Middle school government lessons for Microsoft PowerPoint

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3rd - 6th

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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

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Grades:

7th - 12th

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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

Federalism 3.4 & 3.13 - National, State, and Local Governments Working Together

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Federalism 3.4 & 3.13 - National, State, and Local Governments Working Together - Civics EOC - PowerPoint, Lesson Plan, Smart Board Activity, Multiple Choice Test, Worksheet, Flipped Class Video & MoreHaving problems with Kahoot? they changed the links on me - sorry - here is the new one: https://create.kahoot.it/share/mr-raymond-civics-eoc-federalism/3b1514c7-71a7-4609-bb6b-70bfcc24b547This lesson teaches students about Federalism – the sharing of power between the national, state and l

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6th - 12th

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Also included in: Civics / Government Bundle III

Civics EOC Bundle I

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Hey Guys, most of these are getting an update soon - but even with the "new EOC" (almost all of the benchmarks and test specs seem identical - except a few new ones I've added).... Anyway, if you purchase now you will get these as well as the updated versions. Save $5 by buying a bundle of 10 of my lessons. This bundle includes my lessons:• Civics - Citizenship Complete Lesson• Civics Complete Lesson - Road to the Revolution: British Policies• Declaration of Independence• Articles of Confederati

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6th - 10th

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Presidencies of Washington, Adams, Jefferson & Madison PowerPoint & Guided Notes

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History Gal

This 85 slide PowerPoint presentation on a New Republic covers the presidencies of George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison including the following topics:- Washington's creation of a cabinet- the first cabinet- Judiciary Act of 1789- Hamilton's Financial Program- French Revolution, Citizen Genet, Proclamation of Neutrality- Jay Treaty- Pinckney Treaty- Whiskey Rebellion- Washington's 2 term precedent and Farewell Address- Election of 1796- Alien & Sedition Acts- XY

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Grades:

8th - 11th

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Government, Social Studies - History

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Also included in: A New Nation: Washington to Madison Bundle of Activities, Maps, Doodle Notes

Judicial Branch Doodle Notes and Digital Guided Notes

Created by

History Gal

Students will color and doodle as they take notes to learn about the U.S. Judicial Branch. These graphic doodle notes cover the purpose of the Judicial Branch, Constitutional Courts (District Courts, Courts of Appeals, Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit), Special or Legislative Courts, Military Commissions, types of jurisdiction, jurisdiction of the Judicial Branch, judges of the Judicial Branch, Court Officers, and the Supreme Court (justices, Judicial Review, how cases get to the Supreme

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Grades:

8th - 11th

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

Systems, Forms, & Types of Government - 3.1 & 3.2

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Civics, Government, World History

Systems and Forms of Government:This lesson is Part II of our look at “systems of government,” such as Federal, Unitary & Parliamentary, and “forms” of government. Forms of Government examines: direct democracy, representative democracy, absolute monarchy, constitutional monarchy, socialism, communism, autocracy, and oligarchy. Students will learn how Ancient Athens developed the first democracy, but that it was a direct democracy. They will learn how the United States has a representative d

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6th - 12th

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Also included in: Civics / Government Bundle II

Manifest Destiny: Oregon Territory, Mexican-American War, California Gold Rush

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Government, Native Americans, U.S. History

Manifest Destiny: the Oregon Territory, the Mexican-American War, the California Gold Rush, and MoreHaving trouble with the Kahoot link? They changed their links - here is the new one: https://create.kahoot.it/share/manifest-destiny-mexican-american-war-oregon-territory-california-gold-rush/9fdef15c-2938-4e5e-83a2-6925497ddb5dThis lesson teaches students about Manifest Destiny and its impact on America. The major themes of this lesson are the dispute over the Oregon Territory, the Mexican-Americ

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Grades:

4th - 11th

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Also included in: Early US History Bundle: 1492 - Civil War

Political Parties 2.6 - Democrats, Republicans & Third Parties Civics EOC

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Political Parties - Democrats, Republicans & Third Parties: PowerPoint, Lesson Plan, Smart Board Activity, Flipped Class Video and Various ActivitiesThese lessons will be updated soon (stay tuned), but this is still a tested benchmark. The content is the same for the 2024 Florida Civics EOC exam. This lesson also works great for any civics, government, or U.S. history course.This lesson is an excellent introduction to political parties. Students are provided with an overview of the history o

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Grades:

7th - 12th

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Economics , Government, Social Studies - History

Also included in: Civics / Government Bundle III

Economics BUNDLE

Created by

Brain Wrinkles

This bundle contains six “Economics-related” files – Economic Systems, Factors of Economic Growth, Trade Barriers, Literacy Rate and Standard of Living, Economics Task Cards, and Currency Exchange – Two Fun Activities. There are over 150 pages of notes, group activities, writing assignments, projects, printables, etc., included in this file. The files in this ZIP file are aligned to the Georgia Performance Standards for 6th and 7th grade social studies. Included in this file: ~Economic Systems

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6th - 7th

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Judicial Branch - 2.5, 3.3, & 3.9 - Structure & Powers - Civics EOC

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Judicial Branch - Structure & Powers: PowerPoint, Lesson Plan, Worksheet, Smart Board Activity, Multiple Choice Test, Flipped Class Video & Various ActivitiesThese lessons will be updated soon (stay tuned), but this is still a tested benchmark. The content is the same for the 2024 Florida Civics EOC exam. This lesson also works great for any civics, government, or U.S. history course.This lesson teaches students the basics of the Judicial Branch of the Federal Government. Students will l

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Grades:

6th - 10th

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Also included in: Civics / Government Bundle II

Civics / Government Bundle II

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This is part II of - 10 individual lessons at a discounted bundle. This bundle includes the following 10 lessons:• Bill of Rights• Voting Rights Amendments• Landmark Supreme Court Cases• Judicial Branch• Rule of Law / Types of Law• Executive Branch• Electoral College• Forms and Systems of Government• How a Bill Becomes a Law• Checks and BalancesSee individual lessons for the details. Terms of Use:Please note, this product is for personal classroom use by a single teacher. If you would like to co

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Grades:

6th - 11th

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Landmark Supreme Court Cases 3.11 - Civics EOC Exam & FCLE

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Landmark Supreme Court Cases - Civics State Exam: PowerPoint, Worksheet, Smart Board Graphic Organizer, Multiple Choice Exam, Flipped Class Video, and various activities.This lesson teaches students about the landmark US Supreme Court Cases: Marbury v. Madison, Plessy v. Ferguson, Brown v. Board of Education, Gideon v. Wainwright, Miranda v. Arizona, In re Gault, Tinker v. Des Moines, Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier, United States v. Nixon, and Bush v. Gore. Landmark Supreme Court Cases is a study of cas

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Grades:

6th - 10th

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Civics, Government, Social Studies - History

Also included in: Civics / Government Bundle II

Fake News and the Media Lesson Plan

Created by

Students of History

This lesson plan on "Fake News" and the media is an important one for any social studies or Civics class! The download includes a complete lesson plan with a warm up, PowerPoint, cooperative learning activity, homework, and more! The lesson starts off with 4 glaring examples of fake news that students analyze. Following this is a PowerPoint overview of the role of the media in society, identifying bias, and what really is fake news. A guided notes outline worksheet AND graphic organizer for this

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8th - 11th

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The Constitution - Topic 2.3 & More Breaking Down Articles - EOC Benchmark

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The Constitution - Topic 2.3 & More Breaking Down Articles - EOC Benchmark Civics EOC.These lessons will be updated soon (stay tuned), but this is still a tested benchmark. The content is the same for the 2024 Florida Civics EOC exam. This lesson also works great for any civics, government, or U.S. history course.This lesson is part of a bundle. Click here to save $5 on 10 of my lessonsThis lesson provides students with an in-depth look at the different sections of the Constitution and the e

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5th - 12th

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Also included in: Civics EOC Bundle I

13 Colonies: Colonial Governments

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13 Colonies: Colonial GovernmentsHaving trouble with the Kahoot link - here is the new one Kahoot made (not my idea:) - https://create.kahoot.it/share/colonial-governments/033ba750-1f22-40ab-9b03-d6b341ad9497This lesson teaches students about colonial governments in the 13 Colonies. Students will learn about the English influences on colonial governments including: The Magna Carta, the English Bill of Rights, representative democracy, and English Common Law. Students will also be introduced to T

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6th - 11th

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Also included in: Early US History Bundle: 1492 - Civil War

Electoral College Lesson Plan

Created by

Students of History

This Electoral College lesson is an awesome way to ensure your students understand the process of how the president is elected, along with famous examples of how it has impacted various elections in US History. The download includes a PowerPoint (and Google Slides option) overview all about the Electoral CollegeThe Constitutional backgroundHow the Electoral College worksWho the electors areIssues with the processQuotes from Alexander Hamilton and James Madison... and more! A guided notes workshe

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7th - 10th

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Federalist Era Mini Unit: Washington, Hamilton, Jefferson, Adams & Much More

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Government, U.S. History, World History

The Federalist Era: Washington, Hamilton, Jefferson & Adams – Foreign & Domestic Challenges, the Rise of Partisanship, and the Legacy of the EraPart I of this This lesson teaches students about the influences of George Washington’s presidency and Alexander Hamilton’s economic policies on the formation of the new nation. The students will understand the challenges confronted by the government and its leaders in the early years of the republic. In Part I we will focus on the economic, gove

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Grades:

5th - 11th

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Government, Social Studies - History

Also included in: Early US History Bundle: 1492 - Civil War

Georgia Studies Bundle Four (Government)

Created by

Brain Wrinkles

This bundle contains all of my Georgia Studies Government resource pack files – Foundations of Government, Legislative Branch, Executive Branch, Judicial Branch, Local Governments, and Juvenile Offenders. There are over 350 pages of notes, group activities, writing assignments, projects, printables, etc., included in this file. The preview download shows what is included in each unit, or you could look at the individual files in my store. *The files in this ZIP file are aligned to the Georgia P

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Grades:

8th

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Gerrymandering and Redistricting Lesson Plan

Created by

Students of History

This lesson on gerrymandering and redistricting is a perfect overview for your Civics or American Government classroom. The download includes both PowerPoint and Google Slides presentations, guided notes, a simulation activity, worksheet, and full lesson plan The presentation is an engaging overview that explains what gerrymandering is, provides examples of how it had been used, and the impact that it can have on American politics. It includes a warm up question along with teacher notes and fant

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Grades:

8th - 11th

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CCSS:

RH.6-8.7

Interest Groups & the Media 2.6: Influencing Politics - Civics EOC

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Interest Groups & the Media: Influencing Politics - PowerPoint, Lesson Plan, Worksheet, Smart Board Activity, State Exam Practice Test and Various ActivitiesTeach your students about how Interest Groups and the Media influence the political process and the government. Influence Groups and the Media play play a big role in how we shaping the political landscape. On the Civics EOC Exam and various civics and US Government courses, students are asked to identify how interest groups and the medi

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6th - 9th

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Also included in: Civics / Government Bundle III

Legislative Branch 3.3 - Congress. Civics EOC

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Legislative Branch 3.3 - Congress. Civics EOCThis lesson is part of a bundle. Click here to save $5 on 10 of my lessons.These lessons will be updated soon (stay tuned), but this is still a tested benchmark. The content is the same for the 2024 Florida Civics EOC exam. This lesson also works great for any civics, government, or U.S. history course.This lesson teaches students about the structure and powers of Congress. How Congress is set up, the Constitutional requirements to serve in Congress,

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Grades:

7th - 10th

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Also included in: Civics EOC Bundle I

8th Grade U.S. History: Constitution & Bill of Rights COMPLETE Lesson Plan Unit!

Created by

Lesson Plan Guru

This 8th Grade U.S. History Lesson Plan Unit comes with EVERYTHING that you'll need to teach your 8th graders all about the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights! These amazing resources are 100% completely ready to use for both in-person and online digital learning via Google Apps, and have been successfully used by thousands of students!The incredible resources in this U.S. Constitution Lesson Plan Unit can easily be used with any textbook, or no textbook at all!!BE SURE TO CLICK THE PRODUCT PR

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Grades:

8th

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CCSS:

RI.8.1

, RI.8.2

, RI.8.3

, RI.8.4

, RI.8.5

...

Also included in: 8th Grade U.S. History YEAR-LONG Curriculum Bundle!! | Google Apps

Era of Good Feelings to Sectionalism: "Age of Jackson" Part I - Pre-Jackson

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Era of Good Feelings to Sectionalism: Age of Jackson Part I – Pre-JacksonHaving Kahoot problems? Sorry - They changed all my links - new link: https://create.kahoot.it/share/the-era-of-good-feelings-to-sectionalism-the-age-of-jackson-part-i/850b5776-dee3-475c-b6e0-2904ddf07300 This lesson is Part I of the Age of Jackson, providing all the background leading up to this transformative era in U.S. History. The Era of Good Feelings is associated with the Presidency of James Monroe - and set the stag

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Government, U.S. History

Grades:

5th - 11th

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