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Free high school civics research
Street Law: The House I Live In - War on Drugs Documentary
This War on Drugs documentary ( imdb.to/2tiRiTJ ) brings a culturally relevant teaching experience for ALL students of any background. The Film link I provided is edited by me personally to not reflect curse words so that audiences of 6th grade and up can view and experience the entire content. The Fill-in-the-blank handouts allow students of any ability level to watch attentively were the end result is they have information they can look at to guide them in answering their writing prompt after
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Bill of Rights Research: 20th century Landmark Court Cases! (Distance Learning)
Let the students take their learning of the Bill of Rights to the next level! This research activity provides guidance for students to research eight of the most controversial and impactful court cases of the 20th century (tied to a US History course in NYS). Students will need access to computers/tablets for online research, or books that provide a variety of landmark court cases from the 1900's. In addition, you will receive a Teacher Guide that provides you with a variety of suggestions fo
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â US History NO-PREP Student-Centered Bundle: (Distance Learning & Google 1:1)
Voter Turnout Data Analysis Activity - DIGITAL - pre election 2020
This activity is perfect for students to explore voter turnout data in the U.S. This no-prep digital worksheet includes 6 "stations" with links to data from various credible research sites- supplemented with charts and visuals - that describe voter turnout in the U.S across a variety of demographics (race/ethnicity, age, gender, education, etc). Additionally, each data/graph is supplemented with 3 questions that ask students to analyze the data and think beyond the statistics.Available for Googl
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6th - 12th
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Human Rights, Environmental Rights, Protesting, Research Organizers
Engage your students in meaningful and purpose filled learning experiences in which they develop research skills and critical thinking all while learning about human rights, environmental rights, and global issues!4 Who, What, When, Where, Why Protest/Current Issues Research Project Graphic Organizer1- How to plan a protest organizer
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3rd - 12th
Disaster Recovery: Great Depression vs. Now, Full Lesson Plan (Standard 11.6.3)
Following a quick warm-up that will prime students to connect the historical material to present-day issues, students will conduct an independent study of primary source materials addressing the experience of Dust Bowl migrants during the Great Depression. The sources include interview transcripts, songs, economic data, and newspaper articles. The research concludes with two recent articles on the experience of Latin American migrants following recent disasters. As students study the primary so
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11th
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U.S. Citizenship Requirements & Paper Sons, Full Lesson Plan (Standard 12.2.6)
Students will conduct research on primary source materials to examine how lost documents affects the citizenship status after natural disasters. They'll examine the experience of immigrants affected by recent disasters and connect it to a fact sheet from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services on the documents required to demonstrate citizenship. They'll then read about "Paper Sons," who were able to use the 1906 Earthquake in San Francisco to acquire citizenship. They'll complete a worksheet
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12th
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The Open Door Policy and S.F. Chinatown, Full Lesson Plan (Standard 11.4.1)
Following a quick warm-up that will prime students to connect the historical material to present-day issues, students will conduct independent study of primary source materials pertaining to the Planned Relocation of Chinatown following the Great 1906 Earthquake in San Francisco. They'll analyze how the Open Door Policy shaped our interactions with the Chinese consulate and Chinese-Americans during this period. The primary sources are accompanied by a worksheet with checks for understanding that
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11th
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Current Events Assignment - Perfect for Civics
This assignment asks students to:select a current event or issue find an online news article about the event summarize the details of the topic using jot notes in a graphic organizer answer 2 short comprehension questions defend their suggested solution with 2 detailed arguments explain how 2 concepts learned in class are connected to the topic.This fully editable Google Doc provides: detailed step by step instructions for students a graphic organizer to summarize the news event two short answer
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6th - 10th
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Job Research Chart
I developed this chart to help my students summarize their research on various occupations. Prior to this, we had completed interest inventories and personality tests to help narrow down occupational choices. Then, using the Occupational Outlook Handbook (online) or another online source, students chose three jobs to complete detailed research on. The categories are tailored to the Onet website, but can easily be adapted depending for different sources of information.
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Compare and Contrast Political Systems
Utah World Geography StandardsUnit 4: Political SystemsWG Standard 4.1: I can explain why and how people organize into a range of political structures. WG Standard 4.2: I can describe and explain the role physical and human characteristics play in making political boundaries.Students will compare the government in America to another country of their choice. They are to fill out the venn diagram and then write two paragraphs.Rubric is included.Reading articles are not available due to copyright,
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6th - 12th
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Landmark Supreme Court Case Research Packet
This research packet is used to guide student research on a Supreme Court Case. Students will research the constitutional question at the center of the case, the arguments on both sides of the case, as well as the Supreme Court's opinion including information on majority, dissenting, and concurring opinions. I have also included a Supreme Court Case essay assignment sheet (which I give the students following the completion of the research packet) as well as a peer edit rubric to use prior to s
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9th - 12th
Current Events Article Assignment
This Current Events Article Assignment would work great in your Social Studies class as a way for students to see what is happening in the world around them and why it matters. Students will cut/print their article, write a one-page reflection, and share a 3-5 minute summary of the article with the class being sure to touch on the 5 main points included in the instructions. This works well when having students sign up to present on Fridays until everyone has shared (usually 3-4 per Friday).If
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6th - 12th
Timeline Ladder to the Civil War
Students create a ladder in which each rung is a different event that leads to the Civil War. Students are required to label and then draw a picture that illustrates each one of the events they chose. This is a good cumulative activity to use after they have learned about the various causes of the war. I have included a rubric and student examples.
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7th - 10th
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Civics/Government - Students' Elected Officials Spreadsheet
This "Elected Officials Student Template" can be used with any Civics / Government lesson - either for a 1 day assignment, or for a week-long lesson. This resource is perfect for when middle / high school students are researching state and federal laws, or local ordinances. Most state legislatures are back in session beginning spring 2024, so it is an ideal time to begin this lesson in civic engagement or how a bill becomes a law. Whether you teach in Colorado or elsewhere, you can change the na
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7th - 12th
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Simulation for the Executive Branch or the President's Cabinet
I have pulled together a collection of maps, charts, graphs, article summaries and other visuals to use in assigning your student a 'role' in the President's cabinet.
Give it a try!
I have a powerpoint set up to go on the White Board for this activity as well.
I am posting this free - for educational use only.
Please add comments if it is useful or helpful!
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6th - 9th, Adult Education
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Presidential Election 2016: Common Core Current Event Debate - Clinton Trump
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This material is for conducting your own in class debate. For materials to keep track of the September debate please see this link.
Updated August 2016! New version includes better design and third party candidates.
This packet includes resources for a debate unit focused on the upcoming 2016 American presidential election. Students will work in groups to support Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump, with an option to add Gary Johnson and Jill Stein. The packet al
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8th - 12th
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American Presidents Research Project!
Students research a President and create a fake Facebook profile page of their President, and then present to the class. This project assignment is free! If you need a Facebook template for this project, you can always try Google...and be disappointed :) No worries, I've got you covered! My Ultimate Facebook Template (available at my store) is the perfect compliment to help you and your students pull off a successful President Project. HAVE FUN!!
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7th - 12th
Political Systems
This worksheet is a great learning tool meant to help students understand how political systems work. By looking closely at specific examples, students will get to compare different ways countries are run. This activity is all about carefully comparing the political systems of different countries and gives a detailed picture of how different aspects affect how a country's government is established.
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11th - 12th
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Amendment Current Event
This free product has students select a right protected in the Bill of Rights and research how that Amendment is still in the news today. This helps students understand how the Bill of Rights is constantly changing and evolving. This provides students with a better understanding of amendments through events that are currently in the news. State standards are attached and a rubric is attached to make grading easy.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Helpful Social Studies Websites for Middle and High School
This is a simple two page listing of History/Social Studies/Civics websites that I put together for my History Department.
The sites have been "checked/visited" within the last year, but of course, since I am not affiliated with any of the sites, I cannot guarantee their functionality or validity.
Feel free to share with others! ENJOY!
As always, if you have any questions, please contact me.
Tracy Reynolds
Middle School Market
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5th - 12th
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Political Party Graphic Organizer
This is a graphic organizer for researching the different political parties found in the United States. Students research:
-History (How long each political party been in existence)
-Symbol (The symbol for each political party)
-Platform (What the major values are for each political party)
-People (3-4 people who are in the political parties)
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7th - 12th
Early American Colony Government Map
This assignment maps and identifies the early 13 American colonies and inspirations of self-government used for the US Constitution. This is a great starter activity to identify and understand where the US Constitution got inspiration from.
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9th - 11th
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President's Cabinet Redesigned
This project asks students to compare and transform the Cabinet into a group of people/figures from pop culture. For example: Each department could be compared to a member of the Justice League (Attorney General could be connected to Batman because he values justice above all else, etc.)
The projects gets students thinking more in depth about the functions of the departments, plus they get to pull in something they enjoy!
I have students complete a chart with each department, its purpose/jobs,
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10th - 12th
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Learning To Give: An MYP Interdisciplinary Unit
This FREE MYP Interdisciplinary Unit highlights the importance of budget while having students apply for funding to support a local charity of their choice. Your school MUST BE A MEMBER OF THE YOUTH PHILANTHROPY INITIATIVE in order to be eligible for the $5,000 (CAD) grant. More information is available at goypi.orgOver the past 11 years our school has raised over $50,000 for local charities and students have benefitted from seeing their hard work at use in the community. I hope you are able to
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8th - 12th
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