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Middle school government scaffolded note pdfs
U.S. Constitution Bill of Rights Worksheet DBQ: Read and Understand
With this worksheet, students will learn about the Bill of Rights, the first 10 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. They will also learn to engage with the language of primary documents.
For this activity, the students will read the actual words of the Bill of Rights. They will then answer fill-in-the-blank questions, define key terms, and answer comprehension questions. NO additional text sources needed. By referring back to the original Bill of Rights, students will learn to engage with lang
Grades:
6th - 10th
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7 Articles of the US Constitution, Bill of Rights & Amendments Simplified Notes
Confidently guide students through the US Constitution's text so they can see for themselves their rights and the powers of the US government. This annotated Constitution includes both the entirety of the original Constitution plus all 27 amendments:Article 1 -- the Legislative BranchArticle 2 -- the Executive BranchArticle 3 -- the Judicial BranchArticles 4-7 -- Federalism, State Rights, & SupremacyAmendments 1-10 -- the Bill of RightsAmendments 11-27 Use this as an alternative or suppleme
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Civics and Government Inquiry Full Course Curriculum for High School
BrainPop: Causes of the American Revolution Doodle Notes
Make note taking fun! Use these doodle / sketch notes to engage students while watching BrainPop's video* on the Causes of the American RevolutionTwo student versions of the notes are provided: Guided note taking (fill in the blank notes), and open note taking (students fill in their own notes).Students will take notes on events such as:The Quartering ActThe Sugar ActThe Stamp ActThe Townshend ActsThe Tea ActThe Intolerable ActsThe Sons of LibertyThe Boston MassacreThe Boston Tea PartyThe 1st Co
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Causes of the American Revolution Doodle Notes
Make note taking fun! Use these doodle / sketch notes to engage students while teaching the basic Causes of the American Revolution.This resource works as a great introduction to teaching what led up to the American Revolutionary War, as well as a great review tool and / or study guide. Two student versions of the notes are provided: Guided note taking (fill in the blank notes), and open note taking (students fill in their own notes).Students will take notes on events such as:The Quartering ActT
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Types of Government | Democracy | U.S. Government | Slides and Notes
These interactive slides and differentiated student notes are the perfect way to introduce your students to different types of government! This no prep resource will easily help you teach your students about forms of government including a democracy, monarchy, dictatorship, oligarchy, and theocracy.Learning Objectives:★ Identify different types of governments. Vocabulary:government, democracy, monarchy, dictatorship, oligarchy, theocracyWHAT'S INCLUDED?Teaching Presentation:Present information t
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Media Bias
One of the 28 references in my ELA Reference Bundle*****************************************************************************This is a reference to help students identify media bias. This reference includes bias by spin, bias by omission, bias by placement, bias by labeling, bias by story selection, bias by selection of sources. (Color and black and white versions included)*****************************************************************************Students need more practice with media bias
Grades:
5th - 12th
Celebrate Freedom Week Informational Trading Cards - Constitution Day Activity
This Celebrate Freedom Informational Trading Card set is a great way to introduce the important citizenship standards that are included in the federal mandate of Celebrate Freedom Week. Included on the trading cards are information on the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Pledge of Allegiance, our flag, and founding fathers. These trading cards are great for small group reading or a great way to integrate social studies into your literacy block. Other Celebrate Freedom Resource
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Legislative Branch Activities on Congress - Civics 101 Podcast Episode Notes
Learn all about the Legislative Branch, likethe structure and operations of Congressthe differences between the House of Representatives and the Senatehow a bill becomes a lawCongressional districting and gerrymandering These Civics 101 podcast episode guided notes are the perfect alternative to lectures or textbook reading. Students can listen and learn at their own pace, wherever!Included are political cartoon and news source analysis templates to dig deeper into any mentioned topic by examini
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Legislative Branch Unit with Activities, PPTs, Card Sorts, & Games
Parts of a Map Foldable
★★★This product is also part of a bundle!★★★:
Map Skills Bundle
Teaching Map Skills? You need this foldable to teach you students the 4 parts of a map, PLUS have them understand the purpose and meaning behind each part.
This foldable is ready for an interactive notebook and can be used as notes or an assessment. The flaps provide an excellent study tool.
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Geography Skills GROWING Bundle
Executive Branch Activities - Civics 101 Podcast Episode Guided Notes
Learn all about the Executive Branch, includingthe powers of the President the roles of White House advisers and Cabinet membersthe importance of the Presidential approval rating These Civics 101 podcast episode guided notes are the perfect alternative to lectures or textbook reading. Students can listen and learn at their own pace, wherever!Included are political cartoon and news source analysis templates to dig deeper into any mentioned topic by examining them through real-life issues.This ki
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Executive Branch Unit with Activities, PPTs, & Simulations
Local Government Presentation + Scaffolded Notes - Alberta Grade 6 Social
The objective of this lesson is to introduce students to the roles and responsibilities of local government. Presentation on introducing local government concepts according to the Alberta curriculum.6.1.4 Analyze the structure and functions of local governments in Alberta by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues:How are representatives chosen to form a local government (i.e., electoral process)? (PADM)What are the responsibilities of local governments (i.e., bylaws, ta
Grades:
K - 12th
Four Types of Greek Governments
Get your students thinking about Greek governments with easy to follow reading, graphic organizer flow chart, and vocabulary chart in a CCSS aligned activity!Middle School level reading with key vocabulary words related to Greek Government!Your students will be able to pull out key facts of the Greek governments in an easy to follow graphic organizer.Break down the meaning of Greek words in a Vocabulary Chart!If you enjoy this product, please feel welcome to leave a review!
Grades:
5th - 8th
Judicial Branch Activities on Supreme Court - Civics 101 Podcast Notes
Learn all about the Judicial Branch, includingthe Supreme Courtthe federal court system how a case makes it to the Supreme Courtthe role of federal judgesThese Civics 101 podcast episode guided notes are the perfect alternative to lectures or textbook reading. Students can listen and learn at their own pace, wherever!Included are political cartoon and news source analysis templates to dig deeper into any mentioned topic by examining them through real-life issues.This kit comes in both print PDF
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7th - 12th
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Strengths and Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation Assignment
Bellwork- Start by defining key terms that will be used in this assignment. Allow students to work together in order to better use their process of elimination skills.Ask students to recall information from grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence. How might those leaders' experiences with Great Britain's Government influence them when creating their government?Activity- Students will read about issues discovered during the Articles and match at least one graphic and one result of th
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Also included in: Constitutional Era Bundle- Articles, posters and convention compromises
Civics - VA SOL Review Packet
SOL Review Packet for the Civics and Economics SOL
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Bill of Rights Federalist Essays Activities - Civics 101 Podcast Episode Notes
Explore the Declaration of Independence, Federalist & Antifederalist, and Bill of Rights in a new way with these guided notes to go along with 4 engaging podcast episodes.This kit is the perfect alternative to lectures or textbook reading. Students can listen and learn at their own pace, wherever!Included are political cartoon and news source analysis templates to dig deeper into any mentioned topic by examining them through real-life issues.This kit comes in both print PDF and digital for G
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7th - 12th
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Road to the Revolution: Illustrated Timeline
Illustrated Timeline Activity/Notes for the events leading up to the American Revolution Vocabulary words included:Sugar ActStamp ActNavigation ActsTownshend ActsBoston MassacreBoston Tea PartyIntolerable ActsDownload includes a 2nd page that can be folded to create a foldable insert for interactive notebooks
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Grades:
4th - 12th
Bill of Rights Flip Book
Study the 10 amendments in the Bill of Rights with this fun flip book. To put the pages together, simply print, cut, and line them up. Staple it at the top.
Each amendment page is blank for your students to write/draw on them. The only things included are the title on the front "The Bill of Rights" and the listed amendments 1-10.
Enjoy!!
Grades:
3rd - 12th
Ancient Athens Democracy Presentation, Scaffolded Notes - Alberta Grade 6 Social
The objective of this lesson is to introduce students to Ancient Athens as well as the class structure and gender divides of Ancient Athens. Includes "Introduction to Ancient Athens" Presentation PowerPoint and scaffolded fill-in-the-blanks notes sheet to accompany.6.2.3 analyze the structure and functions of the democratic system in ancient Athens by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues: How was the government of ancient Athens structured? (PADM)How did the structure
Grades:
1st - 12th
Voting & Election Activities - Civics 101 Podcast Episode Gudied Notes
Explore voting rights and issues likeUS Election Day procedures voting rightsstate and local electionsballot proposition initiatives and recallsThis kit is the perfect alternative to lectures or textbook reading. Students can listen and learn at their own pace, wherever!Included are political cartoon and news source analysis templates to dig deeper into any mentioned topic by examining them through real-life issues.This kit comes in both print PDF and digital for Google Doc.Greatness is being a
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7th - 12th
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International Environmental Policy and Approaches Unit
Introducing the International Environmental Policy and Approaches Unit – a comprehensive resource designed to explore the complexities of global environmental governance and policy-making. Throughout this no-prep unit, students will grapple with the essential question, "How can governments work with each other and citizens to form sound environmental policy?" as they delve into an array of critical topics and concepts.From understanding transboundary environmental problems to dissecting the intr
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Grades:
8th - 11th
Also included in: Land Usage, Environmental Economics and Policy Unit Bundle
North Carolina Government unit
Based on 4th grade essential standards for North Carolina, this unit inclues study guides for each branch of government and the NC constitution. It also includes a 16 question assessment and answer key. Includes charts, fill in the blank, short answer, and multiple choice.
This is a great resource for student self-guided inquiry, whole group instruction, guided notes or review for a formative assessment.
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
Also included in: Government Bundle (North Carolina Focused)
Canada Levels of Government Organizer
This graphic organizer provides arranged notes for federal, provincial, and municipal governments in Canada. Your students will record the names of government leaders, political parties, and their own elected representatives at each level of government.I find that students have a much easier time understanding the three levels of government if they go a little further with researching who represents them and then record them in a well-organized manner.3 separate pages. One for each level of gove
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: Alberta Grade 6 Social Studies Bundle
Provincial Government Presentation - Alberta Grade 6 Social Studies
The objective of this lesson is to introduce students to Provincial government, the structure, purpose, and process of joining/participating. Presentation on introducing provincial government concepts according to the Alberta curriculum.6.1.5 analyze the structure and functions of Alberta’s provincial government by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues:How is the provincial government structured? (PADM)What is the role and status of the Lieutenant Governor within the p
Grades:
1st - 12th
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