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4th grade Presidents' Day criminal justice - law resources for Microsoft Word
3 Branches of Government Sort Worksheet
This is a sorting worksheet I made for my students to show what they've learned about the three branches of government. Everything I looked for was much too difficult for my CDC students, so I created this worksheet as a simple activity but one that still covers all the important concepts.
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K - 5th
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President's Day "If I Were President..." Printable Writing Activity
President's Day "If I Were President..." Printable Writing Activity for purchase! Student's write what they would do if they were president! Students can draw themselves in the middle of the dollar or they can paste their picture. Great idea for a President's Day bulletin board!
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1st - 5th
3 Branches of Government Sorting Worksheet
This is a worksheet I made for my CDC students to teach basic concepts of the 3 branches of government. Everything I tried to find was too difficult for my students, so I made this sorting worksheet.
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K - 5th
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CSI Time Travelers: A Gifted Unit
This is a 12-lesson unit for gifted 3rd-6th graders, designed to last one semester. It teaches the history of forensic science in a very hands-on and engaging way. Students track a criminal through history, but he keeps slipping away! The ancient forensic science techniques just aren't enough for keep up with this criminal. But when he reaches modern day and students can use modern day techniques, the criminal better watch out!The crimes occur in Medieval Times, the Wild West, and Modern Day New
Grades:
3rd - 6th
American Revolution Play
A brief history of the American Revolution, with 30 parts. Five scenes about the major events: The Boston Tea Party; Paul Revere's Midnight Ride; The Battle of Lexington and Concord/The Shot Heard Round the World; Washington Crossing the Delaware River; The Signing of the Constitution
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2nd - 4th
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Founding Fathers and Jacksonian Webquest (George Washington to John Tyler)
Founding Fathers and Jacksonian Webquest (George Washington to John Tyler)
Students will gain basic knowledge about our first Presidents by completing an internet-based worksheet. The President webquest uses the following great website.
http://www.ducksters.com/biography/uspresidents/
The wonderful clip art is from The Artventurous Life.
My students enjoy learning new facts about the Presidents from the website. I usually use this activity as a review or introduction activity for my middl
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: George Washington Lesson Plan Collection
Mock Trials for 4th grade
Transform your classroom into a courtroom with a Mock Trial. Bring government to life with this real world experience.
This unit will show you how to use actual social studies standards to create a trial in your class.
Students will become attorneys, witnesses, defendants and bailiffs.
Everything you need is right here in this file. Three cases: Native American Tribe vs. European Explorer, White Star Line (Titanic) vs. USA, East India Tea Company vs. Sons of Liberty.
I do this every year and w
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4th
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin Summary/Essay/Test/Answers
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
This lesson has everything you need to address multiple standards and 2 weeks worth of material! The lesson includes a character list, text summary, analysis, essay questions, multiple choice test, AND ANSWER KEY! all in an editable Microsoft Word Document for your own editing preference. Just print once and make copies at your printer for each section. Enjoy!
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4th - 12th
Show Me the Proof ~ Providing Textual Evidence ~ The Trial of Fact and Opinion
If you're looking for a lesson plan that will help your students finally get what it means to provide textual evidence to prove their answers, then this is the lesson for you!
It combines reading strategies and social studies government law in a very exciting way. First, students must pass the Bar Exam by being able to pass one of your fact and opinion assessments, then they team up in two-person law firms and present their evidence in court.
This was so fun that my students have asked we do
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1st - 6th
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Washington D.C. Monumental Web Quest
Students will explore and learn about major monuments located in our nation's capital. The web quest is designed to take one class period and allow students to explore at their own pace. Answer sheet is included.
*Two questions require students to watch short video clips, requiring headphones or ear buds.
Monuments included:
Washington Monument
Jefferson Memorial
Lincoln Memorial
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
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4th - 12th
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American Symbols Printable Book
This printable book can be used during your unit on American Symbols. The students will learn about 5 important American Symbols, and will get to fill out the book to show what they have learned. Each symbol studied includes a Marzano Learning Strategy.
Grades:
PreK - 5th
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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Historian's Court: People of England Versus King John (Magna Carta)
This highly entertaining and engaging mock trial will reinforce any lesson on the events leading up to and surrounding the creation of the Magna Carta. Students will create a courtroom and decide how King John will be remembered in history. I have successfully used this lesson with students in 3rd thru 12th grade. Additional activities are suggested.
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3rd - 12th
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Progressive Period Presidents (Garfield to Harding) Webquest
Progressive Period Presidents (James Garfield to Warren Harding) Students will gain basic knowledge about our Presidents during the Progressive time period by completing an internet-based worksheet. The President webquest uses the following great website.http://www.ducksters.com/biography/uspresidents/My students enjoy learning new facts about the Presidents from the website. I usually use this activity as a review or introduction activity for my middle school students and it takes at least one
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4th - 10th
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Upfront News Magazine Jigsaw Activity and Lesson
This is a lesson and general outline of questions that could be used to analyze any news article, but was primarily used for our classes copies of Upfront Magazine. They were primarily used for social studies and law classes. The students according to the lesson would then have a Jigsaw activity in which they would present their news topic to the other groups.
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3rd - 12th
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Primary School Lesson: President's Day Escape Room Activity: Outline/Rationale
Objective: To encourage teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills among primary school students through a President-themed escape room.Escape rooms are inherently captivating and foster active participation. By incorporating President's Day themes, students are likely to find the lesson enjoyable and memorable.Primary School Lesson: President's Day Escape Room OutlineRationale/Outline/Vocabulary/Clues
Grades:
K - 8th
Also included in: Primary School Lesson: Holiday Escape Room Outlines BUNDLE
The Ultimate US Presidents Quiz Book - 125 Questions with Answers! Activity
This 24 page, 125 question quiz is on the Presidents of the United States.It is a fun way for classes to learn about the Presidents and check their understanding. It can be used as is or edited as it is in MS Word format.These questions can be randomised, used for quizzes, or cut up and laminated as flashcards.The color background can be changed to suit if needed to be printed in black and white.I hope you enjoy this resource and find it useful.
Grades:
4th - 11th
Also included in: Presidents of the United States MEGA Bundle
The Presidents of the United States Activity Booklet
This 23 page activity booklet on the Presidents of the United States contains:50 short answer questions10 guess who clues 10 match the First Lady with the President questions15 Vice Presidents who were their President questions20 multiple choice questionsThis is editable in MS Word format to allow you to do with it what you will! Can be used as is or parts can be used as starters, plenaries, bell ringers, warm ups, or just classroom activities or quizzes.Hope this is useful and you and your stud
Grades:
4th - 11th
Also included in: Presidents of the United States MEGA Bundle
President Abraham Lincoln: Informational Text, Images, and Assessment
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: Describe the life, presidency, and accomplishments of Abraham Lincoln. A 10 question assessment is on page 2 of the worksheet that assesses the students over the informative text section. There is also an answer key on page 3 for teacher use
Grades:
4th - 9th
President George Washington: Informational Text, Images, and Assessment
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: Describe the life, presidency, and accomplishments of George Washington A 10 question assessment is on page 2 of the worksheet that assesses the students over the informative text section. There is also an answer key on page 3 for teacher us
Grades:
4th - 9th
The History and Significance of Presidents' Day: Text, Images, and Assessment
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: Describe the history and significance of President’s Day. A 10 question assessment is on page 2 of the worksheet that assesses the students over the informative text section. There is also an answer key on page 3 for teacher use. The entire
Grades:
4th - 9th
Girl Scout Junior Detective Badge
This document has what you need to complete the Junior Detective Badge in about 2 hours. There is an activity to cover each part of the official GS PDF. Girls will learn how to look for details, use different cryptographs and codes, and wrap up the badge with a Girl Scout Mystery to solve. Designed to use with Breakout EDU boxes, but comes with instructions to make your own breakout box. It is an edible word document to fit your troop needs.
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4th - 5th
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Civil War Presidents Webquest (1845-1881)
Civil War Presidents (James K. Polk to Rutherford B. Hayes) Students will gain basic knowledge about our Presidents during the Civil War time period by completing an internet-based worksheet. The President webquest uses the following great website.http://www.ducksters.com/biography/uspresidents/My students enjoy learning new facts about the Presidents from the website. I usually use this activity as a review or introduction activity for my middle school students and it takes at least one class
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4th - 10th
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Courtroom Terms: Fill-in-the-Blank (Government, or To Kill a Mockingbird)
Courtroom terminology can be difficult for students. This fill-in-the-blank sheet includes 16 commonly used courtroom words. The terms are written in "simpler English" (originally) to help English Language Learners. However, my alternative high school students have found this product very helpful in their government classes. Middle school and elementary school students would also find it helpful. Included*2-pages of fill-in-the-blank vocabulary *an answer key*a word bank *Link to Google Doc vers
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4th - 12th
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