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Adult education civics handouts
Political Parties| DEMOCRATS V REPUBLICANS | What are the Differences? | Digital
This is an easy and comprehensive way to teach the differences between the Democrat and Republican political parties. Both printable and digital versions are included!Buyer Feedback:Easy to use, comprehensive, and versatile with options for print and digital. This purchase includes a 3-page reading about the differences between the two major political parties; the Democrats and the Republicans. It reviews the different ideologies on the following issues:the economytaxessocial issuesforeign polic
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Government: Political Party Handouts and Activities
There are many activities and handouts that will surely get students more acquainted with the American political party system! Many of these are web-based, while others do not need a computer.
Here are the activities:
1. Web activity: find out what each political party believes in regard to 10 key issues.
2. Partner activity: groups will receive strips of paper, which each has a party's stance on it. They then need to glue or staple each stance in the student handout table (box) provided. Thi
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Government: Interest Group Simulation
This simulation is one of my favorite activities to run in class. In short, special interest groups will be lobbying politicians for their support in changing legislation. You may, if you would like, make this a competition between the interest groups to see which interest group can garner the most amount of support from the Congressional representatives. The handout includes a student overview, specific instructions for the politicians and for the interest groups, the Politician's handout, 1
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Capital Punishment-The Death Penalty - Text and Exercise Sheets
Capital punishment, also referred to as the death penalty, is the killing of a criminal who has been sentenced to death by a court. In most cases it is used for murder, but the death penalty has also been applied to rape, treason and other crimes.Although most countries around the world have abolished capital punishment, it is still a form of punishment in the United States, where it is a much-discussed topic, China and about 60 other countries, including many states of the Middle East.Contents
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Criminal and juvenile Justice
19.1 Crime in American Society
Criminal and Juvenile Justice
Types of Crime I: Crimes Against People
Types of Crime II: Crimes Against Property
Types of Crime III: White-Collar Crime
Types of Crime IV: Victimless Crimes
Types of Crime V: Crimes against Government
19.2 The Criminal Justice System
What Happens to Someone Who is Arrested?
Going to Trial
Correctional Institutions
Facts and Quotes Source: U.S. Department of Justice
Watching: Law and Order
On a piece of paper:
Summarize the episode.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Civics - Life Skills - Government, JURY DUTY
Jury DutyLife Skills - Civics - GovernmentThis lesson is in both a PDF and Google format making it great for distance learning or in class instruction. Objectives: Students will be able to: • Explain the purpose of jury duty.• Identify the requirements to serve as a juror.• Identify the legal consequences for refusal to serve or respond to a jury summons.• Explain the process for postponement or excusal from jury duty. • Describe the jury selection process.Included:1) Lesson Plan2) PowerPoint Pr
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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VOTING & VOTING BEHAVIOR - Presentation - Reading Activity - Print & Digital
This creative product for the secondary civics/U.S. The government classroom includes everything you need to teach about voting and voting behavior. Topics include - the history of voting rights, voting amendments, voting requirements, motor voter law, who votes, why some choose not to vote, and how to vote. It also includes a debate activity, "Philosophical Chairs" and a fun review activity, "Who Can Participate". Includes both print and digital versions.Buyer Feedback:This is great to add as a
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Civics - Government - Life Skills, CRIME - A RECORD and CONSEQUENCES
CRIME: A RECORD AND CONSEQUENCESCivics – Government – Life SkillsThis lesson is in a PDF and google format. Great for distance learning or in class instruction.Objectives: Students will be able to: • Define crime.• Compare and contrast the Juvenile Justice System and the Criminal Justice System. • Identify the consequences of having a criminal record.• Describe the three different categories of crimes.Included:1) Lesson Plan2) PowerPoint Presentation.3) Analysis, Imprisonment.4) Crime: A Record
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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Debate Curriculum Bundle
Master Novice Debate Instruction with this Debate Curriculum Bundle - enough instruction for an entire year-long course. What a deal!This Debate Curriculum Bundle includes all the resources you need to teach the entire curriculum: worksheets, handouts, Power Points, activities, and so much more, in an easy-to-follow step-by-step, day-by-day format. It also includes video transcripts for each of the videos used in the curriculum for modifications and accommodations, as well as rubrics for assessm
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Censorship Activity and Discussion Guide
This assignment gives the students a detailed definition of censorship and the various types of censorship prevalent in our society today. Once students have a basic familiarity with the idea of censorship, and the rationale behind it, they assess their own viewpoint on the issue.
Oftentimes, my students will initially be against the idea of censoring material in this country, until they start to consider various inflammatory topics within the debate (such as religiously insulting text or chil
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Booker T. Washington, W.E.B DuBois, Marcus Garvey--Bios, Documents, & Questions
Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. Du Bois, and Marcus Garvey in one handout! This download includes two versions of a handout that is suitable for an in-class activity or as homework. One version of the handout includes basic secondary-source biography information on Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. DuBois, and Marcus Garvey, along with a series of guided questions. The second version adds excerpts from three primary sources: Washington's Atlanta Compromise Speech, DuBois's writing on the Niagara Movemen
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Euthanasia - Mercy Killing - Text and Exercise Sheets
Euthanasia comes from the Greek language and means „good death“. Another word for euthanasia is “mercy killing”.It is the end of an ill person’s life in a painless way.
In the past years there has been much discussion abouteuthanasia all over the world. In some countries, like Switzerland, Belgium or the Netherlands certain types of euthanasia are legal. In other countries, where euthanasia is illegal, courts do not punish people who practice it.
Contents : 6 pages
-Types of euthanasia
-H
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Finding Your Leadership Styles Activities Package
Leadership is the art of motivating and guiding a group of people to achieve a common goal or vision. It’s an essential skill for pretty much everyone and is about helping individuals and organizations reach their full potential. That said, there is more than one way to be a leader, and good leaders adapt to different situations! This resource helps students learn all about different leadership styles, as well as how the different styles fit with their personalities and skills. THIS PACKAGE INCL
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: THE LEADERSHIP BUNDLE
That Sugar Film video worksheet
That Sugar Film documentary ( imdb.to/2pIuPMs ) brings a perspective on one’s health with modern consumption of food and a culturally relevant teaching experience for ALL students of any background. The documentary will highlight from a nutritional standpoint the effects of a high sugar diet. The case studies found within this film do touch on the essence of CRT because many People of Color live in a “Food Desert” Food deserts as explained from these links: ( bit.ly/2umWlVA ), ( bit.ly/2IUc8yj )
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Racism - Text and Exercise Sheets
A race is a group of people who have the same skin color and physical features. There are a few main races in the world, like Europeans or Caucasians, Blacks, or Asians. Racists are people who believe that some races are better and more important than others.
Contents (7 pages of text and worksheets)
-Introduction
-History of racism
-Racism today
-Exercises
-Key
The sample contains a complete non-printable preview of the whole module (text- and worksheets)
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Social Studies Pre Test
This is a 41 question Social Studies pre test. The test covers history, politics, geography and government. I use it as a non-graded assignment at the beginning of a semester as an ice breaker and to gauge prior knowledge.
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Distance Learning: Sociology of Crime & Deviance: Reporting of Crime
Here is a product which provides various scenarios related to crime to examine students' perceptions about whether these crimes would be reported to police or not. This is followed by a critical question which might instigate a lively discussion in class!Check out more quality, ready-to-use resources:More from Resources GaloreFollow me on:PinterestThank you for visiting my store!*****************************************************************************CUSTOMER TIPS:• Don’t Forget to collect y
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9th - 11th, Adult Education
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Create your own government assignment
This assignment asks students to create their own government Things to Consider about the State:1. Populationa. How many people will live there? Why?b. Who will live there? (Heterogeneous? Homogenous?)c. Will you allow outsiders to immigrate? Emigrate? Who is given citizenship?i. How do you know if they are citizensii. What rights do citizens have d. Will religion play a role?2. Territorya. Where are you?b. What natural resources will you have?c. What type of industry will you haved. What proble
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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14th Amendment and the Equal Protections Clause
This handout has students learn about the 14th Amendment's equal protections clause and then read about and analyze several seminal Supreme Court decisions about the clause including Plessy v. Ferguson and Brown v. Board of Education. They also analyze the stop and frisk policy of the NYPD, the 1964 Civil Rights Act and protected classes, and subsequent Supreme Court cases that relate to it (Lawrence v. Texas, Obergefell v. Hodges, and Bostock v. Clayton County). It ends with asking students to
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Law and Justice Curriculum
Law and Justice Curriculum
This curriculum takes students through basic understandings of law, the social contract, the public and private sector, and then has them look at crimes and government organizations to prevent crimes, ways to influence government, ancient legal codes, the concepts of rights, Amendments and Supreme Court cases that clarify our rights, and the differences between the two political parties in how they approach government policy. There are assessments and activities throughout to engage and assess s
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Participation in Government Curriculum
This curriculum is 46 assignments that try to engage students in how government connects to their lives. Any of them can be purchased individually, but this bundle is the best deal, as each resource only costs $1.63 each!Week 1: The first 4 assignments have students think about ethics/morals, how government functions invisibly to keep them safe, and the social contract theory and philosophies underlying the U.S. government system. Week 2: Assignments 5-8 are 2 activities about how to influence g
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
JAILS AND PRISONS IN AMERICA - Criminal Justice Periodical and Worksheet
"Justice" is a periodical, or publication, that issues criminal justice, civic, and government related articles periodically throughout the school year. For purposes of classroom use, the periodicals provided by Crenshaw Criminal Justice Learning Tools, covers events and information more quickly and concisely than books or magazines and facilitates awesome classroom discussion. The article provided is titled "JAILS AND PRISONS IN AMERICA" and includes a worksheet and an answer key. Enjoy and spr
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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U.S. Constitution Analysis: Preamble and Enumerated Powers Worksheet
Help your students understand the Preamble as never before even as they engage in critical analysis skills, examining the Enumerated Powers of Congress as listed in Article I as they work their way through these Preamble and Enumerated Powers Worksheets.Reading the Constitution is one thing, but thinking carefully and critically about it is far more valuable! This worksheet will give teachers the tools they need to help students analyze the Enumerated Powers of Congress. Many students find the E
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Government: Special Interest Group PowerPoint Presentation
This 16-slide PowerPoint includes four highly relevant graphs/maps. The presentation is accompanied by fill-in-the blank notes for students to take while the instructor is narrating the PPT.
The PPT includes the following:
Public policy, a list of the most influential interest groups, the difference in between political parties and interest groups, interest group functions, criticisms, reasons for interest groups, updated current USA and state union membership, historical union trends, Right t
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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