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High school study skills civics research
#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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Teaching Research Skills for Students : How- to- Guide Lesson, Activity & Rubric
Ever told students they had to do research only to be met with deer-in-the-headlights expressions? Or only realized they had no clue how to research while in the midst of marking your 10th paper? Get students on the right track by introducing research skills early on in their learning, at any grade level, so they’re prepared to do it when that research-skills-based assignment comes up! This step-by-step and no prep guide serves as an introductory mini lesson, covering the what, when, why, &
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4th - 12th
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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: Foundations of American Democracy BUNDLE for AP® U.S. Government
Note Taking Templates | Note Taking Graphic Organizers
This note taking activity collection contains 24 No Prep, open ended booklets that can be used with any note taking assignment. These flip flap books are created with Common Core standards in mind, requiring critical thinking and elaboration of ideas. Students are required to respond in a variety of creative ways, including writing, doodling, analyzing, and more! The activities are ideal for individual and collaborative work.Each Flip Flap book contains an entire page of space for student wor
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3rd - 12th
Also included in: Reading Response Bundle | Reading Flip Flap Books
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 isn’t 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: 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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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 isn’t 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: Essay Letter Writing Projects - How to Write Opinion College Essays
What Kind of Learner Are You? Learning Modalities Survey
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Research based brief survey to determine student learning modalities.
It is important to understand how your students learn best and differentiate instruction to meet their individual needs.
As a teacher it is important to differentiate groups based from different criteria. I differentiate groups by readiness (knowledge level), Modality (Learning Style) and Personality.I utilize surveys on day 1 to assist in differentiating instruction and group
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4th - 12th
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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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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
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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Virtual College Research Project for AVID, ASB, Leadership, Student Council
This is a FUN and different way to look at a college. It is perfect for an avid study skills class, an elective, ELA, student council, asb... you name it! This resource encourages students to research a college they might be interested in attending. They will analyze the admissions process and evaluate if they are on the right track to attend this college. Being a good fit for a college is very important. I explain that if a college doesn't have the major you think you want, then it might not be
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6th - 12th
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: Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Unit BUNDLE: AP® 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: 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: Civics and Government Inquiry Full 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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Foreign Government Research Study Comparative Country Project Editable
This project is fully editable, so teachers may personalize it for their own Civics, Government, AP Government, AP Comparative Government, or other relevant class. This resource contains the project assignment, task, and prompt, as well as a four page research worksheet, and a detailed rubric. Each element of this resource can be edited to work with your specific curriculum. With this study, students will analyze the characteristics, and development of different political systems, with emphasis
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9th - 12th
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Design a Global Action Figure Research Project | World Cultures PBL | Microsoft
This fun project challenges your students to create a “Barbie & Ken Around the World” action figure. First, they investigate a world culture by filling-in a research guide. Then, they design the attire and accessories for their dolls in a way that reflects their world culture. Project-based learning promotes higher-level thinking and creativity in your classroom. These can be adapted to any world culture and look awesome on display! Teacher slides guide your explanation of the project, and a
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5th - 12th
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Just Mercy Movie Guide & Death Penalty Debate - PAIR PACK - CCSS
This is a pair-pack of our popular resources: Just Mercy Movie Guide and Capital Punishment Class Debate. Both go well together for any classroom covering the complex topic of capital punishment. Students can analyze the film and contemplate the issues within the U.S. justice system. They can later have a class debate about whether capital punishment, in itself, should be abolished within government. In the movie guide, there is a set of resources for viewing Just Mercy in your classroom. The vi
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9th - 12th
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Interest Group Webquest
This interest group webquest provides an interactive way for your government students to learn about the roles and activities of current interest groups. Students will research 6 major interest groups: The ACLU, Sierra Club, NRA, AARP, NEA, and Christian Coalition and will learn about their missions, tactics, and membership benefits. The webquest includes links, directions, and guided questions and the product file includes a teacher instructions page to help you successfully implement the activ
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: AP® Government and Politics Course Bundle
Civics and Government | Political Issues | Research Project | Civic Engagement
Your middle and high school students will choose a topic to research, and they'll discover how to help improve the political issue. This project will guide students to analyze their topic by examining current data and public policies using a two-page handout. Students will learn how citizens can help the government to address problems in society, and take a closer look at the role people can play at the federal, state, and local levels. Once finished with the project, students can complete follo
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9th - 12th
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