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Free civics webquests
Yellow Journalism and Fake News: A Compare and Contrast Media Literacy Activity
This product helps students to look at media critically. Students read one of the hyperlinked fake news articles and then analyze why it was fake and why people were pulled in by it. Then, students compare a yellow journalism article to the fake news article. I usually use the yellow journalism sheets that can be found HERE but you can find real yellow journalism articles if your students are more advanced.Great for use in a Spanish American War unit, media studies, journalism, or anything where
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6th - 9th
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3 Branches of Government: Scavenger Hunt
This resource can be used in the digital or physical classroom. I have used it as an introduction/preview to the three branches of government. It can be done individually, in pairs, or in groups. The page numbers correlate with the IMPACT United States History & Geography textbook. The page numbers can be edited for your own textbook.For honors students: put the page numbers of the Constitution and have them read through the document to find the answers.For grade-level students: give them
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5th - 9th
Executive Branch Internet F.B.I. search activity
This is a current Executive Branch- Bureaucracy- Internet search activity for the F.B.I. I have made 25 questions from searching within the F.B.I. website. I end with a conclusion question that asks them to think about the size of our federal government today and relate as to why this agency should be kept or decreased in size.
It is very easy for the student to tour the website with my step by step procedures before they answer a question. I try to make government come alive and make sense t
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9th - 12th
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Martin Luther King Jr. WebQuest
Looking for a fun and interactive way to teach your middle school students about Martin Luther King Jr.? Look no further than the Martin Luther King Jr. WebQuest! This engaging lesson activity will have your students digging deeper into the life and work of one of America's most important civil rights leaders.With the Martin Luther King Jr. WebQuest, your students will explore different aspects of his life and work, from his famous "quotes" to his role in the Civil Rights Movement. They'll also
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6th - 8th
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U.S. Government: Congress | Who Represents YOU? | Web-Quest
Enjoy this FREE web-quest! Using this 2 page resource, your students will visit the house.gov and senate.gov website to research the senators from their state and the Congressman from the district in which they live. They will also look at current bills in progress and write a letter to their Congressman on an issue, bill or topic of their choice.Follow My Store!Follow my store... simply click on “follow me” under Learning is a Passion on the top of my store page. You will be the first to receiv
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8th - 12th
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Online Constitution Games
Online Constitution games are a fantastic review day activity, half-day time filler, or snow day stop gap. This resource is a list of eight online games like "Which Founder are You?" and "Who Wants to Marry a Founding Father or Mother?" In addition to playing these games, students are prompted to fill out a chart. . For each link they spend time exploring, they are asked to make a judgment and assign it a grade (A-F). Then they must briefly justify why they assigned that grade.Also included i
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6th - 12th
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An Introduction: Crash Course U.S. Government and Politics Video Analysis
Crash Course U.S. Government and Politics #1 Video Analysis with Key- This is a 4 page document that contains a video analysis assignment and a completed teachers key for easy marking. It contains 9 questions based on The Crash Course U.S. Government and Politics video: Introduction.
This assignment will ask students to go to YouTube and watch the Crash Course U.S. Government and Politics video: Introduction. The video will introduce students to the definitions of government and politics and w
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8th - 12th
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AP American Government Political Parties Worksheet
TSW analyze the similarities and differences in party structures and leadership.
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9th - 11th
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Illinois Constitution Webquest
This assignment can be used as a Webquest or in conjunction with my Illinois Constitution Powerpoint. Websites are provided for each category of question. The 7 categories are...Illinois HistoryIllinois GeographyThe Legislative Branch The Executive Branch The Judicial Branch Voter Eligibility Important Terms
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5th - 9th
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2nd Amendment Webquest and Debate
Lesson Plan: Webquest and Debate on the Second AmendmentObjective: Students will explore various perspectives and controversies surrounding the Second Amendment through a webquest and engage in a structured debate to develop critical thinking and communication skills.Grade Level: High School (9th - 12th grade)Duration: 5 class periods (approximately 50-60 minutes each)Materials Needed:Computers with internet accessHandouts of webquest questionsWhiteboard and markersDebate question handoutsTimerL
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7th - 12th
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Intro to Economics: Crash Course Economics Video Analysis- with Key
Intro to Economics: Crash Course Economics Video Analysis with Key-This is a 10 page document that contains a video analysis assignment and a completed teachers key for easy marking. It contains 33 questions based on The Crash Course Economics video:Intro to Economics.
This assignment will ask students to go to YouTube and watch the Crash Course video:Intro to Economics. The video will introduce students to the broad topic of economics by providing examples of what economics is- understanding t
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9th - 12th
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Constitution WebQuest | Answer Key & Links included!
This WebQuest takes students on a journey from the Articles of Confederation, to the Constitution! Complete with embedded links and an answer key, this a great classroom activity! Run time is anywhere from 45 to an hour (I've used it twice in my classroom)You may also like: Constitution Unit Bundle!
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: The U.S. Constitution | PowerPoint and Guided Notes Full UNIT!
Federal Court System Webquest - iCivics Courts in a Nutshell
This is a webquest for students to learn more about the federal court system as well as a little bit about their own state system. It’s designed to give the students enough information to have independence when looking up the answers, so you can have it as homework or in class. I think it comes in handy in a situation where you don’t have time to start something new, but you want them to have something productive to work on. Most recently, I used it on the day before Spring Break because I di
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9th - 12th
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The Good Ol' Days - 1790s (Reading passages with questions)
Four links to reading passages (I have included open ended questions) about 1790s USA. Topics are: Whiskey Rebellion, Alien & Sedition Act, XYZ Affair, 12th Amendment. The Good ol' days weren't quite as good as the textbooks might have led us to believe!BTW. the script font at the top is Thomas Jefferson's own handwriting in font form.
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6th - 12th
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A Look at Real-Life Utopias
Have your students explore lists of international human rights violations and the United Nation's Universal Declaration of Human Rights and analyze and prioritize them in order to be able to visit real-life utopian societies that have failed and ones still in existence. ***If you have a question about how to execute or how best to modify any one of my lessons, assignments, or projects, please do not hesitate to ask me in my "Ask a Question." Also, kindly consider leaving me a review and follow m
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6th - 8th
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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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Election Day Internet Research Project Worksheets FREEBIE
This FREE resource contains 3 worksheets for Middle and High School Students.Worksheets will touch on these Election Day topics :The First Presidential ElectionFamous Quotes about ElectionsVoting Turnout / Why we chose a Tuesday in NovemberWhat will your students do?* COMPLETE THE NECESSARY WORK* COMPILE THE RELATED FACTS* LIST YOUR SOURCES CORRECTLY* LEARN ELECTION DAY FACTS* BECOME A MASTER RESEARCHERWhy should you do internet research daily?Learning how to ask right questions is one of the m
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6th - 12th
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Congress Intrographic
This is a guided notes, or closed notes, worksheet that introduces students to the topic of Federal Legislative Branch, Congress. Students either follow along as the teacher gives the answers directly during a mini-lecture or students find the answers themselves inside their textbook or on the internet. For the best results have students find answers independently first then go over the teacher key together.
This activity was designed to help struggling readers and those students with deficits
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9th - 12th
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This Day in History WebQuest
This is a very simple webquest students can do in history, current events, or any other class! It takes them to different websites and asks them about what they find. It also provides links and questions for them to compare historical events to today.
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Not Grade Specific
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Executive Branch Web Quest
Digital version of the Executive Branch web quest.
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6th - 8th
American Heroes Webquest
A webquest that requires students to read and answer questions about five heroes in American History. This quest pairs well with a unit or lesson on the Core Democratic Values, and showcases heroes from a diverse range of genders, races, and time periods throughout history. Check out Creative Clips for the Speech Bubbles!
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5th - 12th
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The Federal Budget Assignment
This resources asks students to use online resources to take a look at what the United States' Federal Budge is and how it is made and approved. This assignment covers key vocabulary including: surplus, deficit, fiscal year, OMB, and debt.
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9th - 12th
Famous US Presidents Webquest for Google Apps - Internet Activity
Students learn about the many different US presidents and what some of their major accomplishments were while in office. This Famous US Presidents Social Studies/Civics webquest helps students develop their internet search skills while advancing their reading and understanding of informational text. This is a great introductory lesson to help students develop beginning or deepen knowledge of Famous US Presidents.Answer Key and extension activity included. This lesson links with Common Core read
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7th - 10th
FREE Disaster Webquest
The Extreme Event Resilience Webquest stimulates critical thinking about how to prepare for disasters.
Students use vetted online resources, videos, and games to gather information as they complete a series of activities and share their knowledge with peers. Combines guided research, individual tasks, and group collaboration.
This COMPLETELY FREE webquest includes three classroom-ready modules that you can customize for your class. Use one module or all three! Modules can be completed in cl
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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