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8th grade civics resources for Google Apps under $5
The Bill of Rights Practice Activity | US Amendments in Cartoons | Google
This fun “Which Amendment?” activity challenges your students to figure out which amendment is violated in 15 cartoon scenarios by referencing the Bill of Rights. The silly connections engage your classes while they explore their basic rights as Americans! My students always love this activity. There are 2 versions so you can easily differentiate learning in your classroom. One gives short descriptions of each amendment to use as reference while the other includes the actual text from the Bill o
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4th - 9th
Understanding the Declaration of Independence | Civics & American History
This Understanding the Declaration of Independence Article & Review breaks down each section of the United States Declaration of Independence in a clear, easy to understand way. Questions throughout the article reinforce the key ideas, and a 2-page review has students summarize each section, define key vocabulary, and connect passages of the Declaration to the United States Constitution. Fitting for Civics, Government, and American History classrooms, this is a great review of the Declaratio
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5th - 12th
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Bill of Rights Scenarios Analysis Worksheet
This Bill of Rights Scenarios Analysis activity includes abbreviated versions of the first 10 Amendments to the US Constitution for students to read and a set of short scenarios that they must then analyze. Each scenario describes a violation of one of the Bill of Rights in a way that students can identify with and understand. They then refer back to the Bill of Rights to match it to the correct one. Finally, students answer a question regarding their opinion on whether our rights are absolute o
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7th - 11th
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James Madison the War of 1812 Causes and Impact Stations Activity
This lesson discusses the the causes and effects of the War of 1812. To understand the causes, the class will visit an interactive website that discusses why people were both for and against the War of 1812. (The website no longer works, so I've included the videos on my Youtube channel for teachers.)In order to understand the impact of the war, students will visit four stations which represent varying impacts. They include westward movement, the growth of American art and literature, the destru
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Stations and Gallery Walk Bundle First Half of U.S. History
Constitution and Constitutional Convention PowerPoint Lesson
This beautiful Constitutional Convention lesson covers everything students need to know about the creation of the US Constitution! Awesome to use on Constitution Day or during your unit on the founding of America!The download includes all of the following: A visually engaging PowerPointEditable guided notes worksheetGoogle Slides version of the presentationFully-narrated video version of the presentationThe presentation begins with the major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and how th
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5th - 11th
Also included in: US History Part 1 PowerPoint and Guided Notes Bundle
Supreme Court Case Project Based Learning
This thorough lesson on Landmark Supreme Court cases in America includes a rigorous and authentic PBL activity, overview presentation on the cases, video overview, guided notes, and lesson plan.Students are assigned a landmark court case for the Project Based Learning (PBL) activity. They must research the case, Constitutional question involved, the Court's decision, and its significance. A directions page describes all of this and includes multiple links students can use for their research. The
Roles of the President | A Day in the Life of the Executive Branch | White House
What does the President of the United States do anyway? Throughout the day, the President wears many hats and is responsible for many different roles within the Executive Branch. This engaging mini-lesson is an excellent way for students to comprehend all roles played by the President. "Roles of the President" is an engaging resource for any unit that studies the President or the Executive Branch. The 7 roles studied include: Chief Executive, Chief Diplomat, Commander in Chief, Party Chief, Ec
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6th - 9th
Also included in: PRESIDENTS BUNDLE: Civics, Executive & Presidential Resources
Divine Right, Absolutism, and the Enlightenment Primary Source Analysis
This primary source analysis activity on Divine Right is an excellent higher-order thinking resource for a unit on Absolute Monarchs or the Enlightenment! The activity includes 2 primary source excerpts. The first is from England's King James I. In it, he details his reasoning for why Divine Right is justified and why Kings are like Gods on Earth. The second source is from John Locke's Two Treatises of Government and explains why Absolutism is not a fair government and why power can only come fr
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8th - 11th
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John Adams Presidency XYZ Affair Alien and Sedition Acts Election of 1796
This lesson discusses the main aspects of John Adams' Presidency, including, the XYZ Affair, the Alien and Sedition Acts, trade issues, and the elections of 1796 and 1800. I've included a variety of lesson option to meet the needs of teachers. There is a classroom handout, a Pear Deck version, and a version that can be assigned in Google Slides.This lesson plan is linked with NYS Social Studies standards, however, I'm sure you could add your own. It includes a 2 page lesson plan, a 2 page histo
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6th - 8th
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Comparing Presidential Policies Chart: Modern America Presidents Activity
This fantastic lesson plan on comparing Presidential Policies is perfect for a lesson on the Executive Branch or for modern US History!The download features a full lesson plan in which students compare various aspects of presidential policies and agendas for every president since World War 2! Your students will look to compare foreign and domestic policies along with significant social events of the era. The included presidents are: Harry TrumanDwight D. EisenhowerJohn F. Kennedy Lyndon JohnsonR
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7th - 10th
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Political Parties | Campaign Simulation Running for President
This presidential election simulation is an excellent way for students to comprehend all aspects of political parties and the campaigns needed to elect a presidential candidate - "Let's Get The Party Started!" The teacher will divide class into groups of 4 to 5 students per group. Each group will develop their own political party and choose a presidential candidate to represent their party. Using the included criteria, allow students a few class periods, or portions of class periods, to create
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5th - 12th
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Constitution Bingo Unit Review and Test Prep
Review the Constitutional Convention and the creation of the Constitution with Bingo. Terms: Articles of Confederation, Shay’s Rebellion, Northwest Ordinance of 1787, Virginia Plan, New Jersey Plan, unicameral, Philadelphia, Roger Sherman, slavery, electoral college, Federalist Papers, Bill of Rights, 1st Amendment, 2nd Amendment, 3rd Amendment, 4th Amendment, 5th Amendment, 6th Amendment, 7th Amendment, 8th Amendment, Supremacy Clause, Elastic Clause, states, FederalistsReview Activity include
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8th - 11th
Compromises of the Constitutional Convention
This worksheet on the writing of America's Constitution includes a one page reading on the major compromises of the Constitutional Convention, specifically the Great Compromise and Three-fifth's Compromise. The article also explains the background of the US Constitution, the Virginia Plan, New Jersey Plan, and how the issues were resolved. Following the reading, students complete a set of 9 analysis questions to gauge their understanding. An answer key for this is provided. This is an excellent
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5th - 11th
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Reform Movements - Temperance, Education, Mental Illness, and Prison Reform
This lesson discusses three major reform movements of the Antebellum Era - the Temperance Reform Movement, Education Reform, and the Prison Reform Movement. Students will read about the problems the reformers were trying to address. They will then brainstorm solutions to those problems by discussing how social issues can be addressed or improved by society. The issues of the 1800s have carried over to the modern day, so they are very relatable to students. Everything you needed it included in th
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Part 1 Complete U.S. History Curriculum | Middle School Bundle
Electoral College Lesson Plan
This Electoral College lesson is an awesome way to ensure your students understand the process of how the president is elected, along with famous examples of how it has impacted various elections in US History. The download includes a PowerPoint (and Google Slides option) overview all about the Electoral CollegeThe Constitutional backgroundHow the Electoral College worksWho the electors areIssues with the processQuotes from Alexander Hamilton and James Madison... and more! A guided notes workshe
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7th - 10th
James Monroe and the Monroe Doctrine Cartoon Analysis
For this lesson, students use cartoon analysis to learn about the Monroe Doctrine. They start by analyzing cartoons that represent the main idea of the Monroe Doctrine. As a class, students then compile the data from the varying cartoons and figure out what the Monroe Doctrine was all about. This lesson plan is linked with NYS Social Studies standards, however, I'm sure you could add your own. It includes a 1 page lesson plan, 5 cartoons for analysis, and a handout to organize their thoughts. T
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6th - 8th
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Gerrymandering and Redistricting Lesson Plan
This lesson on gerrymandering and redistricting is a perfect overview for your Civics or American Government classroom. The download includes both PowerPoint and Google Slides presentations, guided notes, a simulation activity, worksheet, and full lesson plan The presentation is an engaging overview that explains what gerrymandering is, provides examples of how it had been used, and the impact that it can have on American politics. It includes a warm up question along with teacher notes and fant
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8th - 11th
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Impeachment Activity and Case Study Lesson Plan
This complete lesson plan on the Impeachment Process includes 6 case studies, an overview reading, and more for an engaging activity on impeachment in America. The lesson will first ensure that students understand the impeachment process at both the state and federal level. Then, students move on to analyzing impeachment cases like Presidents Bill Clinton and Andrew Johnson as well as Richard Nixon's potential impeachment. Case studies of impeachment at the state level are covered with articles
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8th - 11th
Thomas Paine Common Sense Reading Worksheet Activity for 13 Colonies
This activity for Thomas Paine's pamphlet "Common Sense" has students analyzing chunks of the text and putting it into their own words. The download includes and introductory reading with background information on Thomas Paine, the atmosphere in the Colonies at the time of the publication, and the impact Common Sense had on American Colonists.Following the introductory reading, students analyze the actual text of Paine's pamphlet in short chunks. Paine wrote in a simple style for the time that w
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7th - 10th
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Federalism Digital Article & Review | Civics & American Government
This Federalism "How is Power Divided in America?" Digital Article & Review is a digital lesson designed for Google Slides. Suitable for Civics and American History students in middle or high school, this slideshow introduces kids to federalism and the powers and responsibilities of the national, state, and local governments. The review covers key concepts and vocabulary, includes a Venn Diagram of Delegated, Concurrent, and Reserved powers, and two pages of humorous scenarios the students m
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Happy Teacher Resources FULL STORE CIVICS BUNDLE (Growing Bundle)
#Activism Research Project: Perfect for Social Justice/Informational Text Unit
Thanks to social media and trending hashtags, modern activism movements look much different than the activism of the past. This project is a great addition to any study of activism, social justice, social movements, informational text, or just as a stand-alone research project. It is crucially important we teach students how to research and understand the movements of their generation so they can actively participate in the dialogue that is taking place all around them. Understanding the current
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Constitutional Convention Activities Great Compromise & 3/5 Compromise
In this PRINT & USE product or GOOGLE SLIDES for Distance Learning, students will use readings to examine the Great Compromise and the Three Fifths Compromise from the Constitutional Convention. This is perfect for individual work, homework, or with a substitute. There are 3 pages of readings which include: Background informationQuestion Over RepresentationVirginia PlanNew Jersey PlanThe Great CompromiseThe 3/5 CompromiseThe student handout is 2 pages and has students analyze the readings
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Constitution Convention Activity Bundle
Class Constitution Group Project for Civics or US History
This Constitution Day or Back-to-School group activity is perfect for any social studies class or for starting off your unit on the US Constitution. Working in groups, students create a Class Constitution in the same format as our Constitution with a preamble, articles, and more! These are then presented and a final Class Constitution is created that can provide classroom rules for the whole year. My classes worked on these the first week of school and I kept these posters hanging up in my room
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5th - 11th
Star Spangled Banner Activity: National Anthem Reading & War of 1812 summary
It's the National Anthem! Whether it's social studies, english, or music class, this mini-unit is perfect for any study on the Star Spangled Banner (or the War of 1812). This bundle includes a fun, introductory whole-group PowerPoint-style quiz, a historical reading with comprehension questions, and a creative re-writing of the National Anthem. Everything you need is included! It's even in PDF and Google drive formats! Learn more specifics in the details below:☞ This resource is also a part of
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
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