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Free civics scripts
Declaration of Independence Break Up Letter
Free break up letter text and how I use it to trick my class and engage them in the Declaration of Independence. A letter is found on the floor written by hand. The teacher reads it to the class without naming names. The next day it is revealed that this is actually a letter from the American Colonies sent to King George.OTHER FREEBIES* VOCABULARY GRAPHIC ORGANIZER* NO BS HISTORY CLASSROOM POSTERSCIVICS RESOURCES* CITIZEN GAME QUIZ/GAME* POLITICAL HERITAGE QUIZ/GAMECOOL CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
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5th - 12th
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Mock Trial Script
I use this mock trial in my classroom to teach the Bill of Rights and Due Process of Law.
I have modified a previous version to cater to my school.
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4th - 5th
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Writing a Declaration Reader's Theatre
This short Reader's Theatre script paints the scene of the days leading to the American Declaration of Independence and imagines the brainstorming by the "Committee of Five" that led to the writing of the document in 1776. It is written for six parts and can be read aloud with minimal preparation.The script includes actual language from the Declaration, as well as other words written by the characters in their correspondence of the day. Teacher notes provide tips on working with reader's theatre
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5th - 8th
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The Constitutional Convention: Role Play Activity
Explore the issues that nearly ripped the Constitutional Convention apart. From the debate over representation to the controversial topic of the slave trade, this role play activity dramatizes the critical issues that came close to ending our government before it began.
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7th - 9th
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I Am Poem Template
A template for writing "I Am" poems. These go great with a civic action unit or I love to pair them with the Ordinary People books!
SOME PRESIDENTS DISCUSS THE CONSTITUTION
Presidents George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, William Howard Taft, and John F Kennedy use a roundtable discussion to explain the Constitution to other children. Designed as an in-class reading for social studies, it could also be presented as a brief play for Parent-Teacher Night, open houses, and other events.
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3rd - 6th
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Red Skelton's Pledge of Allegiance
Comedian Red Skelton once explained The Pledge of Allegiance to his audience. The studio’s orchestra provided a slow, quiet background to his words. A recitation of Mr. Skelton’s words is to be presented while the school band plays the (elementary to young middle school) musical backdrop at a slow tempo, around 90 beats per minute.
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4th - 8th
We Are Part of History - 1. Overview
This is the intro to all the materials for "We Are Part of History - Young Voices of the Pandemic". The program is a Reader's Theater and community writing program for Grades 3 - 5. All materials and lesson plans are listed in this document and are also available here on TPT.
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: We Are Part of History - Young Voices of the Pandemic (Bundle)
Chicken Welfare in the Australian Meat Industry | Video Transcript
This transcript accompanies the 'How are Chickens Raised for Meat in Australia? Chicken Welfare in the Meat Industry' video explaining how chickens are reared for meat production in Australia, and outlines the associated welfare issues. It is ideal for educating secondary school students on the animal protection issues raised by meat chicken farming and contains no graphic footage. This transcript can be used in addition to the other worksheets and activities in the Broiler Chicken Welfare unit
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7th - 10th
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Animals: Property or Persons? | Video Transcript
This transcript accompanies the Voiceless video ‘Animals: Property or Persons?’ that is part of the Legal Personhood Animal Protection Education (APE) kit. This 6-minute animated video introduces students to the concept of legal personhood, and its potential application to animals. It contains no graphic footage and is suitable for use in high school classrooms for all ages and countries. This transcript can be used to help students complete the activities and worksheets throughout the Legal Per
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7th - 10th
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