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Free Thanksgiving civics research
Debate Preparation Graphic Organizer - Tool for forming a balanced argument
This is a graphic organizer for students to prepare for a class debate or any argumentative writing. Students will: Take a position (it can even be a position they don't hold to) on any assigned issue and use this to organize their research. For each main argument the student is prompted to state a claim, collect evidence that supports the claim, anticipate a possible rebuttal from an opposing side, and counter back. The debate materials are titled "Debate to Relate" because we place strong emph
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Constitution Day: Citizenship- Your Duties as a Responsible Citizen
#kindnessnation #weholdthesetruths ON THIS INAUGURATION DAY Teaching students about their civic duties, rights, and responsibilities early on is an important lesson. Students will learn about their rights and responsibilities in their country, state, city, school, and home. Foster a love of country and duty to serve, protect, and vote in your students. This presentation, and the FREE coordinating FLIPBOOK , or check out the DIGITAL FORM AVAILABLE HERE, make learning about these rights and respo
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3rd - 5th
Street Law: The House I Live In - War on Drugs Documentary
This War on Drugs documentary ( imdb.to/2tiRiTJ ) brings a culturally relevant teaching experience for ALL students of any background. The Film link I provided is edited by me personally to not reflect curse words so that audiences of 6th grade and up can view and experience the entire content. The Fill-in-the-blank handouts allow students of any ability level to watch attentively were the end result is they have information they can look at to guide them in answering their writing prompt after
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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The First Thanksgiving Research Unit: Pilgrims and Native Americans-Free Version
Looking for a beginning research lesson for Thanksgiving?This unit compares the daily lives of Pilgrims and Native Americans using the Scholastic Thanksgiving WebsiteThis partial lesson focuses on the CLOTHING worn by both groups. Kindergarten and first grade students are introduced to the concept of research by listening/reading the information on the website. They then choose the appropriate words from a word bank and write a sentence to answer a research question.Students choose a picture o
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K - 1st
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Agriculture Thanksgiving Acvtivity
Research activity for agriculture classes. Students must look up commodities in the items they have eaten or will eat for Thanksgiving. Then they have to research the top state that produces each of the commodities in the item.
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6th - 12th
Year 3 Civics and Citizenship Australian Curriculum | Year 3 HASS | SAMPLE
HASS inquiry: Civics and Citizenship - linked to Australian Curriculum. A unit of work designed for Year 3, however, suitable for any Civics and Citizenship. It looks at the importance of rules, democracy and how people participate in their community.THIS IS A SAMPLE OF THE FOLLOWING FULL RESOURCE. To see the entire resource please view:Civics and Citizenship Year 3Included in this resource;- Student worksheets- interactive and engaging tasks- Learning intentions and success criteria for easy as
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2nd - 4th
Thanksgiving Trivia and Activities
This lesson is great for those last days before the holiday break. Make sure your students know facts about the Thanksgiving holiday. Historical, current, and fun trivia questions are given in a PowerPoint and worksheet format. Kids will be full of fun facts at the Thanksgiving dinner table after playing trivia game. Worksheets can be used to research the answers prior to using the PowerPoint question/answer slides. There also is a Thanksgiving reader's theater that gives historical informat
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2nd - 8th
Bill of Rights Research: 20th century Landmark Court Cases! (Distance Learning)
Let the students take their learning of the Bill of Rights to the next level! This research activity provides guidance for students to research eight of the most controversial and impactful court cases of the 20th century (tied to a US History course in NYS). Students will need access to computers/tablets for online research, or books that provide a variety of landmark court cases from the 1900's. In addition, you will receive a Teacher Guide that provides you with a variety of suggestions fo
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8th - 12th
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Human Rights Lesson Plan
It is our job as teachers to teach students about human rights. Human rights are rights we are all born with and should have. The world needs more people to stand up for the human rights of those who are oppressed. We must take care of each other. Students will think-pair-share the questions:What do you think is a right?What do you know about human rights?Who do you think should have human rights?Why do you think human rights might be important?Do you have a responsibility to uphold yours and ot
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Voter Turnout Data Analysis Activity - DIGITAL - pre election 2020
This activity is perfect for students to explore voter turnout data in the U.S. This no-prep digital worksheet includes 6 "stations" with links to data from various credible research sites- supplemented with charts and visuals - that describe voter turnout in the U.S across a variety of demographics (race/ethnicity, age, gender, education, etc). Additionally, each data/graph is supplemented with 3 questions that ask students to analyze the data and think beyond the statistics.Available for Googl
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6th - 12th
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Founding Fathers Research | 5th - 8th | Printable & Digital
Use this resource after you have taught students about the U.S. founding fathers. This will make a great summative assessment. Students will be asked several questions about these men. You can have students take notes, use a research site, or make your own presentation for student's with the answers to the questions. You could have each student do the same founder, a group with each founder, or pick & choose which founder you will and won't do. The possibilities are endless. You can send stu
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5th - 8th
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Human Rights, Environmental Rights, Protesting, Research Organizers
Engage your students in meaningful and purpose filled learning experiences in which they develop research skills and critical thinking all while learning about human rights, environmental rights, and global issues!4 Who, What, When, Where, Why Protest/Current Issues Research Project Graphic Organizer1- How to plan a protest organizer
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3rd - 12th
Landmark Supreme Court Presentation Template
This is a simple template outlining expectations for students to conduct a presentation on Landmark Supreme Court Cases. In this assignment, students must provide details of all parties involved in the case, as well as connecting the case to the US Constitution.
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Disaster Recovery: Great Depression vs. Now, Full Lesson Plan (Standard 11.6.3)
Following a quick warm-up that will prime students to connect the historical material to present-day issues, students will conduct an independent study of primary source materials addressing the experience of Dust Bowl migrants during the Great Depression. The sources include interview transcripts, songs, economic data, and newspaper articles. The research concludes with two recent articles on the experience of Latin American migrants following recent disasters. As students study the primary so
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11th
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U.S. Citizenship Requirements & Paper Sons, Full Lesson Plan (Standard 12.2.6)
Students will conduct research on primary source materials to examine how lost documents affects the citizenship status after natural disasters. They'll examine the experience of immigrants affected by recent disasters and connect it to a fact sheet from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services on the documents required to demonstrate citizenship. They'll then read about "Paper Sons," who were able to use the 1906 Earthquake in San Francisco to acquire citizenship. They'll complete a worksheet
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12th
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The Open Door Policy and S.F. Chinatown, Full Lesson Plan (Standard 11.4.1)
Following a quick warm-up that will prime students to connect the historical material to present-day issues, students will conduct independent study of primary source materials pertaining to the Planned Relocation of Chinatown following the Great 1906 Earthquake in San Francisco. They'll analyze how the Open Door Policy shaped our interactions with the Chinese consulate and Chinese-Americans during this period. The primary sources are accompanied by a worksheet with checks for understanding that
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11th
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THOMAS JEFFERSON: An Introductory Quiz in Google Drive Format
Thomas Jefferson is one of the greatest men and Presidents in Untied States History. This Google Slides Presentation has ten questions, with answers, on the life and presidency of Thomas Jefferson. As an anticipatory set for any Jefferson lesson, this has been an engaging way for the whole class to participate and get excited to learn about any unit that includes Thomas Jefferson. Also, giving candy treats to the winners is always helpful to increase engagement!In addition to the 10 questions a
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Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
Current Events Assignment - Perfect for Civics
This assignment asks students to:select a current event or issue find an online news article about the event summarize the details of the topic using jot notes in a graphic organizer answer 2 short comprehension questions defend their suggested solution with 2 detailed arguments explain how 2 concepts learned in class are connected to the topic.This fully editable Google Doc provides: detailed step by step instructions for students a graphic organizer to summarize the news event two short answer
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6th - 10th
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Job Research Chart
I developed this chart to help my students summarize their research on various occupations. Prior to this, we had completed interest inventories and personality tests to help narrow down occupational choices. Then, using the Occupational Outlook Handbook (online) or another online source, students chose three jobs to complete detailed research on. The categories are tailored to the Onet website, but can easily be adapted depending for different sources of information.
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Compare and Contrast Political Systems
Utah World Geography StandardsUnit 4: Political SystemsWG Standard 4.1: I can explain why and how people organize into a range of political structures. WG Standard 4.2: I can describe and explain the role physical and human characteristics play in making political boundaries.Students will compare the government in America to another country of their choice. They are to fill out the venn diagram and then write two paragraphs.Rubric is included.Reading articles are not available due to copyright,
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6th - 12th
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1620 Resources: Pilgrims, Natives, Mayflower
UPDATED May, 2024As a Mayflower historian, leader of a Mayflower descendant group, and member of the Mayflower Society Education Committee (GSMD), I’m bombarded with requests for Mayflower and Thanksgiving resources.I vet Mayflower resources - in that I check for historical accuracy. This resource is a list of my favorite articles, lectures, websites, videos, books, games, social media sites, unit studies, coloring pages --- and more. (38 pages) WHO USES THIS?ParentsTeachersHome educatorsGenealo
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Landmark Supreme Court Case Research Packet
This research packet is used to guide student research on a Supreme Court Case. Students will research the constitutional question at the center of the case, the arguments on both sides of the case, as well as the Supreme Court's opinion including information on majority, dissenting, and concurring opinions. I have also included a Supreme Court Case essay assignment sheet (which I give the students following the completion of the research packet) as well as a peer edit rubric to use prior to s
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9th - 12th
Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt
Looking for something to do to for Thanksgiving or the days leading up to it? Use this Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt to help your students learn a little about the REAL history of Thanksgiving. This product is Google Classroom friendly- you can upload it to Google Docs and create a copy for each student.
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4th - 8th
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Current Events Article Assignment
This Current Events Article Assignment would work great in your Social Studies class as a way for students to see what is happening in the world around them and why it matters. Students will cut/print their article, write a one-page reflection, and share a 3-5 minute summary of the article with the class being sure to touch on the 5 main points included in the instructions. This works well when having students sign up to present on Fridays until everyone has shared (usually 3-4 per Friday).If
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6th - 12th
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