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Adult education civics internet activities
Government: Political Party Handouts and Activities
There are many activities and handouts that will surely get students more acquainted with the American political party system! Many of these are web-based, while others do not need a computer.
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1. Web activity: find out what each political party believes in regard to 10 key issues.
2. Partner activity: groups will receive strips of paper, which each has a party's stance on it. They then need to glue or staple each stance in the student handout table (box) provided. Thi
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Non-Profit Organization Webquest · Community Service · Google · Answer Key
This webquest is a great supplement or introduction to a community service unit. Students visit the websites of five national non-profit organizations. Questions are answered by exploring and navigating the websites. Included with this resource:Webquest Questions: Webquest questions are a combination of short answer and fill in the blank arranged in an easy to follow chart format.Analysis Questions: A longer analysis question for each non-profit is also included that requires to dig a little
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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COMPLETE CRASH COURSE US Government & Politics Series Google Forms Quiz Bundle
These are GOOGLE FORMS quizzes and printable PDF worksheets for 50 CRASH COURSE U.S. GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS VIDEOS. Each product includes:2 Differentiated Versions of the QuizEasy Version (With a Word Bank)Harder Version (Without a Word Bank)These quizzes can be used as a video guide to hold students accountable as they watch the video. It can also be used as a video quiz to assess student learning or as part of homework. These quizzes can be assigned to your GOOGLE CLASSROOM for DISTANCE LEAR
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Congressional Committees - Lecture & Internet Activity - Print & Digital -Civics
Students will be able to analyze the roles and responsibilities of committees in Congress in this engaging lecture and activity. Includes both print and digital versions.Buyer Feedback:Easy to follow, easy to adjust, and implement at different skill levels.First students will complete a fill-in lecture notes template while learning about the committee system. This creative, editable presentation includes all directions, pictures, political cartoons, a film clip, pair-share, and sentence frames.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Legislative Branch | BUNDLE | Congress Unit | CIVICS | Printable & Digital
Social Studies Pre Test
This is a 41 question Social Studies pre test. The test covers history, politics, geography and government. I use it as a non-graded assignment at the beginning of a semester as an ice breaker and to gauge prior knowledge.
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Investigating Media Bias (A HyperDoc / Webquest)
-Includes: Printable, Interactive Word Doc (.docx) for use as HyperDoc or Webquest, Exemplar Answers (Answer Key), and 'Tips for Optimizing Your Students' Educational Experience' -Recommended Target Audience: Grades 7-12-Subjects: U.S. Government, Civics, Journalism, Research, Fake News & Fact-Checking, Media Bias-Unit: Influence of Media Tennessee State Standard: GC.33-Materials Needed: Computers with Internet Access (Smartphones can be used to access,
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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The Great Atomic Bomb Debate
The Great Atomic Bomb Debate. (ROLE PLAY ACTIVITY)The decision to drop the Atomic bomb to end World War II, is one of the most difficult and controversial decisions made in history of mankind. Was it the right decision?This Role Play activity captures the essence of the decision making process of the Interim Committee. It was created by President Truman to determine the answer to the question. "Should the US use every weapon available including the new Atomic Bomb to end the carnage of World
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
Twelve Angry Men Lesson Bundle - Judicial Branch Unit
I am so excited to share this product! This is one of my all time FAVORITE lessons to use in my American Government class. It is perfect for teaching a unit in the Judicial Branch or the duties of a Jury member.
***THIS PRODUCT IS THREE PARTS***
PART ONE - A vocabulary activity and foldable to complete prior to watching the video. After creating the foldable, have students staple or tape it onto the movie guide to use of a reference during the movie (this was specially helpful for my ELL
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Early America: What Does it Mean to Remove a People? - Lesson Plan
This lesson was created for a 3-hour online synchronous ESL class at the high-intermediate/advanced level, though it is appropriate for lower levels with the proper support. It can also work as an in-person format, or as a civics, social studies, or history lesson for students who are not English language learners. The lesson plan includes: ELPS Standards & Learning Objectives Procedures to go along with PowerPoint (listed separately)Links to online resources for additional research & ac
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in:Â Early America: What Does it Mean to Remove a People? - LP & Resources
"I Side With" Quiz and Reflection Activity
This is a unique activity for students to find out what their political beliefs are. The "I Side With" quiz is an unbiased / non-profit organization that helps Americans find out what their political ideology is. It also tells which candidates and political parties align most with their beliefs. This is a perfect activity for a government / social studies class that is covering political parties in America's current form of government OR upcoming elections. This activity holds an organizer for t
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
AP US Government Federalism Supreme Court Cases
Students in AP US Government will need to be familiar with the Supreme Court Cases in which the rights of the states clashed with the power of the federal government.
This is a project in which groups are assigned a specific Supreme Court case and are required to answer a series of questions and prepare a brief powerpoint presentation that specifically focuses on the type of federalism (historically) and the aspects of federalism debated in the case.
This assignment could also be used as a rev
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists
The battle is on, and these editable slides will help your Government or U.S History student work out the differences between Federalists and Anti-Federalists, who are they, and what they believed in. Can be used as Google Slides or PowerPoint.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Daily Distance Learning Current Event News CNN10 Google Forms SpringSemester2020
* This listing is expired but can be downloaded as an example for the current listings found in my store here.*CNN10 has committed to continue its program during the Covid-19 outbreak. Excellent resource for students to complete at home or in schools! View examples of this resource from last semester here.If you teach a class that ties into current events then you will love this resource. It is intended for use with Google Drive/Classroom and utilizes Google Forms. However, the bell ringers can
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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AP US Government Civics Fracking Lesson - Media Bias/Special Interest Group
This full lesson for AP US Government or Civics offers students the opportunity to study media bias and influence of special interest groups on lawmaking. Students will investigate media bias concerning fracking and will compare special interest group "spin" on this controversial energy issue.
Follow-up for this lesson will include an investigation of current state laws concerning fracking and a discussion of federalism and environmental issues.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Work Sheet for Schoolhouse Rock's I'm Just a Bill.
Worksheet based upon School House Rock's I'm just a bill video. Link to video on youtube attached with a QR code. Students fill in the chorus of the song and then answer 7 questions based on the video and how a bill becomes a law. Includes an answer key. I do not own the rights to School House Rock's I'm just a bill, this is a resource to use alongside an amazing and legendary resource already available.*Files are in a zip format, if you need a free zip program download and use 7zip
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Founding Documents
Students explore and work through the Founding Documents: Magna Carta, English BOR, Northwest Ordinance. Great for introducing the documents, or as review.Students can edit the slides directly to answer. This is perfect for Civics, Government, and U.S History.This is available as Google Slides of PowerPoint.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Judicial Branch Bundle
Explore the complexities of the Judicial Branch with this comprehensive bundle, covering everything from the Federal District Courts to the Supreme Court. This pack includes a detailed reading guide with reflective questions and engaging graphic organizers, a dynamic PowerPoint lecture, and an entertaining internet research activity. Dive into topics such as the structure of federal courts, roles of federal judges, the Supreme Court's functions, and the steps involved in Supreme Court cases. Per
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
Crash Course US Government and Politics #21 Judicial Review Google Forms Quiz
These are GOOGLE FORMS quizzes and printable PDF worksheets for the CRASH COURSE video:US Government and Politics #21 Judicial ReviewThis product includes:2 Differentiated Versions of the QuizEasy Version (With a Word Bank)Harder Version (Without a Word Bank)These quizzes can be used as a video guide to hold students accountable as they watch the video. It can also be used as a video quiz to assess student learning or as part of homework. These quizzes can be assigned to your GOOGLE CLASSROOM f
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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American Government - The Judicial Branch-The Complete Unit Lesson Plans
American Government Complete Judiciary Unit Lesson PlansIncludes high-interest power point files with links, a student workbook and a 60 question multiple-choice exam with key.100+This product contains the entire unit of information on the Judiciary Branch. On their own, students will answer the questions, using video links, graphs, and the internet while learning about the nation's judiciary branch. I have used this same presentation in my courses for years. Last year I decided to flip my cla
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Water - The New Gold. DISTANCE LEARNING. Unit - Water Issues TODAY
Water is the new gold! As the world is experiencing record high temperatures and as the population continues to grow, water will increasing become a priceless resource. A resource we need to protect and conserve. School children will face this issue in their future and should be a part of this discussion. With this unit, students investigate 5 recent water issues in the US from Flint, Michigan to Standing Rock, North Dakota. They explore one bottled water company's access to our ground water
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
Jaywalking Video Editing Project
This is by far one of my favorite projects! Students have reported that they absolutely love this project because of its incorporation of technology, autonomy, and Americana. This video editing idea came from Jay Leno's "Jaywalking" segment on his popular nighttime TV show. Students may not realize it, but by asking these questions and interviewing people on campus, they are truly learning a lot about American government in the process.
Find this lesson bundled with several others in a discoun
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Federal, State & Local Representatives Research & Quiz Social Media Editable
The Who Represents You Research Worksheet and Quiz is fully editable, so you may personalize it for your own Civics, Government, AP Government, or other relevant class.
This research worksheet and quiz asks students to use the web to find out their representatives at the federal, state and local level. In addition to finding out who their representatives are, students will also find their representatives on social media—twitter, facebook, official websites—and then choose a tweet, post or mess
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Government Legislative Branch Representative Bundle
WebQuest - The US Constitution
A perfect activity for Constitution Day (September 17) or to introduce students to the US Constitution, this WebQuest can be assigned virtually or in a traditional classroom. Students examine key features of the Constitution, then have a choice regarding which amendments to explore in greater depth.This introductory WebQuest/internet exploration of the US Constitution uses the website of the National Constitution Center, a non-profit interactive museum and civic-education center. Students will
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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American (AP) / GOV Flipped Federalism Unit
American Federalism / High School Government Full Unit Study100+includes high-interest power point files, video links, an online self-quiz, a student workbook, teachers guide to flipped classrooms and two optional student assignments.Federalism is one of the most difficult concepts for most students and citizens to understand--yet it is one of the most important features of our government and constitution. On their own, students will answer questions, using video links, graphs, political cartoon
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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