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Declaration of Independence Activity - Declaration Detectives

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

Subjects:

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

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.9-10.4

$6.00

443

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US Constitution Activity - Constitution Detectives

By Wise Guys

If you are looking to teach the US Constitution in a fun and engaging way, then you will want to check out our Constitution Detectives activity! Reading and understanding the US Constitution can be difficult for students. This detective activity is

Subjects:

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

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.9-10.4

$7.00

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Civil War Game Show Activity

By Wise Guys

Here is an engaging Civil War Game Show activity you won't want to miss. Your students will be quizzed on events, battles, and important people of the American Civil War between the Union and Confederacy through a fun game!The purpose of this

Subjects:

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

Grades:

5^th, 7^th, 8^th, 10^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Games

$4.00

139

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How a Bill Becomes a Law Board Game Activity

By Wise Guys

Here is a fun and engaging board game about United States government and how a bill becomes a law. Some of the key topics covered are two-thirds vote, veto, House of Representatives, Senate, the President, and more.The purpose of this activity is

Subjects:

Elections - Voting, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Games

$3.00

138

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Civil War | Citing Evidence | Group Activities

By Wise Guys

Are you looking for engaging activities to help teach your upper elementary and middle school students about the Civil War? The purpose of this activity is for your students to gain a better understanding of the American Civil War between the Union

Subjects:

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

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.5.3, RI.5.4, RI.5.7, RI.5.9, RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.7

$8.50

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American Revolution - Revolutionary War Bundle of Activities

By Wise Guys

The American Revolution Bundle includes activities, worksheets, printables, quizzes, and so much more. This Revolutionary War bundle is perfect for your upper elementary and middle school classroom.Here are some of the resources included, but take a

Subjects:

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

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.3, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.7, RH.9-10.2, RH.9-10.3, RH.9-10.4

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Events Leading Up to Civil War Activity

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Events Leading Up to Civil War Activity. This Civil War activity includes: a 2 page worksheet on events leading up to the Civil War (Missouri Compromise, Compromise of 1850, Fugitive Slave Law, Kansas Nebraska Act, Dred Scott Decision, and Harpers

Subjects:

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

Grades:

5^th, 7^th, 8^th, 10^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$3.50

$2.50

142

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President Election and Election Day Activities

By Wise Guys

Do your students want to learn more about the presidential election and what it takes to become president of the United States? The purpose of this activity is to engage your students by having them become detectives and learn about the process of

Subjects:

Civics, Elections - Voting, Government

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

$4.75

245

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How a Bill Becomes a Law Activity

By Wise Guys

Are you in need of a resource that helps your students understand the process of how a bill becomes a law? This resource contains 8 documents that are intended to help your students understand the important steps in the process. This Resource

Subjects:

Civics, Government

Grades:

5^th, 7^th, 8^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts

$6.00

$5.00

102

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United States Historical Documents Bundle

By Wise Guys

Here is an amazing United States historical documents bundled resource that is filled with our top seven activities that we use in our classrooms. The Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Paul Revere’s Ride, The Star-Spangled Banner, The Olive

Subjects:

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

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Printables

CCSS:

RI.5.1, RI.5.3, RI.5.4, RI.6.1, RI.6.3, RI.6.4, RI.6.6, RI.7.1, RI.7.3, RI.7.4, RI.7.6...

$38.25

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Revolutionary War Timeline Cut Out Activity

By Wise Guys

Your students will enjoy this hands on Revolutionary War timeline cut out activity. Students will use a textbook or other source to find the correct order of events that happened during the American Revolution. They will then cut out the dates,

Subjects:

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

Grades:

5^th, 7^th, 8^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Printables

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (3.49 MB)

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Eight Strands of Social Studies

By Wise Guys

Eight Strands of Social Studies PowerPoint Activity. This is a social studies PowerPoint intended to teach students about the 8 strands of social studies. The 8 strands addressed are: Culture, History, Government, Economy, Social Studies Skills,

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Government, Economics

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities

$4.00

$2.50

Digital Download ZIP (2.96 MB)

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Genius Hour Social Studies Unit Activity

By Wise Guys

This Genius Hour Social Studies Unit is sure to be a hit with your social studies class. Genius Hour Social Studies is a time for students to do an in-depth project based on a social studies concept. This allow students CHOICE in their learning.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Government, Geography

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

$7.00

Digital Download ZIP (4.02 MB)

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The Great Depression and New Deal Game Board Review Activity

By Wise Guys

The Great Depression and New Deal Game Board Review Activity. This is a 2 page game board that is intended to help review some of the key material of The Great Depression and FDR's New Deal. Included is a 1-page colorful game board. As a teacher,

Subjects:

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

Grades:

5^th, 7^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Games

$3.25

Digital Download ZIP (1.37 MB)

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Revolutionary War Quiz

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Revolutionary War Quiz. This is a 3-page quiz (with an answer key) on the Revolutionary War and includes topics such as the Boston Tea Party, Continental Army, Declaration of Independence, Parliment, Acts such as the Quartering, Currency, Stamp, and

Subjects:

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

Grades:

5^th, 7^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Handouts, Assessment, Lesson

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (1.92 MB)

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American Revolution 13 Colonies Taxation Cut Out Hands On Activity

By Wise Guys

13 Colonies Taxation Cut Out Hands On Activity. This is a fun way to teach about the major Acts imposed on the colonists during colonial times. Here is what is included: -Background to read about the age of taxation to your students -A taxation cut

Subjects:

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

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$4.50

Digital Download ZIP (3.58 MB)

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Inauguration Day Activities

By Wise Guys

Are you looking for an engaging way to teach about the US Presidential Inauguration to your upper elementary and middle school students? Here are 10 Inauguration Day activities that you or your students can pick and choose from to use for this

Subjects:

Government, U.S. History, Presidents' Day

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Google Apps

$4.50

Digital Download ZIP (2.48 MB)

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Digital United States Constitution Detective Activity Google Compatible

By Wise Guys

Do you need your students to understand the Constitution of the United States? The purpose of this activity is to engage your students by having them become “detectives” and learn about the Constitution of the United States. Students will be

Subjects:

Government, U.S. History

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.4, RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.4, RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.4, RI.7.1, RI.7.2...

$5.00

Digital Download ZIP (2.21 MB)

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Civil War Assessment Quiz

By Wise Guys

This is a 3-page assessment quiz on the American Civil War that also includes an answer key. Includes PRINTABLE and DIGITAL!!Included in Quiz:Fill-in-the-Blank Questions (Civil War leaders) with a Bonus QuestionShort answer questions (strategies of

Subjects:

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

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Google Apps

$3.00

Digital Download ZIP (1.53 MB)

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Articles of Confederation Activity

By Wise Guys

Here is an Articles of Confederation, Northwest Ordinance Worksheet and answer key. This document is designed to help your students understand the Articles of Confederation and to learn about and locate the territories established under the

Subjects:

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

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

$2.50

Digital Download DOC (0.09 MB)

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With a combined 40 years of teaching experience at the elementary and middle school levels, We, Wise Guys, have tried our very best to be at the forefront of creating engaging and useful resources that incorporate for many subject areas.

MY TEACHING STYLE

We, Wise Guys, believe in teaching to the whole child. We incorporate various teaching styles in the classroom that help all students learn. We try our very best to make our lessons fun and engaging for our students.

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Undergraduates of UW-La Crosse and UW-Eau Claire. Masters Graduates of UW-La Crosse and UW-Eau Claire.

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We both hold Masters Degrees in Education: Language Arts and Professional Development. Visit our blog below: http://creativecommoncoreclassroom.com/

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Applied Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Other (Math), Science, Astronomy, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment, Other (Science), Social Studies, Ancient History, Civics, Elections - Voting, Government, Native Americans, U.S. History, European History, World History, World Languages, Spanish, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, Other (Art), Other (Performing Arts), Computer Science, Drama, Career and Technical Education, Health, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, British History, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Life Skills, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Statistics, School Counseling, Economics , Character Education, Word Problems, Study Skills, Instructional Technology, General Science, Problem Solving, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Decimals, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Products For TpT Sellers, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, For Administrators, Test Preparation, Early Intervention, End of Year, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Classroom Community, Hispanic Heritage Month