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8th grade Presidents' Day government research
American Revolution Battles | Differentiated Passage and Coloring Activity
This activity is an engaging way to cover many facts about the battles of the American Revolution! This differentiated resource is perfect to have on hand for your Social Studies classroom.Get this resource and more in my money-saving bundle! Social Studies Color by Number BundleTwo versions are included to differentiate for your students:Version 1: The passage is written on an 6th grade level. All parts of the coloring page include facts.Version 2: The passage is written on a 4th grade level. L
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4th - 8th
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Pearl Harbor Day Activities (December 7)
Looking for a comprehensive resource to teach your students about the significance of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day on December 7th? This resource includes a 2-page reading passage that covers the events leading up to the attack, the attack itself, and its aftermath.To ensure comprehension and understanding, we've also included a set of reading comprehension questions that will challenge your students to think critically and engage with the material. And to encourage deeper analysis and compariso
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5th - 8th
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American Revolution Causes | Differentiated Passage and Coloring Activity
This differentiated resource is perfect to have on hand for your Social Studies classroom as students find text evidence in a passage about the events leading up to the American Revolution. Get this resource and more in my money-saving Social Studies BundleTwo versions are included to differentiate for your students. Version 1: The passage is written on an 8th grade level. All parts of the coloring page include facts. Version 2: The passage is written on a 5th grade level. Less facts are include
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4th - 8th
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United States Government | Differentiated Passage and Coloring Activity
Students love a chance to color, and this activity is an engaging way to cover many facts about the government of the United States! This differentiated resource is perfect to have on hand for your Social Studies classroom.Get this resource and more in my money-saving bundle! Social Studies Color by Number BundleTwo versions are included to differentiate for your students.Version 1: The passage is written on an 7th grade level. All parts of the coloring page include facts.Version 2: The passage
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4th - 8th
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Inquiry Project - Global Issues and Current Events! (Middle/Senior Years)
This is a cross-curricular (English and Social Studies) inquiry based project. This supports project-based learning using a variety of technology and media texts (internet, computers, magazines, newspapers). Used as a final assessment in place of an exam.
Students were expected to choose a questions relating to current affairs, and go through the inquiry process to show their learning. They also were expected to create a product to showcase their learning.
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6th - 11th
Model United Nations Introduction - Bundle
Introduce your students to the purpose, organization, and governing bodies of the United Nations with this engaging lesson bundle! This bundle includes two inquiry-based lessons that will facilitate students' higher-order thinking regarding the complex nature of world issues and how the United Nations approaches these challenges.These introductory lessons are a great way to start off your Model United Nation club or class. They will also serve as stand alone lessons if your class is studying the
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5th - 10th
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3 Branches of Government Webquest Bundle (Executive, Legislative, Judicial)
This three part webquest bundle will take students through each branch of government! ***Each webquest starts on a separate page, allowing you to pick and choose when you would like to start each.***An answer key is included with each webquest for your convenience! Legislative Branch:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Legislative-Branch-House-of-Representatives-Senate-Webquest-With-Answer-Key-4182687Students will learn all about the Legislative Branch of government in this 23 question H
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7th - 12th
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Presidents' Day, Research, Textual Evidence, Body Biography Project
This Presidents' Day, Body Biography Project is filled with all you need to teach and promote the presidents of the United States, George Washington, and Abraham Lincoln. This biography study is a collaborative research activity. This is truly unique, has high-quality vector graphics, and is the most inclusive group project for bringing together a growth mindset and a biography study. Presidents' Day for the year 2020 is celebrated/ observed on Monday, February 15th. President's Day, also known
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3rd - 10th
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Also included in: Reading A-Z Biography Companion, Body Biography Projects Bundle
Types of Government Wanted Posters: A fun way to learn about political systems
This lesson is a fun way to teach your students about different political systems around the world throughout history and in modern times. Students can work independently or in small groups to research four different kinds of political leadership: dictatorship, monarchy, theocracy, and democracy.They need to complete independent research to find information about the following topics:Rise to power: How does this type of leader get chosen (are there fair elections, do they take power by force, or
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4th - 9th
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Veterans Day Reading Activities - Print and Digital Options
This scavenger hunt is the perfect activity to help students learn about the history of Veterans Day, the United States Military, and honor our veterans. The short pieces of nonfiction text in the Veterans Day scavenger hunt provide information using a fun format for students in middle grades. Digital, print, and QR code options available. Thirteen short pieces of text (1 - 2 paragraphs) serve as the clues. Students use these clues to search for the answers to specific questions (printable or G
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4th - 8th
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Elections Campaign Poster Activity
Elections Campaign Poster Activity This product has two activities. Students will design a presidential election campaign poster after choosing and researching a candidate of their choice. Instructions include that posters must have an overall positive message (no negative ads). Internet access is required for research portion of project. The students will choose two campaign posters to analyze for the second activity. Use the cut-and-paste posters provided or use your own images! This dow
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7th - 10th
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The Battle of Lexington and Concord: Mysteries in History
The students will try and solve the mystery of who fired the first shots at Lexington by looking at Primary sources, finding the main idea of the documents, making judgements and then writing up a detective report to explain what they discovered.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Current Events Research Project | Presentation | Scaffolded Lesson Grades 7-12
Are you wondering where to start when teaching your middle and high school students about world current events and currents in the US government? This choice-based research project and presentation will give you and your students step-by-step directions. There are checkpoints so you can assign mini due dates throughout the assignment. Also included is an entire example presentation to help students visualize how they will be putting together their research. I use this in my special education cla
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8th - 11th
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The Preamble to the U.S. Constitution Vocabulary Activity with Quiz Included
Preamble - U.S. Constitution. This Preamble assignment will have students take the "old language" found in the Preamble and use a dictionary, thesaurus, or online source to figure out what message was trying to be explained when it was written. What I've always liked about this assignment is hearing students talking to each other and trying to figure out which words we use today mean the same thing as the words used back in 1787.This assignment, as well as the included quiz, are in both paper
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Back to School Bundle for Middle School Social Studies
Canada's Interactions in the Global Community | NGOs and More QR Code Posters
This Ontario Grade 6 Social Studies: NGOs and More QR Code Posters resource is intended to support students as they learn about the ways in which Canada participates in the global community. Classrooms that are using an inquiry based model to explore Canada’s role in this community will be able to quickly find information about organizations that are involved in specific global issues, as each structure is featured in a full-page format, with a brief description and graphic organizer of the gr
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6th - 8th
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Constitution Day Informational Text Color by Number Activity
This U.S. Constitution activity is perfect for Constitution Day or to add variety to social studies instruction. Included is a one page informational article about the creation of the United States Constitution and ten text based questions. Students use their answers to color a color by code activity sheet. The text is appropriate for upper elementary and middle school students. It does include some challenging words due to the topic (representatives, amendment, proposed, ratified...). Students
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4th - 8th
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Founding Fathers Biography Poster Project for US History and Government
Looking for Founding Fathers activities? Students will research specific facts about one of the Founding Fathers that established United States democracy and create a poster about them for American History or Government class. Students will complete a scaffolded research project about George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, John Adams, James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin. This is also a great project for Constitution Day! Students will research how these Founding Fathers influe
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7th - 10th
Executive Branch Webquest + Cabinet Webquest + Executive Orders Webquest
This webquest bundle will help students learn all about three aspects of the president: the Executive Branch, the Cabinet, and Executive Orders!***All three webquests start on a separate page, allowing you to pick and choose when you will use each!***An answer key is included with each webquest for your convenience! The Executive Branch Webquesthttps://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Executive-Branch-Webquest-With-Answer-Key-4183323Students will learn about the of the Executive Branch of gov
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6th - 12th
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The Legacy of Rome; Rome and the Modern World
Have your students creatively present the contributions to the Roman Empire to the modern world. The Roman Empire was a source of many ideas and achievements that have greatly influenced the world we live in today. Some are physical, while others are philosophical and linguistic. Use a Roman head graphic outline to help your student see how Rome affected the world today. Example included. This is a simple package that includes one page of instructions, the form for the head, and ten student
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6th - 12th
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Mock Congress: How a Bill Becomes a Law (Bill-Writing Packet & Activity)
Students research a real-world problem and use a detailed template to write a bill. Students eventually act out the process and have the class/classes split into the House of Reps. and the Senate. They present their bill, try to convince their classmates to vote for it, and present it again for an official vote. If their bill passes the 'House' and 'Senate', it advances to the President (principal?) to become a law or to be vetoed. The detailed, step-by-step packet walks students through the bil
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5th - 12th
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US Presidents Biography Research Project Posters - Set One - Printable & Digital
US Presidents Research Project Posters are a fun and simple way for your students to research the US Presidents. These project posters are student friendly and help guide your students in what exactly to research. These posters are perfect for students to display their research! And they look fabulous on a bulletin board or hallway display!Included are printable versions AND digital Google Slides versions● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●This is SET ONE
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3rd - 8th
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George Washington Research Project - President Pennants
The George Washington Research Project allows students to display their research with a fun, colorful and unique president pennant. Show off your president art by hanging them in the hallway, bulletin board or around the classroom! These George Washington project pennants are student friendly and provide a guide for your students about what to research. Perfect resource for studying and researching U.S. Presidents and President’s Day. There are so many ways to use these president pennant project
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4th - 8th
All About the Electoral College Webquest (With Answer Key!)
Students will learn all about the Electoral College in this 24 question History.com webquest!Included in this webquest are the following:Important dates and historical figures associated with topic.How and why the Electoral College was established.The changes the election process has gone through since the Constitutional Convention. How electors are chosen and what they do.The formula used to determine how many electors are given to each state.The process that electors go through after election
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7th - 12th
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Reconstruction Amendments (13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments) Webquest Bundle!
This webquest bundle allows students to learn all about the "Reconstruction Amendments," the 13th amendment, 14th amendment, and 15th amendment!***Each webquest starts on a separate page, allowing you to use each resource at your own pace.***An answer key is included with each webquest for your convenience! Great for a sub-print and go!13th Amendment Webquesthttps://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/13th-Amendment-Abolishing-Slavery-Webquest-With-Answer-Key-4206503This 20 question History.com
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6th - 12th
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