The Party Started!" The teacher will divide class into groups of 4 to 5 students per group. Each group will develop their own political party and choose a presidential candidate to represent their party. Using the included criteria, allow students a few class periods, or portions of class periods, to create
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5th - 12th
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Constitution Stretch Book Bundle: Preamble & Bill of Rights
This contains my Preamble Stretch Book and Bill of Rights Stretch Book. Save money by purchasing them both at the same time! These stretch books are also available for purchase individually.Click below for a full product description and preview of each stretch book.Preamble Stretch BookBill of Rights Stretch BookThank you for considering this bundle! :-)
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4th - 12th
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Constitution and Bill of Rights Project: Create a Board Game
This Constitution and Bill of Rights Board Game project is a fun and creative way for students to demonstrate their understanding of these founding documents. Perfect for use at the end of a unit, the ready-made templates covering all aspects of game play, will allow students to instantly focus on the content and not get caught up in the design of their game.Students will be asked to create the rules and directions for their game, all required pieces, and a colorful and detailed board game. The
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Constitution and Bill of Rights Unit: Activities & Projects Bundle
Create a Podcast - Project-Based Podcasting (Current Events)
Create a Podcast - Project-Based Podcasting (Current Events)Ever wanted to start a class podcast? In this printable workbook, students create an episode on a current event. It could be a current event in your school, community, or the world. The workbook takes students through:Generating IdeasPlanningWriting a ScriptInterviewsEditing and PublishingAssessmentStudents can do this project on their phones, computers, or iPads. I generally give them a week or two to create, and then we have a list
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7th - 12th
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Create Your Own Government Project
Students will compose a project that will help them understand the foundations of government. Students name their country, create a flag, define their government, analyze 7 characteristics of their government, & create rules/consequences. Lots of fun & creativity! Great for assessments & project based learning.FULLY EDITABLE to adapt to your specific needs!Directions & Rubric IncludedPairs perfectly withTypes of Government Gallery Walk for students to learn about different types
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6th - 12th
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Create Your Own Political Party Project
Want an engaging, hands-on project to help your students learn about political parties? Try my Create Your Own Political Party Project! This resource provides a complete, ready-to-implement project for students learning about political parties that will allow students in groups of four to create their own. The project includes instructions for four group roles as well as an individual rubric to assess each student. The file contains full instructions for teachers including common core standards,
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Create Your Own Political Party Digital and Printable Bundle
Thank You Note or Letter Template Project - How To Writing Kit
Use this complete how-to kit for writing a thank you note or letter to teach students the real-life skill of sharing gratitude and kindness. This resource comes in both print PDF and paperless Google files for your flexibility!Greatness is expressing genuine appreciation to others.The thank you note is an essential life skill that's rarely formally taught but practices everything from being genuine to being specific and formal. Challenge your students to do good by expressing their appreciatio
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Essay Letter Writing Projects - How to Write Opinion College Essays
Class Constitution Group Project for Civics or US History
This Constitution Day or Back-to-School group activity is perfect for any social studies class or for starting off your unit on the US Constitution. Working in groups, students create a Class Constitution in the same format as our Constitution with a preamble, articles, and more! These are then presented and a final Class Constitution is created that can provide classroom rules for the whole year. My classes worked on these the first week of school and I kept these posters hanging up in my room
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5th - 11th
#Activism Research Project: Perfect for Social Justice/Informational Text Unit
Thanks to social media and trending hashtags, modern activism movements look much different than the activism of the past. This project is a great addition to any study of activism, social justice, social movements, informational text, or just as a stand-alone research project. It is crucially important we teach students how to research and understand the movements of their generation so they can actively participate in the dialogue that is taking place all around them. Understanding the current
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Map of Canada Assignment - Detailed Map
This is a minimal-prep assignment that you can simply photocopy and distribute to students now! The assignment is broken down into 10 steps and is perfect for an applied or academic classroom. The assignment includes a built-in checklist for students to use while completing their maps.
There are two versions of this assignment included in this download – one with and one without the post-it note annotation. There are also two rubrics to reflect both versions of this assignment. You can use the
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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7 Principles of the Constitution Activity with PPT Card Sorts Notes
Introduce students to the main principles of the US Constitution with this multi-activity kit that goes deeper than simply textbook definitions. Included are mix-and-match options that include real-life examples, current event analysis, and gummy bears!This kit covers:Popular SovereigntyRepublicanismFederalismChecks and BalancesSeparation of Powers Individual RightsLimited GovernmentRule of LawGreatness is having a clear vision of one's guiding principles.Though the Framers never listed these pr
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7th - 12th
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Civil Rights Movement Powerpoint
30 Slides to help you teach this important period of American History
Topics Included:
Montgomery Bus Boycott
Segregation
Integration
Armed forces integration
Sit-ins
Civil Rights Leaders: Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, Rosa Parks, Booker T. Washington, Jesse Jackson, Thurgood Marshall
Tuskegee Institute
March on Washington
Seperate but Equal
Brown vs. Board of Education
Little Rock Nine
John F. Kennedy
Civil Rights Act
Lyndon Johnson
NAACP
Check out the preview file for an "at a glance"
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Progressive Era Activity Muckraker
Students role play muckrakers with these four inquiry-based activities. Students read primary sources and make connections to modern-day investigative journalism. Have students choose one or all of the activities as part of your Progressive Era studies. Ready-to-use at stations, in small groups or for individuals. This self-contained lesson includes background information plus student directions. Great for distance learning!This resource includes:4 student activitiesBackground information o
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Progressive Era and Gilded Age Curriculum Unit Bundle
3 Branches of Government Project - Create a Superhero
Help your students learn about the 3 branches of government with this fun superhero project!Students will pick a branch of government and create a name, catchphrase, and more for their superhero! Students will be challenged to identify the abilities of the branches of government as they create strengths and weaknesses for their superheroes. Then they will draw their superhero!This project can easily be turned into a group project and it can also be completed virtually. A rubric is included for
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6th - 10th
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Shay's Rebellion Comic Strip + Freebie {History Guru}
Shay's Rebellion Comic Strip with Standard Based RubricMastery RubricYour comic strip shows understanding of debt, depression, & rebellion.Your Comic Strip identifies the weaknesses of the government under the Articles of Confederation.Your Comic strip analyzes the ideas behind America’s founding documents.Your Comic strip express’s the impact of past events & documents that surrounding the Articles of Confederation lead to the writing of the Constitution.Total: ____/16Comments or Sugges
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Civics Bundle: 181 Products and over $400 in lessons/activities
Op-Ed Essay - Opinion Argumentative Writing - Civics ELA Research Project
Use this complete op-ed argumentative essay kit to upgrade your Social Studies or ELA class with an authentic project that makes your students real agents of change in their local community!Cultivating great writing skills isn’t hard. You just need the scaffolded, step-by-step directions and models in one low-prep, everything's-included project kit.This resource comes in both print PDF and paperless Google files for your flexibility!Greatness is sharing one's ideas with the real world to create
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Essay Letter Writing Projects - How to Write Opinion College Essays
Commercial Analysis Project - Persuasive Techniques and Media Literacy Activity
Looking for engaging media literacy activities? It doesn’t get more fun or relevant than analyzing a commercial! Students view and analyze a commercial and present its use of persuasive techniques in front of the class. They apply their understanding of techniques and appeals while practicing speaking skills.What other teachers are saying:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Came here looking for the perfect activity to use to reinforce ethos, logos, pathos and this activity was the perfect match! Well planned and stud
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7th - 10th
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Action Civics Activism Project
Want to teach your students about how to create change? Use this ready-to-go project to guide students through different phases of creating change. Along with instructions and activities, samples of completed work are included. There are three phases to the project:1. InvestigationBrainstorm topicsResearch topicsCreate a slideshow about a topic2. ActivismResearch the pros/cons of a topicMake a stance on an issueCreate change through letter writing, PSA, petitions, or essays3. PublicationPublish
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5th - 12th
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Service Learning/Community Service Project: Planning & Reflection Packet
Need to organize a service learning project? Do you want your students to get involved in their community? This packet will give you everything you need!This 4-page guide will give your students the complete step-by-step walkthrough of their project. The first page contains a short article with a project introduction, a list of project ideas, and the rationale behind service learning and community involvement as a whole. The second page contains a brainstorm activity, which teaches students abou
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6th - 12th
U.S. Government Resources - Power Points, Guided Notes, HW, Tests, & Projects
UPDATE 8/1/2021 - I have converted the PowerPoints included in this bundle to google slides as well with all of the video included. You will get both with this package. This is a great deal of the materials that I use for my U.S. Government and U.S. Government Honors classes. This probably will not carry you for an entire school year, but it's close. Some of the things that I do in my class I do not have rights to (textbook worksheets, etc.) and I’m in no position to share. I also teach financi
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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