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Higher education civics resources $5-10
Presidential Election 2024 | Political Parties Spectrum | Democrat & Republican
The two major Political Parties, Democratic and Republican, are debating their beliefs to influence voters! What is a political party anyway? What is the difference between Democrats and Republicans? Am I a Democrat or Republican? These are common questions that all students begin to ask themselves, and this lesson will help answer all their burning questions!I have been teaching for many years and have struggled to find a resource that helps students truly understand what the differences are
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Four Corners | Mini Debate Activity | Fun End of the Year Game| DIGITAL RESOURCE
Teacher burnout begone!!! You AND your students will love this fun activity! Perfect for those in-between days at the end of the year when you don't have anything planned. This Four Corners Mini Debate Activity is a great no-prep activity that you can use any time of year for a fun, engaging activity that your students will LOVE! Students will love moving around the room as you click through the 35 debatable topics - mostly controversial, but some are silly as well! This is perfect for middle s
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Forms of Government Simulation
In this simulation the entire class will be able to experience every form of government. I usually open the Forms of Government unit with this simulation and my students LOVE IT! They talk about it for years. This purchase will include: -Detailed teacher instructions and explanations of every form of government.- Printer Friendly Student Simulation Chart-Answer KeyForms of Government Covered: -Anarchy-Autocracy/ Dictatorship-Absolute Monarchy-Constitutional Monarchy-Oligarchy-Representative Dem
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
MEDIA LITERACY INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK | WITH CRASH COURSE VIDEOS
It is essential that our students are able to assess all different forms of media for reliability and accuracy. The Crash Course team and Jay Smooth have done an AMAZING job of covering the history and application of media literacy in a 12-video course. This product is an interactive notebook with guided notes that follow each video. In the end, students apply their knowledge and evaluate their own media sources.This unit is best suited for high school English and Journalism classes, based on th
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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AP Government & Politics Student Syllabus, Course Plan & Reading Pacing Guide
Fully editable for your AP® Government needs and fully redesigned according to the AP® U.S. Government and Politics Course and Exam Description, 2023 Update. Designed for your APGOPO class whether you teach the course in 1 semester (separate calendars created for fall and spring semesters) or the full year. The Course Plan on a Page spreadsheet gives a day-by-day breakdown of lesson topics and assessments, including links to articles, unit plans and other online resources. I like to call this
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Government: Interest Group Simulation
This simulation is one of my favorite activities to run in class. In short, special interest groups will be lobbying politicians for their support in changing legislation. You may, if you would like, make this a competition between the interest groups to see which interest group can garner the most amount of support from the Congressional representatives. The handout includes a student overview, specific instructions for the politicians and for the interest groups, the Politician's handout, 1
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Public Opinion Poll Analysis
This activity is designed for AP Government and Politics students to work in groups to determine the validity or public opinion polls. Students are presented FIVE real-world public opinion polls.
While all of the polls cover different topics and were executed with different methodologies, all of them are misleading. Students work to determine problems and flaws with the questions and the data as presented by the polls. This is a great introductory lesson or homework assignment to begin the uni
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Criminal and juvenile Justice
19.1 Crime in American Society
Criminal and Juvenile Justice
Types of Crime I: Crimes Against People
Types of Crime II: Crimes Against Property
Types of Crime III: White-Collar Crime
Types of Crime IV: Victimless Crimes
Types of Crime V: Crimes against Government
19.2 The Criminal Justice System
What Happens to Someone Who is Arrested?
Going to Trial
Correctional Institutions
Facts and Quotes Source: U.S. Department of Justice
Watching: Law and Order
On a piece of paper:
Summarize the episode.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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U.S. Symbols Clipart
Twenty different American symbols images, perfect for U.S history, 4th of July or elections. Bald eagle, Liberty Bell, Uncle Sam, U.S. Capitol, White House, Supreme Court, Mount Rushmore, Washington Monument, Lincoln Monument, Jefferson Memorial, U.S. flag, U.S. map and the Statue of Liberty. This clip art set includes 41 pages: 21 color and 20 black and white versions. Colors are as shown in thumbnails. Each graphic is approximately 10” on the largest edge.• US flag on pole (short and long pole
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
AP Government Unit I Bundle
Get a discounted price by purchasing all for Unit I of the AP Government course
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
FEDERALIST PAPERS #10, #51, #78 - Lecture & Activity - Print & Digital - Civics
Although learning about the Federalist Papers can be a very dry and boring subject, this creative lecture and activity will engage your students in many different ways. Students will be able to analyze quotes from the Federalist Papers #10, 51, and 78 and describe the reasons the framers created the U.S. Government the way they did. They will also analyze four Supreme Court decisions and complete a paragraph summary of what they have learned using the template provided. Includes both print and d
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: The Constitution & Federalism | Unit BUNDLE | Civics | Print & Digital
AP Government & Politics Current Events PowerPoint Project - AP Gov U.S.
Fully editable for you AP Gov needs. Aligned with the AP U.S. Government & Politics Course and Exam Description Redesign, effective Fall 2018Includes Method, Rubric, PPT Template, Example and Sign-ups!Want your students to increase their test scores on the AP GOPO Exam? Give them exposure to the 5 Big Ideas of APGOPO year round by incorporating Current Events into your curriculum.Materials included: Methodology for setting up a successful student-presented current events session each weekGr
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
World Geography: Three Gorges Dam Triumphs and Tragedy + PowerPoint
Have your student explore the largest hydroelectric power dam in the world located in China! Students will explore the positives and negatives of solutions to China's environmental issues. Your student will be engaged and intrigued by the details surrounding the Three Gorges Dam through this motivating Asia geography mini-lesson. This lesson teaches beyond the facts about the Three Gorges Dam and will encourage higher-level thinking, along with teamwork to lead students to understand the triumph
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Mock Trial Graphic Organizers
USE THIS PRODUCT WITH ANY MOCK TRIAL!This is a collection of graphic organizers and scripts that can be used with any mock trial, civil or criminal. Each item below includes scaffolded support in order to help students understand the main roles in a mock trial. In addition, there is a witness organizer and a court reporter organizer to engage those students who do not have a direct role in the trial. Included are the following resources to help students prepare, participate in, and reflect on cr
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Government activities, projects, simulations, and video clips!
This is a bundle of numerous Government activities, projects, simulations and video clips -- all for an amazing deal! Bring Government-related topics to life in your classroom! Included with this product are the following:1. Jaywalking video editing project2. Presidential Elections simulation3. Government/Economic Debate project4. Interest Group activity5. Freedom of Speech Comic activity6. Government-related movie and TV clips7. Passing an amendment activity8. Public Opinion activityThis packag
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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180+ Daily Government Bellringers with Daily SEL Check-In Form
These daily government bell-ringers will bring structure and emotional support to the start of each of your class periods. They have been an enormous asset to my day-to-day. At the start of each class the daily question is displayed. On the google form each day students answer the question while also letting you know how they are feeling from 1-10, and providing a space for them to say why, which is optional.There are additional blank slides at the end of each unit in the likely event that you p
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Full Year of U.S. Government and Civics Essentials Bundle
Prison, Punishment, Sentencing - Crime & Deviance L13/20 (GCSE Sociology)
Professionally designed for the new AQA Sociology GCSE specification (8192) taught from September 2017. It can be purchased as a part of a complete 20 x lesson bundle (https://ks4sociology.wordpress.com)This is lesson 13 of our 20 lesson course for the 'Sociology of Crime & Deviance' section.The lesson focuses on forms of punishment, prisons, and the aims and effectiveness of the prison system.The download includes:-A detailed lesson plan: highlighting differentiation, AfL, key-words, SMSC a
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
The Roots of American Democracy | Digital Learning Pack
Where do the foundational ideas of American Democracy come from? Did the founding fathers think up all of the ideas that form our constitution? Did we draw influence from other outside sources? Find out the answers to these questions and more with this great pack of resources! Digital and Paper Copies Included!This "The Roots of American Democracy" Distance Learning Pack includes:1) 5 pages of engaging graphic organizers that help your students sort out all of the key concepts about the roo
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Introduction to American Government | Digital Learning | Deluxe Bundle
US Civics Word Search Puzzles and Coloring BUNDLE | US Government | 12 Puzzles
12 US Civics word search puzzles / coloring page activity worksheets BUNDLE. Combines challenging word find activities with mindfulness coloring borders to provide an engaging and relaxing learning activity. Contains 12 civics themed puzzles for older kids, teens and adults.No prep, ready to print wordsearch puzzles. Includes digital EASEL versions of the word puzzles.Reinforce vocabulary, spelling and learning with fun printable wordsearch puzzles. Also great for games nights and class parti
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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After the American Revolution... We Won! Now What? Powerpoint
This powerpoint picks up where the last battle of the American Revolution ended. What does baby America do? This powerpoint leads students through the Articles of Confederation and its limits, Shay's Rebellion and then the creation of the Constitution in Philadelphia. Three major questions are discussed in the slides: representation (resulting in the Great Compromise), slavery (resulting in the 3/4s Compromise) and how to elect a president (resulting in the Electoral College). Lastly, students l
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
The Powers of Congress | The Legislative Branch | Digital Learning Pack
This objective for the powers of Congress will help your students understand the expressed and implied powers of Congress. Students will get the opportunity to examine these powers and think critically about why the Framers of the Constitution included these powers. Give your students everything they need to master this topic with this great pack of resources. Digital and Paper Copies Included!This "The Powers of Congress" Distance Learning Pack includes:1) 4 pages of engaging graphic organiz
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: The Legislative Branch | Digital Learning | Deluxe Bundle
USA PRESIDENTS Quote Posters | Discussion Writing Prompts | Civics Activity
Each of the 45 presidents has one quote poster, while a few were really awesome, so they have more than one! Besides using these posters for class decor, these are great for weekly writing journal prompts, memorization practice, handwriting practice, bell ringers, and discussion starters. CLICK HERE to save 30% on this resource in the USA Presidents Bundle!These quotes are great to introduce civics to your students. It's truly inspirational to read the thoughts of our Presidents as they all poin
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education
Racism - Text and Exercise Sheets
A race is a group of people who have the same skin color and physical features. There are a few main races in the world, like Europeans or Caucasians, Blacks, or Asians. Racists are people who believe that some races are better and more important than others.
Contents (7 pages of text and worksheets)
-Introduction
-History of racism
-Racism today
-Exercises
-Key
The sample contains a complete non-printable preview of the whole module (text- and worksheets)
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Civics Baseline, Midyear, and Final Exam {History Guru}
This final exam tests not only higher level social studies skills but students content knowledge in the American Revolution, Elections, Local State and Federal Government, The Legislative Branch, The Executive Branch, Judicial Branch, and Comparative Government. This is a great resource if you are in need of a government exam or just want to boost yours.Since we are all new to these standards and new tests and there are not many resources available, I have tried to provide more practice problems
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Civics Bundle: 181 Products and over $400 in lessons/activities
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