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4th grade civics Common Core CCRA.W.1 resources
Election Day: Mock Election Voting Simulation (In-Class Election Kit)
Our future decision-makers are in our classroom today. It is critical that our students understand the voting process and recognize the importance of casting their vote. This civics lesson walks your students through the voting process with a mock election. Your students will learn key vocabulary, will participate in the campaign process, and will have a chance to cast their vote. This mock election can be used with ANY topic of your choice (favorite candy, book, best season, favorite sport, etc
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1st - 4th
Three Little Pigs Mock Trial Activity - Digital - Project-based Learning
Take your civics, government, criminal justice, or bias & perspective learning digital with this mock trial project! Your students will listen to several version of The Three Little Pigs, then put the Third Pig on trial after walking through a series of slides about how a criminal trial looks in the American justice system. Assign some slides or all of them - they are all created for you.This product includes:- teacher pages with directions, the link to copy the Google-compatible presentat
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Three Little Pigs Mock Trial Project I Print & Digital Learning
US Civics & Government & ELA Integrated Bundle: Reading Writing & Social Studies
U.S. Civics & Government and Language Arts Resource Bundle SetThis integrated bundle has everything you need to teach U.S. Civics & Government and language arts skills at the same time! The bundle includes 5 separate resources that include a nonfiction/informational texts unit on civics and government, a paired passages set with an opinion writing prompt, a citizen action plan research project, a set of pre-written exit tickets, and a social studies review/center activity. Teachers can u
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4th - 7th
Persuasive Essay and Public Issues Scaffolded Unit +Word Search CCSS Grades 4-7
Explore the World of Persuasive Writing with this Scaffolded "Public Issues and Constitutional Beliefs" Essay Unit. This comprehensive writing unit was featured in the TPT newsletter. It combines the art of persuasive essay writing with public issues encouraging students to be informed citizens.Key Resources Include:Sample Public Issues Essay: A model for student inspiration.Four Anchor Charts: Covering Persuasive Essays (2), Public Issues, and Constitutional Beliefs.Cover for the Student Materi
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4th - 7th
Also included in: Nonfiction Reading and Writing Bundle CCSS Grades 3-6
Student Letter to Senator: Argumentative Writing & Civics
Let your students voices be heard with this argumentative letter writing assignment!! Students will select a topic, research the topic, and write a letter using a thesis (claim) and supporting research to justify their claim. Then, mail the letter off so that your students can make their voices heard! (Stamps and envelopes not included)
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This lesson packet is takes your students through the basic steps of writing an argumentative letter to their Congressperson. The packet i
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3rd - 12th
School Issues Task Cards Perspective Point of View and Essay CCSS Grade 4-7
Enhance your classroom discussions with these twelve comprehensive task cards focused on school issues, essay writing, and the fundamentals of civics. These cards are designed to:Introduce the concepts of perspective and point of view.Prompt critical thinking on real-world school issues.Illuminate the intricate process behind decision-making.Provide an immersive "step into my shoes" experience.Nurture respectful and responsible school citizenship.Merge academic rigor with engaging activities.Thi
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4th - 7th
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Freedom of the Press Task Cards and Google Slides
Freedom of the Press Task Cards teach students about important concepts including First Amendment rights, disinformation, and social media influences, while providing practice with informational text reading skills and writing skills. The activities encourage students to incorporate their own thoughts and ideas when responding. This set includes 30 cards, and both the printable version and a Google Slides digital version are included.For the Easel digital version, see Freedom of the Press - Pri
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4th - 7th
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Freedom of the Press Task Cards - Print and Easel Versions
Freedom of the Press Task Cards teach students about important concepts including First Amendment rights, disinformation, and social media influences, while providing practice with informational text reading skills and writing skills. The activities encourage students to incorporate their own thoughts and ideas when responding. This set includes 30 cards, and both the printable version and an Easel digital version are included.For the Google Slides version, see Freedom of the Press Task Cards
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4th - 7th
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Three Little Pigs Mock Trial Project I Print & Digital Learning
Teach your students about the American criminal justice system by holding your own mock trial project! With a printable story, definitions, courtroom roles and procedures, writing prompts, and trial information, your students will have everything they need to put the Third Little Pig on trial - all while thinking critically and creatively.This product includes a version designed to be printed for individual or cooperative learning AND a version that was designed for to be Google Apps compatible.
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4th - 6th
Social Justice and Bullying "Don't Laugh at Me" +Word Search CCSS Grades 3-6
This engaging lesson plan is designed to help students understand social justice issues and the impact of bullying. This curriculum, perfect for fostering a culture of empathy, tolerance, and positive change, equips students with the knowledge and skills to recognize and counteract four types of bullying: physical, verbal, emotional, and cyberbullying. Key Features of This Lesson Plan:Critical Analysis of Quotes: Encourage critical thinking through the examination, discussion, and debate of mean
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Classroom Community Bundle for Grades 3-6 Print and Digital
Constitution Mini Course Reading Writing Art CCSS Grades 5-8 Print and Teach
Be sure to explore the preview of this comprehensive Constitution lesson plan. Public Law 108-477 mandates that all federally funded schools conduct an educational program on September 17 each year to commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution. This lesson plan meets that requirement.Included in the Lesson Plan:Anchor Chart: A concise history of the Constitution and a summary of core democratic values.Read-Aloud Book: A teacher read-aloud that can be easily sourced from most libraries.Cove
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3rd - 8th
Also included in: Fourteen Holiday Lessons BUNDLE Minimal Prep CCSS Grades 3-6
Persuasive Writing: Dear Governor, Social Studies & Literacy
Enrich students' learning with this persuasive writing resource that integrates social studies and civics. When students can state their opinion about a topic, and give supporting reasons, they're using higher-level thinking skills to formulate their argument.
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2nd - 4th
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Social Justice Book Report and Genre Study +Word Search CCSS Grades 3-6
This Social Justice Book Report and Genre Study is designed to align with CCSS and support differentiated learning. Take a look at the preview and discover how this unique book report framework helps students explore literature with a focus on citizenship, encompassing Constitutional rights, duties, and privileges. This resource enables students to link almost any book, whether fiction or nonfiction, to societal and Constitutional themes, offering a meaningful and comprehensive approach to readi
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Eleven Genre Study Book Reports Bundled CCSS Grades 3-6 Print and Teach
'Design a 3-D Community' Project Based Learning PBL
With Design your own Community PBL, students will have the chance to apply their math skills in a real world context while also reviewing civics and important community values. They'll be able to use their creativity to design their own town, while learning about perimeter, area, and volume. This is a great product for building teamwork and problem solving skills!
Diversity Posters and Opinion Writing CCSS Grades 3-6 Print and Digital
Take a look at the preview to see the diversity posters. These posters ask students to apply the message "Celebrate Diversity." Students form an opinion, give reasons to support the opinion, and write a conclusion.________________________________________________________________________________________________You might also like:Diversity: The Big Orange SplotClick HereBox of Crayons: Diversity, Friendship, Poetry, and ArtClick Here_________________________________________________________________
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3rd - 6th
Christmas Opinion Essay CCSS Grades 3-6 Print and Digital Learning
Be sure to look at the preview to see the holiday essay guide. Christmas is a time for sharing. This scaffolded essay is perfect for the holidays. "Imagine you've been given $50,000.00 to act as a philanthropist – someone who spends their money to help others. (Kind of like a “Santa.”) How would you choose to spend your money? Here's the catch. (There’s always a catch.) You can support only one $50,000.00 cause. Bummer. How will you decide what to do? Tough decision. Maybe writing an essay will
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3rd - 6th
Strong Women History Month Research Project PDF Elementary Middle High School
This is a printable PDF that is NOT editable. It is great for ELA, avid study skills, an elective, speech drama, social studies, etc. I have the same resource on a Google Slides presentation that is completely editable if you want the freedom to change things. It is a quick research project on a prominent female leader that I like to have my students present. I offer a list of numerous people to research, but I allow my students to pick a person they want. I have also used this like a book (prin
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4th - 10th
Philanthropy Persuasive Opinion Essay CCSS Grades 4-7 Print and Teach
Be sure to look at the preview to see the philanthropy persuasive/opinion essay unit. This essay provides students with an important topic - philanthropy - and gives them the tools they need to work independently and successfully."Great news. You have been given $100,000.00. But you must act as a philanthropist – someone who spends money to help others. How would you spend the money? Here’s the catch. (There’s always a catch.) You can support only one $100,000.00 cause. Bummer. How will you deci
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4th - 7th
Martin Luther King Jr. "I have a dream" Writing Worksheet
This worksheet will give your students space to think critically about an important topic. Learners can draw a picture of their dream, then explain their picture by writing.This worksheet can be paired with a lesson or read aloud about Martin Luther King Jr.
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K - 5th
Also included in: Year of Elementary Library Bundle Literacy Makerspace Technology
How a Bill Becomes a Law Activity
I created this activity as a fun resource for my unit on American Government. My students had a grand time working in groups to create a bill. My enriched students invented a bill on their own. At the end, we voted on the bills using google forms to decide which one would become a law. The slides are written such that some students would be able to understand the directions with minimal assistance.
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3rd - 5th
Hammurabi's Code and Questions (Distance Learning)
This is a handout that includes many of the laws in Hammurabi's Code and asks students 7 analysis and check-for-understanding questions about them. It is formatted for google classroom.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: World History: Paleolithic/Prehistoric to the end of the Middle Ages
World Health Organization
Comprehension activity for use in either LA or social studies about the World Health Organization#who #worldhealthorganization
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4th - 8th
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Kids & Communityt: A Student Led Service Project
Students learn to develop their own service learning projects. The framework lets student work in groups to express voice and choice, while the youth leader acts as more of a facilitator. Great for first time projects.
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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