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11th grade government Common Core CCRA.W.7 resources
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Activity: Primary Source Analysis and Questions
The Declaration of Independence can be a daunting document for teachers to explain to students, but this primary source lesson will help students understand the major themes and concepts within the document itself. Though Thomas Jefferson's Declaration was written in the 18th century, this worksheet has proven to be a fantastic, big-picture way for today's students to study such an important writing without becoming overwhelmed. The Declaration is really just a big "break-up letter" from the co
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Civics & US Government Lesson, Activities, Simulations and More: The Bundle
Introduction to Broadcast Journalism Bundle
Teaching Broadcast Journalism? Wondering where to start? This Bundle will help you introduce your students to the basics of Broadcasting and get you started on producing your own school newscasts! If you are anything like me when I was first asked to teach a journalism course fifteen years ago, I wasn't sure where to begin! Although I was teaching three other courses, I spent hours planning and preparing for my journalism class. With no curriculum to guide me and no resources to be had, I felt l
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8th - 11th
Articles of the Constitution: A Primary Source Analysis on the 7 Articles
This is an excellent way to study and know the information contained within the United States Constitution. To better understand the layout and information within the United States Constitution, students will read through the original 7 Articles of this primary source document and find the main ideas. This is a nice addition to Constitution Day or your existing unit on the Constitution.Don't be afraid to have your students study this great document. Being one of the most influential documents
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Civics & US Government Lesson, Activities, Simulations and More: The Bundle
Stock Market Game: An Online Activity, & Simulation | Teach Students Investing
Studying the stock market can be difficult, yet life-changing if studied properly! For years I have wanted to help students grasp a comfortable understanding of the stock market. Through semesters of tweaking and formulating, I have come up with this resource that students and teachers alike can approve of! Students will enter an online game, watch their stock returns, write reflection papers, draft summaries of their investment companies, chart returns, and create a reflection of their entire
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9th - 12th
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Class Constitution: Creating a Classroom Constitution & Preamble
Have you ever created a constitution for your own classroom? Each year in civics class, as we learn about the United States Constitution, I have my students help create our very own class constitution. The students love being a part of creating rules and policy for our classroom. This student-led activity has always proven to be a success! Each student's voice is heard as they actively engaged in crafting of an official document for the class. The process begins as students are grouped to dr
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Civics & US Government Lesson, Activities, Simulations and More: The Bundle
On the Basis of Sex Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google (PG - 2018)
On the Basis of Sex Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2018) challenges students to analyze the amazing story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her fight against gender discrimination. Explore her strategy for winning the Charles E. Moritz v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue (1972) and how it was used to topple the system of sex discrimination under the law. Ask student to think critically about the relationships between Ruth and Martin (her husband), and Jane (her daughter), in an effort to le
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â School Site License (1 SSL) 20 Movie Guide Bundle | Civil Rights & Justice
Freedom of the Press Student Journalists - Broadcast Journalism
Teaching student journalists to understand the relationship between the First Amendment, its promise of a Free Press, and a school news publication can be difficult! Help your students understand the nuance with these resources! With two engaging Slides presentations, note-taking sheets, and a student research assignment, your students will have a great understanding of how the Freedom of the Press applies to school news outlets, how it functions in the United States, and the state of the press
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8th - 11th
Also included in:Â Introduction to Broadcast Journalism Bundle
Consequences of Fast Fashion Model UN Simulation
Help your students improve their research, writing, teamwork, and public speaking skills with this engaging Model United Nations simulation on the consequences of fast fashion. This activity is suitable for upper middle and high school English, social studies, or MUN classes or clubs. Resources provided include teacher instructions about running a simulation, a background guide about the human and environmental impacts of the global fashion industry, suggested delegation assignments and 35 placa
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8th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Model UN Simulation Bundle
Washington DC: Create a Field Trip Project Activity to the Nation's Capital City
OverviewCan't take your class to Washington DC? This lesson is the solution to getting your students to our Nation's Capital without spending a dime. As tour guides, students will study various memorials, buildings, and attractions to research and present to the class in the form of a presentation. These various "tours" will bring the entire class around to the major attractions of Washington DC. This student-led, virtual class field trip will help your students learn about the major sites o
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5th - 12th
U.S. Supreme Court Case Presentation Project | US Government
Are you looking for a fun and interactive way to teach your students about important Supreme Court cases? Look no further! Our Supreme Court Project offers an exciting opportunity for students to create captivating presentations on historic legal battles. This project is fully editable, allowing you to customize it to suit your classroom's needs and your students' interests.Key Features:Comprehensive Research: Students will delve into the fascinating world of landmark Supreme Court Cases, gainin
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6th - 12th
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Nuclear Disarmament Model UN Simulation
Help your students improve their research, writing, teamwork, and public speaking skills with this engaging Model United Nations simulation on nuclear disarmament. This activity is suitable for upper middle and high school English, social studies, or MUN classes or clubs. Resources provided include teacher instructions about running a simulation, a background guide about the history and current state of nuclear disarmament and nonproliferation (updated 2023), suggested delegation assignments and
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8th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Model UN Simulation Bundle
Model UN Simulation Bundle
Help your students improve their research, writing, public speaking, collaboration, and critical thinking skills by introducing them to Model United Nations. This comprehensive MUN simulation bundle contains the materials you need to conduct 15 committees on a range of engaging topics, including teacher instructions, background guides, suggested delegation assignments, a handout on Model UN points and motions, and a selection of placards for each topic.**Please note that if your students have ne
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8th - 11th
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Just Mercy (nonfiction book)
Written by lawyer Bryan Stevenson, the book is an account of his experiences as a young lawyer working in the Deep South and is a powerful argument not only for criminal justice reform and racial and economic justice, but also for finding the humanity in every person and in ourselves.These resources include guided reading questions for each chapter of the book, including the Introduction, Postscript, and Epilogue. They also include Bell Ringer questions and several culminating writing prompts. T
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10th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Just Mercy (nonfiction book) & 13th (documentary film) Bundle
Model UN Wildlife Trafficking Simulation
Help your students improve their research, writing, teamwork, and public speaking skills with this engaging Model United Nations simulation on the issue of illegal wildlife trafficking. This activity is suitable for upper middle and high school English, social studies, or MUN classes or clubs. Materials provided include teacher instructions about running a simulation, a background guide about the causes and effects of the illicit animal trade, suggested delegation assignments and 35 placards, an
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8th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Model UN Simulation Bundle
Model UN South China Sea Dispute Simulation
Help your students improve their research, writing, teamwork, and public speaking skills with this engaging Model United Nations simulation on the South China Sea dispute (updated May 2023). This activity is suitable for high school English, social studies, or MUN classes or clubs. Materials provided include teacher instructions about running a simulation, a background guide about the historical roots of and current tensions in the South China Sea, suggested delegation assignments and 15 placard
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Model UN Simulation Bundle
Child Soldiers Model UN Simulation
Help your students improve their research, writing, teamwork, and public speaking skills with this engaging Model United Nations simulation on the issue of child soldiers. This activity is suitable for upper middle and high school English, social studies, or MUN classes or clubs. Resources provided include teacher instructions about running a simulation, a background guide about the causes and impacts of children being used in combat, suggested delegation assignments and 35 placards, and a hando
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8th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Model UN Simulation Bundle
CONGRESSIONAL DEBATE UNIT PLAN: Lessons, PwPt, Videos, Worksheets!
Teach Congressional Debate in 5 weeks with this detailed unit plan! Product includes:A scale to be used throughout the unit, including Florida standards.Lesson plans complete with bellwork, direct instruction, activities, and exit tickets as well as ideas for modification, enhancement, and VIRTUAL learning.A PowerPoint presentation with 248 slides to take you step by step through the lessons (as well as a PDF version if you prefer that format).Original videos, each appro
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Model UN Human Trafficking Simulation
Help your students improve their research, writing, teamwork, and public speaking skills with this engaging Model United Nations simulation on the issue of human trafficking. This activity is suitable for upper middle and high school English, social studies, or MUN classes or clubs. Resources provided include teacher instructions about running a simulation, a background guide about the causes and consequences of modern slavery, suggested delegation assignments and placards, and a handout on Mode
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8th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Model UN Simulation Bundle
Debating Topics for Middle/High School: Politics and Government
Get your middle/high school students debating topics that are both relevant and important to them while building their critical thinking skills. Students will be encouraged to develop their communication and debating skills, while opening their minds to different viewpoints.Each debate package covers and reinforces the five basic steps of the debating process: gathering information, exploring all sides of an issue, forming an initial opinion, defending the position in a debate and finally, refin
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in:Â Debating Topics- Middle/High School: Growing Bundle- Grades 8-12
Central American Migrant Crisis MUN Simulation
Help your students improve their research, writing, teamwork, and public speaking skills with this engaging Model United Nations simulation on the Central American migrant crisis. This activity is suitable for upper middle and high school English, social studies, or MUN classes or clubs. Resources provided include teacher instructions about running a simulation, a background guide about the causes and effects of the flow of asylum seekers from Central America to the United States (updated May 20
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8th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Model UN Simulation Bundle
Congressional Debate Bundle of Assignments and Resources
Assignments and materials needed to conduct a whole-group, intensive mock congressional debate using bills written by the students.Completing all assignments and whole-group debate on a 90-minute block schedule takes roughly 3 weeks to complete.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Minority Report Film AND Government Overreach Essay! (+Rubric & Answer Key)
Your students will love Minority Report and will erupt in debate over whether or not government should punish people who think about committing a crime. Students can then follow up their thinking with an argumentative essay on Government Overreach. This would fit in social studies classes concerning the government's role in society, English classes connected to dystopian novels or argumentative units, and psychology/sociology classes.This film pairs GREAT with 1984, Fahrenheit 451, The Giver, Br
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9th - 12th
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Upholding Human Rights in Prisons Model UN Simulation
Help your students improve their research, writing, teamwork, and public speaking skills with this engaging Model United Nations simulation on upholding human rights in prisons. This activity is suitable for upper middle and high school English, social studies, or MUN classes or clubs. Resources provided include teacher instructions about running a simulation, a background guide about the conditions prisoners face in detention around the world, suggested delegation assignments and 35 placards, a
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8th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Model UN Simulation Bundle
Combatting Water Scarcity Model UN Simulation
Help your students improve their research, writing, teamwork, and public speaking skills with this engaging Model United Nations simulation on the growing water scarcity crisis. This activity is suitable for upper middle and high school English, social studies, or MUN classes or clubs. Resources provided include teacher instructions about running a simulation, a background guide about the causes and consequences of water shortages, suggested delegation assignments and 35 placards, and a handout
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8th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Model UN Simulation Bundle
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