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Articles of Confederation Worksheet - description and comparison to Constitution
Articles of Confederation Worksheet - description and comparison to Constitution
one page description of Articles of Confederation and back is a worksheet with discussion questions and a chart to compare the Articles to the US Constitution
Also includes info on John Hanson - first US president
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8th - 12th
Civics and Government PowerPoint and Guided Note Bundle
This Complete American Government PowerPoint bundle includes presentations, Google Slides, guided notes worksheets, and flipped classroom videos to cover your entire Civics/Government curriculum.Each PPT file pairs with an included Guided Notes worksheet that students use to follow along with your instruction. Google Slides links are included in the PowerPoints as well to assist with uploading right into Google Classroom. This is a fantastic set of resources to guide your teacher-led instruction
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8th - 12th
Examining Labor & Working Conditions in the Gilded Age: A Gallery Walk Exercise
Engage your students in developing historical empathy regarding the experience of a worker living through the Gilded Age and Progressive Era with the use of historical photographs. Using a gallery walk format, students will examine the impact of industrial growth and the experience of American workers. Lesson includes a pre-walk political cartoon analysis exercise to foster brainstorming, 15 photo placards, a teacher lesson plan with questions to promote critical thinking for each photo, and an
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6th - 11th
Also included in:Â US History Gallery Walk Activity Bundle
Roles of the President of the United States - Worksheet/ Assessment
This product includes two separate worksheets and/or assessments that help students understand that the President of the United States has many different roles that he must fulfill.
Roles of the President profiled:
- Legislative Leader
- Economic Leader
- Commander in Chief
- Foreign Policy Leader
- Chief of State
- Chief of Party
- Judicial Powers
- Chief Executive
The first activity/assessment has student match a possible task a President may complete with the appropriate 'hat.'
The secon
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7th - 12th
The Bill of Rights - Students 4th Amendment Rights in Schools
This lesson creates meaningful interaction with students, as it focuses on their rights, and how the 4th Amendment applies to them. Students are engaged as they analyze their rights and different situations. For example, can schools implement a school wide urine drug test? Can school officials search your car, locker, cell phone, or other belongings? Students explore Supreme Court cases and scenarios while examining these questions and situations. They learn about how the 4th Amendment prote
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â US HISTORY - GOVERMENT & CITIZENSHIP: US Constitution BUNDLE
The "Other" Amendments (11-27) PowerPoint and Graphic Organizer/ Guided Notes
So you just spent an entire unit on the Bill of Rights in your class, now you remember that there are 17 other Amendments! What now? This product is the perfect start for you!
This product includes both a 25 slide PowerPoint presentation and a graphic organizer/ guided notes Microsoft Word document to accompany the PowerPoint.
Students will exposed to Amendments that have led to the end of slavery, end of poll taxes, the desegregation of public schools, presidential reform, etc.
In addi
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7th - 12th
Citizenship Rights & Responsibilities PowerPoint and Info-Graphic
Condensed lesson summarizing the rights and responsibilities of U.S. Citizenship. One day lesson with PowerPoint and student infographic notes page. Answer key provided.
The contents of this download are for use by the customer only. I ask that teachers not post any part of this file online or on a publically accessed shared server. You may link PDF versions of notes, PowerPoint slides, and assignments on a password protected online resource only for students to access. If you would like to s
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5th - 12th
How A Bill Becomes A Law - HABBAL - CLOZED notes/ graphic organizer
Understanding the process of How A Bill Becomes A Law (HABBAL) is a complicated process that is confusing to many students, especially at the federal level. This product serves as both a graphic organizer and/or clozed notes that will make this concept more clear for students. This product comes with both a 'blank' version for students and a complted version for students.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
27 Amendments Google Slideshow and Note Sheet | US Constitution
If you are teaching your students about the 27 amendments from the United States Constitution, this Amendments Slideshow is a must! This no-prep and editable Google Slideshow includes 29 professional slides, in addition to both printable and digital note sheets.In their original form, these amendments can be quite difficult for students to understand, so we broke down each amendment into smaller, more digestible bullet points, added visuals, and used modern language and examples to make it a lot
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7th - 10th
Roman Republic vs U.S. Government Activity Sheet
Worksheet comparing the government of the Roman Republic to the U.S. government today. Excellent for class lesson or review.
Grades:
6th - 12th
US History - The Articles of Confederation: Primary Source Analysis
The Articles of Confederation served temporarily as the U.S. first Constitution. This lesson helps students understand the historical context, vocabulary, and problems that lead to creation of a new system of government. Students are able to participate in primary source analysis, and examine the Articles of Confederation for themselves as they explore the document.This lesson relates well to our other primary source lessons: Ratifying the Constitution - Federalist Papers Papers - Primary Source
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â US HISTORY - GOVERMENT & CITIZENSHIP: US Constitution BUNDLE
Roles of the President Web Activity
Most historians and politicians agree that Presidents must wear many hats and perform a variety of roles. These roles include Legislative Leader, Foreign Policy Leader, Judicial Powers, and Commander in Chief. Students will be assigned a President that served at least one full term and use a variety of classroom and internet resources to complete the attached form. Students will provide at least two examples of how their President performed each of the above mentioned roles as well as basic i
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
4 Main Types of Economic Systems WebQuest
Students will use two online articles (links are provided) to help them complete a graphic organizer about the four main economic systems.
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6th - 10th
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Declaration of Independence Break-Up Letter
Help your students understand the content and structure of the Declaration of Independence, and comprehend its content in a fun and original way!
This writing activity prompts your students to play the role of the colonies "breaking up" with England or King George III. Rubric, graphic organizer, and detailed instructions included.
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8th - 11th
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Three Branches of Government Graphic Organizer- FREE!!
This freebie features a brief introduction of the three branches of government- Legislative, Executive, and Judicial. The product includes a graphic organizer and an 8-slide power point that covers the roles, powers, terms, etc. of each branch/official. There are two graphic organizers- one that is open-ended and another that provides guided note.In addition, check out these other great U.S. Government resources, available in my store:1st Day of U.S. Government Class ActivitiesConstitutional or
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Campaign Finance and Elections PowerPoint
This "flipped classroom" lesson on Campaign Finance and elections is an excellent tool for a Civics or American government class unit on the election process! The download includes a brief PowerPoint that covers the major aspects of campaign finance in American politics. This includes: The Federal Elections Commission (FEC)Campaign finance lawsHard money vs soft moneyContribution limitsPACs and Super PACsA Google Slides version of the presentation is also included along with an editable guided n
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7th - 10th
Also included in:Â Campaign Finance and Citizens United Lesson Plan Bundle
Roles in Civil Lawsuit, judge, jury, defendant, plaintiff, mock trial, worksheet
Roles in a Civil Lawsuit - judge, jury, defendant, plaintiff, witnesses Graphic Organizer - civil law worksheet
Kids then set up a mock trial situation showing they understand the roles in a trial in civil court
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8th - 12th
Roles of the President Flipped Classroom PowerPoint
This activity on Roles of the President is perfect for a Civics or American Government class on the Executive Branch! The download includes a PowerPoint overview of the 7 key roles of the President, plus guided notes and graphic organizer pages, and a "Flipped Classroom" video version of the entire presentation! The lesson covers these 7 roles that each American President fulfills: Chief of StateChief ExecutiveChief DiplomatCommander-In-ChiefChief LegislatorParty Chief Chief Guardian of the Econ
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7th - 10th
U.S. Government Structures: PowerPoint and Doodle Dat Notes
Looking for a straightforward and clear summary of the United States Government Structure? Here it is! Give your students a sound basic understanding of how our country's government is supposed to work. This product includes a PowerPoint Version, with a 2-Page Doodle Dat Notes, of my earlier product on the U.S. Government Structure (U.S. Government Structure), which is in a handout version and which includes a quiz. The same information is found in each product.The resources are designed to en
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
CNN10 Weekly Response Sheet: Digital or Print | Current Events Reflection
This weekly handout is a great tool for building a classroom routine into your schedule! The graphic organizer has space for students to record notes about daily CNN10 news stories. The graphic organizer is already organized to follow the daily ritual of watching the news Monday-Friday. I have used this in my Homeroom classrooms to build a morning routine & have a reliable writing warm up for the day!This helps students stay focused and engaged while watching the morning news on CNN10! First
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7th - 12th
Hispanic American Civil Rights Movement - I like to be in America?
Powerpoint, graphic organisers, information texts and full lesson plan.This lesson begins with the reasons for large scale immigration into the USA from Central and South American countries in the mid 19th century and looks at the situation for Hispanic Americans in the USA at that time. There is a particular focus on Mexican Americans and the Chicano American campaigns as the largest minority group.The lesson begins by discussing what is meant by the term Hispanic and where culturally do hispa
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in:Â 20th Century American History BUNDLE
Biden v. Trump Candidate Comparison Election 2024 webquest
Get your students interested in the next presidential election with two candidates who have received a lot of attention recently! A great webquest and research activity that can lead to great class debates or argumentative essays. This is a great way to introduce the 2024 election process, develop research skills with credible websites, develop informed opinions with evidence to back it up, and teach civic responsibilities. Students really have fun with this!
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7th - 12th
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Principles of Government PowerPoint Lesson
This Civics and American Government resource serves as an excellent introduction to the principles and purpose of government. The download includes a PowerPoint, Google Slides option, guided notes worksheet, and a fully-narrated "flipped classroom" video lesson.The lesson covers the characteristics of a state (sovereignty, government, people, and territory) and explains how each contribute to making up a state vs a nation or country. It next covers what government "is" and its purpose based on t
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7th - 10th
State Government PowerPoint and Flipped Classroom Lesson
This "flipped classroom" lesson on State Government is perfect for your Civics and American Government curriculum! The download includes a PowerPoint that covers the major aspects of campaign finance in American politics. This includes: State Constitutions and Colonial ChartersState legislatures and lawmakingGovernors and state executive branchesCourts and law at the state level... and more! Each slide is filled with beautiful pictures of state government buildings from across the United States.
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7th - 10th
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