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Types of Government Gallery Walk
Students analyze several different types of government. Governments include democracy, capitalism, dictatorship, fascism, communism, and many more!Descriptions of government can be based on economy, politics, and authority.Walking around the room, students analyze each government poster. They will define each type of government, provide advantages and disadvantages of each government, and provide an example of a nation with this form of government. Included:- 11 Colorful Posters (Laminate and th
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6th - 12th
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Civil Rights Movement Primary Source Analysis Bundle
Teach the Civil Rights Movement with this easy to implement Primary Source Analysis Bundle that covers your content and your standards.Investigate the Civil Rights Movement with primary sources so your students learn core content while also practicing Social Studies skills. This bundled set includes 8-pages of handouts providing an assortment of quotes and images for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of the economic, political, and cultural changes of the Civi
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6th - 12th
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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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Good Citizenship 2.11
Are you looking for a unit to teach your good citizenship unit? Well, this is it! This unit was specifically created to align with SOL 2.11. It has many activities that will spice up your lesson plans! Here is what is included:Pages 3-6: Vocabulary CardsPages 7-8 : Citizenship Vocabulary Notes Pages 9-15 : Citizenship Vocabulary Notes (different version)Pages 16-18 : Vocabulary comprehension exit tickets (3 versions)Pages 19-28 : Vocabulary checks (5 different ones)Pages 29-30 : Good Citizens Ar
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1st - 3rd
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(3rd 4th 5th 6th Grade) US GOVERNMENT CIVICS BUNDLE - 15 Word Search & Crossword
SAVE BIG and always have an engaging activity for early finishers or special credit with this US government and civics puzzle bundle. By buying the bundle you will save a lot and always have on hand an appropriate worksheet for early finishers, sub files, and engaging homework or extra credit assignments. With carefully chosen vocabulary lists, each puzzle is not only fun but an opportunity for discovering and reinforcing knowledge and vocabulary.The subjects covered are:American SymbolsBranch
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3rd - 6th
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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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State and Local Government
This is a six part unit by Reading Through History. In this download, the subjects of state and local governments are covered. There are six individual lessons that include; state constitutions, state legislatures, governors, state courts, county government, and city government. For each lesson, there are three pages of student activities that include multiple choice questions, guided reading activities, vocabulary questions, student summaries, and an essay question. The download also inclu
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9th - 12th
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When They See Us BUNDLE (Central Park Five, Movie Guide)
This bundle is for the powerful 4 episode Netflix series, When They See Us. This mini series is so powerful and covers the Central Park Five. The bundle includes a 25 question webquest and a movie guide for each episode (30 questions for episode 1-3, 40 questions for episode 4). And Oprah did an interview with the cast, director, and Central Park 5 men, so I created questions for that as well (20 questions). Oprah's interview is also available on Netflix as well. I sell the webquest and e
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9th - 12th
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Core Democratic Values Resource Tools
Any social studies class can apply the values: Life, Liberty, The Pursuit of Happiness, The Common Good, Justice, Equality, Diversity, Truth, Patriotism, and Popular Sovereignty.This product includes:Pennant Banner for bulletin boardVocabulary Posterswith each CDV (Color and B&W)Vocabulary Puzzle pieces with CDV and kid friendly definition (Color and B & W)Bookmarks in kid friendly terms (color and B&W)Reading comprehension passages with questions
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1st - 6th
How a Bill Becomes a Law Activity
Are you in need of a resource that helps your students understand the process of how a bill becomes a law? This resource contains 8 documents that are intended to help your students understand the important steps in the process. This Resource Includes:-A student learning chart to begin the activity (1 page)-A teacher tips and guidelines page-A 2 page document on how a bill becomes a law-A simulation example (1 page)-A game board (2 pages)-An extension activity that can be used for a quick assess
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5th - 10th
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Action Civics Activism Project
Want to teach your students about how to create change? Use this ready-to-go project to guide students through different phases of creating change. Along with instructions and activities, samples of completed work are included. There are three phases to the project:1. InvestigationBrainstorm topicsResearch topicsCreate a slideshow about a topic2. ActivismResearch the pros/cons of a topicMake a stance on an issueCreate change through letter writing, PSA, petitions, or essays3. PublicationPublish
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5th - 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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Analyzing the Declaration of Independence & U.S. Constitution
This lesson involves having students identify the basic principles and grievances of the Declaration of Independence, as well as exploring the conception of the 'Articles of Confederation' and the 'Constitution of the United States'. Students will demonstrate their interpretation of excerpts of the Declaration of Independence in a hands-on activity. The provided slide presentation is a primary based resource that is designed to engage the students in the learning process. Full of colorful images
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8th - 12th
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The Social Dilemma Unit Guide
This is not a "watch along" guide. This is intended for students to watch the documentary in sections and then discuss, apply, and reflect on what they've learned. It includes quotes from the documentary (and also gives follow up questions to help in the conversation), small activities, and a self-reflection sheet and an Excel sheet that automatically populates their data into a graph.This was originally intended to be done over 6 days during the homeroom period, which lasted 25 minutes. I th
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7th - 10th
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What is the United Nations
Introduce your students to the basics of the United Nations with this introductory lesson! This resource is designed for direct instruction and includes important information for students to gain an understanding of the United Nations. This introductory lesson is a great way to start off your Model United Nation club or class. It will also serve as a stand alone lesson if your class is studying the UN in a social studies class.This resource includes sections of the UN charter, and descriptions a
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5th - 9th
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John Adams Video Guide - HBO mini Series- PARTS 1 and 2
THIS IS A DEAL! You will receive BOTH parts in this bundle.Information about PART 1 video guide-Episode one begins with a cold winter in Boston on the night of the Boston Massacre. Then, Captain Thomas Preston asks John Adams to defend himself and his young soldiers in court. The episode shows the willingness of the crowds to use violence to achieve their revolutionary goals, while John Adams questions such acts. Finally, there are illustrates the growing tensions over the Coercive Act ("Intole
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7th - 12th
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3rd Grade Government Unit - Lesson 2 Pack: Citizens' Responsibilities
In this 3rd Grade Government Unit Lesson 2 Pack you will find the following resources:
1. A power point introducing the concepts of citizens' rights and responsibilities
2. Journal pages for reinforcing vocabulary and recording new information using a graphic organizer, teacher key included
3. Practice and homework pages to review the concepts learned in class, teacher key included
4. A suggestions for use page
This lesson is aligned to the 3rd Grade Ohio Social Studies Content Standard #9: Mem
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2nd - 4th
Also included in: 3rd Grade Government Unit Bundle
Community Roles & Responsibilities **BUNDLE** Civics Social Studies
Cover your Social Studies roles and responsibilities standard with these close reading passages! Have your students read about citizens in a community, police officers, mayor, and city council. Then, answer simple questions or complete additional tasks after reading.
This is currently just a bundle, and priced as such. However, I have been planning to add more to it this year!! I would like to add more members in authority and differentiate it between places as well. Meaning- members in author
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1st - 3rd
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The Articles of Confederation, the US Constitution, and the Federalist Papers
This unit by Reading Through History covers the Articles of Confederation, the Constitutional Convention, the Federalist Papers, Federalists and Anti-Federalists, the US Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.There is enough material here to cover 3-5 days of class, depending on if one or two of the lessons are completed in each period. My students typically complete a lesson in about 25-30 minutes.For the ESL version of these materials, click here: ESL VersionCheck out our Youtube Channel! "The
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5th - 8th
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Push & Pull Factors of Immigration Gallery Walk- BUNDLE PRINT & DIGITAL
Students will analyze 8 different images to determine what push or pull factor is being shown. They will explain their thinking with details and specific examples that they see. In the end, students will list the factors seen in the gallery walk and summarize the difference between push/pull factors.Included in purchase:Printable student worksheet.PDF of 8 images to print for gallery walk activity.Google slideshow of 8 images that students can view for the gallery walk.Digital student worksheets
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5th - 9th
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DISTANCE LEARNING U.S. Constitution Step by Step -- Article I Worksheet
Fully differentiated into two learning levels, this detailed Article I Worksheet provides students with more than a dozen pages of close reading activities that require them to dive deep into a key primary source: Article I of the U.S. Constitution! And now, students can complete the worksheet online as a TpT Digital Activity!Liven up your government teaching with this guided Constitution worksheet that takes students through the details of Article I, all about the legislative branch. These work
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10th - 12th
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Also included in: DISTANCE LEARNING U.S. Constitution Step by Step: Articles I-VII BUNDLE
Executive Branch President Activity Stations Election 2024
Make the Constitution come alive with this executive branch resource. This resource contains everything you need to successfully teach Article 2 of the Constitution. This student-centered resource makes learning about the executive branch engaging and meaningful. Students will circulate through six stations to cover excerpts from the sections of Article 2 of the Constitution. The resource includes a detailed teacher's guide that explains the activity. When students finish completing the statio
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8th - 9th
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Also included in: Election 2024 and Executive Branch President Biden Trump Bundle
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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Legislative Branch Congress Constitution Station Activities
Make the Constitution come alive with this legislative branch resource. This resource contains everything you need to successfully teach Article 1 of the Constitution. This student-centered resource makes learning about the legislative branch engaging and meaningful. Students will circulate through eight stations to cover excerpts from all ten sections of the first article of the Constitution. The resource includes a detailed teacher's guide that explains the activity. Students will improve ski
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7th - 9th
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Also included in: Constitution Branches of Government Activities and Stations
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