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Civics Common Core CCRA.R.1 resources under $5
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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CURRENT EVENTS: News Article Summary, Main Idea, Reading Comprehension | NEWSELA
This Current Events Summary is an excellent tool for students to get involved with the news and the current events of the week. A simple writing format helps students find, summarize, and write opinions about current news stories and events. I find this activity to be a practical filler for various social studies courses. What's Included:Teacher directions with ideas for implementation and useSimple student directions: Find, Highlight, Summarize, Importance, OpinionGuided student writing temp
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Close Reading - Freedom of the Press
Freedom of the Press, or Journalism - 5 articles with everything needed for a full three readings. Along with each full-page reading comprehension passage, there are text-dependent questions and additional activities specific to the reading, a total of seven assignments in all for each reading. Here is what is included, ready to use, to cover all of the steps of close reading:The five articles -1. The First Amendment - freedom of speech, freedom of the press, how far do these freedoms really g
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4th - 7th
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Articles of the Constitution: A Primary Source Analysis on the 7 Articles
This is an excellent way to study and know the information contained within the United States Constitution. To better understand the layout and information within the United States Constitution, students will read through the original 7 Articles of this primary source document and find the main ideas. This is a nice addition to Constitution Day or your existing unit on the Constitution.Don't be afraid to have your students study this great document. Being one of the most influential documents
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6th - 12th
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Rights and Responsibilities for Citizens
Integrate Social Studies into your ELA block with these informational texts and activities. This digital and printable product includes three pages of informational text and two center activities. This is perfect for whole group Social Studies, small group ELA or Substitute Plans! Click HERE to follow my store for great products and sales. ❤️ SAVE 20% with Social Studies Activities for 2nd Grade BUNDLE!Includes digital and printable copies:6 Vocabulary Cards 3 pages of informational text on cit
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2nd - 4th
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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
You Be the Judge - analyzing Supreme Court cases on the Bill of Rights
It’s one thing to simply memorize the Bill of Rights; it’s quite another to actually understand how they apply in everyday life. Teaching the former gives students words but no understanding for what they mean; teaching the latter gives students practice in critical thinking as well as a deep appreciation for their basic rights as American citizens. It is, in effect, the ultimate lesson in civics.
This activity is designed to teach students the meaning and application of the Bill of Rights by h
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7th - 11th
Class Constitution: Creating a Classroom Constitution & Preamble
Have you ever created a constitution for your own classroom? Each year in civics class, as we learn about the United States Constitution, I have my students help create our very own class constitution. The students love being a part of creating rules and policy for our classroom. This student-led activity has always proven to be a success! Each student's voice is heard as they actively engaged in crafting of an official document for the class. The process begins as students are grouped to dr
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6th - 12th
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Plessy v. Ferguson/ Brown v. Board of Education primary source analysis activity
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In the 1896 case of Plessy v. Ferguson the Supreme Court ruled that segregation of races in public life was perfectly legal under the doctrine of “separate but equal.” This ruling legitimized Jim Crow laws and second-class citizenship for generations of African-Americans. Finally, in 1954, the Supreme Court reversed itself in the case of Brown v. Board of Education and banned the “separate but equal” doctrine, finally paving the way for true equal rights for African-Americans, nearly 1
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7th - 11th
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The World From A to Z With Carl Azuz - News Viewing Guides & Worksheets
Carl Azuz is back with his brand new show called The World from A to Z. It's an excellent format for students to stay informed on current events while watching a brief 9 minute segment that is updated every day with news highlights from around the world. This set of graphic organizer worksheets is an excellent way to analyze and summarize the current events of the day while watching the news broadcast by Carl Azuz ... he's back!These various templates will help students of all ages stay engaged
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4th - 12th
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United States Founding Fathers Webquest: Biography Summarizing Activity
Studying the lives of the United States founding fathers is extremely valuable in understanding early American history. With these Historical Biography Summaries, students will enjoy learning about the past through researching and documenting some of history’s greats. In a user-friendly template, students will summarize the life and biography of an individual. It’s no-prep for you, but quality content for your students. Enjoy learning history through these historical biography summaries. It'
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Citizenship Independent Work - Being a Good Citizen Print & Digital Activities
These digital Citizenship activities are easy to use as traditional classroom lesson plans, centers, homework, independent work, or they’re great for fast finishers in first and second grades. Busy teachers love these low-prep lessons and activities that are sure to engage their students! With print & digital options, Learning Quests provide a balance of face to face and device-based learning styles for your modern classroom.Why do teachers and students love our Learning Quests?We all know k
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in: SOCIAL STUDIES Digital Activities for 1st and 2nd grade
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION: Student Notes & More About Creating The Constitution
The Constitutional Convention of 1787 was an important event that changed United States History. 55 Delegates gathered in Philadelphia to change the Articles of Confederation, but soon realized a new Constitution was much needed! This entire 4 month meeting, from May to September of 1787, is so important for students to understand when studying the Constitution and the foundations of the newly formed United States of America. Many teachers find this meeting intimidating to explain, but it doe
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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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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Follow the Drinking Gourd by Winter the Underground Railroad Lesson
Follow the Drinking Gourd by Winter The Underground Railroad Lesson is perfect for teaching American history, African American history, main idea and details, cause and effect, new vocabulary, writing skills, and much MORE! This lesson plan includes: Learning Objectives Pre, during, and post reading activities, Background InformationExtension resourceKWL Chart, Word search New Vocabulary activities Reading Comprehension QuestionsCause & Effect activity Main idea and details activity Nearpod
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4th - 6th
How Bills Become Laws Lapbook
This easily adaptable lapbook is great for any grade level studying branches of government and how bills become laws. Fold-its can also be adapted to be used in interactive notebooks.
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Instructions with pictures for assembly
Lapbook Cover
Branches of Government booklet header
What are Laws? booklet header
Broken Laws and Consequences booklet header
Blank booklet headers to make your own if you wish
Branches of Government tri-fold (legislative, judicial and executive)
How a b
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2nd - 8th
Climate Change: Who Should You Believe?
Many teachers avoid teaching about climate change because the issue has become politically charged. This activity invites the students to investigate which organizations accept that climate change is exacerbated by human activity versus those that present climate change as part of a natural cycle. Individual teachers should feel free to add additional organizations. This chart includes a dozen organizations and their stances on climate change. Students research the mission statement of each org
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9th - 12th
Washington DC: Create a Field Trip Project Activity to the Nation's Capital City
OverviewCan't take your class to Washington DC? This lesson is the solution to getting your students to our Nation's Capital without spending a dime. As tour guides, students will study various memorials, buildings, and attractions to research and present to the class in the form of a presentation. These various "tours" will bring the entire class around to the major attractions of Washington DC. This student-led, virtual class field trip will help your students learn about the major sites o
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5th - 12th
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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Current Events Debate Lesson: Is Social Media Good for Democracy?
CURRENT EVENTS DEBATE LESSON: IS SOCIAL MEDIA GOOD FOR DEMOCRACY?Be sure to follow my store - I'll be adding more current events resources throughout the year.Social Studies teachers - Are you searching for a quick lesson plan to help your students discuss and debate controversial issues that are in the news? Look no further!In this lesson, students will build background knowledge on this issue by reading two sets of opposing evidence and then engage in a debate/discussion on this issue. The rea
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9th - 12th
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Three Branches of Government Adapted Book | Social Studies
Get students excited to learn about civics with this simple and easy-to-use adapted book about the three branches of government. Students will learn all about the legislative, executive, and judicial branches while also learning about checks and balances. This adapted book is perfect for supplementing your existing social studies units along with civics. The book is designed specifically for use in special education classrooms, and each page includes a matching component to help reinforce key co
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2nd - 12th
14th Amendment and the Equal Protections Clause
This handout has students learn about the 14th Amendment's equal protections clause and then read about and analyze several seminal Supreme Court decisions about the clause including Plessy v. Ferguson and Brown v. Board of Education. They also analyze the stop and frisk policy of the NYPD, the 1964 Civil Rights Act and protected classes, and subsequent Supreme Court cases that relate to it (Lawrence v. Texas, Obergefell v. Hodges, and Bostock v. Clayton County). It ends with asking students to
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Law and Justice Curriculum
Global Politics: Different Forms of Government Bundle
5 x fully resourced, highly-rated lesson packs: 1. Absolute and Constitutional monarchies vs Republics and the history behind how Britain came to be a constitutional monarchy.2. The differences between communism and capitalism as forms of government, their advantages and disadvantages.3. The diffference between democracies and dictatorships and what it's like to live in a dictatorship.4. The different systems of voting and electoral reform and how different governments use different systems to s
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6th - 10th
Current Events Research Speech & Project, Journalism
✨ Helping students navigate how to discuss and critically think about current events (especially politics) is harder than ever before. This current events research project walks students through the step-by-step process of investigating a current event issue, evaluate media bias, and through the use of academic writing, articulate their own original position. This comprehensive current events project includes research, writing, and speaking in a multi-media presentation. This is also a perfect
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Current Events Speech, Bell Ringers, Editorial Cartoon Bundle
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