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12th grade civics handouts for Microsoft Word
Psychology - Nature vs. Nurture activity
Students will determine whether certain characteristics are a result of genetics or environment. Using the chart of character traits, students will categorize them as Nature or Nurture. On the back, students will describe ten traits about themselves and then explain why they would be considered genetic traits or learned behaviors.
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11th - 12th
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Articles of Confederation Analysis Activity (Top Seller!)
This activity uses higher level DOK questions to get students analyzing a one-page summary of the Articles of Confederation (summary is included). students can work on their own or cooperatively and the assignment can be classwork, homework, or both. This activity should lead to a robust discussion on the strengths and weaknesses of this important document. Aligned with Common Core Standards for document analysis.
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11th - 12th
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2020 Presidential Election - Political Party Survey
Help your students unearth their ideology (conservative, liberal, libertarian, or moderate) and the political party that they might belong to. Just make sure you use lots of "in my opinion" statements!
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7th - 12th
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You be the Judge! 4th Amendment Search & Seizure
Students read 10 real-life examples to decide whether or not the search was legal, based on the rules (and exceptions) of the 4th amendment. Assignment is totally customizable to suit your needs.ANSWER KEY included!
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9th - 12th
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Government Video Study Guide: The Hunger Games
This video study guide is designed to accompany the 2012 film The Hunger Games. It contains 27 multiple-choice questions, 4 ethical reasoning (short answer) questions, and 1 essay question. Answer key follows the student handout in the Microsoft Word file.
Because of a modified schedule due to standardized testing, one of my freshman government classes recently had to suffer through a few extra hours of class with me. I've found that the (color, Americanized) film adaptation of Lord of the Flie
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6th - 12th
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Finding Your Leadership Styles Activities Package
Leadership is the art of motivating and guiding a group of people to achieve a common goal or vision. It’s an essential skill for pretty much everyone and is about helping individuals and organizations reach their full potential. That said, there is more than one way to be a leader, and good leaders adapt to different situations! This resource helps students learn all about different leadership styles, as well as how the different styles fit with their personalities and skills. THIS PACKAGE INCL
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: THE LEADERSHIP BUNDLE
Criminal Process Worksheet - arrest, booking, indictment, arraignment, trial
Criminal Process Worksheet -arrest, booking, indictment, arraignment, trial
Terms and description of what happens in each step.
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8th - 12th
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Censorship Activity and Discussion Guide
This assignment gives the students a detailed definition of censorship and the various types of censorship prevalent in our society today. Once students have a basic familiarity with the idea of censorship, and the rationale behind it, they assess their own viewpoint on the issue.
Oftentimes, my students will initially be against the idea of censoring material in this country, until they start to consider various inflammatory topics within the debate (such as religiously insulting text or chil
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Differences Between Civil and Criminal Law Worksheet Comparison
Students a description of the differences between civil and criminal law and then fill in a chart to compare the two. Fix the sentence questions included as well.
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8th - 12th
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Gerrymandering Puzzles!
The purpose of these materials is to allow your students to try the idea of Gerrymandering for themselves! This lesson goes best with my FREE powerpoint detailing the history of gerrymandering and how it has been used to divide and conquer. There are many ways you could use these worksheets but I suggest at the very least, as a part of your lesson, that you check out CGP Grey's youtube channel and show your students his segment on gerrymandering --> (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mky11UJb9A
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8th - 12th
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U.S. Citizenship Test
Citizenship Test with 30 questions from the old version of the United States citizenship test and answers. Two different versions of the test included. That is a total of 60 questions!Use as a diagnostic, an assessment, or just for fun. Extension suggestion: Have students take a blank copy of the test home to their parents/guardians and have students administer the test. Available BUNDLED with:Constitution JeopardySupreme Court & SchoolsOTHER PRODUCTS FOR TEACHING EARLY AMERICA:Three Bran
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: CONSTITUTION BUNDLE: materials for teaching early America
Courtroom Appearance and Trial Timeline Worksheet - criminal law
Courtroom Appearance and Trial Timeline Worksheet - criminal lawWho sits where in court? How does a trial progress?Preparation for a mock trialKey included
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8th - 12th
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Roman Republic vs U.S. Government Activity Sheet
Worksheet comparing the government of the Roman Republic to the U.S. government today. Excellent for class lesson or review.
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6th - 12th
Ways to reduce juvenile crime - juvenile justice worksheet - criminal law
Students brainstorm ways to reduce juvenile crime - juvenile justice worksheet - criminal law
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8th - 12th
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Defenses, Factors of Punishment, Punishments for Crimes - criminal law worksheet
DEFENSES: alibi, self-defense, defense of a third party, crime prevention, duress, infancy, insanity, mental defect, statute of limitations, entrapment, involuntary intoxication, necessity
FACTORS influencing sentence: remorse, past record, age, role, motive, violence, injury
PUNISHMENTS: suspended sentence, probation, home confinement, jail, prison, restitution, fines, work release, weekend sentencing, imprisonment, rehabilitation, rehab, treatment
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8th - 12th
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Criminal Process Crossword worksheet arrest, indictment, arraignment, trial
Criminal Process Crossword - arrest, booking, indictment, arraignment, trial, sentencing
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8th - 12th
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A More Perfect Union
This is an incredible Movie Guide with 25 questions and Character List.A More Perfect Union: America Becomes a Nation is a 1989 American feature film dramatizing the events of the Constitutional Convention.If you are watching this in your class this is a must have.Added Answer Key Sept 2019
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4th - 12th
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Social Studies Pre Test
This is a 41 question Social Studies pre test. The test covers history, politics, geography and government. I use it as a non-graded assignment at the beginning of a semester as an ice breaker and to gauge prior knowledge.
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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U.S. History: Articles of Confederation Activity
Students are given background to the Articles of Confederation in a brief summary paragraph. They then assess some key areas of the Articles and finish with 3 questions that require critical thinking. This resource is one page, double-sided. There is no answer key due to the open-ended nature of the responses.
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8th - 12th
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U.S. Constitution & Three Branches of Government: Review Sheet Assessment
A review sheet on the United States Constitution, and the three branches of government (Executive, Judicial, Legislative).Check out all my U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence Lessons Below!U.S. Constitution and Three Branches of Government - Review SheetUnited States Constitution - Unit TestInterpreting the Bill of RightsCreate Your Own StateU.S. Constitution JeopardyThe Declaration of Independence - The American RevolutionMORE U.S. History related lessons and activities:⚠️ America
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7th - 12th
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Notes Worksheet on Juvenile Justice & Crossword - criminal law
Notes Worksheet on Juvenile Justice & Crossword - criminal law
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8th - 12th
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The Alamo Movie Questions with Character List
This is an incredible Movie Guide with Questions to the movie The Alamo (2004 Version). It follows the movie bringing up historical points and questions for discussion.
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7th - 12th
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Credit Card Worksheet -how they work, costs benefits, worthiness, compare offers
four parts:
costs and benefits of credit cards
fill in the blank with word bank on how credit works
how to decide if someone is credit worthy (collateral, capacity, character)
comparing 3 different credit card applications in areas like late fees, grace periods, etc. (you must provide applications for them to utilize)
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8th - 12th
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Murder on a Sunday Morning Packet worksheet
Questions and movie review about the criminal law, juvenile justice documentary about falsely accused teen Brenton Butler. Academy Award winning documentary .
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8th - 12th
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