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8th grade civics script pdfs
Marbury v Madison Reader's Theater
Learning about a major landmark Supreme Court case has never been more engaging! The Marbury v Madison Reader's Theater is a perfect addition to the Civics curriculum in middle school or high school.Included in this resource:1. 3 page script for 5-6 students (estimated time: 4-6 minutes)2. 5 discussion promptsPlease take a peek at the preview to see if this resource fits the needs of your classroom. If you have any questions, please let me know in the Q and A section of my store! Happy Teaching!
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Jefferson and Madison Era Complete Unit Bundle
Tinker v Des Moines Reader's Theater
Learning about a major landmark Supreme Court case has never been more engaging! The Tinker v Des Moines Reader's Theater is a perfect addition to the Civics curriculum in middle school or high school.
Included in this resource:
1. 3 page script for 6-7 students (estimated time: 4-6 minutes)
2. 5 discussion prompts
Please take a peek at the preview to see if this resource fits the needs of your classroom. If you have any questions, please let me know in the Q and A section of my store!
Happy
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7th - 10th
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Canadian Government Our Court System
This social studies unit was created to support the Ontario Social Studies Curriculum for Grade 5, and is part of a larger Canadian Government and Citizenship unit available in my TPT store. These activities are aimed at Grades 4 to 6 students, but could easily be used in Grade 7 or 8. This resource introduces students to the various levels of courts within Canada, the roles of different people that participate in the court system and in trials, and also gives students an opportunity to reflec
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4th - 8th
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Declaration of Independence Break Up Letter
Free break up letter text and how I use it to trick my class and engage them in the Declaration of Independence. A letter is found on the floor written by hand. The teacher reads it to the class without naming names. The next day it is revealed that this is actually a letter from the American Colonies sent to King George.OTHER FREEBIES* VOCABULARY GRAPHIC ORGANIZER* NO BS HISTORY CLASSROOM POSTERSCIVICS RESOURCES* CITIZEN GAME QUIZ/GAME* POLITICAL HERITAGE QUIZ/GAMECOOL CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
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5th - 12th
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U.S. Constitution:Reader's Theater Script(James Madison"Father of Constitution")
Constitution Day is September 17th each year, except if the date falls on a Sunday. This play would be a great addition to your lessons about the U.S. Constitution and/or for Constitution Day!Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee series of plays, this Reader's Theater Script is on the "Father of the Constitution", James Madison(1751-1836), and his sharing with students the history of the writing of the Constitution. Madison who would become the 4th President of the United States(1809-1817)), played a very
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5th - 9th
Also included in: Civics! Learn About Our Government: A Bundle of Resources!
Hazelwood v Kuhlmeier Reader's Theater
In this short play, students will learn about a major landmark Supreme Court case! The Hazelwood v Kuhlmeier Reader's Theater is a perfect addition to the Civics curriculum in middle school or high school.
Included in this resource:
1. 4 page script for 9 students (estimated time: 7-10 minutes)
2. 5 discussion prompts
Please take a peek at the preview to see if this resource fits the needs of your classroom. If you have any questions, please let me know in the Q and A section of my store!
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7th - 10th
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Understanding Parliamentary Procedure | Mock Hearing | Script | Vocabulary
Students will learn the principles of parliamentary procedure and apply them in a mock hearing on the issue of whether to lower the voting age. By actively participating in the debate and voting process, students will grasp the mechanics of formal meeting conduct and develop critical thinking and public speaking skills.This resource includes:• Lesson Plan: Detailed instructions for educators to facilitate the session, including timelines and role assignments.• Vocabulary Worksheet: A fill-in-the
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8th - 10th
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Also included in: Civics Store Growing Bundle
Governments of the World - A Civics Play
“Governments of the World” is a short civics/citizenship play introducing the basic types of political systems and, using analogy, their application to modern society. Playscript contains full set, stage, costume directions along with useful staging tips.
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5th - 8th
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Civil War Read Aloud
Use this read aloud to immerse your students into the important roles that people had during the Civil War.
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3rd - 8th
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Election Videos 2020 US Presidential Elections (Electoral College Swing States)
This video includes two videos spliced together. They are presented in a non-partisan manner.(1) "2020 United States Presidential Election" is a 5:45 video that explains the very basics. It covers the names of the candidates, their parties and how the Electoral College functions, as well as a review of the 2016 election results, including a description of the votes cast. There is an explanation of how the number of electors was decided, using an explanation of how many members are in the House a
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3rd - 8th
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Grammar Mock Trial- People vs Noun
Noun is on trial for the crime of impersonating other grammar characters (Syntax, Gerund, and Appositive). The defendant’s fingerprints were all over the clothes of each witness. He claims that without him, there is no language. The evidence shows that he must be sentenced.
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UPDATED Election Videos 2020 US President (Electoral College +Swing States)
UPDATE: Please note that this is an updated version of one of the two elections videos I've sold here on TpT. I've updated it to reflect that the election date has passed. If you bought the first version, and would prefer to have this one, please send me an email with your order ID number to kellyrobic@hotmail.com and I will send you the update. This video includes two videos spliced together. They are presented in a non-partisan manner. Please note the updated version is presented a bit faster,
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3rd - 8th
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Checks and Balances: Writing Template
The writing template is designed to help students write a 5 sentence paragraph explaining the system of Checks and Balances outlined in the United States Constitution.
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5th - 12th
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Federalism Paragraph Writing Template
The writing template is designed to help students write a 5 sentence paragraph explaining the system of Federalism outlined in the United States Constitution.
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5th - 12th
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Marbury v. Madison Classroom Dramatization
Classroom dramatization brings history to life! Through small-group theatrical readings, students gain a better understanding of complex events and concepts, while having fun and entertaining their classmates.
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Writing a Declaration Reader's Theatre
This short Reader's Theatre script paints the scene of the days leading to the American Declaration of Independence and imagines the brainstorming by the "Committee of Five" that led to the writing of the document in 1776. It is written for six parts and can be read aloud with minimal preparation.The script includes actual language from the Declaration, as well as other words written by the characters in their correspondence of the day. Teacher notes provide tips on working with reader's theatre
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5th - 8th
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The Constitutional Convention: Role Play Activity
Explore the issues that nearly ripped the Constitutional Convention apart. From the debate over representation to the controversial topic of the slave trade, this role play activity dramatizes the critical issues that came close to ending our government before it began.
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7th - 9th
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Red Skelton's Pledge of Allegiance
Comedian Red Skelton once explained The Pledge of Allegiance to his audience. The studio’s orchestra provided a slow, quiet background to his words. A recitation of Mr. Skelton’s words is to be presented while the school band plays the (elementary to young middle school) musical backdrop at a slow tempo, around 90 beats per minute.
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4th - 8th
Chicken Welfare in the Australian Meat Industry | Video Transcript
This transcript accompanies the 'How are Chickens Raised for Meat in Australia? Chicken Welfare in the Meat Industry' video explaining how chickens are reared for meat production in Australia, and outlines the associated welfare issues. It is ideal for educating secondary school students on the animal protection issues raised by meat chicken farming and contains no graphic footage. This transcript can be used in addition to the other worksheets and activities in the Broiler Chicken Welfare unit
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7th - 10th
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Animals: Property or Persons? | Video Transcript
This transcript accompanies the Voiceless video ‘Animals: Property or Persons?’ that is part of the Legal Personhood Animal Protection Education (APE) kit. This 6-minute animated video introduces students to the concept of legal personhood, and its potential application to animals. It contains no graphic footage and is suitable for use in high school classrooms for all ages and countries. This transcript can be used to help students complete the activities and worksheets throughout the Legal Per
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7th - 10th
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