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High school oral communication civics research
Mock Trial Scenarios 1 - court simulation for middle school
Mock Trial Scenarios 1 is an activity that facilitates many ELA learning outcomes in a way that is highly engaging for students. Students will develop research skills, engage in critical thinking, defend a position, play the role of a character in court, and practice presentation skills. Students will learn about the judicial system as they participate in a mock trial of their own.This resource includes:Teacher NotesCourt InstructionsCourt Procedures and EtiquetteCasesTemplate for the Prosecutio
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6th - 9th
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#Activism Research Project: Perfect for Social Justice/Informational Text Unit
Thanks to social media and trending hashtags, modern activism movements look much different than the activism of the past. This project is a great addition to any study of activism, social justice, social movements, informational text, or just as a stand-alone research project. It is crucially important we teach students how to research and understand the movements of their generation so they can actively participate in the dialogue that is taking place all around them. Understanding the current
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
3 Branches of Government Webquest Bundle (Executive, Legislative, Judicial)
This three part webquest bundle will take students through each branch of government! ***Each webquest starts on a separate page, allowing you to pick and choose when you would like to start each.***An answer key is included with each webquest for your convenience! Legislative Branch:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Legislative-Branch-House-of-Representatives-Senate-Webquest-With-Answer-Key-4182687Students will learn all about the Legislative Branch of government in this 23 question H
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7th - 12th
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Secondary Speech & Debate Activities BUNDLE
Need secondary speech and debate activities, but want to save money? Iāve put together 6 of my top-selling products, and youāre essentially getting one free! These activities were created for secondary students (grades 6-12), and you are welcome to modify each activity as necessary. Together, these activities will keep your students engaged for weeks, or even months! *Two of the activities were created with Google Slides (sharable online) and the others are print-only PDF files (not online form
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6th - 12th
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How to Debate | Middle School Debating | Lesson and Assignment with Rubric
Students will learn how to run debates in a national style. This middle school language resource demonstrates how to debate in the classroom effectively.Ā I created this resource because, well, teenagers are opinionated. I figured that we might as well try our best to channel their energy into insightful, meaningful debates! This resource is the perfect introductory lesson to debating. Ideal for in-class instruction, my debating resource will help your students practice their writing and verbal c
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7th - 9th
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Federalism Research Project
This multi-day federalism research project uses contemporary American social issues to reinforce the topic of federalism. It utilizes topics such as gun control, the legalization of marijuana, and COVID-19, and highlights the tension between state and federal powers. Students will conduct research and type up a report, analyze current events, and present findings that will prompt great discussion in the classroom! This is a perfect project to develop your students' research and presentation skil
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Ā Foundations of American Democracy BUNDLE for APĀ® U.S. Government
Solve a Real World Conflict Current Events Activity | In the News | Microsoft
The United Nations needs help! Students propose solutions to real-world conflicts in this thought-provoking activity. First, they watch the news to find examples of conflict and cooperation around the globe. Then they summarize the information for the UN Security Council and write innovative proposals for peace. This is a great way to integrate current events and research skills into your curriculum. A fill-in rubric is included for easy grading. Your purchase has print & interactive, digita
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6th - 12th
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Op-Ed Essay - Opinion Argumentative Writing - Civics ELA Research Project
Use this complete op-ed argumentative essay kit to upgrade your Social Studies or ELA class with an authentic project that makes your students real agents of change in their local community!Cultivating great writing skills isnāt hard. You just need the scaffolded, step-by-step directions and models in one low-prep, everything's-included project kit.This resource comes in both print PDF and paperless Google files for your flexibility!Greatness is sharing one's ideas with the real world to create
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Ā Essay Letter Writing Projects - How to Write Opinion College Essays
Federal Bureaucracy Webquest
This 3-page webquest allows students to independently research the major parts of the U.S. Federal Bureaucracy to discover the essential roles and functions of various departments, agencies, and offices. The webquest is broken down into 4 major sections: The Executive Office of the President (EOP), Executive Departments (Cabinet), Independent Agencies (including regulatory commissions and government corporations), and the Civil Service. Students will research and explain key parts of the bureauc
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Ā Executive Branch BUNDLE (Presidency and Bureaucracy): APĀ® U.S. Government
Biography PowerPoint Project
Students create a PowerPoint presentation based on a person who has contributed something to society or to history. This is a beginning project for high school or middle school students. The lesson lays out what should be included on each slide. There is a rubric for grading the project as well.
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
Project Based Learning Bioethics Debate Presentation Genetics Evolution Ecology
Project-based learning is āa teaching method in which students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to an authentic, engaging and complex question, problem, or challengeā from BIE . The Bioethics Debate allows students to choose a side from an extensive list of bioethical topics and work with a partner to research and present both sides of the ethical problem. The project can be introduced by showing the movie Gattaca but is not required.
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8th - 12th
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HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-4
, HS-ETS1-1
Civics Research Project - Representative or Elected Official Letter
Use this complete letter to an elected official kit to upgrade your Civics class with an authentic project that makes your students to be real agents of change with their government!Cultivating great writing skills isnāt hard. You just need the scaffolded, step-by-step directions and models in one low-prep, everything's-included project kit.This resource comes in both print PDF and paperless Google files for your flexibility!Greatness is sharing one's ideas with those who can create change.This
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Ā Essay Letter Writing Projects - How to Write Opinion College Essays
Passion Project Templates for Genius Hour Inquiry Presentation Assignment
Unlock your studentsā genius with a Passion Project! These no-prep passion project templates provides students with an excellent opportunity to practice their research skills, oral communication skills, and presentation skills. Designed for Middle and High School, it also allows students to learn about a subject they are PASSIONATE about.As an added bonus, student workbooks have printable AND editable versions! Just PRINT-AND-GO or SHARE DIGITAL LINKS with your students!What you get in this thor
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7th - 10th
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Edgar Allan Poe Death Theory Debate: Research, Analyze, Synthesize, Gallery Walk
Looking for an engaging activity to interest students in Edgar Allan Poe? This lesson gets students researching, thinking critically, analyzing information, collaborating, moving around the room, stating claims and rebuttals, as well as presenting information in a persuasive manner. This activity definitely helps students practice 21st Century Skills. What's included . . . āŗ Step-by-step instructions for implementationāŗ Printable death theory slips to use for assigning theoriesāŗ Attractively de
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Ā American Literature Full Year Curriculum Plus Writing & More BUNDLE
Current Events Research Project | Presentation | Scaffolded Lesson Grades 7-12
Are you wondering where to start when teaching your middle and high school students about world current events and currents in the US government? This choice-based research project and presentation will give you and your students step-by-step directions. There are checkpoints so you can assign mini due dates throughout the assignment. Also included is an entire example presentation to help students visualize how they will be putting together their research. I use this in my special education cla
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8th - 11th
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Mock Trial Scenarios 2 - a court simulation
Mock Trial Scenarios 2 is an activity that facilitates many ELA learning outcomes in a way that is highly engaging for students. Students will develop research skills, engage in critical thinking, defend a position, play the role of a character in court, and practice presentation skills. Students will learn about the judicial system as they participate in a mock trial of their own.This resource includes:Teacher NotesCasesCourt InstructionsCourt Procedures and EtiquetteExhibitsJudge InstructionsJ
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6th - 9th
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Executive Branch Webquest + Cabinet Webquest + Executive Orders Webquest
This webquest bundle will help students learn all about three aspects of the president: the Executive Branch, the Cabinet, and Executive Orders!***All three webquests start on a separate page, allowing you to pick and choose when you will use each!***An answer key is included with each webquest for your convenience! The Executive Branch Webquesthttps://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Executive-Branch-Webquest-With-Answer-Key-4183323Students will learn about the of the Executive Branch of gov
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6th - 12th
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Amending the US Constitution - Civics End of Year Project PBL Research Essay
Culminate your American Government & Civics course with this highly scaffolded capstone end-of-course research paper that lets you or your students choose a hotly debated Constitutional issue! Or conduct one as you study each of the three branches for a fantastic way to deeply develop and track growth in essential social studies skills!Everything is included, from background knowledge to final editing, for your students to research and argue whether or not to:Grant Washington DC statehood (
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9th - 12th
Introduction to Public Forum Debate (Secondary, Google Slides & Printables)
Conducting in-class (or virtual) debate rounds is a great way for students to develop their research, organization, writing, public speaking, and interpersonal communication skills. Using the rules for public forum debate as outlined by the National Speech and Debate Association, āIntroduction to Public Forum Debateā has everything you and your secondary students need to learn the basics of this popular style of debate and outline their affirmative or negative cases. *Due to upper-level vocab
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7th - 12th
Also included in:Ā Secondary Speech & Debate Activities BUNDLE
Model United Nations Simulation
This simulation has been one of my favorite activities in my freshmen Geography class. Freshmen are typically an energetic bunch, but they really stepped it up with this simulation. They wrote fantastic short essays, presented their resolution ideas, and dressed professionally. Best of all, they had to use critical thinking skills while debating one another over the summit's chosen global dilemmas. This activity and handout includes the following: 1. UN Simulation and Essay overview2. Resolution
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5th - 12th
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Women's Rights Webquest: Civil Rights
This product includes a 3.5 page web quest on women's rights, specifically as it relates to civil rights. It is designed for the Civil Rights and Civil Liberties unit of U.S. Government classes, but can be easily used in U.S. History classes as well, when you study the topic of feminism. The web quest features multiple links from a variety of websites and will lead students into issues such as voting rights, the right to privacy as it relates to reproductive and abortion rights, important laws a
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Ā Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Unit BUNDLE: APĀ® U.S. Government
First Amendment Free Speech Activity Project - Civics End of Year Project
Teach the First Amendment by having students use their free speech rightswith this real-life exploration of the First Amendment, Supreme Court cases, and school dress codes that asks, "What actually are my rights?"This kit comes in two formats: print PDF and editable digital Google files. By the end of this project, your students will be able toApply learning from various landmark free speech cases as well as their own school policyResearch and evaluate news sources on a current issue of their c
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Ā US History Thematic Inquiry PBL Full Course Bundle Print & Digital
Civics Project - Good Citizenship Responsibilities of Citizens Activities
Teach the responsibilities of citizens and active citizenship with the course-long civics service project. In this complete print-and-go project kit, students will become informed, engaged citizens, completing a wide variety of political and community volunteer hours and projects.It's like a course-long unit that operates in the background - hardly any class time is needed!Featured Service Projects: Write letters to the editor and op-ed essays Research current issues and write to elected officia
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Ā Civics and American US Government Inquiry Course Curriculum for High School
Legislative Branch (House of Representatives & Senate) Webquest With Answer Key!
Students will learn all about the Legislative Branch of government in this 23 question History.com webquest!Included in this webquest are the following:The significance of the Legislative Branch.Background on the House of Represenatives and the primary jobs in the House.Information about members of the House of Representatives.Background on the Senate and the primary jobs within the Senate.Information about the senators.Details about how the Legislative Branch functions with the president.Genera
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6th - 12th
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