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Middle school government interactive notebooks for Microsoft Word
Underground Railroad DBQ/Stations Activity
UNDERGROUND RAILROAD DBQ ACTIVITY/STATIONS: Document-based activity in which students analyze primary sources and documents to examine characteristics of the Underground Railroad. Contains 11 documents with embedded questions, including: images, maps/tables, excerpts from Harriet Tubman, Arnold Grayston, and Fredrick Douglass, map of the “railroad” routes, cartoon, Drinking Gourd lyrics, newspaper article, Freedom Quilt/Code, and the poem Freedom House. Can be assigned individually or used as st
Grades:
8th - 11th
Benchmark-Based Bell Ringers for Florida Middle School Civics
Make the grade on the Florida Middle School Civics End of Course exam. These benchmark-based activities (with answer keys) are designed to teach or reinforce basic concepts in Middle School Civics and/or Law Studies. Perfect for school or home practice
Grades:
6th - 8th
SS.7.C.3.4: Federalism Scenarios Activity
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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6th - 8th
Also included in: SS.7.C.3.4: Federalism Bundle
Forms of Government Interactive Notebook Activity #2
EDITABLE!!! These foldables are a great way for students to enhance their learning about forms of government. Students will define the terms for the words provided and draw a picture (or cut and paste the provided images) that match the terms and definitions. Teachers can use the definitions and images provided or change them to fit their curriculum. There is also a blank template for teachers to include additional terms. Ideal for upper elementary through high school.
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4th - 10th
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Parts of the Declaration of Independence Foldable (EDITABLE)
This foldable reviews the three major parts of the Declaration of Independence (preamble, grievances, and declaration). I use this as a note-taking device or study tool. It is meant to be glued into an INB but could easily be glued to construction paper and added to a binder. This file is a Word document for you to edit, as necessary. Answer key included. This product aligns with the following Georgia Performance Standard(s):SS8H3 Analyze the role of Georgia in the American Revolutionary Era. b
Grades:
7th - 11th
3 Branches of Government (State level)
Hands on graphic organizer! Image of tree with 3 branches. Branches and duties of each branch are in boxes on the following page for students to cut and paste to the branches of the tree. Answer key is provided.
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Grades:
2nd - 6th
Landmark Supreme Court Case Review Table (SS.7.CG.3.11)
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.
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Grades:
6th - 8th
American Colonies DBQ: Differences Between Colonial Regions Activity
American Colonies DBQ: Why NE, Middle, & Southern Colonies Developed Different Ways of Life? Activity: Primary-source based activity in which students analyze documents, including: Columbus Letter, Winthrop & Williams View on Religion and Government, Foreign Perspective on Middle Colonies, and Perspective on Slavery in the Southern Colonies Broadside. Questions embedded for each document. One 45 min class period.
Grades:
7th - 11th
SS.7.C.1.7 Separation of Powers Checks & Balances Scenarios Activity
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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6th - 8th
Also included in: SS.7.C.1.7 Separation of Powers Checks & Balances Bundle
Our Current Elected Government Leaders
This is a graphic organizer that shows our current elected government leaders for each of the three branches of government. It includes the position name, a blank (to fill in the name of the person - see names below), and a picture to help students put a face to the names that they may hear about in the news. We put this chart in our social studies ISNs (Interactive Notebooks) for students to refer to when we learn about our government and the Constitution.
This also explains how Representati
Grades:
3rd - 12th
Analyzing the Preamble Activity
In this activity, students break down the Preamble in to 6 different parts by analyzing the word choice of the Preamble, drawing a picture to represent each goal of the Constitution, and creating a caption to represent that drawing. Then the students reflect on which of those goals they see the government successful at today.
Teacher directions come on first page, the one page worksheet on the second page.
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Grades:
7th - 11th
Slavery Cotton Gin Connection DBQ Activity
SLAVERY COTTON GIN CONNECTION DBQ ACTIVITY: Document-based activity in which students analyze primary sources and documents to examine the connection between the implementation of the cotton gin and slavery expansion. Includes the following documents: newspaper article, cotton gin patent, images of cotton gin in use, diagrams, graphs/tables, and Eli Whitney’s obituary. Great for students to practice examining a variety of primary sources and media, and includes embedded questions for critical th
Grades:
8th - 11th
War of 1812 DBQ Activity
War of 1812 DBQ Activity: primary source based activity in which students analyze items including: James Madison's Message for War, USS Constitution, The Star Spangled Banner, Burning of Washington, DC, Treaty of Ghent, and the Effects of War. Great as a way to end a War of 1812 lesson, or as an enrichment activity. 45 min activity
Grades:
8th - 11th
BUNDLE: The Presidents DVD JQ Adams to Polk with Answer Keys
This is a collection of 6 worksheets to use when viewing The Presidents DVD (History Channel.) These worksheets are for the 6 video clips covering John Quincy Adams to James K. Polk. The first two video clips run approximately 10 minutes. Those worksheets have 10 questions and one open-ended question. The next four video clips are shorter, averaging around 5 minutes for each. I created 4 - 6 questions for each of these videos. Answer keys are provided for all worksheets. The worksheets are f
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Simulating Problems Articles of Confederation
This is a very hands on simulation demonstrating the problems with the Articles of Confederation- specifically how the Articles set up Congress as one house, with all of the 13 states receiving even representation, no matter what their population size.
Students will see the problems brought to life in visual and physical form in front of them, using little Risk game people or some other sets of color-coded pieces.
I do this simulation every single year because of its power of clarification a
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Grades:
7th - 11th
Civics Unit 9 Day 2 Court System Graphic Organizer
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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Grades:
7th - 8th
Also included in: Custom Bundle Units 3-11
Reconstruction Era Reading Activity
Reconstruction Era Reading Activity: Reading-based activity covering topics such including: 13th-15th amendment, Lincoln's Reconstruction Plan, carpetbaggers, scalawags, poll taxes, literacy tests, the "New South", sharecroppers, and Plessy v Ferguson. Includes 20 questions embedded into the reading. One day lesson.PpPlPlPlPlessy v. Ferguson. Includes 20 questions embedded into the reading. O
Grades:
8th - 11th
Bill of Right fill in the blank worksheet & teacher answer key
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
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Grades:
6th - 9th
SS.7.C.3.7: Civil Rights Amendments Bundle
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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Grades:
6th - 8th
Reconstruction Era Tweet Activity
Reconstruction Era Tweet Activity: fun summarizing/review activity in which students create Tweets on the following topics: Carpetbaggers, Compromise of 1877, Civil Rights Act of 1866, Freedman's Bureau, and Military Reconstruction Act. Students use @ to tag people/groups, and at least three hashtags per tweet. 30 min lesson.
Grades:
7th - 11th
The Presidents DVD: John Q Adams
This is a worksheet to use when viewing The Presidents DVD (History Channel). This worksheet is for the sixth video clip, Joh Quincy Adams. There are 10 questions to answer during the video clip and one open-ended question at the end. Answer key is provided. The worksheet is fully editable (Microsoft Word.)
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Grades:
6th - 12th
SS.7.C.3.3,3.8 Judicial Branch (Supreme Court) Lesson Bundle
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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Grades:
6th - 8th
SS.7.C.3.4: Federalism Scaffolded/Focused Notes
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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Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: SS.7.C.3.4: Federalism Bundle
Rock, Paper, Scissors (The system of Checks and Balances Organizer)
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)
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Grades:
5th - 12th, Adult Education
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