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High school government cultural activities for Google Apps
Is Christmas Constitutional? (AP US Government / Freedom of Religion)
As we approach the holiday season, many businesses and cities begin putting up festive decorations... but is this constitutional? The first amendment provides free exercise of religion to all, but it also requires that the Government not establish any official religion. So, if the White House puts up a Christmas Tree, is it Constitutional? Can a kindergarten teacher teach about the Menorah and Hanukkah? LET'S FIND OUT!This recourse was created for AP US Government Students, but it could be used
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9th - 12th
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Russia Case Study (AP Comparative Government)
This assignment reviews some of the most important topics regarding Russia including Government Structure, Freedom House Data, Party System, Oligarchs, Nashi, Illiberal Democracy and Political Legitimacy. It includes five slides with visuals, data sets, links to related articles and questions. It can be used as a review assignment or an easy sub plan. The assignment will take about two class periods.
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11th - 12th
Nigeria Case Study Review (AP Comparative Government)
This assignment reviews some of the most important topics regarding Nigeria including Government Structure, INEC, Cleavages, Post-Materialism, Demographic Challenges, Resource Curse and MEND. It includes five slides with visuals, data sets, links to related articles and questions. It can be used as a review assignment or an easy sub plan. The assignment will take about two class periods.
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11th - 12th
Visualizing a Citizen Assignment
What does a citizen look like? What do citizens do? What do citizens think about or feel? Have your students answer these questions by using their creativity to color what a citizen looks like to them.Students will color in the outline of the person as a citizen and add words or images around the outside that also relate to citizenship. Students will also explain their choices on the outside around their drawing. On the back of the page is a set of reflection questions for students to use to ref
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8th - 12th
Current Events/ REHUGO Evidence Project
Do you wish your students were a bit more knowledgeable about current events? Do you wish they could think about things from reading, entertainment, history, universal truths, government and politics, as well as their observations that connect with what you are reading or teaching? This is the perfect project to help them learn about what is happening or has happened in the world and think about its importance.
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9th - 12th
AP Comparative Gov: Political Cleavages Assignment
Students will explore political cleavages in Iran, Nigeria and China to better understand content from Unit 3.7 of AP Comparative Government. This is a perfect assignment to review key terms, add depth of knowledge or simply fill the time after a lecture.
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9th - 12th
Types of Government Activities and Posters!
Description:Ten years ago, I created Types of Government posters, and they became my all-time best-seller on TPT!Although I regularly receive 5 stars for this product, one purchaser said, "I wish you had activities to go with this!" So, this product includes my original posters along with 5 different class activities to accompany the posters.Each poster features a different type of government and contains easy-to-understand definitions of each form. Posters also include images representing each
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5th - 11th
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25 U.S. Civics Bellringer Writing Prompts & Essential Questions | Google Slides
vThis collection of 25 open-ended critical writing prompts is the perfect way to get students thinking, writing, and discussing essential civics topics and themes. These prompts are ready-to-use as bellringers, extra time writing prompts, or other civics supplements! Students begin by reflecting on Essential Course Questions, (Slides 1-3), and then answer various critical thinking questions about civic issues like voting, the U.S. Constitution, the three branches of government, important legisla
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7th - 12th
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Letter from A Birmingham Jail - Current Protest Analysis
This activity is meant to introduce students to the concepts and ideas found in Martin Luther Kings Letter from a Birmingham Jail. Students will complete their analysis of the Letter and its coorelation with modern day protest movements in two different parts. Students are given a variety of differentiated way to express what they have learned and the connecitons that they find. Part I: Students will Read - Stop - Think using Martin Luther Kings "Letter from a Birmingham Jail". Students will rea
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9th - 12th
Spanish Royal Family Listening Activity (Level 1 or 2)
Looking for a way to imbed family vocab and tener grammar in a culturally meaningful activity? This interactive worksheet goes along with this Youtube video to help students develop their listening skills.Remote learning, in person, and hybrid friendly!Includes:Key vocab to fill out pre-video Fill in the blank worksheet to fill out during the video (I would recommend playing the video twice for Spanish 1)A mini extension activity to introduce the verb tener Answer key After students are done fil
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5th - 9th
Podcast: Indian Relocation 1940’s-1970’s
Podcast: Indian Relocation 1940’s-1970’sThis is a fantastic 1 day lesson that will help you to provide a more in-depth background of the Red Power and Occupy Alcatraz Movements. The 1950 Relocation Act had a profound impact on Native North Americans. This lesson is designed to be personalized by you to best suit your classroom and the students needs. I hope you enjoy this lesson as much as I have! Directions Start with the warm-up to get the students ready to think critically, I like to
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8th - 12th
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Current Events Project | Become Your Own News Station!
This is a very engaging project for any current events class! Students will get to become their own "News Station" as they create 4 things:- 3 Episode Podcast Series- 2 Comics- 1 Breaking News Email- A logo for their news stationStudents love the choice they get in which current events they report on. I use this as a Current Events Final Project, but it can be used in any way for your Current Events class!
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7th - 12th
Supreme Court Cases of 2022 - Resource Guide, Lessons, and Bulletin Board
This product is a resource guide (I.e., an accumulation of links to sources and current event articles and a few lessons you can use to encourage deeper exploration). All resources link to the major summer 2022 Supreme Court cases. I give you information about and supplementary background reading articles for each of these four cases: 1. Dobbs (overturning Roe v. Wade), 2. New York State Rifle & Pistol Association (about efforts to restrict gun access), 3. West Virginia v. E.P.A. (about e
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The American Dream Choice Board & Essay HyperDoc
Utilizing a choice board, students explore the American Dream from a number of different viewpoints such as a lawyer, a poet, a photographer, etc. They will then craft an essay describing their unique American Dream. Academic vocabulary, a learning rubric, and links to sites such as the Library of Congress are included to guide students through this activity.Follow my Pinterest page to get even more inspiration from free education resources like YouTube channels, podcasts, memes, and more. You c
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Simplified description of Black Lives Movement
The events that have conspired within 2020 alone has children and older youth speaking nonstop. You would think it is easy to educate our students about racism but it can be a very touchy and difficult topic to speak on without bias or our own opinions. We do not know what it is like at home for them and their beliefs, but I have collected information from reliable sources to construct a brief but informing presentation that speaks on the Black Matter Movement and where this movement stems from
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6th - 12th
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Southwest Asia & North Africa - Student Atlas
Designed to replace physical journals and paper organizers, this resource allows students to create their own atlas while taking notes in class or conducting their own research remotely. Sections include:Geography - physical features, climateCulture - art, language, food, dress, social structures, technology, beliefsSocial Institutions - government, economic, educational, religiousIn addition, the student atlas includes a final check for understanding and a learning rubric. Combine with introduc
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â World Geo & Cultures BUNDLE: Create Your Own Atlas
Memorial Day for Secondary Social Studies - Text, Tweet, Post Activity
The school year is ending and your struggling to engage students,,, check out this Memorial Day activity. Students summarise what they learned in a text, Tweet, and Facebook post -- critical 21st century skills for any future entrepreneurial or communications career. Rubric and model are included.Follow my Pinterest page to get even more inspiration from free education resources like YouTube channels, podcasts, memes, and more. You can also follow eduKateTX on Facebook to receive updates about n
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Memorial Day for Secondary Social Studies - Lesson Bundle
Memorial Day for Secondary Social Studies - Citizenship Alpha Blocks Activity
The school year is ending and your struggling to engage students,,, check out this Memorial Day lesson that covers the relationship between rights and responsibilities and examples of responsible citizenship. Students think of at least one word or phrase that begins with one (1) of the letters in each alpha block. Follow my Pinterest page to get even more inspiration from free education resources like YouTube channels, podcasts, memes, and more. You can also follow eduKateTX on Facebook to rece
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Memorial Day for Secondary Social Studies - Lesson Bundle
2020 Presidential Debate Debrief
A debrief guide for students to full out after watching the 2020 Presidential debate!
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5th - 12th
Presidential Debate review worksheet 9/29/20
Review sheet for students to engage with while watching the debate
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
A.P. Comparative Government & Politics, Executive Power Rankings
This activity has students compare executives in two of the AP6 course countries. Then, they rank the executives according to the power they exert in their home country.
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9th - 12th
Presidential Biographies Form (Middle School or High School)
This form asks your student to find the following information: The name, years in office, presidential number, and political party.Provides a space to sketch the president.Facts about the early life, career(s) and funny facts about the president's life.The most important action of the president, their foreign and domestic info, as well as details about their political party and platform.A reflection asking the student if the president were to run today if they would vote for them, and to explain
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6th - 12th
Digital: Historical Gratitude
This digital resource was designed to inspire hope in students. Students are able to explore people and events that have impacted their American life in a positive way. Students will: - Choose a person or event that they are grateful for - Explore a date that is significant to the person or event - Determine why this person or event makes them grateful - Select a quote that draws upon gratitude
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6th - 12th
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BILL OF RIGHTS FREEDOM OF SPEECH
HAVE YOUR STUDENTS ENGAGE IN AN ANALYSIS OF FAMOUS RAP ARTISTS N.W.A. HAVE THEM DEBATE IF THEIR SONGS SHOULD BE PROTECTED UNDER THE FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHT.
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7th - 12th
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