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Middle school civics printables under $5
Bill of Rights One-Pager - Creative Project for Civics & American History!
Looking for a creative project for your Bill of Rights unit? This Bill of Rights One-Pager Project has students demonstrate their comprehension of the first ten Amendments to the United States Constitution by describing and illustrating each in an attractive One-Pager art project. Students can draw by hand, paste in pictures, use quotes, word art, or newspaper headlines — the sky's the limit! This imaginative One-Pager lets students get creative and have fun — all while showing off how much the
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5th - 11th
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Also included in:Â The Bill of Rights Bundle! - Articles, Activities, and Creative Projects!
Electoral College Article & Map Activity | Civics & American Government
In this How Do We Choose the Next President? Electoral College Article & Activity, students read a 2-page article on the Electoral College, answer comprehension questions in a review, then use a chart of Red, Blue, and Swing states to fill out an Electoral College map of the United States. Perfect for middle or high school Civics, American History, and American Government classes, this worksheet and activity set will help your students tackle the tricky, sometimes confusing world of the Elec
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6th - 11th
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Preamble Stretch Book | Constitution Day Activity | Preamble Meaning
Wow your students on Constitution Day or any time of the year with this unique stretch book about the Preamble! Students will think about and illustrate the meaning of each section of the Preamble. Two versions of the book are included. For a more in-depth study, students write their own interpretations for the words in the Preamble. If time is limited, a second version is included which has the meaning already printed and ready to illustrate.Stretch books are made by folding three paper squares
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4th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Constitution Stretch Book Bundle: Preamble & Bill of Rights
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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We the People | Preamble to the Constitution One-Pager Activity
This Preamble to the Constitution One-Pager is a creative project that lets your students demonstrate their understanding of the six goals of government laid out in the Preamble! Aligned to the Florida State Standard for Middle School Civics, SS.7.CG.1.8 Preamble of the U.S. Constitution, students read a short passage on the purpose of the Preamble and the importance of its first three words “We the People”. They underline or highlight each of the six goals of government laid out in the Preamble
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Preamble to the Constitution Activity Bundle - for Civics & American History
Bill of Rights Color by Number, Reading Passage and Text Marking - Constitution
This Bill of Rights Color by Number and Text Marking activity is the perfect way to bring life to the topic! Students read a non-fiction passage and search for answers while marking evidence from the text. Perfect reading comprehension activity.Topics include: Bill of Rights, Amendments 1-10, U.S. Constitution, Due Process, Freedom of Speech and the Establishment Clause.Students complete a “before reading” anticipation guide, read about Bill of Rights answers questions, mark the text for evidenc
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in:Â US Constitution Unit BUNDLE - Bill of Rights - Reading Comprehension
Bill of Rights Activity (American Government: US Constitution: Ten Amendments)
These cootie catchers are a great way for students to have fun while learning about the Bill of Rights. How to Play and Assembly Instructions are included.These Cootie Catchers contain all 10 Amendments in the Bill of Rights: Students must identify the amendment based from the description. Or Students may define the amendment after hearing the number.These cootie catchers come in color and black & white, and also come with a version where students can add their own definitions. All of this
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â US Government Activities: US Constitution, Bill of Rights, 3 Branches
Articles of Confederation Tombstones | Project for Civics & American History
This Articles of Confederation Tombstones Creative Project can serve as a hands-on, engaging culminating activity for your Articles of Confederation unit — use it in Civics, American Government, or your American History class! These Articles of Confederation tombstones challenge students to demonstrate their comprehension of America's first, failed governing document in a creative, imaginative way. Makes for a great bulletin board of student work, too! Students are asked to design a tombstone fo
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5th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Articles of Confederation Activity BUNDLE | for Civics & American History
Revolutionary War Color by Number : American Revolution Reading and Text Marking
This Revolutionary War Causes Color by Number and Text Marking activity is the perfect way to bring life to the topic! Students read a non-fiction passage and search for answers while marking evidence from the text. Perfect reading comprehension activity.Topics include: Boston Tea Party, Boston Massacre, French and Indian War, Stamp Act, Sugar Act, and Quartering Act. Students complete a “before reading” anticipation guide, read about Revolutionary War Causes, answer questions, mark the text for
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2nd - 9th
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Types of Government Lapbook: Monarchy, Democracy & Dictatorship
Lapbook or interactive notebook pages for three types of government. Types of government included in this pack are Monarchy, Democracy, and Dictatorship. Notes are "half sheets" that easily fit into a lapbook or glue into a notebook with less mess and cutting! Notes are fill in the blank and cover general information on each form of government. These notes can be used with any textbook, close reading, or video. Multiple activities are included.
EDITABLE note sheets included to help you customiz
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3rd - 6th
Also included in:Â Ultimate Social Studies Lapbook Bundle
Duties & Responsibilities of Citizenship Article & Picture Match for Civics
This Civic Duties & Responsibilities Article & Picture Analysis is perfect for teaching Civic Duties and Responsibilities to any middle school Civics or American Government class! Includes both a printable version and two digital versions — a TPT Easel Activity, and a link to a Google Slides version!Aligned to the Florida State Standards for middle school Civics SS.7.CG.2.2 Citizen Obligations & Responsibilities, this 3-page article and matching activity keeps students engaged as the
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7th - 11th
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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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Powers of Congress Newspaper Matching Activity | Legislative Branch for Civics
This Powers of Congress Newspaper Match employs students’ critical thinking skills as they examine real-life scenarios (“newspaper headlines”) and match them to their related Enumerated Power of Congress. This makes for a great small group review activity for middle and high school students in Civics, American History, or American Government studying the Legislative Branch and the Expressed Powers of Congress! The newspaper headlines are pulled from real-life political events, and each is repres
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6th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Happy Teacher Resources FULL STORE CIVICS BUNDLE (Growing Bundle)
3 Branches of Government Activity: Legislative, Executive, Judicial Branch
These cootie catchers: are a great way for students to have fun while learning about the Three Branches of Government. How to Play and Assembly Instructions are included.These Cootie Catchers contain the following:1. Students Identify the term from the description: ♦ Cabinet, Supreme Court, Executive Branch, President, Legislative Branch, Congress, Judicial Branch, Speaker of the HouseAND ♦ Defense Department, Vice President, Constitution, House of Representatives, Bill, Checks and Balances, Sen
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4th - 9th
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Also included in:Â US Government Activities: US Constitution, Bill of Rights, 3 Branches
Bill of Rights Activity (American Government: US Constitution: Ten Amendments)
Bill of Rights Interactive Notebook Foldable: This lapbook is a fun hands on activity for students to use in their interactive notebooks. Students may research each amendment and write what they find on the provided blank lines. A completed lapbook with answers is included.Note: This fits inside of composition books (as shown on the cover page)Contents:1. How to Use and Assembly Instructions for the lapbook2. Completed facts for each of the 10 amendments3. Blank versions for students to write t
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4th - 9th
Also included in:Â US Government Activities: US Constitution, Bill of Rights, 3 Branches
Susan B. Anthony Women's Suffrage Biography Reading Comprehension Worksheet
This passage briefly describes the life of Susan B. Anthony. 21 questions (identify, true/false and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included color and BW versions, and the key.INCLUDES:article on Susan B. Anthony (1000-1100 Lexile)21 questions- identify, true/false, multiple choicecolor and BW versionskey includedThe ZIP file has 3 versions of PDF files:1) Article and Questions in Color and Black and white and Key2) Color Student Version3) BW Student Version.These are NOT
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Civil Rights Leaders Biography Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle
13 Colonies: Colonial Governments
13 Colonies: Colonial GovernmentsHaving trouble with the Kahoot link - here is the new one Kahoot made (not my idea:) - https://create.kahoot.it/share/colonial-governments/033ba750-1f22-40ab-9b03-d6b341ad9497This lesson teaches students about colonial governments in the 13 Colonies. Students will learn about the English influences on colonial governments including: The Magna Carta, the English Bill of Rights, representative democracy, and English Common Law. Students will also be introduced to T
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6th - 11th
Also included in:Â Early US History Bundle: 1492 - Civil War
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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U.S. Constitution Color by Number - Reading Comprehension and Text Marking
This United States Constitution Color by Number and Text Marking activity is the perfect way to bring life to the topic! Students read a non-fiction passage and search for answers while marking evidence from the text. Perfect reading comprehension or Constitution Day activity.Topics include: U.S. Constitution, Amendments, Bill of Rights, Founding Fathers, Branches of GovernmentStudents complete a “before reading” anticipation guide, read about US Constitution, answer questions, mark the text for
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4th - 7th
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Interest Groups & the Media 2.6: Influencing Politics - Civics EOC
Interest Groups & the Media: Influencing Politics - PowerPoint, Lesson Plan, Worksheet, Smart Board Activity, State Exam Practice Test and Various ActivitiesTeach your students about how Interest Groups and the Media influence the political process and the government. Influence Groups and the Media play play a big role in how we shaping the political landscape. On the Civics EOC Exam and various civics and US Government courses, students are asked to identify how interest groups and the medi
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6th - 9th
Also included in:Â Civics / Government Bundle III
Mock Trial Readers' Theater | 3 Little Pigs | Google Classroom
This mock trial reader's theater of a unique take on "The Story of the Three Little Pigs" is an excellent way for students to experience the judicial system in action!The script has been designed to accommodate 26 students* but can be adjusted based on the class size. *Not all students will have speaking roles but will still be involved in the trial.Google Drive File IncludesReaders' Theater Script as PDF & editable Google DocBackground StoryRole DescriptionsCourtroom LayoutScriptJuror Works
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4th - 6th
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Preamble to the Constitution Activity - Government In Action
This Preamble to the Constitution Activity - Government In Action applies the six goals of government in the Preamble to the Constitution to real actions taken by the U.S. Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches. Students connect examples of real government actions to the various purposes of government listed in the Preamble. If you’re looking for extra practice on the purposes of government for your Preamble unit, this worksheet makes for great enrichment for both middle and high school C
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6th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Preamble to the Constitution Activity Bundle - for Civics & American History
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:Â Constitution Convention Activity Bundle
Bill of Rights | Bill of Rights Activity
Bill of Rights Match-Up Activity is a great resource to use when teaching a unit on government. This resource contains ten badges with the amendment numbers, ten badges with what each amendment states, a recording sheet, and a handout for the students to illustrate the meaning of one amendment. Students will match the amendment number card with the card containing what the amendment states. Once the students have sorted and matched the cards, they record their answers on the recording sheet. In
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4th - 8th
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