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Civics Common Core RH.6-8.4 resources for Easel
Civil Rights Movement Primary Source Analysis Bundle
Teach the Civil Rights Movement with this easy to implement Primary Source Analysis Bundle that covers your content and your standards.Investigate the Civil Rights Movement with primary sources so your students learn core content while also practicing Social Studies skills. This bundled set includes 8-pages of handouts providing an assortment of quotes and images for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of the economic, political, and cultural changes of the Civi
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6th - 12th
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Constitution & the Bill of Rights We The People SS.7.CG.1.8, SS.7.CG.2.4, SS.7.C
Constitution & the Bill of Rights We The People American History Lesson on the limited government, check and balances, separation of power, the Bill of Rights, the Articles of Confederation, the purpose of the Constitution, the application of the Bill of Right to every day life, differences between Federalists and Anti-Federalists and much MORE! Standards alignment: SS.7.CG.1.8, SS.7.CG.2.4, SS.7.CG.3.3, SS.8.CG.2.6This pack includes: The big ideas in the Constitution (limited government, ch
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5th - 8th
Declaration of Independence Close Read for Civics & American Government
In this Declaration of Independence Close-Read, students work through three pages of excerpts from Thomas Jefferson's Declaration, answering questions in the margins to define key terms, analyze the text, and determine the big ideas behind this foundational document. (If you've enjoyed the Influential Documents Annotated Close Read or the John Locke & Thomas Jefferson | Social Contract Close-Read & Comparison, this is designed to match!) Perfect for middle and high school students in Civ
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Declaration of Independence Activities Bundle | Civics & American Government
Dred Scott Supreme Court Case Document Analysis Activity | Citizenship
Want to study the Dred Scott Supreme Court Case? Hoping to practice primary source analysis with your students? Need a no-prep resource to prompt discussion and further study of the Dred Scott Supreme Court Case and its impact on slavery and American citizenship for African Americans?This 1-page handout provides the original Supreme Court ruling as well as the document image for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of American documents and, in this case, the Dre
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Supreme Court Case Document Analysis Activities BUNDLE 10 Most Popular Cases
Miranda v Arizona Supreme Court Case Document Analysis Activity Miranda Rights
This 1-page handout provides the original Supreme Court ruling on Miranda v. Arizona as well as the document image for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of American documents and, in this case, the Miranda v. Arizona case. Includes a significance wrap-up question in which students utilize all of the information to explain the significance of the case or ruling.Answer Key is Provided! All images and other primary sources collected from Library of Congress, Nati
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Supreme Court Case Document Analysis Activities BUNDLE 10 Most Popular Cases
John Locke & Thomas Jefferson | Social Contract Close-Read for American History
This John Locke & Thomas Jefferson Social Contract Close Read & Comparison is a set of 3 worksheets aligned to Florida State Standard SS.7.CG.1.4Â The Enlightenment and Its Influence, reviewing John Locke, the Social Contract, and their connection to Thomas Jefferson's Declaration of Independence. A printable version as well as a Google Slides and TPT Easel version are all included! Suitable for middle and high school students in American History, American Government, and Civics classroom
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7th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Foundations of American Government: Influential Documents BUNDLE!
The Bill of Rights Annotated Close Read - Civics & American Government
In these Bill of Rights Annotated Close Reads for Civics and American History, students close read and think critically about the first ten Amendments to the United States Constitution. The full text of each Amendment is included, surrounded by critical thinking questions that help students understand the language and impact of each Amendment, while a review at the end of the activity tests comprehension of the main ideas. This resource is perfect for middle and high school Civics, American Gove
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7th - 11th
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Also included in:Â The Bill of Rights Bundle! - Articles, Activities, and Creative Projects!
The Bill of Rights Article & Review - U.S. Constitution Activity for Civics!
This Bill of Rights Article & Review provides an overview of the first ten Amendments to the United States Constitution! The article covers the debate between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists leading up to the creation of the Bill of Rights, details each of the ten Amendments in order, and includes two pages of review: one, a comprehension check for the article, and a short essay component in which the students pretend to be an Anti-Federalist and write a letter to the United States Cong
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6th - 11th
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Also included in:Â The Bill of Rights Bundle! - Articles, Activities, and Creative Projects!
Civil Rights Movement in Action Primary Source Analysis Activity
Learn about the key Civil Rights Movement actions taken to encourage change during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s & 1960s in America while practicing primary source analysis skills.This 2-page handout provides an assortment of quotes and images for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of the Civil Rights Movement in Action. Includes a wrap-up question in which students utilize all of the information, as well as prior content knowledge for completion.C
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6th - 12th
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Preamble to the Constitution Annotated Close Read
This Preamble to the Constitution Annotated Close Read lets students dive deeper into the language and purpose of 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 through the Preamble, answering questions along the margins, which ask the students to define key terms, rewrite key concepts, and apply the goals of government listed in the Preamble to government actions today. Doing a close read challenges stud
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7th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Preamble to the Constitution Activity Bundle - for Civics & American History
U.S. Foreign & Domestic Policy Article & Review for Civics & American History
This United States Foreign & Domestic Policy Article & Review includes a three-page reading passage introducing U.S. foreign and domestic policy, as well as the tools and goals of U.S. foreign policy, and three activities: a review with vocabulary and questions related to the text, a Foreign or Domestic policy? scenario activity, and a "tools of foreign policy" timeline activity. Perfect for middle or high school students studying United States foreign policy in their Civics, American Hi
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7th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Happy Teacher Resources FULL STORE CIVICS BUNDLE (Growing Bundle)
Standards-Based Bell Ringers for Civics & American Government - Quarter Four
Students and teachers alike love these Standards-Based Bell Ringers for Civics and American Government. These Bell Ringers provide curriculum-focused enrichment for middle and high school Civics and American government students. This final collection, Quarter Four, covers everything from Domestic & Foreign Policy, World War I and World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and the Gulf Wars, and International Organizations, as well as two weeks of review, a week of test-taking strategies to preview for th
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6th - 9th
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Schenck v United States 1919 Supreme Court Case Document Analysis Activity
This 1-page handout provides the original Supreme Court ruling as well as the document image for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of American documents and, in this case, the Schenck v United States case. Includes a significance wrap-up question in which students utilize all of the information to explain the significance of the case or ruling.Answer Key is Provided! All images and other primary sources collected from Library of Congress, National Archives or
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Supreme Court Case Document Analysis Activities BUNDLE 10 Most Popular Cases
Civil Rights Movement Legislation Primary Source Analysis Homework Activity
Address the Civil Rights Movement Legislation while practicing the skill of primary source analysis.This 2-page handout provides an assortment of quotes and images for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of the Civil Rights Movement Legislation. Includes a wrap-up question in which students utilize all of the information, as well as prior content knowledge for completion.Skills Practiced:Primary Source AnalysisImage AnalysisHistorical ThinkingReading for Conten
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6th - 12th
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Influential Documents: Foundations of U.S. Government Annotated Close Reads
These Influential Documents: Foundations of U.S. Government Annotated Close Reads cover three of the main influential documents of American Government: the Magna Carta, the English Bill of Rights, and the Mayflower Compact. Aligned to the Florida State Standard for 7th Grade Civics students, SS.7.CG.1.3 Influential Documents, each of these worksheets has students read an excerpt from the document, annotate the margins with the answers to close-read questions, and determine the "Big Idea" behind
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7th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Foundations of American Government: Influential Documents BUNDLE!
The Colonists' Library | Foundations of Government: Influential Documents
The Colonists' Library interactive article and activity set dives into the Foundations of the United States Government, covering the Influential Documents of Magna Carta, the English Bill of Rights, the Mayflower Compact, the Social Contract, and Thomas Paine's Common Sense. Compatible with the Florida State Standards SS.7.CG.1.4 The Enlightenment and its Influences and SS.7.CG.1.3 Influential Documents, this resource is perfect for a middle or high school Civics or American Government class cov
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Foundations of American Government: Influential Documents BUNDLE!
Cherokee Nation v Georgia Supreme Court Case Document Analysis Activity
Investigate the Cherokee Nation and analyze primary sources with this Supreme Court case, Cherokee Nation v. Geogria.This 1-page handout provides the original Supreme Court ruling as well as the document image for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of American documents and, in this case, the Cherokee Nation v. Georgia case. Includes a significance wrap-up question in which students utilize all of the information to explain the significance of the case or rulin
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Supreme Court Case Document Analysis Activities BUNDLE 10 Most Popular Cases
Gideon v Wainwright Supreme Court Case Document Analysis Activity Right-Attorney
Teaching about the Gideon v. Wainwright case? Want to practice primary source analysis while teaching the Gideon v. Wainwright case?This 1-page handout provides the original Supreme Court ruling as well as the document image for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of American documents and, in this case, the Gideon v. Wainwright case. Includes a significance wrap-up question in which students utilize all of the information to explain the significance of the case
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Supreme Court Case Document Analysis Activities BUNDLE 10 Most Popular Cases
Detecting Media Bias Article & Review Activities for Civics
This Detecting Media Bias Article & Review Activities for Civics & American Government introduces students to media bias and its influence on public opinion. A three-page Detecting Media Bias article is accompanied by a comprehension review reinforcing vocabulary and key concepts. An Interpreting Bias political cartoon activity and Reporting Bias creative writing assignment provide further application. Finally, an optional Bias in the Media internet activity has students analyzing bias i
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Detecting Media Bias and Interpreting Symbolism Bundle for Civics
1920s Image Analysis Set - Authentic Images w/Analysis Guides & Organizers
1920s Image Analysis Set - Take your students back in time to investigate the era of the 1920s with this set of images from playbills, personal photo collections, and other documents of the era, including advertisements, storefront images, and much more that helps to well show the era and how people of the era lived.Examine the way businesses advertised during the era of the Roaring 20s with Flappers, issues of African-American and Minority Discrimination, the Harlem Renaissance, and the boomin
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5th - 12th
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George Washington Inaugural Address American Speeches Document Analysis Activity
Learning about George Washington and his Presidency? Want to introduce primary source analysis while investigating President George Washington and his Inaugural Address?This 1-page handout provides the original American Speech transcript (excerpt) as well as the document image for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of American documents and, in this case, George Washington's Inaugural Address in 1789. Includes a significance wrap-up question in which students u
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â American Speeches Speech Document Analysis for U.S. History BUNDLED SET!
Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933 Document Primary Source Analysis Activity
Examine the TVA or Tennessee Valley Authority legislation and practice History skills at the same time! This handout provides the original legislation as well as the document image for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of American documents and, in this case, the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933. Includes a significance wrap-up question in which students utilize all of the information to explain the significance of the legislation.Answer Key is Provided!
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5th - 12th
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The Bill of Rights in the United States Constitution Activities
Engage your students in learning about and analyzing the Bill of Rights in the United States Constitution through five different activities! The Bill of Rights consists of the first ten amendments in the United States Constitution. This resource includes a page of informational text, Bill of Rights Notes Activity, a Bill of Rights Scavenger Hunt, a Bill of Rights - Decide the Case scenario activity and small assessment to check student knowledge. Digital versions for Google Drive and Easel by T
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â United States Constitution Complete Unit Bundle
Leading to the Civil Rights Movement Primary Source Analysis Assignment
Examine the Events Leading to the Civil Rights Movement and practice Social Studies skills with this Primary Source Analysis activity. This 2-page handout provides an assortment of quotes and images for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of the events Leading to the Civil Rights Movement. Includes a wrap-up question in which students utilize all of the information, as well as prior content knowledge for completion.Skills Practiced:Primary Source AnalysisImage A
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6th - 12th
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