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12th grade civics Common Core RI.9-10.4 resources
Create Your Own Constitution - Project - 2 Day Lesson Plan, CCSS
This is a set of materials in which students come up with their own constitutions for creating their own government! The imaginary scenario is that society has gone through a major upheaval and has decided to entrust these groups of students to represent them in forming a constitution. The criteria covers key concepts that align with the principles of the U.S. Constitution. The end result is a project in which groups of students draft and read their own “ratified” constitutions for the class. St
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: U.S. Constitution UNIT PLAN BUNDLE - 4 Weeks - Includes Pacing Guide
Executive Command Game Reflection | Used with iCivics | Executive Branch Game
What does the President do during a day, week or even a month in office? This game has proven to be an excellent way for students to learn and comprehend all the "hats" or roles that the President plays during his time in office. From talking to congress, vetoing bills, visiting various departments, and traveling to foreign countries, students will take the role of President and do their best to become a successful President of the United States.This worksheet is an excellent written companion t
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5th - 12th
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CONSTITUTION SCAVENGER HUNT: Google Drive | Google Forms | Google Classroom
To better understand the basic information within the U.S. Constitution, students will browse through this primary source document and find the main ideas regarding the 7 Articles and 27 Amendments. Included are 17 questions about the articles and 27 questions about the amendments. All questions (except for one) will be answered with a number. This is a great way to introduce, study, or review the United States Constitution for your civics unit or for a Constitution Day activity. You may even
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5th - 12th
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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
AP® US Government Unit 2.6 - Expansion of Presidential Power
Unit 2.6 of the AP® curriculum focuses on how the power of American presidents has evolved and expanded through the Republic's history.This eight-question short answer worksheet begins with an analysis of Federalist 70, Alexander Hamilton's defense of a strong executive branch, and proceeds to trace the evolution of presidential power since those words were written. Why did Hamilton believe his executive plan would be "safer?" What was the War Powers Act? Special attention is devoted to the imp
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: AP® US Government - Comprehensive Full-Year Accompanying Curriculum
U.S. Constitution UNIT PLAN BUNDLE - 4 Weeks - Includes Pacing Guide
This unit bundle includes a variety of our engaging, best-selling resources for teaching through the Constitution of the United States, both its content as a document and its history within the early formation of the republic. These hands-on activities can engage your students throughout the span of your teaching unit. The products include worksheets, projects, primary source materials, and video guides. There is also a bonus Curriculum Pacing Guide with a suggested sequence for how you can sche
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8th - 12th
AP® US Government Unit 2.4 - Roles & Powers of the President
Unit 2.4 of the AP® curriculum focuses on executive power in the United States system of government, and how Presidents use these powers to accomplish policy goals.This six-question short answer worksheet seeks to identify the various types of executive, diplomatic and judicial powers granted to US Presidents in the Constitution, while also defining the practical implications of these powers, and their limitations. Additionally, special attention is given to an analysis of how presidential acti
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: AP® US Government - Comprehensive Full-Year Accompanying Curriculum
Love Letter to a US Amendment: Government Civics Valentine's Writing Activity
This fun Valentine's Day writing activity allows students to show their creative or funny side without getting behind in content. This writing activity requires students to use historical claims to write a love letter to their favorite amendment. Suitable for Civics, US Government, or Comparative Government.IncludesScaffolded instruction page and resource websitesThree Differentiated pages: one scaffolded for ELL/IEP/504 with checklist rubric, one with lines and checklist rubric, and one with a
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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AP®US Government Unit 2.1 - The Senate and House of Representatives
Unit 2.1 of the AP® curriculum focuses on the structures and functions of Congress in the American political system. This two-part worksheet helps students understand the different compositions , powers, and day-to-day operations of both the House of Representatives and Senate. Part I is a 14-question matching exercise that introduces students to the basics of Congress, such as term lengths for each house, minimum requirements of members, and vocabulary such as "gerrymandering" and "franking pr
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: AP® US Government - Comprehensive Full-Year Accompanying Curriculum
Economics Vocabulary Activity Game - Instagram (Editable Insta-game)
This editable, interactive, Instagram activity is based on Fundamental Economics vocabulary. Students view clever Instagram hashtags that give clues to things related to Economics. They make inferences in order to determine what the post is about. Next, they find evidence in their books, notes, device, etc. to justify their answer. This is great for pairs, small groups, or individuals. It can utilize the entire room, allowing students to move around a lot, or, it can be seat work. Your cho
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8th - 12th
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Case Study: Profile of a Vigilante
This is an extremely hot topic in world today. Bring a historical and psychological perspective to your Civics / Legal Studies / Government class with this valuable resource. Written in a clear and comprehensive manner, this reading takes students into the mind of the vigilante, and includes historical and Hollywood references which are certain to provoke a lively class discussion. Questions are included, along with an answer key, which allows for this resource to also be used as an assessment p
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Triumph of Parliament in England (Match 'Em & Short Answer Worksheet)
By the time they reach high school, students know that the United States was once a British colony. However, not all of them understand that seemingly American concepts, like a Constitution, Bill of Rights and the Rule of Law, all have their origins in the British Isles.Tracing Britain's evolution from absolutism to constitutional monarchy, this two-part worksheet includes historic notables such as: Charles I, Magna Carta and the Glorious Revolution. It will help deepen students' understanding o
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Frederick Douglass - What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July? - Lesson Plan
Ethos, Logos, and Pathos as Rhetorical Devices: This lesson focuses on Douglass’s use of ethos, logos, and pathos as rhetorical devices in “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” Students will analyze passages from the speech and explain how Douglass employs appeals to ethos, logos, and pathos to persuade the audience that slavery should be abolished in the United States. In studying Douglass’s use of the rhetorical devices for persuasive effect, students will be able to identify and describe
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9th - 12th
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FREEBIE! Bill of Rights Scavenger Hunt
Bill of Rights Scavenger HuntLooking for a unique way to have your Middle or High school students get moving in your classroom with their government curriculum? Trying to incorporate more self-checking resources in your classroom? Searching for low to no prep activities that allow you to save on prep time, and then grade quickly? This Bill of Rights scavenger hunt is what you have been looking for! This resource allows students to recall the first ten constitutional amendments and identify each
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Constitutional Amendments & Bill of Rights Lesson & Activities Bundle
Foreign Aid and Australia's Moral Obligation - Newspaper / Journal Articles
This 4 page document (can be printed as an A3 foldable booklet) has a number of articles and viewpoints on Australia's Foreign Aid policies and commitments and works well as source material to answer the question "Does Australia have a moral obligation to provide foreign aid?"Works well as a single lesson exercise for Year 10 Civics and Citizenship in comprehension and literary comparison developing an essay.
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10th - 12th
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AP®US Government Unit 1.5 - Ratification of the Constitution (Short Answer, T/F)
Unit 1.5 of the AP® curriculum emphasizes compromise & negotiation - both the compromises necessary to ratify the United States's constitution, as well as the ongoing role that negotiation and dialogue continue to play in its government.This worksheet consists of two sections, each designed to challenge and improve your students' understanding of the Constitutional Convention: Section 1 contains two short answer/identification questions about the role(s) played by the convention's main perso
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: AP® US Government - Comprehensive Full-Year Accompanying Curriculum
The Declaration of Independence - Lesson Plan
Ethos, Pathos, and Logos Used for Persuasive Effect: This lesson plan focuses on how Jefferson employs specific rhetorical devices for persuasive effect in the Declaration of Independence. Students will identify examples of ethos, pathos, and logos in the text and explain why they are effective in supporting the American colonists’ claim for independence. In studying these rhetorical devices, students will be better able to describe the ideas Jefferson presents in the declaration and assess the
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9th - 12th
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President Barack Obama’s 2017 Farewell Address – Rhetorical Analysis
This resource includes the Common Core annotated text and marginal notes for President Barack Obama’s Farewell Address delivered in Chicago, IL on January 10, 2017. This resource includes 110 marginal notes aligned to Common Core standards and elements. Reading and annotating informational texts is a critical component of the Common Core State Standards, and analyzing informational texts is a key skill that students will need for college and the jobs of the future. Using the comment feature in M
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Salam Neighbor, documentary film questions
This resource comprises a short pre-viewing assignment, three guiding worksheets, and an answer key, following the excellent documentary, Salam Neighbor. Ideally, this assignment would be broken into at least three class periods. This film is an excellent resource for topics including, immigration and refugees, immigration law and policy, humanitarian efforts, morality, etc. This assignment would lend itself very well to subjects including but not limited to, English Language Arts, Social Studie
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9th - 12th
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Structured Academic Controversy Lesson Plan - Cancel Culture
This Structured Academic Controversy lesson plan provides you with one of the best exercises for critical thinking you can do with students that engages one of the most current debate topics for high schoolers in today: Is cancel culture democratic? The structured academic controversy lesson plan approach is one of the best critical thinking group activities because it relies on teamwork and respectful communication among students while developing close reading, writing, speaking, and active lis
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8th - 12th
Structured Academic Controversy Lesson Plan - Student Loan Debt Elimination
This Structured Academic Controversy lesson plan provides you with a measured, highly structured, and respectful approach for one of the most critical debate topics for high schoolers in US History and government classes: Should Student Loan Debt Be Eliminated via Forgiveness or Bankruptcy? The SAC approach encourages critical thinking, teamwork, and respectful communication among students while developing reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. The issue of student loan debt is a hot
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9th - 12th
Sociology Quiz Escape Room
Sociology Escape Room Quiz - End of term fun for the whole class. No printing required! Just project the Powerpoint and off you go. Built in timers, Video clips and answer reveals after every slide. This is an educational fun immersive ‘Arctic Expedition Escape room’ experience. Have the students compete individually, in teams or as a whole class the choice is yours! This resource is a great team-building activity to keep your students engaged during the last few days (or week) leading up
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9th - 12th
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World War II Changes on the Homefront Research Project & Primary Sources
World War II began in Europe on September 1, 1939 following Nazi Germany’s invasion of Poland. Around the same time, the Japanese Empire was conquering territory in East and Southeast Asia. Despite the gains of the Axis Powers across the globe, the United States remained neutral, unwilling to get involved in a conflict many Americans believed did not affect them. This attitude changed, however, following the surprise attack by the Japanese on the U.S. Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on Decemb
Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death - Word Cloud / Imagery / Main Ideas
On March 23, 1775, the Virginia delegates met to discuss the issue of joining the Revolution. Before the vote was taken, Patrick Henry addressed the delegates. After his powerful speech, delegates voted for Virginia to join the American Revolution. This speech has been placed into a word cloud which students examine for examples of imagery and main ideas. This is a great way to encourage higher order thinking!
American Revolution
American History
Declaration of Independence
Boston
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4th - 12th
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