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Civics thematic unit plans $5-10
My Community Unit (with Google Slides)
I had so much fun doing community unit with my students! Update: Now with Google SlidesThis unit includes:anchor chart pieces and student sheet (Communities have: people, places, activities)Fun in my community graphic organizerMy Community then and nowTypes of communities flip bookTypes of communities writing prompt (opinion writing)Sentence writing Community helpers graphic organizer: service they provideRead, Think, Match3 Reading passagesCommunity Scavenger hunt Fun in my community class book
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1st - 3rd
Election Day: Mock Election Voting Simulation (In-Class Election Kit)
Our future decision-makers are in our classroom today. It is critical that our students understand the voting process and recognize the importance of casting their vote. This civics lesson walks your students through the voting process with a mock election. Your students will learn key vocabulary, will participate in the campaign process, and will have a chance to cast their vote. This mock election can be used with ANY topic of your choice (favorite candy, book, best season, favorite sport, etc
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Grades:
1st - 4th
1st Amendment Lessons/Unit- Civil Liberties
This resource includes 3-4 days of engaging lessons that comprehensively cover the five freedoms of 1st amendment. Perfect for any civil liberties unit!Included in the product: - Gallery Walk Activity: Interactive anticipatory set that will engage students and teach them to think critically about some 1st amendment controversies. - 29-slide Power Point/Google Slides presentation that will cover important content of all 5 freedoms. The presentation includes unit content, landmark Supreme Court ca
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Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in: Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Unit BUNDLE: AP® U.S. Government
How to Be a Good Citizen
This social studies unit is based on citizenship! This resource will help you teach your kindergarten & first grade students "how to be good citizens" with simple, engaging informational text articles. This unit presents 7 informational text articles based on citizenship. High quality photographs engage students and enhance their learning. These articles provide detailed information in a very basic format. After each article you will find a page that includes 2 writing prompts that ask st
Grades:
K - 1st
Also included in: American Symbols & Citizenship BUNDLE for Kindergarten & First Grade
Second Grade Common Core Social Studies/Civics and Governance
This is an 8 day unit to teach Common Core Social Studies Standards 2.C&G 1.1-2. There are lesson plans, a student book and a unit test. Students will explore the concept of communities, citizens, rights and responsibilities, government services, laws, rules, consequences, and authority. This is a simple way to meet those Social Studies standards. Copy, staple and teach! It's that simple!
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2nd
Rock Your Classroom! A 2nd grade room transformation and theme day!
This is a fun, engaging, and rigorous thematic day that can be done ANY time you'd like to add something a little extra to your teaching! All you need to do is print off this packet of challenges, play some kid-friendly rock music and you're all set to go! You can even up the energy with a couple props, some cool shades or bandannas and get your rock on!!The content included in this resource is:ELA- rhymingELA- long & short vowelsMATH- measurement with centimetersMATH- Roll & color 1-100
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Thanksgiving Then and Now | Print and Digital
Looking for a responsible way to teach your students about the first Thanksgiving? This unit allows you to teach about the first Thanksgiving while comparing it to the Thanksgiving of today. This complete no-prep unit has been complete revised and updated for the new school year. The hands-on activities will keep your students engaged. The reading passages allow you to use this in your Reading/Language Arts class as well as Social Studies.NOTE: This now contains a link on page 2 of the PDF that
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Also included in: Thanksgiving Then and Now BUNDLE | Print and Digital
State, Local Government and Class Elections Technology Integration
This unit was designed to meet Colorado Content Standards for Third Grade.
This 35 page unit is designed to be taught over 20 days of class time. It integrates technology for several lessons. It introduces students to state and local government positions:
Senator
State Representatives
Governor
Mayor/ City Manager
City Council
It teaches the process of elections, voting, political parties and how a bill becomes a law. There is a unit assessment and a class election as a culminating act
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
School Rules and Bus Safety Unit Kindergarten
Bus safety, classroom rules, and school safety are all covered in this 10 day kindergarten inquiry Social Studies Unit.
All lessons are inquiry-based and aligned to the latest NYS Common Core Social Studies standards. Literacy skills are also embedded within the lessons, but are not the focus.
A compelling question guides the unit and supporting questions help students to focus their knowledge and build to a greater understanding. Students are working on higher level thinking skills and build
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Grades:
PreK - 1st
Community: Reading Comprehension, Writing and Craftivities
Read and Respond to your Favorite Picture Books!Do you love reading picture books to your class and need follow up activities? Try this Community: Read and Respond Pack. It is the perfect way to strengthen comprehension and writing skills along with some fun craftivities to keep your kids engaged! Download the preview for the complete table of contents to see which activities/skills are included with each book.Features: • Activities for 5 Picture Books: Career Day by Anne Rockwell, Clothe
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PreK - 2nd
Also included in: November: Reading Comprehension, Writing and Craftivities BUNDLE
Fairy Tale Mock Trial Unit: 3 Little Pigs, Red Riding Hood, Peter and the Wolf
Project Explanation: This assignment is a quarter-long project that incorporates reading, writing, civics, critical thinking, and real world experience. Students take three beloved fairy tales and put the characters to the test. The Wolf character is put on trial to see if he is innocent or guilty in each fairy tale. Students practice and learn opinion writing in a real-life legal setting. Using fiction and non-fiction text, close reading and annotating skills students set up their own essa
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Branches of Government and How a Bill Becomes a Law U.S History Grades 5, 6, 7
Are you looking for a supplement to your units on the branches of government and how a bill becomes a law? Do you wish there was a way for your students to go through the law-making process? Have you been searching for colorful, professional-looking graphic organizers that depict the branches of federal government and the process by which a bill becomes a national law? Are you coming up empty in your search for reading comprehension passages and questions that deal with this topic? Then look no
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Grades:
5th - 7th
Executive Branch Unit Bundle (Government)
The Executive Branch Unit Bundle. This bundle includes detailed Cornell Style Lecture Notes, Activities, Simulations, Group Work Activities, a Unit Test / Exam, a PowerPoint and more. Unit Plan / Overview Included.This Bundle is the basis for my unit lessons covering The Executive Branch. All Bundles from High Altitude History save you an additional 30% off the retail price!
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Grades:
9th - 11th
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Third Grade Reading, Language, Writing- Unit 4B, Our Government
Following the Common Core Curriculum Map for Third Grade Unit 4 from Commoncore.org, this two week unit focuses on the theme Our Government (Preamble).
Activities for reading, language, poetry and writing are included for these third grade standards: RI.1, RI.2, RI.3, RI.4, RI.5, RI.6, RI.7, RI.8, RI.10, RF.4.b, W.2, W.10, SL.1.c L.2.g, L.4.b, L.4.d
Suggested integration: social studies unit on Government.
Literary Texts: none
Informational Text: Shhh! We're Writing the Constitution (Fritz)
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Grades:
3rd
Also included in: Third Grade Reading, Language, Writing Bundle, Units 1-6
KINDERGARTEN SOCIAL STUDIES UNIT - RULES AND GOOD CITIZENSHIP
This product was created by looking at overarching themes in social studies standards across the U.S. Students will learn that being a good citizen is all about actions! Students will learn about rules, consequences, laws, authority figures, 4 step problem solving, and cooperative group skills/being a good teammate. They will also learn how honesty, responsibility, compassion, and respect are character traits that make one a good citizen. Most importantly, students will learn skills and gai
Grades:
K
Third Grade Reading, Language, Writing - Unit 4C, Leadership (Presidents)
Following the Common Core Curriculum Map for Third Grade Unit 4 from Commoncore.org, this two week unit focuses on the theme Leadership.
Activities for reading, language, poetry and writing are included for these third grade standards: RI.1, RI.2, RI.3, RI.4, RI.5, RI.6, RI.9, RI.10, RF.3.a, W.1, W.2, W.5, W.6, W.7, W.10, SL.1, SL.3, SL.6,, L.1.c, L.2, L.3, L.4.d, L.6
Suggested integration: social studies unit on Citizenship.
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Informational Text: So You Want to Be President
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Grades:
3rd
Also included in: Third Grade Reading, Language, Writing Bundle, Units 1-6
Local Government Unit | Mayor for the Day | Civics and Citizenship
Are you looking to make learning about local government and the role of being a mayor a memorable experience for your students? This civics and citizenship unit is perfect to engage your elementary or primary class instead of the usual worksheets! The student tasks and activities promote creativity and team building and is great way to wrap up a learning unit. Now includes printable and Google slides option. Included in this resource:A page outline of tasksIndividual activity cardsStudent works
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
Also included in: Year 4 Australian Curriculum Term Inquiry Bundle | Year 4 HASS
Social Studies for Little Learners- The Bundle (Citizenship)
Social Studies for Little Learners: The Bundle (Citizenship)
What is Social Studies for Little Learners?
Social Studies for Little Learners was built from a need for primary Social Studies resources. This Social Studies curriculum can be used with or without a Social Studies textbook. All activities are designed to cover important Social Studies topics in a grade-appropriate and timely manner.
What topics are covered in this Unit?
- Rules and Laws
- Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens
- (
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Grades:
2nd - 3rd
BLACK LIVES MATTER, Current Events, Common Core Unit
Great for Black History Month! This full unit covers multiple perspectives on the "Black Lives Matter" debate and allows students to find their own point of view on the issue. The unit includes a literary connection, background, historical connections, an implicit argument, arguments across multimedia, photographic connections, a class debate planning system, a research guide, and space for an argumentative essay.
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9th - 12th
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Community Helpers unit with lessons and supplements
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Teacher created and used unit. SUPPLEMENTS INCLUDED! multiple intelligence unit. WOW ! 39 pages
This is a complete community helpers unit that is about 2 weeks long. It has options and modifications for a field trip and guest visitor. Options are also available with out these elements within the unit. This community helpers unit includes community helpers flash cards and posters, resources, supplements, essential questions, and all multiple intelligences a
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PreK - 1st
Third Grade Reading, Language, Writing- Unit 3A, Civil Rights Leaders
Following the Common Core Curriculum Map for Third Grade Unit 3 from Commoncore.org, this two week unit focuses on the theme Civil Rights Leaders. Activities for reading, language, and writing are included for these third grade standards: RL.1, RL.2, Rl.3, RL.4, RL.5, RL.6, RL.7, RL.10, RI.1, RI.2, RI.3, RI.5, RI.10, RF.4.a, W.1.a, W.1.b, W.1.c, W.1.d, W.3.a, SL.1.a, SL.1.b, SL.1.c, SL.1.d, SL.2, L.1.b, L.2.Suggested integration: social studies unit on Civil Rights Leaders.Literary Texts: Boyco
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3rd
Also included in: Third Grade Reading, Language, Writing Bundle, Units 1-6
City of Ember Guided Viewing Movie Questions
This assignment is a guided movie document for the 2008 movie, City of Ember. City of Ember is a fictional movie based off Jeanne DuPrau's award winning novel. It portrays the story of societal survival and the myriad of issues that were faced after an underground city was constructed protect mankind from becoming completely extinct. With an unstable generator that has powered the city of Ember for over 200 years, it finally on its last leg and is beginning to shut down. If the generator comp
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Grades:
4th - 12th
Goods and Services: A First Grade Unit
This unit was developed to be used in a first grade classroom. I used this with my own first grade intervention class. It can be modified to work in Kindergarten or second grade as needed. Begin this lesson with an introduction of the vocabulary. Display the vocabulary words on the word wall. Each vocabulary word has a corresponding picture to aid in meaning recognition. Four mini books are included that break the unit up into four areas:
• Goods and Services
• Jobs
• Buyers and Sellers
• Fact
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K - 2nd
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Election Jeopardy
Election Jeopardy is a great resource to add to your election unit. There are 6 categories:
1. Candidates
2. Election Day
3. Presidential Trivia
4. Electoral College
5. Government
6. Election Potpourri
Each Category contains 5 question/answers...for a total of 30 Questions in the Jeopardy Format.
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Grades:
3rd - 12th
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