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Civics scripts $5-10
Mock Trial: People vs. Woodstock
I searched and searched for a good Mock Trial to use with my govt. students. After not finding what I wanted, I created my own.This document contains everything you need. It includes all witness statements, handouts, info on presenting the different aspects of the trial.The project takes about a week of class time.
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9th - 12th
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Unit 1 Government and Civics (Purpose of Government & Gov. Systems)
This resource equips educators with a variety of tools to introduce key concepts such as the purpose of government, social contract, natural rights, the "common good," governmental systems, and the foundational principles of American government.What's Included:1. Detailed Lesson Plan:The lesson plan guides you through each step of the lesson.2. 35-Slide Google Presentation (recently updated):Google slide presentation provides an in-depth overview of the purpose of government, different forms of
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8th - 10th
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Conflict Resolution Mediation & Arbitration Civics High School Lesson Activities
Have your students understand conflict resolution strategies with this interactive lesson that Covers definition of conflict and various resolution methods: Physical Force, Verbal Persuasion, Consensus Building, Negotiation, Mediation, and Arbitration. It also examines the advantages and disadvantages of each.This resource IncludesPowerPointsWorksheetsRole-play scenariosand Opinion-based activities. Teaching conflict resolution helps build a positive classroom community. Students learn to commun
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9th - 10th
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Civics bundle for elementary students
Save time and 50% of individual pricing ($15) with this Civics bundle for elementary students. It contains 11 reader’s theater scripts, lesson plans, 2 Power Points, rubrics, extension activities and instructions on how to use the resources within. Reader’s theater brings a here and now feel to history while giving students an authentic reason to read and reread. Repeated readings with intonation and expression further deepens understanding of characterization and forces that drove people in
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3rd - 5th
Jury Simulation #5
This is a reading packet intended to give students a real life experience of our court system. There are multiple testimonies, courtroom vocabulary, and critical thinking expectations. This is a group work assignment, and can be branched out into multiple lessons.[Teacher Notes: It is advised that you read through the court case a few times before teaching this lesson. However, this can be used as a quick substitute activity, as well. Annotating and notetaking will be very important for comprehe
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Not Grade Specific
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Mock Trial Unit
In this Master Guide, you'll find everything you need to run a mock trial in your classroom!Background lessons about the justice system and court room rolesComplete "evidence packet" to be analyzed by students and used to prepare for their role in the trialScript (reader's theater style) for the day of the mock trial*JUST ADDED* End of Unit ReflectionBest for upper elementary/middle school students. The trial is a case between a student and his/her principal. The principal believes the student s
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5th - 8th
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Yertle The Turtle Mock Trial
Students will read the story 'Yertle the Turtle' and then participate in this mock trial for their Social Studies class. Each student will be provided with a part (can accommodate entire classes as many students will be assigned to the jury) and a script to read from. Practicing parts is recommended for the trial to run smoothly.
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4th - 12th
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A More Perfect Union: America Becomes a Nation Viewing Guide
This detailed viewing guide to the film, A More Perfect Union: America Becomes a Nation, keeps students on task and involved in the story of the Constitutional Convention of 1787. Madison, Washington, Franklin, and many others become real personalities as compromise and principled reasoning rule the day. The Founding Fathers will forever be imprinted in the hearts and minds of your students.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Civics bundle for secondary students
Save time and 30% of individual pricing ($10) with this Civics bundle for secondary students. It contains 19 reader’s theater scripts, lesson plans, 3 Power Points, rubrics, 31 piece bulletin board/writing prompt packet with instructions on how to use the resources within. Reader’s theater brings a here and now feel to history while giving students an authentic reason to read and reread. Repeated readings with intonation and expression further deepens understanding of characterization and for
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8th - 12th
Governments of the World - A Civics Play
“Governments of the World” is a short civics/citizenship play introducing the basic types of political systems and, using analogy, their application to modern society. Playscript contains full set, stage, costume directions along with useful staging tips.
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5th - 8th
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Hobbes, Locke and how Social Contract Saved the Day!
This original Readers' Theater script assumes you have already pre-taught the basic ideas of Locke an Hobbes, and how their ideas influenced Thomas Jefferson. This drives home the notion of why we have government at all, and why Democracy was our choice for our new government. I did this with grades 5 - 8, and they all loved it! I would think high school students would also enjoy this activity. I used the iCivics website (from Sandra Day O'Connor) to help with my preceding lessons, and then
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6th - 10th
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Civics- Wrongful Convictions
Student tend to find this to be one of the most interesting topics. The lesson consists of scripted mini-lecture for the teacher, thought provoking questions, student handout and a video examining a real life case of an individual who was wrongfully convicted! The lesson covers the following topics: 1) Factors that lead to wrongful convictions (for example, unpopular defendant, tunnel vision, Judicial bias, eyewitness testimony, police misconduct) 2) The Innocence Project3) What happens pre-tria
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9th - 10th
Civics- Unit 3 - Dimensions of Human Rights!
The lesson consists of scripted teacher notes and discussion based questions that cover the following topics: 1) Liberty2) Equality3) Civil and Political Rights (Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King)4) Minority Rights5) IdentityLesson 1: Introduction to a Global Citizen:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Civics-Unit-3-Introduction-a-Global-Citizen-3313479Previous Lesson: Introduction to Human Rightshttps://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Civics-Unit-3-Introduction-to-Human-Rights-3313497N
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9th - 10th
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Election Videos 2020 US Presidential Elections (Electoral College Swing States)
This video includes two videos spliced together. They are presented in a non-partisan manner.(1) "2020 United States Presidential Election" is a 5:45 video that explains the very basics. It covers the names of the candidates, their parties and how the Electoral College functions, as well as a review of the 2016 election results, including a description of the votes cast. There is an explanation of how the number of electors was decided, using an explanation of how many members are in the House a
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3rd - 8th
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We Are Part of History - Young Voices of the Pandemic (Bundle)
This program, We Are Part of History – Young Voices of the Pandemic is a Reader's Theater and Community Writing program that focuses on helping elementary school aged children articulate their feelings – giving power to their voice and experience during this time of the pandemic.By using these materials you are helping students learn that they are not alone in what they feel. And provide a frame through which they recognize that their voice matters and become empowered to add their own story in
Comprehensive Congress Prezi
One could easily teach 2 weeks of Congress for an AP or CP Government or Civics class using this 47 slide Prezi. I have it updated (I'm posting this in September of 2017), and includes all the basic information on the House and Senate, with graphics and vocabulary. It also has the SchoolHouse Rock Bill to Law cartoon embedded as the 2nd slide and ends with a YouTube video on the day in a life of a congressperson. I consider this to be one of my top resources and is ready to use, though if you do
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10th - 12th
Improving Everyday ESL Speaking Skills: We Men? or Women?
“Improving Everyday ESL Speaking Skills:" We Men?" or "Women?” written by Norma Flores and available @teacherspayteachers.com. is a 9 page lesson in developing Interpersonal Oral Communication and Pronunciation Clarification Skills through interactive Oral Readings About Current Issues, Classroom Discussions, Dialogues and ESL/ELL Pronunciation Improvement Interactions.Page 2, “Help Others Speak Clearly,” is a dialogue against mass shootings and for many more gun controls. The public speaker get
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Civics- Unit 2 Branches of Government !!
This is an interactive and dynamic lesson the different branches of government. The lesson delivers this information through group based learning. Students are divided into groups to do a jigsaw activity followed by a list of questions based on the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government. There is a SCRIPTED mini-lecture in the lesson as well as charts and notes on the topic= Prep Free! Enjoy :)Lesson 1: Canadian Confederationhttps://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Civics-
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9th - 10th
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7:11
UPDATED Election Videos 2020 US President (Electoral College +Swing States)
UPDATE: Please note that this is an updated version of one of the two elections videos I've sold here on TpT. I've updated it to reflect that the election date has passed. If you bought the first version, and would prefer to have this one, please send me an email with your order ID number to kellyrobic@hotmail.com and I will send you the update. This video includes two videos spliced together. They are presented in a non-partisan manner. Please note the updated version is presented a bit faster,
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3rd - 8th
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Civics- Unit 2 How is a Bill Passed
The lesson consists of a scripted mini-lecture, student notes, easy to understand chart for our visual learners and a fun class activity. It is a dynamic lesson that covers the following topics:1) First Reading 2) Second Reading3) Committee Hearing 4) Report Stage5) Third Reading6) Sent to Senate7) Royal Assent Enjoy :)Lesson 1: Canadian Confederationhttps://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Civics-Unit-2-Confederation-Lesson-3311882Lesson 2: Structure of the Canadian Governmenthttps://www.te
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9th - 10th
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Civics- Unit 2 Media and Lobby Groups
The lesson consists of SCRIPTED teacher mini-lecture that examines the influence of media and lobby groups. It gives examples of lobby groups, opinion polls, the challenge to democracy and how you as a citizen can participate in the democratic process. There are student handouts and questions to follow as well as a Letter to the Editor assignment! Enjoy :)Lesson 1: Canadian Confederationhttps://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Civics-Unit-2-Confederation-Lesson-3311882Lesson 2: Structure of t
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9th - 10th
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Civics- Belief vs Value Lesson Plan!
The lesson looks at the difference between a belief and a value. This leads into the idea that our beliefs drive our behavior which then gets reflected in what we value in society! There is a scripted mini-lecture, videos and an activity involved! Student will cross compare mission statements of different schools! Enjoy :)Lesson 1: Introduction to Civics:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Grade-10-Introduction-to-CIVICS-3305148Lesson 2: What is a Community?https://www.teacherspayteacher
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9th - 10th
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Podcast Planning Sheet
This is a planning guide for students from a larger unit on media literacy. However, it can be edited to reflect whatever project you're currently working on!
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6th - 9th
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