Middle school Halloween government lessons

Declaration of Independence Activity: The Big Break Up Letter & Texting Activity

Created by

The Declaration of Independence was really just a big "break-up" letter written by the colonists to the King of Great Britain. This historical document was written to convince the world of the King's abuses and to let everyone know that the colonies no longer wanted to be in a relationship with Great Britain. While studying the Declaration of Independence, students will use this assignment as a reinforcement to understand just what Jefferson wrote in this historical document. The lesson start

Subjects:

Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

CCSS:

, RI.5.7

, RF.5.4a

...

Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's

Halloween Grammar Worksheets, NO PREP, Middle and High School

Created by

Julie Faulkner

These five Halloween grammar worksheets designed for high school students aren’t your typical Halloween grammar exercises! These are truly NO PREP, print and go, age-appropriate exercises to challenge and review your teens' grammar skills during October. Student Experience: These grammar activities for Halloween reflect a seasonally-inspired thematic concept of the page that coincides with key, standards-based grammar skills. For example, students will be asked to combine and create compound

Subjects:

Autumn, Grammar, Halloween

Grades:

7th - 11th

Types:

Worksheets, Independent Work Packet, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.L.1

, CCRA.L.2

, CCRA.L.3

Also included in: Grammar Worksheets Holiday and Seasonal BUNDLE

U.S. Government Unit includes 3 Branches of Government

Created by

Rockin Resources

U.S. Government - This comprehensive GOVERNMENT UNIT includes all the information needed to teach government in your classroom. No textbook is needed! It includes informational text in chronological order along with activities, projects, and assessments. Check out the preview!It is now available in GOOGLE, POWERPOINT AND PDF.DISTANCE LEARNING:GOVERNMENT UNIT TEACHER PDF: Plans, study guides, printables, answer keys and links for GOOGLE.GOVERNMENT UNIT TEXT AND ACTIVITIES: Google Slides AND Powe

Subjects:

Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Printables, Lesson

Also included in: American History, U.S. History Curriculum, Social Studies, Print, Google Slides

Tim Burton Inspired Self Portraits Halloween Art Lesson - Spooky Selfies

Created by

Art With Trista

This Tim Burton-inspired portrait art lesson is a perfect Halloween lesson for your intermediate elementary art students or middle school artists. Students will be able to recall information about artist Tim Burton, create a self-portrait in the style of Tim Burton and use value to create a self-portrait that looks 3 dimensional. The PowerPoint slides include: objectives, standards, vocabulary (style, value and self-portrait), materials, class discussion questions and art critique, step by step

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Halloween, Visual Arts

Grades:

3rd - 12th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

Also included in: Student Favorites Art Lesson Bundle - Food Truck, Dragon Eyes, Tim Burton ...

Halloween Readers' Theater Activity: 3 Fun Scripts to Improve Fluency

Created by

Deb Hanson

Are you looking for something fun to do for Reading during the week of Halloween? This set of THREE Readers' Theater scripts will certainly spice things up! A bonus page for teachers includes a page that lists the number of lines by characters and an explanation about how I schedule this to be a weeklong Readers' Theater activity.This BUNDLE contains three separate Readers' Theater scripts:1. Trick-or-Treat- This script contains 9 parts (although you can easily split the narrator into two parts

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Halloween, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RF.4.4

, RF.4.4a

, RF.4.4b

, RF.5.4

, RF.5.4a

...

Also included in: Readers' Theater BUNDLE: A set of 32 Scripts

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Activity: Primary Source Analysis and Questions

Created by

Mister Harms

The Declaration of Independence can be a daunting document for teachers to explain to students, but this primary source lesson will help students understand the major themes and concepts within the document itself. Though Thomas Jefferson's Declaration was written in the 18th century, this worksheet has proven to be a fantastic, big-picture way for today's students to study such an important writing without becoming overwhelmed. The Declaration is really just a big "break-up letter" from the co

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.7.1

, RI.7.2

, RI.7.3

, RI.7.6

, RI.7.8

...

Also included in: Civics & US Government Lesson, Activities, Simulations and More: The Bundle

American History, U.S. History Curriculum, Social Studies, Print, Google Slides

Created by

Rockin Resources

American History - No-Prep U.S. History Curriculum - You will not need a textbook with any of my Social Studies Units! It includes all the text needed to learn and understand that part of history. This American History Bundle covers nine social studies units for U.S. History. You will find informational text, activities, reading comprehension questions, graphic organizers, charts, study guides, tests, projects and so much more for Native Americans, Explorers, Colonial Times, Revolutionary War, G

Subjects:

Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

Starry Night Pumpkins : Art Lesson Plan - Halloween - Fall - Autumn

Created by

Art with Creations Claudia Loubier

Here is an art project that highlights the arrival of autumn while also discovering Vincent Van Gogh and other impressionist painters. Your students will create artwork with pumpkins/squash while using superimposition. They will work in the manner of the impressionists to colour their projects. The technique of using oil pastels and tempera paint gives an incredible result. Level:Grades One and upTechniques:DrawingPainting Visual Language:Warm and cool coloursDifferent kinds of lines : (curved

Subjects:

Art History, Autumn, Halloween

Grades:

1st - 8th

Types:

Cultural Activities, Lesson

Articles of Confederation and Constitution PowerPoint and Guided Notes

Created by

History Gal

This 57 slide PowerPoint presentation on the creation of a New Nation covers a myriad of topics including:- Critical Period- Creation of the Articles of Confederation and the role of John Dickinson- Structure of government under the Articles of Confederation- Accomplishments of the Articles of Confederation- Weaknesses and problems of the Articles of Confederation including Shay's Rebellion- Annapolis Convention- Philadelphia or Constitutional Convention- Creation of the Constitution including V

Subjects:

Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

CCSS:

RH.6-8.4

, RH.9-10.4

, RH.11-12.4

Also included in: American History to 1877 PowerPoint & Guided Notes Set for U.S. History Units

3 Branches of Government 3D Project Cube History Craftivity

Created by

A Teacher's Wonderland

Bring history to life by creating a 3D Project Cube for 3 Branches of Government. The students will be excited to get out of the text book, or plain old lecturing. Excite your students with this fun 3D Project Cube. When can you use it?Review Time: Use the cube as a review activity to reinforce key concepts before an assessment or as a quick refresher.Small Groups: Assign small groups of students to work collaboratively on the cube, encouraging teamwork and discussion.Exemplary Task: Showcase ex

Subjects:

Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

4th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

Also included in: Social Studies & History 3D Project Cube - Craft & Activity for Gr #junesavings

Short Story Unit Plan - Scary and Surprising Stories - Lessons and Assignments

Created by

Presto Plans

Short Story Unit Plan - Scary and Surprising Stories - Lessons and Assignments: Elevate your English class with this chilling and thrilling short story unit, guaranteed to send shivers down your students' spines! Perfect for Halloween or any time of the year, this collection of scary and surprising stories will captivate and engage your students. Explore the dark and mysterious world of suspenseful, creepy, and spooky tales with handpicked stories that are sure to keep your students on the edge

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Halloween, Short Stories

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans, Lesson

Coco Movie Guide | Day of the Dead Activities | Questions | Differentiated

Created by

Mr Hull's Movie Guides

This 16 page movie guide with additional activities accompanies the film "Coco (2017)". ★★ Check out the full preview! ★★Great to watch to learn more about Mexican culture and Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) This guide may also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher.Steeped in Mexican culture and folklore, the movie follows young Miguel whose dreams of becoming a musician are hampered by his family's ban on music. Magically entering the Land of the Dead, Miguel embarks on an ex

Subjects:

EFL - ESL - ELD, English Language Arts, Halloween

Grades:

1st - 6th

Types:

Movie Guides, Cultural Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.4.7

, SL.2.2

, SL.3.2

, SL.4.2

, CCRA.SL.2

Also included in: 2 Pack Day of the Dead Movie Guide Bundle | Questions | Activities

Halloween Reading Comprehension - Superstitions Nonfiction Articles & Questions

Created by

Presto Plans

Halloween Reading Comprehension - Superstitions Nonfiction Articles & Questions is a ready-to-use Halloween resource that will engage even your most reluctant readers. Students will read four high-interest nonfiction texts about widely-held superstitions including the number 13, black cats crossing your path, walking under ladders, and breaking a mirror. Students will show their comprehension with these Halloween reading comprehension texts through the included assignments with questions abo

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Halloween, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.6.1

, RI.6.10

, RI.7.1

, RI.7.10

, RI.8.1

...

Also included in: Halloween Reading and Writing Activities and Assignments Creative Bundle

Civics and American Government Curriculum Bundle: Projects, Activities & Lessons

Created by

Students of History

This amazing, digital download includes over 300 amazing resources for teaching Civics or American Government! Each unit is fully planned out for you from beginning to end and filled with engaging projects, PowerPoints with guided notes, readings, interactive notebook pages, digital Google Drive activities, and so much more. In all, you get 11 complete units for a full Civics course: Introduction to GovernmentFoundations of American GovernmentThe ConstitutionPolitical Parties & ElectionsThe

Subjects:

Civics, Government, Social Studies - History

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

CCSS:

...

Introduction to American Government & Civics Unit Plan: Forms of & Democracy

Created by

Students of History

This fantastic Civics and Government Bundle includes everything you need for an amazing first unit and introduction to American Government. Topics covered in this bundle include:Defining a State and their CharacteristicsIntroducing the Purpose of GovernmentTheories on How Government BeganTypes of GovernmentsCharacteristics of DemocracyIncluded in this download are a digital notebook set, a thorough unit guide packet, PowerPoints with guided notes and interactive notebook-style graphic organizer

Subjects:

Civics, Government, Social Studies - History

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

CCSS:

Also included in: Civics and American Government Curriculum Bundle: Projects, Activities & Lessons

Ontario Grade 5/6 Social Studies PRINTABLE BUNDLE

Created by

Coach's Corner

Are you an Ontario Grade 5/6 teacher tired of trying to teach two separate curriculums without losing your sanity? This Social Studies Printable Bundle has been designed to help you manage the 2023 Ontario Social Studies Curriculum expectations in a blended, seamless manner. (Yes, both strands have been updated to address the new Grade 6 expectations from the Ontario curriculum!!)NOTE: This printable bundle is ALSO available in digital form. Check it out here:Ontario Grade 5/6 Digital Full Y

Subjects:

Canadian History, Civics, Government

Grades:

5th - 7th

Types:

Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans, Lesson

Ontario Grade 5 Social Studies The Role of Canadian Government and Citizenship

Created by

Coach's Corner

Teaching Grade 5 students about The Role of Government and Responsible Citizenship in Canada does NOT have to be a dry, boring chore! Make this social studies strand come alive with an inquiry-based unit that has your students exploring social and environmental issues of interest to them and learning how federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal governments affect these issues. Students will be recording their new knowledge in an Action Plan flipbook, while also working towards a culmina

Subjects:

Canadian History, Elections - Voting, Government

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Lesson

Also included in: Ontario Grade 5 Social Studies PRINTABLE BUNDLE

Haunted House Writing Lesson

Created by

Tales from a Very Busy Teacher

UPDATED WITH A DIGITAL VERSION! {2020}UPDATED WITH WRITING SAMPLES {2019}This is a fun, engaging, and Halloween-inspired writing project. This download includes a lesson plan, writing booklets, and writing papers. The actual art project directions featured in this picture can be found on my blog.There are several options for this writing plan.You can choose from the Direct Instruction lesson that is paced out in an included PDF, or you can customize your own PowerPoint using the PPT file that is

Subjects:

Halloween, Writing

Grades:

2nd - 8th

Types:

Lesson

CCSS:

W.2.3

, W.3.3

, W.4.3

How a Bill Becomes a Law Doodle Notes and Digital Guided Notes

Created by

History Gal

Students will color and doodle as they take notes to learn about how a bill becomes a law. These graphic doodles notes summarize the process that a bill starting in the House of Representatives takes to become a law. What's included with the printed Doodle Notes:*Teacher directions and a list of the videos included in each PowerPoint (5 pages)*Blank doodle notes for students to fill in and color as you cover the information on the handouts. (2 pages; uneditable PDFs)*Fill-in-the-blank version fo

Subjects:

Government, Social Studies - History

Grades:

7th - 11th

Types:

CCSS:

Also included in: 3 Branches of Goverment & Constitution Civics or Government Doodle Notes Bundle

Constitution Unit

Created by

Jenifer Bazzit - Thrive in Grade Five

The Constitution is so much fun to teach! Are you looking for a fresh, engaging, active Constitution unit? You've found it! The activities in this unit will not only help your students learn about the Constitution… they will bring excitement and engagement to your classroom! All of the activities included in this unit are student favorites! ** This unit was recently revised! **Contents of this unit: Pages 3-5: Articles of Confederation-Passage and Cloze ActivityPages 6-8: Creating a Constitution

Subjects:

Government, Informational Text, U.S. History

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.4.1

, RI.4.3

, RI.5.1

, RI.5.3

, RI.6.1

...

Also included in: Constitution Bundle

The Landlady Short Story Analysis & Escape Room Bundle for Middle School

Created by

Hey Natayle

Make your scary short story unit on The Landlady by Roald Dahl memorable for years to come with this short story analysis and escape room bundle. These middle school resources will supply you with engaging and creative activities that will help your students understand the short story elements in a new way.✔ Check out the preview for a closer look!Middle school teachers love using this bundle to review the elements of a plot, conflict, suspense, and more in The Landlady. Several short story anal

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Halloween, Short Stories

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Worksheets, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.6.1

, RL.6.2

, RL.6.3

, RL.6.7

, RL.6.10

...

Political Parties & Elections: American Government & Civics Unit

Created by

Students of History

This fantastic Civics and Government Bundle includes everything you need for two amazing units on Political Parties, Elections, and the Media! Topics covered in this bundle include:The origin and role of Political Parties in AmericaUnderstanding ideology and the political spectrumCampaigningFamous political ads in historyHow candidates are selectedThe election processThe Electoral CollegeCampaign finance Citizens United and its effect on campaignsGerrymanderingThe media and Fake NewsPlus 2 compl

Subjects:

Civics, Government, Social Studies - History

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

CCSS:

Also included in: Civics and American Government Curriculum Bundle: Projects, Activities & Lessons

Declaration of Independence Activity - Declaration Detectives

Created by

Wise Guys

Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to teach the Declaration of Independence to your middle school and high school students? This Declaration detective activity is perfect to help your class dig into what the The Declaration of Independence is really about. Through this resource, students will leave with a deeper understanding of the reasons why the colonists decided to break ties with England and become their own nation.What is Included:-Teacher Tips (2-pages) -Introductory Handout (colo

Subjects:

Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

Also included in: American Revolution - Revolutionary War Bundle of Activities

Legislative Branch Activity: Classroom Simulation on How a Bill Becomes a Law

Created by

Mister Harms

Make civics practical and exciting for students using this Social Studies simulation that allows students to experience the Legislative Branch! Students will participate in writing bills for their school, community, or state while learning the various stages within the lawmaking process. All voices are heard as students become members of Congress, participate in committees, debate on the floor, and watch their President sign the bills that survive the entire process. Not only do students love

Subjects:

Civics, Government, Social Studies - History

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Simulations, Lesson

CCSS:

W.7.1

, W.7.1d

, W.7.2a

, W.7.2b

, W.7.2d