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6th grade government lessons for Microsoft Word
Ellis Island Immigration Webquest
Students will learn about Ellis Island and European immigration to America. The Ellis Island Webquest uses an engaging website that allows students to explore Ellis Island and learn about the positive and negative experiences immigrants had at Ellis Island. Click here to view the website.The webquest contains 55 questions and is a great way for students to learn more about the following topics: • What was Ellis Island used for?• What was Ellis Island like for immigrants?
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Ellis Island and Angel Island Immigration Lesson Plan Collection
Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities Webquest
The assignment contains 30 questions about U.S. citizenship and a citizen’s rights and responsibilities. Students will use kid-friendly websites to answer the questions. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. ⭐ Engaging lesson!⭐ No textbook required!⭐ Editable Word Document⭐ The document can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive; please make sure, however, that it is password protected.Topics/Key Vocabulary:Rights and responsibilities of citizenship 14t
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: 8th Grade American History Resources
Civil War: Dred Scott Decision in 6 Minutes Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students learn about the Dred Scott Decision and how it impacted the United States. The video clip is only six minutes long, but it is packed full of information that will keep your students engaged.This video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on the Civil War time period. The video is great for visual learners and helps breaks up class time so students are more focused throughout the entire period. This acti
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4th - 12th
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Ellis Island and Angel Island Immigration Lesson Plan Collection
This great lesson plan collection will cover everything your students need to know about immigration to United States through Ellis Island and Angel Island. The webquests will give your students historical information about both immigration centers. Immigration journal activities are included for both Ellis and Angel Island. Teacher answer sheets are included for the webquests.The lesson plans on Ellis Island and Angel Island include the following: (Please click on the links to learn more about
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5th - 12th
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Election Process Webquest
The assignment contains 35 questions about the U.S. presidential election process. Students will use a kid-friendly website to answer the questions. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. *Great lesson plan! *I have included critical thinking questions at the end of the assignment. *The document can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive; however, please make sure it is password protected. Topics/Key Vocabulary: Requirements for presidential candidates E
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: Constitution Unit Bundle
Info Text - The Foundations of Government: Creating the Constitution (Sub Plans)
A reading assignment about the founding of the US Constitution. A great way to introduce the subject. The reading comes from a really great website, ushistory.org, under their free textbook tab. The information presented is theirs, I made up the questions. This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. Perfect for Constitution Day, and great as a Sub Assignment. MS Word for easy editing.
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5th - 12th
Showdown at Fort Sumter Civil War Worksheet: Great Reading/Worksheet
This worksheet allows students learn about the official start of the Civil War at Fort Sumter. I use this worksheet to give students a stronger understanding of politics behind the start of the Civil War at Fort Sumter. My students have a better understanding of the political and military decisions made by Abraham Lincoln about Fort Sumter after completing this worksheet. This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is print off the reading from the following website for classroom use
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6th - 12th
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Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 Primary Source Worksheet
Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 Primary Source Worksheet This primary source worksheet allows students to directly analyze the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882. This primary source document allows students to learn about the treatment of Chinese immigrants and how Chinese laborers are viewed within the United States during the late 1800s.The worksheet includes 18 guided questions and an answer key for the teacher. The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 is included with the worksheet. This worksheet is gre
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Immigration Primary Source Worksheet Collection
ENL U.S - Six Principles of the Constitution (English and Spanish)
Attached is a literacy based ENL lesson discussing the U.S Constitution. This lesson, like all of my lessons, is 100% translated in English and Spanish. I regularly include leveled texts to assist students with language development, images to assist with understanding, and translations to assist our newest students.Are you looking for more ENL materials?Full Global curriculum, ancient history to modern day:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/ENL-World-History-Curriculum-Ancient-History-t
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: US History Lesson Bundle - 1600s to Modern Day (English/Spanish)
Forms of Government Fun Simulation- Autocracy, Oligarchy and Democracy
This is a very simple simulation that will help students understand some of the advantages and disadvantages of autocracies, oligarchies and democracies. When students have completed the simulation they will be able to compare these forms of government based on how quickly and fairly decisions are made. This simulation should only take about 25 minutes but could take longer if there is a substantial follow-up discussion.
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6th - 12th
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The Assassination of John F. Kennedy Primary Source Worksheet
This worksheet allows students to use a primary source document to learn about the assassination of John F. Kennedy from the perspective of Lady Bird Johnson. I use the worksheet to help students better understand the assassination and the chaos that followed.This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is print off the primary source from the following website for classroom use or direct students to the website to answer the worksheet questions:http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/jfk.ht
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: John F. Kennedy Lesson Plan Collection
DBQ Constitution Debate--Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists
One of the most interesting topics in any U.S. History class is the development and ratification of the Constitution. This packet includes documents that guide students towards answering the question, "Should the Constitution be ratified?" The question is posed in the present tense, because ideally, students take the role of Federalist or Anti-Federalist in debating the merits and drawbacks of the Constitution. The packet includes sentence starters, space for students to list the most relevan
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6th - 12th
ENL U.S - Start of Civil War, Advantages/Disadvantages (English and Spanish)
Attached is a literacy based ENL lesson discussing the Battle of Fort Sumter, the start of the Civil War, and the Advantages/Disadvantages both sides had. This lesson, like all of my lessons, is 100% translated in English and Spanish. I regularly include leveled texts to assist students with language development, images to assist with understanding, and translations to assist our newest students.Are you looking for more ENL materials?Full Global curriculum, ancient history to modern day:https://
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: US History Lesson Bundle - 1600s to Modern Day (English/Spanish)
Info Read Text - Ratifying the Constitution: The Federalist Papers (no prep/sub)
A reading assignment about the challenges of ratifying the Constitution and the role of the Federalist Papers in this process. A great way to introduce the subject. The reading comes from a really great website, ushistory.org, under their free textbook tab. The information presented is theirs, I made up the questions. This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. Perfect as a supplement, or if you don't have a textbook! Also great as a Sub Assignment. MS Word for easy editing.
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6th - 12th
Civil War: Gettysburg Address in 4 Minutes Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students learn about the Gettysburg Address. The video clip is only four minutes long, but it is packed full of information that will keep your students engaged.This video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on the Civil War. The worksheet helps students understand the importance of the Battle of Gettysburg and the Gettysburg Address. The video is great for visual learners and helps breaks up class time so stud
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Gettysburg: Civil War Lesson Plan Collection Bundle
Social Studies: A Year in 5th Grade
These 8 units cover the time from the later colonies to the creation of the U.S. government after the Revolutionary War. These units follow the new social studies standards, but were created with Kentucky specific language and focus.Introductory Lesson: 5 Strands of GeographyPlease note, many of these lessons use the Google Add-On NearPod. NearPod has a free trial, but beyond the trial, you would need to pay for the subscription in order to fully use these slides.Units Included:Human Settlement:
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4th - 7th
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Investigating Media Bias (A HyperDoc / Webquest)
-Includes: Printable, Interactive Word Doc (.docx) for use as HyperDoc or Webquest, Exemplar Answers (Answer Key), and 'Tips for Optimizing Your Students' Educational Experience' -Recommended Target Audience: Grades 7-12-Subjects: U.S. Government, Civics, Journalism, Research, Fake News & Fact-Checking, Media Bias-Unit: Influence of Media Tennessee State Standard: GC.33-Materials Needed: Computers with Internet Access (Smartphones can be used to access,
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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French Revolution Primary Source Worksheet: The Execution of King Louis XVI
This worksheet allows students to use a primary source document to learn about the execution of French King Louis XVI in 1793.
This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is print off the primary source from the following website for classroom use or direct students to the website to answer the worksheet questions:
http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/louis.htm
Click here to view the website.
The primary source document is labeled (The Execution of Louis XVI, 1793)
Students read th
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: World History Primary Source Worksheets Bundle (Ancient Times to 1800s)
U.S. Government Webquest
The assignment contains 38 questions about the U.S. Government. Students will use kid-friendly websites to answer the questions. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. *No prep lesson!*Engaging!*Editable Word Document*The document can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive; however, please make sure it is password protected. Topics/Key Vocabulary: Declaration of Independence Articles of Confederation Parts of the U.S. Constitution Legislative Branch Exec
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4th - 9th
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Decoding the Declaration of Independence Lesson Plan
Decoding the Declaration of IndependenceThis lesson plan will allow students to directly study the Declaration of Independence.Truth or Idea to be Taught: Students will be able to explain why the 13 Colonies “broke up” with England in 1776. Students will be able to explain why the Declaration of Independence is an important event in world history.The teacher will provide a copy of the Declaration of Independence to each student. The teacher should use the U.S. National Achieves for a student fri
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5th - 12th
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Create your own government assignment
This assignment asks students to create their own government Things to Consider about the State:1. Populationa. How many people will live there? Why?b. Who will live there? (Heterogeneous? Homogenous?)c. Will you allow outsiders to immigrate? Emigrate? Who is given citizenship?i. How do you know if they are citizensii. What rights do citizens have d. Will religion play a role?2. Territorya. Where are you?b. What natural resources will you have?c. What type of industry will you haved. What proble
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Reconstruction and the Ku Klux Klan Primary Source Worksheet
This worksheet allows students to use a primary source document to learn about the early Ku Klux Klan during Reconstruction. This worksheet covers the origins and some of the actions of the Ku Klux Klan during Reconstruction.This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is print off the primary source from the following website for classroom use or direct students to the website to answer the worksheet questions:http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/kkk.htmClick here to see the reading.The
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6th - 12th
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Info Read Text - The Age of Jackson: Trail of Tears and Indian Removal (No Prep)
A reading assignment about the situation that led to the Indian Removal Act and Trail of Tears. A great way to introduce the subject. The reading comes from a really great website, ushistory.org, under their free textbook tab. The information presented is theirs, I made up the questions. This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. Perfect as a supplement, or if you don't have a textbook! Also great as a Sub Assignment. MS Word for easy editing.
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5th - 12th
Also included in: Info Reading Text - The Age of Andrew Jackson Bundle (no prep/sub plans)
Informational Text - American Democracy: The Purpose of Government (no prep)
A reading assignment about American democracy and the purpose of government. A great way to introduce the subject. The reading comes from a really great website, ushistory.org, under their free textbook tab. The information presented is theirs, I made up the questions. This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. Also great as a Sub Assignment. MS Word for easy editing.
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5th - 12th
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