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Free civics Common Core WHST.6-8.1 resources
8th Grade United States History Pacing Guide FREEBIE with Suggested Activities
Attention 8th Grade Early United States History teachers! Are you struggling to plan your year's curriculum? Look no further than this FREE flexible pacing guide. This guide includes a month-by-month list of topics and suggested activities, fully editable and adaptable to your specific needs and requirements. Based on the New Jersey Social Studies standards but suitable for use in other states as well, this guide is the perfect tool to streamline your lesson planning and ensure that you're meeti
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8th, Staff
Debate Viewing Guide: Template for Any Political Debate or Candidate Discussion
One of the best ways to help students become engaged and informed on the current issues of the day is by watching the most recent political debates. Whether it be a general election, primary race, gubernatorial race, senate, or even a presidential race, students love hearing the arguments and debate between the candidates. I have used this format for years and it is a proven way to help my students follow along with the issues of the day. Students get to hear how candidates have such differin
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Why has the Alien Enemy Act and similar acts been utilized by the Gov't?
Objective and PurposeStudents will analyze Primary and Secondary Sources about the Alien Enemy Act and related acts and evaluate the Patterns of Continuity and Change over time. Students will learn about the Alien and Sedition Acts (During Adam's Presidency) while also learning about other controversial acts in the 20th and 21st Centuries. Students will compare the acts and see their similarities as well as their differences. What is included?1. Lesson Plan: Includes Objective, Big Idea and Impl
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Constitution Day Writing Prompts
Constitution Day Writing Prompts for Middle School and High School**3 writing prompts provided**These writing prompts can be used as a formal essay, writing stations, or as a "discuss & write".
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7th - 12th
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Fake News Exit Ticket
This is the Exit Ticket that goes with the Fake News lesson on my page.
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6th - 12th
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Document Based Question DBQ Constitution Ratification T-Chart
Begin the brainstorming process to write an organized DBQ Argumentative Essay on the ratification of the United States Constitution with this t-chart.
See also DBQ Constitution Ratification Writing Organizers for more resources to guide your students through the DBQ Essay writing process including a DBQ Constitution Ratification Argumentative Essay Graphic Organizer, DBQ Peer Revision Checklist, and DBQ Essay Reflection.
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6th - 9th
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Create Your Own Legal Code worksheet
The "Create Your Own Legal Code" activity worksheet is an activity that allows students to simulate becoming a lawmaker in their community. It is an interactive assignnment that can be done individually, in pairs, or small groups. The activity was designed as part of a Civics unit that studies the philosophical foundations of U.S. Government. The activity can be used as part of an Ancient History/Ancient Rome unit our American History or Civics course. The activity has students think about
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7th - 10th
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Womens' Rights Unit Culminating Project
This is three assessments students can choose from to show their learning in our Womens' Rights Units. Our two main texts were Iron Jawed Angels and RBG. There is an interview project, a compare/contrast thematic essay, and a letter-writing assignment.
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