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Civics Common Core WHST.11-12.1a microsofts
Local Government Current Events
As your students learn about the 4 main purposes of local government, provide public safety, public education, manage land use and infrastructure and recreational activities, your students will find a current event about your city's local government fulfilling each one of those purposes. After researching a current event, your students will write a proposal for a project within one of these purposes of local government that they think would benefit your community.This Google document is complete
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8th - 12th
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Government Summative Project: Governments Around the World
Recent research is emerging as to the ignorance of the American populous regarding basic fundamentals of government's purpose and structure. With this summative project, students are able to bust this myth and show society that our young people can become active and engaged citizens!This summative is meant to be used in conjunction with the following assignments (also available as a bundle):Purpose of Government: HereStructure of Government: HereLimitations of Government: Here**This lesson is a
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Article I of the US Constitution Primary Source DBQ (NO PREP) Editable
Engage your students in a deep exploration of Article I of the US Constitution with this comprehensive and thought-provoking teaching resource. "Exploring Article I of the US Constitution" is a meticulously crafted package designed to enhance student understanding of the structure and powers of the Legislative Branch. This product includes a variety of activities, assessments, and assignments that challenge students to analyze, evaluate, and apply the concepts outlined in Article I.Key Features:
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Bill of Rights Primary Source DBQ (NO PREP) Editable
The Bill of Rights Classroom BundleUnlock a deeper understanding of the Bill of Rights with our comprehensive and engaging classroom bundle! This bundle provides teachers with a wide range of resources and activities to help students master the concepts and significance of the first 10 amendments to the United States Constitution.This classroom bundle includes:Detailed Lesson Plans: Step-by-step lesson plans aligned with AP Government standards, complete with clear learning objectives, instructi
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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U.S. History or Government Introductory Unit Foundations of U.S. Constitution
This is an engaging introductory unit to the United States constitution, completely done for you! This lesson is lead with an essential question and daily inquiry questions to help us answer our essential question. There are 5 full days of fun and engaging work with videos, charts, internet activities, and more. Students analyze the text of the Constitution in a variety of ways, examine the actual constitution to identify their relationship to its central ideas and debate the core constitutiona
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7th - 12th
Article II of the US Constitution Primary Source DBQ (NO PREP) Editable
Mastering Article II: Understanding the Powers of the PresidentEngage your high school AP Government/APUSH students in a comprehensive exploration of Article II of the US Constitution with "Mastering Article II: Understanding the Powers of the President." This carefully crafted package is designed to provide teachers and students with a range of challenging and thought-provoking materials to enhance their understanding of the executive branch and its role in the American government.Included in t
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Article III of the US Constitution Primary Source DBQ (NO PREP) Editable
Article III of the US Constitution - Comprehensive Resource PackDescription: Engage your students in a comprehensive study of Article III of the US Constitution with this meticulously crafted resource pack. Designed for AP Government and Social Studies courses, this product provides a range of materials and activities to deepen students' understanding of the judiciary branch, its powers, and its impact on the American government and society. With a focus on critical analysis and real-world appli
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Articles of Confederation - APUSH Lesson- Key Concept 3.2.II
The Articles of Confederation APUSH Bundle is a no prep lesson ready for remote, digital, or in-person learning! This product contains all aspects of the APUSH course framework, including Key Concept 3.2.II, Historical Thinking Skills, Theme, Reasoning Process, LEQ Evaluation, and understanding complexity. These Google Slides and corresponding worksheets explore the limitations of the Articles of Confederation. Topics include creating a confederation, limitations of the AOC, and Shay's Rebellio
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9th - 12th
Voting and Civil Rights in US History Civics and Government
Journey through US History and civics and government looking at voting in America. This PowerPoint will explain to future young voters their right to vote. This product focuses on literacy tests used as a tactic to suppress minority voters in America. Students will learn and discuss literacy tests and the legislation used to ban the use of literacy testing as a requirement for voters. What’s Covered:➊The history of voting in America➋Tactics to discourage minority voters➌The 14th and 15th Amendm
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8th - 12th
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AP Prep Primary Source Packet: The Declaration of Independence (NO PREP)Editable
Engage your high school AP Government and Social Studies students with this comprehensive teaching bundle centered around the Declaration of Independence. This product offers a range of resources designed to enhance students' understanding of the Declaration and its significance in American government and history.Key Features:Document-Based Questions (DBQs): Dive deep into the Declaration with thought-provoking DBQs that challenge students to analyze the text, evaluate its principles, and connec
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Research Writing Project: Healthcare in the US (checklist and rubric)
This project asked students to research a demographic in the US and investigate their access to healthcare and their common health needs. Students are graded on their research, vocabulary and grammar. They must include a call to action and include necessary steps to make that call to action happen.
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9th - 12th
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Current Events Free Speech/Hate Speech Unit: "Fighting Hate Speech" Project
As part of this project, students will consider different types of slurs or other offensive language used in their own communities, and explore their options in fighting this issue to make their communities an accepting place for everyone. Students will complete three tasks: (1) through research, identify slurs or other offensive language that they wish you focus on, (2) create a three-dimensional poster or a PSA-style video in which they will communicate the message, and (3) communicate this me
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Bundle - Current Events Unit 2: Free Speech/Hate Speech
Marbury v. Madison: Primary Source DBQ (NO PREP) Editable
Explore the significance of Marbury v. Madison with this ready-to-use toolkit. Through this primary source analysis and Document-Based Questions (DBQs), students will develop critical thinking skills and gain a deeper understanding of constitutional principles. This activity fosters active learning and ignites historical inquiry in your classroom today.Included:The original 1803 Marbury v. Madison transcription5 Question Multiple Choice Quiz (With answers and rationale)5 Short Response Questions
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Argumentative Letter to the Editor on a Candidate or Mandatory Voting and Rubric
Are you looking for an easy-prep, argumentative essay topic to energize your students for the 2024 election? Argumentative Letter to the Editor on a Candidate or Mandatory Voting and Rubric is just what you need for your middle and high school students. This 21-page editable resource provides your students, including ELL, RSP, and GATE, with everything they need to write a letter to the editor in which they express their stance on a presidential candidate or whether we should implement mandato
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7th - 10th
Also included in: Every Four Years...The Presidential Election Unit Bundle
AP Prep Primary Source Packet: The Articles of Confederation (NO PREP)Editable
Engage your high school AP Government students in an immersive and comprehensive learning experience with this Constitutional Convention Simulation based on the Articles of Confederation. This all-inclusive package includes a variety of resources designed to challenge and empower students while promoting a deep understanding of the Articles and its impact on the American government.The package features:Constitutional Convention Simulation:Students participate in a simulated Constitutional Conven
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"Who Fact-Checks the Fact-Checkers?" : (A HyperDoc / Webquest)
In this printable HyperDoc / Webquest assignment, students will be prompted to contemplate briefly the connection between the spread of misinformation and the rise of fascism / authoritarianism, as well as the importance of fact-checking to prevent the spread of fake news. Students will then find a series of links to 6 different Institutional library research guides.. each of these library guides has been published independently by a different University or Public library in order to help stude
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Argument Craft Evidence Based Argumentation With Current Events: Right to Strike
Argument Craft is a series of lessons that engages students in evidence based debate on current events. Rather than allowing students to simply repeat soundbites and gossip, this lesson will challenge students to back up their thinking with strong support. It will also challenge them to view an issue from multiple perspectives and analyze arguments for strengths and weaknesses. Using student selected topics from the National Speech and Debate Association the purpose and objective of these lesson
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8th - 12th
Also included in: Argument Craft Evidence Based Argumentation 2021 Fall Bundle
The Impeachment of Andrew Johnson
Includes: article about Andrew Johnson's impeachment and a graphic organizer.
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7th - 12th
Template for Civic Engagement "Dear Neighbor" Letter
This is the template I created to engage my neighbors re: 2020 Election season. I shared my background and biases, my top priorities, and who I am supporting in this year's election. It's part of an amazing three-ish day project about Civics, Persuasive Writing, Collaborative Revision, and Public Speaking! See my Implementation Guide for more details!This project is an amazing way to have students think about their priorities, learn to get involved, learn their ward number and local election
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Civic Engagement "Dear Neighbor" Project
Constitutional Convention Google Slides US History
This lesson breaks down the constitutional convention and introduces students to the branches of government. Lesson 1: Students will learn about the Constitutional Convention and its effect on U.S. History. Lesson 2: Students will discuss the 3/5ths Compromise. Lesson 3: Students will look at the principles of U.S. Democracy and the three branches of government.Lesson 4: Students will understand the differences between the federalists and the anti-federalists.Lesson 5: Students will write a dbq
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7th - 11th
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Small Claims Court Simulation- Common Core
While originally geared towards simulating Small Claims court in Massachusetts, this assignment can be adapted for any state.
The objective of this simulation is: Working in partners, students will create a fictional small claims court case, write it up, fill out the appropriate forms, and attend small claims court in front of the class.
This assignment includes the guidelines, a ma.gov website to reference, and a grading rubric.
This assignment addresses the following MA Common Core Stand
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9th - 12th
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Content Warnings Research Project - Applying the Constitution
After your students have learned about the rights granted to the federal government and protected for citizens and states as per the Constitution and the Amendments, have them apply that knowledge to argue whether or not the federal government should be allowed to require content warnings/ratings on songs and movies.This is a great project for US History or Government students, particularly those interested in music. It can also pair well with discussions of government censoring.Rubric included.
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11th - 12th
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[Distance Learning] RBG and Naturalized Citizenship
This lesson includes two primary texts (a speech from RBG to newly naturalized citizens and the Oath of Naturalization that those citizens must take), close read questions for each of those texts, and possible essay questions developed from them (with a rubric included). This lesson could take anywhere from one hour to a week, depending on how you run your discussions and whether you choose to include the essay assignment. You can use some or all of the activities in conjunction together. The le
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7th - 12th
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