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Civics Common Core RH.6-8.5 assessments
Wolf Hollow Novel Study
This product is a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching Wolf Hollow by Lauren Wolk. With these Common Core aligned materials, students will deeply engage with the novel and develop their literacy skills through literary analysis, fiction close readings, mock trial, projects, vocabulary, assessments, essays, and more. The suite includes 100+ resources to help you implement an engaging, rigorous ELA unit. Snapshot of Resources Included in Unit:Standards Alignment & Pacing G
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5th - 7th
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Political Parties - Democrats & Republican - Comparing & Analyzing Arguments
This resource allows students to examine statements and an argumentative perspective for nearly every debate between Democrats and Republicans. The assignment allows students to analyze the statements made by the political party and their ideological stance on the issue by comparing beliefs and arguments presented by both parties. The arguments are worded from a non-biased authoring perspective. Students to compare and analyze the positions presented from the Democrat and Republican platforms.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Three Branches of Government: Articles 1, 2, and 3 for Middle & High School
Are you looking for exciting ways to teach Articles 1, 2, and 3? The 3 Branches of Government: Articles 1, 2, and 3 for Middle School and High School is an easy-prep, engaging, 75-page resource for you and your students that provides opportunities for collaborative and independent learning, critical thinking ,and analysis. Students will have to read the Constitution to understand the three branches, their duties, powers, and limitations. Activities include a Scavenger Hunt with clear directions,
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5th - 12th
Long-Term Civics Project using the UN SDGs & Depth and Complexity Icons
Extend learning beyond the classroom! This project is built for a Social Studies classroom to inspire students to take civic action. This project is founded on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, which guide students into exploring issues in their local, national, and global environments, then develop and enact solutions.Time Frame: 1-6 months. I do this project every Friday from December-May but time can vary, depending on how much teachers want to devote to it.
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7th - 10th
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Ratifying the Constitution - Concept Attainment Lesson
This lesson offers a unique way to engage students by using the concept attainment model of instruction. It is a simple, visual way of learning that involves showing a series of images that either represent or do not represent the concept the students are learning about (which they will later realize is Ratifying the Constitution).The students become detectives as they try to figure out what is the concept is, as well as why some visuals are examples, and why other images are considered non-exam
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7th - 12th
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Three Branches of Government Table (SS.7.CG.3.3)
Use this table to: Assess your students' knowledge of the three branches of government. Use a note-taking tool at the beginning of a unitAs a study tool to see how much you have learned about the branches.
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6th - 8th
Propaganda & Political Campaign Ads- Close Viewing Analysis & Written Reflection
Your middle and high school students will be highly engaged by this 16-page lesson filled with critical thinking opportunities: Propaganda & Political Campaign Ads- Close Viewing Analysis & Written Reflection. Your students will learn about 4 different types of propaganda: card-stacking, fear, name calling, and pinpointing the enemy, and how politicians utilize propaganda, particularly in campaign ads, to sway voters while analyzing campaign ads. After watching 2 ads as a class and prac
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7th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Every Four Years...The Presidential Election Unit Bundle
Principles of the Constitution | Identifying - Understanding - Examining
This lesson covers the fundamental principles of government found in the U.S. Constitution. Students learn about the historical context as well as intricate complexities as the branches of government interact with each other. Students examine principles such as:Separation of PowersChecks & BalancesPopular SovereigntyJudicial ReviewIndividual RightsLimited GovernmentFederalism
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5th - 8th
Federalism, Separation of Powers, and Checks and Balances
Ensure success teaching your students about Federalism, Separation of Powers, and Checks and Balances with this detailed and practical easy-to-use 56-page unit for 7th through 10th grade students. Your students will be able to explain the principles of federalism, separation of powers, and checks and balances. All students will benefit from this unit, especially your ELL/ELD and RSP students.The unit includes the following:detailed standards-aligned lesson plans with objectives and learning ta
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7th - 10th
SS.7.C.3.3 Roles of the President Stations and Formal Lesson Plan
SS.7.C.3.3 This lesson plan is styled for those important Formal Observations and includes everything you might need to get high marks! This activity is a great way to get those learners up and engaged while applying what they know about the President and Executive Branch to scenarios. Students will read the scenarios and work collaboratively to determine which role the president is fulfilling such as chief legislator or commander in chief.Includes: Formal Lesson Plan, Stations, and Graphic Orga
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6th - 12th
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The Constitution of the United States for students
This is the United States Constitution adapted to allow middle and high school students comprehend the information contained within the document. This is not a summary, but rather a contemporary English version of the original text. The Flesch-Kincaid reading level for this document is 9.2. This also includes adapted versions of the amendments and vocabulary words. This also includes a guided reading document, an argument analysis sheet, a synthesis sheet and a quiz. When I used it, I had them
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7th - 9th
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Civics 101: Judicial Branch Quiz
This quiz tests students knowledge of NHPR's Civics 101 episode about the Judicial branch of the U.S. Government.Episode: The Judicial Branch (7 Minutes)
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6th - 12th
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Civics: The Judicial Branch - Worksheet
How much do your middle and high school students know about the Judicial Branch of the U.S. government? Download this free worksheet and find out! Don't forget about our free lesson plan and video for "Street Smarts: The Judicial Branch."
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6th - 12th
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Impeachment DBQ - Parts 1 and 2
All documents in Part 1 are taken from the debates at the Constitutional Convention in 1787. Students will examine various explanations given by the Founders that describe not only why they believed Impeachment for Federal officials was a necessary component of the Constitution, but also descriptions of actions the Founders considered to be Impeachable offenses.Part 2 uses the text of the Articles of Impeachment of Donald Trump from January, 2021 for students to compare/contrast with the argume
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7th - 12th
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Civics: The Constitution - Worksheet
How much do your middle and high school students know about the Constitution of the United States? Download this free worksheet and find out! Don't forget about our free lesson plan and video for "Street Smarts; Civics Edition."
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6th - 12th
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Civics: The Legislative Branch - Worksheet
How much do your middle and high school students know about the Legislative Branch of the U.S. government? Download this free worksheet and find out! Don't forget about our free lesson plan and video for "Street Smarts: The Legislative Branch."
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6th - 12th
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Civics 101: Census Quiz
This quiz tests students knowledge of NHPR's Civics 101 episode of the U.S. Census.Episode: Census (19 minutes)
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6th - 12th
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Civics: The Executive Branch - Worksheet
How much do your middle and high school students know about the Executive Branch of the U.S. government? Download this free worksheet and find out! Don't forget about our free lesson plan and video for "Street Smarts: The Executive Branch."
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6th - 12th
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Civics: Local Government - Cities and Towns - Worksheet
How much do your middle and high school students know about local government in the U.S.? Download this free worksheet and find out! Don't forget about our free lesson plan and video for "Street Smarts: Local Government - Cities and Towns."
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6th - 12th
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Civics: The Office of President - Worksheet
How much do your middle and high school students know about the Office of President? Download this free worksheet and find out! Don't forget about our free lesson plan and video for "Street Smarts: The Office of President."
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6th - 12th
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Civics: The Bill of Rights - Worksheet
How much do your middle and high school students know about the Bill of Rights? Download this free worksheet and find out! Don't forget about our free lesson plan and video for "Street Smarts; Civics Edition."
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6th - 12th
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Civics: Citizenship in the U.S. - Worksheet
How much do your middle and high school students know about citizenship in the U.S.? Download this free worksheet and find out! Don't forget about our free lesson plan and video for "Street Smarts: Citizenship in the U.S."
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6th - 12th
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Civics: The Declaration of Independence - Worksheet
How much do your middle and high school students know about The Declaration of Independence? Download this free worksheet and find out! Don't forget about our free lesson plan and video for "Street Smarts: The Declaration of Independence."
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6th - 12th
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Civics: The Electoral College - Worksheet
How much do your middle and high school students know about the Electoral College? Download this free worksheet and find out! Don't forget about our free lesson plan and video for "Street Smarts: The U.S. Senate."
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6th - 9th
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