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Civics Common Core CCRA.W.7 resources $5-10
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Activity: Primary Source Analysis and Questions
The Declaration of Independence can be a daunting document for teachers to explain to students, but this primary source lesson will help students understand the major themes and concepts within the document itself. Though Thomas Jefferson's Declaration was written in the 18th century, this worksheet has proven to be a fantastic, big-picture way for today's students to study such an important writing without becoming overwhelmed. The Declaration is really just a big "break-up letter" from the co
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7th - 12th
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50 States and Capitals: Maps, Tests, Activities, Google Classroom & Google Forms
Help your students know all 50 states and capitals of the United States with this huge, MEGA-Pack of resources! This product is available in printable PDF, Google Classroom, and Google Forms. A crossword puzzle, word search, test blanks, word banks, and so many more options are also included in this MEGA-Pack! You will even get a mini-research project template for students to research their favorite state, as well as a creative writing template. Whether it be for a civics unit, history class, cl
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4th - 12th
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Stock Market Game: An Online Activity, & Simulation | Teach Students Investing
Studying the stock market can be difficult, yet life-changing if studied properly! For years I have wanted to help students grasp a comfortable understanding of the stock market. Through semesters of tweaking and formulating, I have come up with this resource that students and teachers alike can approve of! Students will enter an online game, watch their stock returns, write reflection papers, draft summaries of their investment companies, chart returns, and create a reflection of their entire
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9th - 12th
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Persuasive Essay and Public Issues Scaffolded Unit +Word Search CCSS Grades 4-7
Explore the World of Persuasive Writing with this Scaffolded "Public Issues and Constitutional Beliefs" Essay Unit. This comprehensive writing unit was featured in the TPT newsletter. It combines the art of persuasive essay writing with public issues encouraging students to be informed citizens.Key Resources Include:Sample Public Issues Essay: A model for student inspiration.Four Anchor Charts: Covering Persuasive Essays (2), Public Issues, and Constitutional Beliefs.Cover for the Student Materi
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4th - 7th
Also included in: Nonfiction Reading and Writing Bundle CCSS Grades 3-6
School Issues Task Cards Perspective Point of View and Essay CCSS Grade 4-7
Enhance your classroom discussions with these twelve comprehensive task cards focused on school issues, essay writing, and the fundamentals of civics. These cards are designed to:Introduce the concepts of perspective and point of view.Prompt critical thinking on real-world school issues.Illuminate the intricate process behind decision-making.Provide an immersive "step into my shoes" experience.Nurture respectful and responsible school citizenship.Merge academic rigor with engaging activities.Thi
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4th - 7th
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Congressional Debate Bundle of Assignments and Resources
Assignments and materials needed to conduct a whole-group, intensive mock congressional debate using bills written by the students.Completing all assignments and whole-group debate on a 90-minute block schedule takes roughly 3 weeks to complete.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Biomimicry Engineering Design Project with the UN SDGs
Challenge your students to engineer solutions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals through the lens of biomimicry! This project is built to take learning beyond the classroom, in line with the Biomimicry Youth Design Challenge, but can be a standalone engineering project. Students explore adaptations from a variety of organisms, conduct research, contact local organizations, and work as a team to create solutions to local, national, and global problems...all while connecting with nature!
Analyzing a Current Event Writing a Nonfiction Summary CCSS Grades 4-7
Explore the world of current events with this study guide, designed to equip students with the tools to analyze news articles in depth and with sophistication. This resource is perfect for educators looking to integrate real-world texts into their curriculum, bridging the gap between social studies and English language arts. Here’s what the guide facilitates:Title, Author, and Publication Date: Students start by identifying the basic details of the news article, setting the stage for deeper anal
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Nonfiction Reading and Writing Bundle CCSS Grades 3-6
Christmas Opinion Essay CCSS Grades 3-6 Print and Digital Learning
Be sure to look at the preview to see the holiday essay guide. Christmas is a time for sharing. This scaffolded essay is perfect for the holidays. "Imagine you've been given $50,000.00 to act as a philanthropist – someone who spends their money to help others. (Kind of like a “Santa.”) How would you choose to spend your money? Here's the catch. (There’s always a catch.) You can support only one $50,000.00 cause. Bummer. How will you decide what to do? Tough decision. Maybe writing an essay will
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3rd - 6th
Family Traditions Interview & Report
In order for students to be able to learn about cultures and traditions around the world, they must first understand their own culture and family traditions. This newspaper writing activity allows students to talk to a parent or adult at home about their own family history and traditions in order to help them better understand their own culture.
Philanthropy Persuasive Opinion Essay CCSS Grades 4-7 Print and Teach
Be sure to look at the preview to see the philanthropy persuasive/opinion essay unit. This essay provides students with an important topic - philanthropy - and gives them the tools they need to work independently and successfully."Great news. You have been given $100,000.00. But you must act as a philanthropist – someone who spends money to help others. How would you spend the money? Here’s the catch. (There’s always a catch.) You can support only one $100,000.00 cause. Bummer. How will you deci
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4th - 7th
Culture, Currency, and Trade
This is a research project in which students choose a country and complete the packet by researching the required information. Students then choose a format that they would like to present their information in. This project helps students practice their researching skills while also tying in social studies standards.
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3rd - 6th
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GOTV Postcard Campaign Project - Turn and Talk Handout (to turn in)
Turn-and-Talk Handout for GOTV Project:I use my "Forced Turn-and-Talk" format (in my TPT shop!).It's fully structured and prepared for you, and included in this product.This Handout and the greater GOTV Project PowerPoint slides direct students through this exercise. Of course, you can use this Handout alone.Students are guided through a Forced Turn-and-Talk to answer these Questions: Q: “Why is it important to Vote?” Q: “Why is it important that as many people Vote as possible?”Q: “Why is it i
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: GOTV Get Out The Vote Postcard Campaign Project! Full Bundle!
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