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Free government Common Core WHST.6-8.1 resources
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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America The Story of Us Episode 1 REBELS • Free Viewing Guide Worksheet Sampler
America The Story of Us, by the History Channel, is one of the best video series to show for any American or US History class. Teachers love the quality content, and students enjoy the engaging visuals! Certainly considered a classic by now, this series has 12 episodes ranging from the early setters of Jamestown, all the way through September 11th and the new millennium. This viewing guide for episode 1 entitled "Rebels" covers the following information:Survival at Jamestown and the settlers' in
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7th - 9th
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Susan B. Anthony | 19th Amendment | Women's Suffrage |
This course is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of Susan B. Anthony's life, her pivotal role in the women's suffrage movement, and the historical context and impact of the 19th Amendment. Through a combination readings, discussions, and research, students will explore the social, political, and legal challenges that shaped the fight for women's voting rights in the United States.Key Topics:Life and Times of Susan B. Anthony: Explore Anthony's early life, influences, an
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6th - 12th
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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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8th
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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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Democracy Primary Source
In this primary source activity, students will practice close reading a brief text about democracy. They will identify the characteristics of democracy and use it write a response using textual evidence using a format called R.I.P (similar to I.C.E). R-restate the question, I-identify the source, P-paraphrase the evidence.
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5th - 7th
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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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Government Structure Comparison
This assignment was created to engage students who have learned about the U.S. Constitution. Students will read a case study and be given to help a new country decide between the American and British systems of Government. The final writing task includes an IB aligned rubric and allows students to use their research and knowledge of the American system of government to answer a debatable question. This includes a scenario and task direction, a template for the Government Comparison Report, and a
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8th - 12th
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