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Government scripts $5-10
Reader's Theater: Branches of Government (intermediate grades)
Students will bring the 3 branches of our government to life in this whole class script of We the People! The fast moving script reviews the roles and responsibilities of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches in a fun, relaxed way! This original play contains 24 parts featuring various reading levels to ensure whole class participation, differentiation, and engagement. Students will integrate important Social Studies concepts with key LA common core standards such as fluency and ex
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: America Becomes a Nation: Reader's Theater Bundle for 4th Grade
Mock Trial: People vs. Woodstock
I searched and searched for a good Mock Trial to use with my govt. students. After not finding what I wanted, I created my own.This document contains everything you need. It includes all witness statements, handouts, info on presenting the different aspects of the trial.The project takes about a week of class time.
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9th - 12th
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Patriotic Themed Musical Performance Script for Elementary Students
This patriotic performance is full of US facts and history! This performance package can be used to create a great culminating event for your Social Studies History and Government unit, or for a Patriotic Holiday show! Perfect for a Veterans Day or Presidents Day music program.Performance is so memorable for children! When you can connect a performance to academic content as this one does... they will remember it forever.This script is simple and versatile. It can be used year after year in diff
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K - 5th, Not Grade Specific
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Branches of Government - Readers' Theater
These two-part scripts outline the duties of the three branches of government. Students will learn how this system of checks and balances works for our government. Included with each script are task cards and activities that require students to use higher-level thinking skills that meet Common Core Standards.
Check out my historical line of readers' scripts: Boston Tea Party, Lewis and Clark Expedition, Civil War, and Oregon Trail. In order to open the links below, highlight the link, rig
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4th - 8th
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LE GOUVERNEMENT FÉDÉRAL DU CANADA - THÉÂTRE DES LECTEURS
This French version—LE GOUVERNEMENT FÉDÉRAL DU CANADA - THÉÂTRE DES LECTEURS can serve as an introduction to our system of Federal government. Or, if you teach in Ontario, it can serve as a quick over-view of our political system before plunging into the new grade 5 Social Studies’ Inquiry-based research expectations. This 6 character skit explores the 3 levels of government and their leaders, the 3 branches of government, various services, laws, the role of pages, governor generals, ministers
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5th - 8th
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Story of the U.S. Constitution - Readers' Theater Script for Constitution Day
September 17 is Constitution Day. Principals and administrators love that this readers' theater script for fifth grade and above can help fulfill your requirement to hold an educational program about the U.S. Constitution and engage students in reading at the same time. Readers theater motivates and engages readers. Used for fluency instruction, it is a proven research-based reading strategy (best practices) that provides a context for authentic reading and re-reading. The script has 19 speakin
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in: Bundle: Readers' Theater for Older Students (Grades 4-8)
United States History Tariff of Abominations Simulation
This simulation helps students understand why the South hated Protective Tariffs. The simulation involves allowing two sellers to sell either candy or a homework pass. One group sells for double the price since it must charge a tariff. One group of students is "set up" to have to buy the more expensive product. Included with the simulation is a short play to further the student's understanding. Thanks for your interest.
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8th - 10th
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Types of Government (Terms) of Canada Play or Readers' Theatre
This Types of Government (Terms) of Canada Play or Readers’ Theatre: can serve as an introduction to our system of Canadian government. Or, if you teach in Ontario, it can serve as a quick overview of our political system before plunging into the new grade 5 Social Studies’ Inquiry-based research expectations. This 6 character skit explores types and terms of government, especially Canada’s. The props are easily accessible and the humour will appeal to the students. When I tested t
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5th - 8th
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Unit 1 Government and Civics (Purpose of Government & Gov. Systems)
This resource equips educators with a variety of tools to introduce key concepts such as the purpose of government, social contract, natural rights, the "common good," governmental systems, and the foundational principles of American government.What's Included:1. Detailed Lesson Plan:The lesson plan guides you through each step of the lesson.2. 35-Slide Google Presentation (recently updated):Google slide presentation provides an in-depth overview of the purpose of government, different forms of
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8th - 10th
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LE GOUVERNEMENT PROVINCIAL ET TERRITORIAL DU CANADA - THÉÂTRE DES LECTEURS
This French version—LE GOUVERNEMENT FÉDÉRAL DU CANADA - THÉÂTRE DES LECTEURS can serve as an INTRODUCTION to our system of Provincial and Territorial government. Or, if you teach in Ontario, it can serve as a quick over-view of our political system before plunging into the new grade 5 Social Studies’ Inquiry-based research expectations.
This 6 character skit explores the Provincial and Territorial level of government and their leaders, various services, laws, the role of pages, the lieutenant
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5th - 8th
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Canadian Federal Government Play or Readers' Theatre for Social Studies
This Canadian Federal Government Play or Readers’ Theatre can serve as an introduction to our system of Federal government. Or, if you teach in Ontario, it can serve as a quick over-view of our political system before plunging into the new grade 5 Social Studies’ Inquiry-based research expectations.
This 6 character skit explores the 3 levels of government and their leaders, the 3 branches of government, various services, laws, the role of pages, governor generals, ministers and the P
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5th - 8th
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Conflict Resolution Mediation & Arbitration Civics High School Lesson Activities
Have your students understand conflict resolution strategies with this interactive lesson that Covers definition of conflict and various resolution methods: Physical Force, Verbal Persuasion, Consensus Building, Negotiation, Mediation, and Arbitration. It also examines the advantages and disadvantages of each.This resource IncludesPowerPointsWorksheetsRole-play scenariosand Opinion-based activities. Teaching conflict resolution helps build a positive classroom community. Students learn to commun
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9th - 10th
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Canadian Municipal Government Play or Readers' Theatre
This Canadian Municipal Government Play or Readers’ Theatre: can serve as an introduction to our system of local government. Or, if you teach in Ontario, it can serve as a quick overview of our political system before plunging into the new grade 5 Social Studies’ Inquiry-based research expectations.
This 6 character skit, for grades 5-8, explores the Municipal government and their leaders, various services and the town hall. The props are easily accessible and the humour will appeal t
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5th - 8th
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Presidents Readers Theater
Presidents Readers Theater for High School and Middle School. Part Two. 8-10 minute play, with presidents Harding, Coolidge, and Hoover. Five roles in all, with 10 written questions for the class. Entertaining, back-and-forth and fact-based. Covers key events of each president. By teacher and playwright John Glass.
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Readers Theater Bundle American Presidents
Presidents Readers Theater
A Readers Theatre script for the Presidents of the United States. This is a funny and fact-filled script that involves seven presidents. Washington, Nixon, Adams, Kennedy, FDR, Madison, and John Adams. The dialogue bounces back and forth, with each president declaring himself “the greatest,” but in the end they all humble themselves and come to an agreement. Perfect for 8th through 12 grades. 8 characters, including a moderator. The play lasts about five to ten minutes. Included are 11 questions
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8th - 12th
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Three Branches of Government Activity Bundle
This product includes three engaging activities for the three branches of government, designed for middle grade students! This resource includes a Three Branches of Government Mini Unit, Three Branches of Government Reader's Theater, and a Desert Island Government Project.The Three Branches of Government Mini-Unit includes informational readings, comprehension questions, and several assessment options!There are a total of five informational reading passages, each complete with four multiple choi
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4th - 7th
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Readers' Theater: Lyndon B. Johnson
Your students will love this approach to history! This 11 page readers' theater is specifically created to meet the Georgia Performance Standards for 3rd grade.
Lyndon B. Johnson is one of several historic figures featured in our Social Studies curriculum. However this readers' theater meets several general GPS objectives in grades K - 5, as well as supporting a unit of US Government study, making it a great choice in many Social Studies classrooms.
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2nd - 7th
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A More Perfect Union: America Becomes a Nation Viewing Guide
This detailed viewing guide to the film, A More Perfect Union: America Becomes a Nation, keeps students on task and involved in the story of the Constitutional Convention of 1787. Madison, Washington, Franklin, and many others become real personalities as compromise and principled reasoning rule the day. The Founding Fathers will forever be imprinted in the hearts and minds of your students.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
TERMES DU GOUVERNEMENT CANADIEN - THÉÂTRE DES LECTEURS - 5ME - 8ME ANNÉE
TERMES DU GOUVERNEMENT CANADIEN—FRENCH PLAY OR READERS’ THEATRE—9 pagesThis French version, TERMES DU GOUVERNEMENT CANADIEN—FRENCH PLAY OR READERS’ THEATRE—9 pages, can serve as an introduction to our system of Federal government. Or, if you teach in Ontario, it can serve as a quick overview of our political system before plunging into the new grade 5 Social Studies’ Inquiry-based research expectations. This 6 character skit explores 7 important terms of Canadian Government: représentatif, monar
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5th - 8th
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The Constitution of the United States: Rights and Responsibilities
A unit about the United States Constitution and how it came to be that encompasses all the learning styles and modalities to help develop a student's multiple intelligence. Using lessons that are active and use the different styles of learning creates interest in the subject for the student.For example, after studying the HOW A BILL BECOMES A LAW handout,students draw a comic demonstrating their knowledge in a creative way. These lessons are also designed on all levels of the knowledge taxonomy
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5th - 8th
Civics bundle for secondary students
Save time and 30% of individual pricing ($10) with this Civics bundle for secondary students. It contains 19 reader’s theater scripts, lesson plans, 3 Power Points, rubrics, 31 piece bulletin board/writing prompt packet with instructions on how to use the resources within. Reader’s theater brings a here and now feel to history while giving students an authentic reason to read and reread. Repeated readings with intonation and expression further deepens understanding of characterization and for
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8th - 12th
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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Hobbes, Locke and how Social Contract Saved the Day!
This original Readers' Theater script assumes you have already pre-taught the basic ideas of Locke an Hobbes, and how their ideas influenced Thomas Jefferson. This drives home the notion of why we have government at all, and why Democracy was our choice for our new government. I did this with grades 5 - 8, and they all loved it! I would think high school students would also enjoy this activity. I used the iCivics website (from Sandra Day O'Connor) to help with my preceding lessons, and then
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6th - 10th
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Civics- Wrongful Convictions
Student tend to find this to be one of the most interesting topics. The lesson consists of scripted mini-lecture for the teacher, thought provoking questions, student handout and a video examining a real life case of an individual who was wrongfully convicted! The lesson covers the following topics: 1) Factors that lead to wrongful convictions (for example, unpopular defendant, tunnel vision, Judicial bias, eyewitness testimony, police misconduct) 2) The Innocence Project3) What happens pre-tria
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9th - 10th
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