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High school civics research for Microsoft PowerPoint
Create Your Own Government Project
Creative-based project where students create their own government and will address all questions that arise when creating a new nation. There are 19 questions/concerns for students to address which include:The type of government you have and two reasons for choosing it3 ways your government will raise moneyHow will citizen's views be taken into accountStudents are to use computers to assist them in research and to put together a PowerPoint presentation. This project goes great with Civics and
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8th - 12th
Government and Economics Debate Project
This is one of my favorite activities! I have done this each semester over the course of seven years and it has proven to be very enriching for the students.
This product is included in a Government projects and simulations Unit here: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Government-activities-projects-simulations-and-video-clips
In short, students form groups of four. They choose a topic from the long list of potential debate topics. Once their group agrees on a topic, they divide up th
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Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Fourth Amendment | Students Rights In schools + Research Project & Presentations
This lesson creates meaningful learning for students as they learn how the 4th Amendment applies to them as students. Students are engaged as they analyze several court cases and explore interesting questions. For example, can schools implement a school wide urine drug test? Can school officials search your car, locker, cell phone, or other belongings? Students learn about how the 4th Amendment protects individuals against unreasonable searches by requiring state agents to obtain a warrant based
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9th - 12th
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Mock Presidential Campaign and Election Activity
Introduce your students to the presidential campaign process with this interactive activity. As a group, your students will create a political party, nominate a presidential candidate, write a party platform, create materials to advertise their chosen candidate, create a slogan for their party, as well as campaign posters, buttons, and a song.Click here to subscribe to my newsletter and receive a FREE game!
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4th - 10th
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Genocide Case Study Project Bundle| For 10th,11th, 12th grade | Research Based
This Genocide Case Study Project Bundle is perfect for 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students. Time and time again this editable project as one of the highest reviewed by my students and one of the most engaging/important week of in depth research into a case study of genocide. Students work individually or in small groups and will pick a historic case of genocide to study, organize research, integrate GIS tracking effects of genocide and present their findings to the class. The project takes one f
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10th - 12th
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T-shirt Activity: Produce, Distribute, Consume, Supply, Demand
This activity is a fun, real-life resemblance of the economic process of product production, distribution, and consumer consumption. Students will design a t-shirt that is in demand for their school or community. Students will research and develop their shirts using online technology. One student will get the opportunity to produce and supply their design and reap the benefits in profit. The winning designer in our class received a profit of over $150 in our competitive market. This project
Foreign Affairs Projects: Non-Profit Advertisement + U.S. Conflict Presentation
Foreign Affairs Projects: Non-Profit Advertisement Students will learn how to create a digital advertisement using google slides. They will choose a non-profit NGO or INGO based on a area of interest. For there, they will take time to research, prepare, and create a full advertisement that focuses on the good this non-profit does for the world. (example included)U.S. Conflict PresentationStudents will have their choice to choose a specific conflict the U.S. has become involved in since our cou
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in:Â Foreign Relations / Global Affairs Unit BUNDLE: ABCivics!
US History | Constitutional Amendments 11 - 27 | Examining the Texts
This resource enables students to analyze the Amendments to the Constriction by first reading primary source excerpts. These quotes are each followed by an explanation including the effects of the amendment. It allows students to understand the background and reasoning of why these changes were necessary.If you want to save money, check out our U.S. History: U.S. Constitution Bundle! This includes 13 resources that work together as a great learning segment. It provides teaching materials and ass
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â US HISTORY - GOVERMENT & CITIZENSHIP: US Constitution BUNDLE
Law / American Government Lesson Plans / Journalism Lesson Plans / Speech Lesson
(Grades 6-12, customizable, (1-2 days activity, depending on teacher preference, Sub OK) Constitutional Law Lesson Plans focusing on First Amendment Protections are designed for teachers needing: Law Lesson Plans, American Government Lesson Plans, Journalism Lesson Plans, Speech Lesson Plans, a Television Lesson Plan or Civics Lessons. The PowerPoint lecture discusses what protections are covered by the First Amendment. Next, 5 class discussion scenarios are given with possible answers on accomp
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Interactive Bill to a Law Project
Trying to figure out how to make government more exciting for your students? Having a hard time creating an engaging Legislative Branch assignment? Look no further!This Bill to a Law Project allows your students to act as members of Congress as they attempt to create bills into laws. Students become familiarized with different Standing Committees and put their creativity to the test as they create a presentation and attempt earn the vot
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Grades:
9th - 12th
Distance Learning: Inquiry Lesson - The Declaration of Independence | US History
This inquiry lesson allows students to investigate historical questions. Students analyze the compelling question of "Why do countries declare independence?" With help from supporting questions, students examine and summarize the three main parts of the Declaration of Independence.Through this inquiry, students learn about one of the most important political arguments ever made as they compose their own argument for why the United States and other countries declared independence. If you want to
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9th - 12th
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Interest Group Research
This item is the template for a virtual assignment in which students choose an interest group and research it to find out why it was founded, what causes it supports or opposes, and which candidates it has supported. Students can work in pairs or individually. A website is linked on the directions slide which lists many of the interest groups involved in American politics.
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9th - 12th
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Levels of Law Enforcement - Criminal Justice PowerPoint Lesson
This Crenshaw Criminal Justice Learning Tools PowerPoint Lesson teaches students about the THREE LEVELS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT: LOCAL, STATE, and FEDERAL. Included is: PowerPoint Lesson: Levels of Law Enforcement, which includes a DO NOW activity, LESSON OBJECTIVES, and an EXIT TICKET.
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in:Â Criminal Justice LEVELS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT Lesson Bundle
U.S. Government Politics Mass Media in Politics & The Free Press Group Activity
U.S. Government & Politics Mass Media in Politics & The Free Press Group ActivityIncludes:Topic: Mass Media & Public Agenda Research information from the Free PressTeacher lesson plan5 Student Group Worksheets with answer keysFully editablePlease email me with any questions at HelpingHistory@yahoo.comTERMS OF USE -This item is a paid digital download fromMy TPT StoreAs such, it is for use in one classroom only. This item is also bound by copyright laws. Redistributing, editing, selli
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
Power Point - Civics Collection
Custom designed to meet the needs of U.S. Civics teachers. Over 130 unique slides covering all aspects of American Government, including the branches of government, our system of checks and balances, constitutional rights, right of citizenship, famous speeches and historical American figures. Don't worry about finding the right graphics. The slides are already designed for you to use. Includes both topic introduction slides as well as slides that you can use to enter your own text/links!Slide
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5th - 12th
Congressional House of Representatives/Senators Project
Directions for a great project idea for a Middle School level Civics classroom!
-Using house.gov as a central starting point students are given 10 questions to answer based on their given Member of Congress.
-Followed by guidelines for their presentation they will create after completing their research.
- 5 W's section for students to participate and held accountable for paying attention during presentations.
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Current Events - short presentation
Current Events group/individual research project and presentation.This is geared towards Social Studies & World History but can be used in most courses. The goal of this project is to help students make connections to the world around them to what they are learning in class. In addition, developing research and presentation skills will also be developed in this mini-project.I assign this at the beginning of the semester, letting students choose groups or partners, then assign presentation da
Grades:
9th - 12th
How much GPS / GIS should be in our lives?
GPS and GIS are technologies that work behind the screen to run many parts of our digital lives. While we don't always see them at work, we use GIS when we get a targeted ad, or find a local restaurant. This presentation covers the ethics and use of GPS / GIS tech in our lives, as well as the ethics and legal issues involved. You can modify this for any level, or expand upon it with other GIS / GPS activities. This can be used along with social studies, history, or STEM units to discuss issues
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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NGSS:
HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS3-4
Civics: Model U.N. Mock-up Country Advocacy Project
Forced-Copy google document handouts. Detailed description of how to make this project successful. Outlined on powerpoint. This country advocacy project was based on some of the aspects of Model U.N. I took some of the research portions of that program and then used that to pivot it into more of a creative expression project that hinges on student advocacy for change through any multi-media format they desire (not just a speech). I have broken this massive project into 5 easy to follow steps wit
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6th - 12th
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Supreme Court Case Study Project
As a culminating project of the study of the Supreme Court, students will investigate a specific landmark case. A list of cases is given to choose from. Students will summarize the facts of the case, discuss the parties in the case, the amendments in question and determine the case's importance to today's society. The file is in the form of a Google Slide template with clear directions for each step and each slide. Finally, students will present their Google Slide presentation orally to the c
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Grades:
10th - 12th
Landmark Supreme Court Case Project & Presentation
This is a great 3/4-day project for Civics/Government (or as a post-AP test AP Government project) to take a deep dive into a landmark Supreme Court caseStep 1. Select your case based on a given description.Step 2. Describe the case in general terms. Step 3. Analyze both sides of the case and their Constitutional connections.Step 4. Build a timeline of the essential moments from the case. Step 5. Analyze the majority opinion and the dissenting opinion (if present).Step 6. Hypothesize about conne
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Grades:
9th - 12th
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2016 Election Day Unit
This is a 5 week unit that can be modified according to the needs of your grade level. This unit includes directions for a collage, Venn Diagrams, Video Creation, Surveys, and an in-depth PowerPoint presentation. This unit covers material on the candidates, political parties, and election process. This unit provides students the ability to research, work collaboratively, and be creative.
Teachers will find objectives and rubrics for activities in this unit. Included are detailed student dir
Grades:
4th - 12th
BILL OF RIGHTS EXPLAINED - Criminal Justice PowerPoint Lesson
Crenshaw Criminal Justice Learning Tools PowerPoint Lessons (PPT) are designed to be an effective tool in the ongoing effort to deliver relevant, creative, and impactful lessons to students. Our PPT lessons give instructors everything you need to introduce a professional-looking lesson. Unless otherwise specified, all PowerPoint lessons will include a DO NOW activity, LESSON OBJECTIVES, an EXIT TICKET, and any SUPPLEMENTAL WORKSHEETS. This lesson introduces students to the BILL OF RIGHTS, using
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Criminal Justice BILL OF RIGHTS Lesson Bundle
College/Vocational School Power Point Project
Simple Power Point Project for Students to research the college or vocational school of Choice.
Grades:
4th - 12th
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