Middle school civics interactive notebooks for Microsoft Word

Scenarios activity for SS.7.C.3.4: Federalism. Students analyze scenarios/excerpts and determine the type of power, level of government, and justify their answer. Great way to practice and apply knowledge. Includes suggested answers.

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Worksheets, Activities, Interactive Notebooks

Grades:

6th - 8th

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Also included in: SS.7.C.3.4: Federalism Bundle

ABC's of Civics Project

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Teach Me Civics NOVA

This is an amazing final project to use as a culminating end of the year activity! Students will produce an ABC Book to explain major concepts learned throughout the year. For the complete project set, please also purchase ABC's of Civics Grading Rubric and ABC's of Civics PowerPoint

Subjects:

Civics, Economics , Social Studies - History

Grades:

8th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Interactive Notebooks, Lesson

Landmark Supreme Court Case Review Table (SS.7.CG.3.11)

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Civic Engagement

This graphic organizer is a note taking or review tool. It allows students to see each landmark Supreme Court case at a glance. The cases include Dred Scott v. Sandford, Plessy v. Ferguson, Brown v. Board of Education, Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier, in Re Gault, Gideon v. Wainwright, Miranda v. Arizona, U.S. v. Nixon and Marbury v. Madison. Students can also use this is a study tool when preparing for quizzes and tests.

Subjects:

Civics, Government

Grades:

6th - 8th

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Activities, Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

RH.6-8.2

, RH.6-8.4

SS.7.C.1.7 Separation of Powers Checks & Balances Scenarios Activity

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Scenarios activity for SS.7.C.1.7: Separation of Powers Checks & Balances. Students analyze scenarios and determine if it shows separation or checks, and justify their answer. Great way to practice and apply knowledge. Includes an embedded Exit Ticket and answers.

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Activities, Handouts, Interactive Notebooks

Grades:

6th - 8th

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Also included in: SS.7.C.1.7 Separation of Powers Checks & Balances Bundle

Civics Unit 9 Day 2 Court System Graphic Organizer

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Conquering Civics and History

Follows the "Civics Unit 9 Plan - The Judicial Branch." Answer key is in the free PowerPoint "Civics Unit 9 Day 2" Covers the different court systems - Supreme, Appeals, Trial Covers the different jurisdictions - original and appellate Uses the State of Florida as a state example. If you'd like this modified for your state, message me.

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Worksheets, Graphic Organizers, Interactive Notebooks

Grades:

7th - 8th

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Also included in: Custom Bundle Units 3-11

SS.C.G. 4.3 Note-Taking Guide on International Conflict

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This Note-taking guide aligns with the PowerPoint for FL Benchmark SS.7.CG.4.3 Describe examples of the United States’ actions and reactions in international conflict.

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Grades:

7th

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Harters Social Studies Corner

Also included in: SS.C.G. 4.3 PowerPoint and Note-Taking Guide on International Conflict

Bill of Right fill in the blank worksheet & teacher answer key

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This worksheet pairs with the Bill of Right PowerPoint that is FREE to download. Students can use the PowerPoint notes to fill in the blanks on the worksheet

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Interactive Notebooks

SS.7.C.3.7: Civil Rights Amendments Bundle

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Bundle of activities to teach SS.7.C.3.7, Civil Rights Amendments. Includes a variety of activities, including:Louisiana Literacy Test Engagement/Hook Activity: a modernized version of a literacy test from the Civil Rights era. Great as a hook or engagement activity. Includes answers.Visual Vocab Activity: Great for pre-teaching vocab, students use the embedded reading/context to define each term.Then they draw an example.Scaffolded/Focused Notes: Examines the path to extended Civil Rights, f

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Activities, Interactive Notebooks, Lesson

Grades:

6th - 8th

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George Washington's Presidency Annotated Timeline

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Mike the History Guy

This illustrated timeline reflects the events of the George Washington Presidency. This assignments includes instructions for the students and a rubric. The following events will be reviewed within the timeline. -Whiskey Rebellion -George Washington becomes President of the United States – -Judiciary Act of 1789 -Hamilton’s Financial Plan -Washington Proclamation of Neutrality -Washington Farewell Address -Treaty Greenville -Pinckney’s Treaty -Jay's Treaty -Compromise of 1790

Subjects:

Civics, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Posters, Interactive Notebooks

Virginia Civics and Economics SOL 5 Learning Target Sheet

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Shipp's Civics Resources

Teaching middle school Civics and Economics in Virginia? Need a target sheet for SOL objective 5 (the Political Process)? Here it is. I give a copy of this to each student to put in their notebook. I also make a large poster to display in the front of the class. Students use it to self-track their progress towards learning all the SOL objectives in each unit.

Subjects:

Civics, Economics

Grades:

8th

Types:

Classroom Forms, Interactive Notebooks

SS.7.C.3.3,3.8 Judicial Branch (Supreme Court) Lesson Bundle

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Bundle of resources and materials to teach SS.7.C.3.3,3.8 Judicial Branch (Supreme Court). Includes:Visual Vocab Activity: Great for pre-teaching vocab, students use the embedded reading/context to define each term. Then they draw an example.Supreme Court Scaffolded/Focused Notes: Assignment explains the structure, functions, and purpose of the Supreme Court and has questions embedded after each section of text. Answers includedAssessment/Quiz: 6 question assessment made using EOC-style question

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Activities, Interactive Notebooks, Lesson

Grades:

6th - 8th

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SS.7.C.3.4: Federalism Scaffolded/Focused Notes

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Reading embedded Scaffolded/Focused Notes Activity for SS.7.C.3.4: Federalism. Examines the reasoning behind Federalism, the types of power, and examples. Students read a section of text and complete questions below each section. Answers included. Embedded Exit Ticket.

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Activities, Scaffolded Notes, Interactive Notebooks

Grades:

6th - 8th

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Also included in: SS.7.C.3.4: Federalism Bundle

Virginia Civics and Economics SOL 13 Learning Target Sheet

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Shipp's Civics Resources

Teaching middle school Civics and Economics in Virginia? Need a target sheet for SOL objective 13 (Role of Government in the Economy)? Here it is. I give a copy of this to each student to put in their notebook. I also make a large poster to display in the front of the class. Students use it to self-track their progress towards learning all the SOL objectives in each unit.

Subjects:

Civics, Economics

Grades:

8th

Types:

Classroom Forms, Interactive Notebooks

Philosophy & Religion WorkBook (P4C) [Debates, Discussions] Form (Tutor) Time

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The Philosophy and Religion Resource Base

This booklet is designed for students aged 12-15, once printed (preferably colour, double-sided and bound!) and given to a student - it contains enough philosophically stimulating tasks to keep your students busy for the year!It contains 60 pages and over 50 tasks.The tasks are differentiated, the format allows students to select the tasks that interest them. Some tasks are aided by the use of smart-phones (for YouTube etc)As a teacher, your only task is to check that students are completing the

Subjects:

Civics, Critical Thinking, Religion

Grades:

5th - 10th

Types:

Workbooks, Activities, Interactive Notebooks

Rock, Paper, Scissors (The system of Checks and Balances Organizer)

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Future Ed Ventures

If you are reviewing the "Checks & Branches" of our 3 Branches, this is a fun way to include examples of it in your students interactive notebook. In my PowerPoint, I include the Checks of each branch, however, you could also use your own lessons and add this to your lesson/activity. I designate each branch Rock, Paper, or Scissors. For example; Congress - Legislative Branch (Paper) "L" President - Executive Branch (Scissors) "E" Supreme Court - Judicial Branch (Rock)

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

5th - 12th, Adult Education

Types:

Handouts, Graphic Organizers, Interactive Notebooks

SS.7.C.2.4,2.5,3.6: Constitutional Rights Scenarios Activity

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Scenarios activity for SS.7.C.2.4,2.5,3.6: Constitutional Rights. Students analyze scenarios/excerpts and decide what amendment, violation/protection, and justify their answer. Part 2 has students analyze examples of protections/limitations and determine the term shown, and justify answer. Includes suggested answers.

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Activities, Handouts, Interactive Notebooks

Grades:

6th - 8th

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Also included in: SS.7.C.2.4,2.5,3.6: Constitutional Rights Lesson Bundle

Road to the Civil War Annotated Timeline (Causes of the Civil War)

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Mike the History Guy

This illustrated timeline reflects the causes of the American Civil War. This assignments includes instructions for the students and a rubric. The following events will be reviewed within the timeline.-Missouri Compromise -John Brown and the Raid on Harpers Ferry -Compromise of the 1850 -Dred Scott Decision -Fugitive Slave Act of 1850-Bleeding Kansas-Kansas-Nebraska Act -Lincoln Douglas Debates-Uncle Tom’s Cabin -Sumner-Brooks Incident

Subjects:

Civics, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Projects, Posters, Interactive Notebooks

SS.7.C.G.2.9 Note-Taking Guide on Media and Political Communication

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This Note-taking guide aligns with the PowerPoint for FL Benchmark SS.7.CG.2.9 Analyze media and political communications and identify examples of bias, symbolism, and propaganda.

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Grades:

7th

Types:

Civics, Government, Other (Social Studies - History)

Also included in: SS.7.C.G.2.9 PowerPoint and Note-Taking Guide on Media & Political Communication

Citizenship Interactive Notebook SS.7.C.2.1 SS.7.C.2.2

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History Guru

This Citizenship Interactive Notebook file is filled with hook activities, processing activities, and EOC practice items for ALL four standards listed above. There are 24 pages filled with standard based learning activities for each of the FOUR standard topics listed above. Over the years with being Tech Leader for our school, along with Social Studies Department Head, Coach, Interactive Notebook Leader, and Civics teacher... I have become very talented in taking benchmarks, getting to the root

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Grades:

7th

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DBQs, Interactive Notebooks, Lesson

Also included in: Civics Bundle: 181 Products and over $400 in lessons/activities

SS.7.CG.1.6 Day 1 Guided Note-Taking ideas in the Declaration of Independence

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This Note-taking guide aligns with the PowerPoint for FL Benchmark SS.7.CG. 1.6 Analyze the ideas and grievances set forth in the Declaration of Independence.

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Grades:

7th

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Also included in: SS.C.G.1.6 PowerPoint and 2 day Guided Note-Taking Declaration of Independence

SS.C.G.1.6 Day 2 Guided Note-Taking Declaration of Independence

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This Note-taking guide aligns with the PowerPoint for FL Benchmark SS.7.CG. 1.6 Analyze the ideas and grievances set forth in the Declaration of Independence.

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Grades:

7th

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