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8th grade civics projects for Google Apps
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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#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
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
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
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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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
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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Federalism Project | Federalism Research Project | Government Project | Civics
Get this is an amazing Modern Day Federalism project. Students are assigned one US federal event such as Columbine, Sandy Hook, Hurricane Katrina, etc. and they trace federal, state, and local responses to the crisis. Students can be so creative with this project. This is a wonderful way to finish your federalism unit. This project takes my students two class days to work on and two days for presentations.What’s included: 1. Federalism project2. project rubric4. This takes 4 class days This is i
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Government Bundle - Government Curriculum - Civics- government course
Presidents Roller Coaster Project
This fun Presidents Project is a great way to have your students evaluate the performance of America's greatest (and least-great) Commanders-in-Chief! The download includes and instructions page, rubric, and some pictures of completed examples you can use to help visualize the completed projects. For the project, students analyze several surveys (links to these are provided) on the performance of America's presidents to design a roller coaster that represents the highs and lows of America's Exec
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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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Create Your Own Government Project: Google Product
Teaching about Government? Want a fun project? Creating your own government? Create Your Own Government Project is designed for success in middle school or high school. The lesson includes detailed step by step project for students to Create their own government. The comprehensive Project guides rigorous instruction allowing students to research, organize, understand, and create their own countries government. Boost students' knowledge on Governments and allows them to have a more creative take
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6th - 12th
US Citizenship Naturalization Test Kit - Civics Project PBL with Op-Ed Essay
Ensure your Civics or US History students are citizen-ready by passing the Naturalization (Citizenship) Test, and also researching, writing, and submitting an Op-Ed Essay answering, "Should American high schoolers be required to pass the Naturalization Test to graduate high school?"Two test options included:60-Question Civics Only Questions100-Question Civics, Culture, & US History Complete TestPLUS!Complete Op-Ed essay writing kitGreatness is knowing the basic facts of our nation and exerci
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Civics and Government Inquiry Full Course Curriculum for High School
Podcast on Social Responsibility & Activism - STEAM Research Project + Checklist
A great introduction to podcasting (podcast creation), for both upper elementary and middle school students! This resource helps students (and their partners) create a podcast project, guiding them step-by-step through their research, creation, and reflection processes.What's included in this purchase:4-page teacher guide NEW! - digital & printable9-page Google Slides™ student document - digital & fillable1 printable version of the student document - printable pdfExtra evaluation rubrics
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4th - 9th
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Government Bundle - Government Curriculum - Civics- government course
Enhance your teaching with this growing regular US government bundle! There are so many resources that will save you time teaching US Government. Your kids will love the projects and interactive lessons included in this bundle.This is a growing bundle. Lessons will be added, and the price will increase each time a new product is added, so be sure to check back and grab the bundle while the price is low.Thank you so much for shopping. Don’t forget to leave a review to earn TPT credits.How can I a
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8th - 12th
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Forms Types of Government Activities with PPT, Cart Sorts & Dioramas
Introduce students to the main types or forms of government around the world 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 9 systems of government:AnarchyAutocracy ConfederationDirect DemocracyMonarchy OligarchySocialismTheocracyUnitaryGreatness is appreciating what something isn't as much as what it is.The Framers didn't pick federalism ou
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7th - 12th
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Profile of a Leader: Research Project
This project is designed to showcase leaders in our world for students to model after, but also to teach digital graphic skills. Implementing choice, students can choose any leader (with suggestions given). This project includes a direction and research page, a rubric, and a guide for using Canva. Canva is NOT necessary but adds to the engagement of this project, as well as highlighting a digital tool for students to use as a leader or in any other course. This could be used in a leadership clas
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Leadership Bundle
Letter to the Editor Writing - Opinion Writing PBL Project for Civics or ELA
Use this letter to editor how-to writing kit for a real-world way to engage your Civics, Current Events, or ELA students. 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 change.The United States holds free speech and press highly, yet so few meaningfully use it. Town halls are sorely attended, and newspapers are struggling. And social media fails at meaningful conversations.Challenge your student
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Essay Letter Writing Projects - How to Write Opinion College Essays
Political Parties Activity l Political Spectrum l political party worksheet
Get your students politically engaged with this jam-packed Political Spectrum Lesson and Political Parties Activity with worksheets and handouts. This resource is easy-to-use and standard-aligned. Students will take political party quizzes, research key issues of the main parties, and write a response on what party they think they belong to based on the web search results. This digital product contains four activities to get your students excited to discuss political parties and candidates. This
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Government Bundle - Government Curriculum - Civics- government course
Government Projects - AP US Government and Politics - branches of government
Immerse your government students in an exhilarating learning experience with our comprehensive Government Projects Bundle, which is perfect for regular government or AP US Government. Designed to ignite curiosity and drive active engagement, this bundle includes 12 editable government projects to captivate and challenge your students.Each activity within the bundle is carefully crafted to promote critical thinking, foster collaborative learning, and deepen understanding of government concepts. F
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8th - 12th
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Bill of Rights and SCOTUS Project (10 amendments, examples, court cases)
These engaging slides walk students through a unit on the Bill of Rights. After an introduction to the rights, students have a brief research project looking at a court case that changed an interpretation of a fundamental right found in the Bill of Rights.Topics include: 10 Bill of Rights amendmentsCommon court cases where they were interpreted furtherSituational applicationsThe vague nature of the Bill of RightsJudicial ActivismJudicial RestraintEnjoy!
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Full Year of U.S. Government and Civics Essentials Bundle
U.S Government | Citizen Participation & Civic Responsibility | Creative Project
I have my students complete this "pamphlet" project during my U.S. Government Unit on “Citizen Participation & Civic Responsibility in Government”. (How can Americans get involved?)With this project I have my students research practical, real- life examples of how they can be responsible citizens and active participants, specifically in their own community. They are guided in their research with specific directions and are provided with a "pamphlet template" to complete- 2 formats are includ
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8th - 12th
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Dia de los Muertos Virtual Altar
Let your students create a virtual altar using this template. The slide bundle includes a blank altar to DIY with over 50 images to create a unique altar. It also includes an already complete altar that just needs an image of a deceased one to be honored.Have your students make an altar for someone they miss or turn it into a research project and ask them to learn about a famous Latinx person who passed away. This is a great virtual learning, hybrid learning, or even in-school project!
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5th - 12th
American Culture Project: What does it mean to be an American to you?
Lesson Title: American Culture ProjectSubject Area: US History or CivicsLength of Activity: 1-2 Weeks, Can be spread out while working on other content.Description: This project can help students think about the way we label American culture and how those labels may be different depending on the individual, their interests, their background, etc.Defining Culture Outline (to help brainstorm)Introduction Slide ShowProject Description & Scoring GuideResources: Links to the Google Drive in
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8th - 12th
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