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Government Common Core RI.11-12.1 handouts
Political Parties| DEMOCRATS V REPUBLICANS | What are the Differences? | Digital
This is an easy and comprehensive way to teach the differences between the Democrat and Republican political parties. Both printable and digital versions are included!Buyer Feedback:Easy to use, comprehensive, and versatile with options for print and digital. This purchase includes a 3-page reading about the differences between the two major political parties; the Democrats and the Republicans. It reviews the different ideologies on the following issues:the economytaxessocial issuesforeign polic
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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DISTANCE LEARNING U.S. Constitution Step by Step -- Article II Worksheet
7 pages of close reading questions take students step by step through Article II of the U.S. Constitution, asking them not only to read for detail but also to think critically about the rules that govern the executive branch of the U.S. federal government! And now, students can complete the worksheet online as a TpT Digital Activity!Do you teach the U.S. Constitution to your government or history students? I go through it every year and constantly work on ways to make it highly interesting and r
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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
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
Just Mercy (nonfiction book)
Written by lawyer Bryan Stevenson, the book is an account of his experiences as a young lawyer working in the Deep South and is a powerful argument not only for criminal justice reform and racial and economic justice, but also for finding the humanity in every person and in ourselves.These resources include guided reading questions for each chapter of the book, including the Introduction, Postscript, and Epilogue. They also include Bell Ringer questions and several culminating writing prompts. T
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10th - 12th
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Also included in: Just Mercy (nonfiction book) & 13th (documentary film) Bundle
DISTANCE LEARNING U.S. Constitution Step by Step -- Article IV Worksheet
20 free answer and fill-in questions that take students step by step through Article IV, helping them read the text independently and determine the meaning of this part of the U.S. Constitution. Includes an answer key with full explanations to help teachers guide class discussions of our gov't system! And now, students can complete the worksheet online as a TpT Digital Activity!____________________________________________________________What Buyers Are Saying:---I actually used this for a younge
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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
McCULLUCH v MARYLAND | Reading | Lecture | CLOZE notes | Print & Digital
Sometimes teaching Supreme Court Cases can be boring for both the teacher and the students. This presentation about the famous court case, McCulloch v Maryland will be sure to keep your kiddos engaged! Buyer Feedback:My students LOVED this! Made a boring (to them) court case come alive and much easier for them to understand! Thank you so much for this! This editable presentation reviews the important ideas and lasting impact of the 1819 Supreme Court decision, McCulloch v Maryland (implied power
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9th - 12th
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American Revolution Unit: Bundle of Lessons: Reading Passages + Activities
This American Revolution Bundle is a collection of ten lessons, one crossword, one review packet and one test. The ten lessons are: George Washington - First President and Effects of the Revolution; Paul Revere and the Midnight Ride; Paying for Photocopies - Taxation Without Representation; The Battle of Saratoga and Loyalist Response; The Battle of Yorktown; The Boston Tea Party and Beginnings of the Revolution; The Declaration of Independence; The Thirteen Colonies - An Introduction; Washingto
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7th - 12th
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AP® US Government Unit 1.7 - Federalism in Focus Reading Quiz
Unit 1.7 of the AP® curriculum is devoted to questions surrounding the allocation of power in the US government, specifically: what is federalism, and why should we care? Where does federal power end and state power begin? And, perhaps most importantly, what role does money play in this whole process?This reading quiz is based upon "Federalism in Focus," a 2500-word essay that that is designed to help students prepare for the AP US Government Exam. The text and quiz both cover each of the foll
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: AP® US Government - Comprehensive Full-Year Accompanying Curriculum
Citizenship & Immigration in the U.S.
For more than a century, the United States has ranked among the most-desired destinations for immigrants, refugees, students and tourists alike. However, only a small fraction of those seeking to enter the U.S. are actually admitted.This seven-question short answer worksheet examines how the United States government manages its borders, regulates tourist inflows and determines the criteria for American citizenship. Included is a thorough discussion of related issues, such as international adopti
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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AP® US Govt 1.7 Text - Federalism in Focus (Relations b/w State & Federal Govts)
Unit 1.7 of the AP® curriculum is devoted to questions surrounding the allocation of power in the US government, specifically: what is federalism, and why should we care? Where does federal power end and state power begin? And, perhaps most importantly, what role does money play in this whole process?"Federalism in Focus" is a 2500-word essay that is designed to help students understand federalism as they prepare for the AP® US Government Exam. Featuring photos, archival newsreel stills, and a s
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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 Summary
This handout assists students in deciphering the US Constitution. An excellent resource for students to utilize for their research projects, and as a study guide for quizzes and exams. Included: The Preamble, The Seven Articles of the US Constitution, and The Twenty-seven Amendments to the US Constitution.US History and Government CA Social Studies Standards:12.1 Students explain the fundamental principles and moral values of Americandemocracy as expressed in the U.S. Constitution and other esse
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4th - 12th
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I Survived a Sarin Gas Attack by Kassem Eid: Practice with Argument
Kassem Eid wrote an essay on April 17, 2017 edition of the New York Times describing in detail surviving a Sarin Gas Attack in Syria in 2013. The article comes a week after the Syrian government launched chemical attacks against its people in April 2017.
There are many links to video and audio resources for analyzing the argument that Kassem Eid makes. There are links to NPR stories, a CNN interview, and a TED Talk on Syria and the definition of war crimes. The resource features an original p
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Congress: How the Legislative Branch Works
Congress remains one of the least trusted institutions in the United States - some surveys even rank its members behind used car salesmen in terms of reliability.This short answer / identification worksheet helps students understand why. Drawing its questions from various terms, issues and controversies involving the legislative branch. Why are there no Congressional term limits? Why are members of Congress regularly reelected if they are so unpopular? What does the Speaker of the House do?Perfe
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Joe Biden "Russia's Attack" Multiple Choice Close Reading & Analysis Quiz
PRINTABLE or DIGITAL Google Doc work packet. Ready to be assigned on Google Classroom. You will save time because an answer key and detailed lesson plan are included, and you will have a rigorous and engaging lesson aligned to standards on reading informational texts. Students will love reading about current events,In this activity, students will...1. Evaluate Joe Biden's argument by reading the speech2. Comprehend & Analyze Joe Biden's speech by reading closely3. Answer text-dependent multi
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6th - 12th
Freedom vs. Security Debate Preparation
This file includes debate questions and research recording forms to accompany my Freedom vs. Security Debate rubric.
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9th - 12th
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Federalism in Focus - Constitutional, Governmental + Legislative Terms Exercise
What is federalism, and why should we care? Where does federal power end and state power begin? And, perhaps most importantly, what role does money play in this whole process?!"Federalism in Focus" is a 2500-word essay written with these questions in mind. Whether you are teaching Civics, U.S. Government or preparing a Home School curriculum, this concise-yet-thorough reader can help bring the subject alive for your students!This vocabulary worksheet consists of 23 terms, all taken from the text
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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[Distance Learning] RBG and Naturalized Citizenship
This lesson includes two primary texts (a speech from RBG to newly naturalized citizens and the Oath of Naturalization that those citizens must take), close read questions for each of those texts, and possible essay questions developed from them (with a rubric included). This lesson could take anywhere from one hour to a week, depending on how you run your discussions and whether you choose to include the essay assignment. You can use some or all of the activities in conjunction together. The le
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7th - 12th
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AP® US Government Units 1.6-1.9 Vocabulary Exercise (The Language of Federalism)
What is federalism, and why should we care? Where does federal power end and state power begin? And, perhaps most importantly, what role does money play in this whole process?!This vocabulary worksheet consists of 23 terms, It is hoped that by completing this exercise, students will improve their vocabulary, learning comprehension skills, and their understanding of federalism, state-federal balance of power, and the US Constitution. Featuring vocabulary words that range in subject from History t
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Guided Reading Questions: "What Trump Presidency Means for the Supreme Court"
This document provides guided reading questions for students to utilize while reading the New York Times article "What the Trump Presidency Means for the Supreme Court" (link included on handout). This lesson is intended for after study of the judicial branch of the U.S. government, to discuss current events and their implication on this branch of government. However, this could be used at other times to discuss current events.
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11th - 12th
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