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Civics dbqs for GATE
Constitution Day Activity Scavenger Hunt | Primary Source Analysis, Google Forms
To better understand the basic information within the U.S. Constitution, students will browse through this primary source document and find the main ideas regarding the 7 Articles and 27 Amendments. Included are 17 questions about the articles and 27 questions about the amendments. All questions (except for one) will be answered with a number. This is a great way to introduce, study, or review the United States Constitution for your civics unit or for a Constitution Day activity. You may even
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Articles of Confederation Simulation
This item is apart of a bundle! Teaching the Articles of Confederation? Need a engaging way for students to practice the knowledge they just learned? Have the students participate in the Congress of Confederation and work with other states to get task done for the United States.I conduct this simulation in my own classroom and the students love it! They really get into the role of the states and debate!Students walk away with a better understand of not just the weaknesses, but WHY the Articles o
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7th - 10th
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Black Code Vs. Jim Crow Gallery Walk Source Activity for Reconstruction
Get students out of their desks and collaborating with this primary source-based gallery activity that challenges students to differentiate Black Codes and Jim Crow Laws. This lesson will allow students to better understand the failures of Reconstruction and the state laws future civil rights movements fought to overturn. Included in this package is the following: -Mini-Lesson PowerPoint on Black Codes, Jim Crow, and Plessy v. Ferguson. -Student Note and Gallery Walk Activity Sheet (Both Word an
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7th - 12th
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2020 Political Party Platform Comparisons
I'm excited to release an updated version of my party platforms assignment, featuring the platforms that were adopted during the 2020 election year! My previous assignment of excerpts from the 2012 and 2016 political party platforms (this is a free download if you want to sample it) were big hits, and the 2020 election produced... SOME new documents for me to use!IMPORTANT NOTE FOR 2020 PLATFORMSAs with all things in 2020, party platforming wasn't the same as it used to be. The GOP and the Lib
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9th - 12th
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Compare the First Two Political Parties Federalist and Democratic Republican
Students will read primary source quotes to ANALYZE the differences between America's first two political parties, the Federalists and Democratic Republicans in this PRINT & GO activity. Using the primary source quotes from both Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton, students will have a first hand account of the different beliefs for the course of the newly formed United States of America. This activity can be used as an INTRODUCTION to the POLITICAL PARTIES!Topics for quotes include: •
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8th - 12th
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Cesar Chavez Day Power Point Presentation
Power Point Presentation, Cesar Chavez Day, Civil Rights, Human Rights, Pesticides, Fair Wages, Farms, Migrant Farmworkers, Mexican Americans, Chicano Studies, Ethnic Studies, Heroes, Social Justice, Multicultural Education, Holidays and Celebrations, Birthday, California, Arizona, Politics, US Government, Farm Workers, United Farmworkers Union, Latino, Dolores Huerta, Robert Kennedy, Spanish Language, Cultural studies
26 Slide Power Point Presentation on the Legacy of Cesar Chavez. This prese
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2nd - 12th
The Powers of Congress | The Legislative Branch | Digital Learning Activity
This objective for the powers of Congress will help your students understand the expressed and implied powers of Congress. Students will get the opportunity to examine these powers and think critically about why the Framers of the Constitution included these powers. Give your students everything they need to master this topic with this great activity. Digital and Paper Copies Included!This "The Powers of Congress" Distance Learning activity includes:1) 4 pages of engaging graphic organizers t
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: The Legislative Branch | Digital Learning | Activity Bundle
Road to American Revolution DBQ (Document Based Questions) Paper and Google
U.S. History Road to Revolution DBQ Document Based Questions and Writing Prompt with Checklist (Paper and Google Drive Versions), Digital Distance Learning & PrintThis This American History Road to Revolution Document Based Question Writing Activity is perfect for Common Core planning in your American History or Civics classroom! Also part of American History Part 1 (Colonialism to Reconstruction) MEGA BUNDLE and ROAD TO REVOLUTION BUNDLEThis product includes:4 Sources4 Document Based Questi
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: ROAD TO REVOLUTION BUNDLE (AMERICAN HISTORY BUNDLE)
Political Parties: Notes,Quiz, and Make your Own Party
I love teaching about political parties! I especially love this lesson because students learn about the political spectrum and even take a quiz to find where they are on the spectrum.Students also create their own political party!This products includesPowerPoint presentationMake your own political party activity Democrats vs republican cut out worksheet Where are you on the spectrum quizPolitical Party notes Political Party notes for interactive notebookWant access to ALL of my civics resources?
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6th - 12th
Social Studies American Civics Bell Ringers Bundle (Google Slides Compatible)
Engage your students right when they walk in the door with bell ringers that will support your middle school American Government and Civics history curriculum!Inside this resource, you'll find 200 bell ringers to use throughout the year while you teach about American government, politics, the U.S. Constitution and other content related to Civics!Along with a PowerPoint version of the slides, the bell ringers are also compatible with Google Slides! There are links to digital versions of the bell
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5th - 8th
The Constitutional Amendment Process: Notes, Lesson, and Math Activity Lesson
Looking for a way to teach the amendment process? I use this resource in my class; my student love learning about adding an amendment to the constitution. Take a break from your notes and readings, and try a little math in your social studies class.This Resource Includes:Notes Guided Notes Fraction fill in worksheetAmendment math worksheetVocabulary Failed Amendment worksheetWhat would happen if amendments were not added worksheetand much more!Want access to ALL of my civics resources? Join the
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: American Government and Civics Constitution Bundle
Civil Rights Movement DBQ
This Civil Rights Movement DBQ includes eight primary source documents (text and photographs) with guided questions, leading up to a DBQ prompt that can be completed in-class or at home. This also includes an answer key for the short questions and a rubric for easy grading.
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: DBQ & Mini-DBQ Bundle Distance Learning
CONSTITUTION SCAVENGER HUNT: Google Drive | Google Forms | Google Classroom
To better understand the basic information within the U.S. Constitution, students will browse through this primary source document and find the main ideas regarding the 7 Articles and 27 Amendments. Included are 17 questions about the articles and 27 questions about the amendments. All questions (except for one) will be answered with a number. This is a great way to introduce, study, or review the United States Constitution for your civics unit or for a Constitution Day activity. You may even
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5th - 12th
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Election Day: Mock Election Voting Activity
Want to conduct a mock election in your classroom? Have no time? Use this mock election that was created for middle and high school students. This activity is classroom tested and approved!This products includesteacher, student, and candidates instructionsoptional essaypower point discussion questionsballotssigns for classroomcandidates platform and speech worksheetsVoter registration cardsWant access to ALL of my civics resources? Join the Civics and American Government Member Club!Visit my we
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5th - 12th
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5th Grade Social Studies Choice Boards for Differentiation and Early Finishers
Fifth grade teachers searching for engaging social studies activities, look no further! This resource includes 15 social studies choice boards aligned to common 5th grade social studies topics. Choice boards are excellent for differentiating your instruction for ALL students, including intervention and enrichment students! These choice boards are perfect for reviewing and extending what you've taught in class. Printable and digital versions are both included, and it's ready to be used!➡️ BUY THI
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Andrew Jackson Indian Removal Act Age of Jackson Stations Activity
This engaging resource includes six stations and a six-page worksheet over the Age of Jackson, the Indian Removal Act, and the Trail of Tears. Students are required to analyze multiple political cartoons and primary source quotations. The final station offers students the opportunity to analyze Jackson’s presidency and legacy.Station 1: A Brief Overview of Jackson’s Life and Presidential TermStation 2: Jackson’s Duel and the Assassination AttemptStation 3: Jackson Through Political CartoonsStati
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7th - 12th
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Constitution of the United States and its Amendments Digital Break Out Activity
Constitution of the USA Break In To History ActivityIn a Breakout room, people are locked in a room, and need to solve a set of riddles/clues in order to discover the key to leave the room. Since we can't lock students into classrooms in America, we Break IN instead. Solve a set of historical riddles in order to get clues to a hidden key and break in to a locked box in the room!Why do a Break In To History activity?*Vocabulary intensive clues that force students to stretch and make connections
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7th - 12th
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State and Local Government Reading and Activity (Google Compatible)
State and Local Government Activity Is your class learning about local politics and your local community?In the State and Local Government Activity, students will read a handout about state and local governments, they will then answer a series of text based questions. After the reading and questions students will choose a local government service to research and analyze. Students will answer questions about their local service and why it matters to the community. This lesson is a great introduct
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: State and Local Government Unit Plan
Should Tik Tok Be Banned? NYS Regents-aligned Argument Essay
This is a New York State Regents-aligned student argument essay that asks students to take a side on a current political issue: Should Tik Tok Be Banned? Using 5 highly engaging and thought-provoking articles, students will debate the pros and cons of the current debate in Congress about banning the social media app. My students had so much fun debating this high-interest, culturally responsive topic that they could use their prior knowledge for! All articles are from this year and reflect the c
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8th - 12th
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US HISTORY - GOVERMENT & CITIZENSHIP: US Constitution BUNDLE
This bundle includes 13 great resources that form a complete learning segment.These resources offer a variety of learning strategies that engage the students in meaningful learning. Such as Primary Source AnalysisPowerPoint PresentationsGroup Discussion Questions prompts. Assessments & AssignmentsMovie Guide Questions with Answer KeyKey Topics include:The Articles of ConfederationThe Constitutional ConventionThe Constitution - Separation of Powers Federalism & Powers Defined in the Con
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7th - 12th
Election of 1800 : Adams, Jefferson, and Hamilton | VIDEO & ACTIVITY!
These resources go with this History for Humans Youtube episode.The episode teaches students the importance of the peaceful transfer of power and how essential it is to a republic by highlighting the nearly fatal election of 1800 between Adams and Jefferson. It is story-based history but unpacks and teaches the context behind the story- the partisan divide, beliefs and fears of the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans, and the mudslinging press that nearly drove the nation apart. When it res
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8th - 11th
US History | Learning about the Constitution + Primary Source Analysis
This lesson covers the essentials of the U.S. Constitution, the context around the document that influenced it, principles like separation of powers, checks and balances, and the functions of the three branches of government. Students analyze the excerpts of various articles from the Constitution, and compare and contrast the Congressional and presidential powers. Students examine the enumerated powers of Congress in Article 1, Section 1, while contrasting those powers to the powers of the pres
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: US HISTORY - GOVERMENT & CITIZENSHIP: US Constitution BUNDLE
14th Amendment - "Citizenship Rights-Equal Protection" - Enhanced DBQ Close Read
A PERFECT ACTIVITY FOR HISTORY AND CIVICS CLASSES!
In studying this Amendment, your students will learn the history behind gaining full citizenship rights and how equal protection under the law works in the U.S., an in depth study of the 14th Amendment, and a Matching assessment quiz.
An Enhanced Document-Based Question Unit that includes elements of Close Reading Strategies to gain a GREATER understanding of the 14th Amendment - "Citizenship Rights-Equal Protection". This lesson includes:
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5th - 12th
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1st Amendment- Freedom of Speech Lesson
Engaging 1st amendment lesson on the controversial topic of Freedom of Speech. Lesson can be used for students to work through independently on computer or tablet. Teachers can also utilize this lesson as a teacher guided resource. Personally, I have used this lesson in Edmodo, Google Classroom, and Versal Course. It includes videos and articles along with discussion based questions to check for understanding.
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7th - 12th
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