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10th grade government handouts
MOCK TRIAL: Class Preparation
This resource will provide students with an introductory framework from which to understand the judiciary process. Students will delve into the fundamental aspects of a courtroom such as: the basic structure and lay-out of a courtroom, the function of different roles (judge, jury, defense, prosecutor), and the common procedures and language used in a courtroom environment. Students will also explore the importance of how to create an opening and closing statement, the legal grounds of when to ob
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7th - 12th
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Supreme Court Cases Web Quest Activity: Students investigate 6 landmark cases!
In this Supreme Court and Constitution web quest activity resource, students engage with six landmark Supreme Court cases, including Brown v the Board of Education, Tinker v Des Moines, New Jersey v TLO, Miranda v Airzona, and more! Students use included QR codes to learn about four cases, or use the included Google 1:1 version to have students do the activity digitally. After reviewing and critiquing six major rulings, students investigate two others of their choosing before completing a fina
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8th - 11th
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Types of Government Gallery Walk
Students analyze several different types of government. Governments include democracy, capitalism, dictatorship, fascism, communism, and many more!Descriptions of government can be based on economy, politics, and authority.Walking around the room, students analyze each government poster. They will define each type of government, provide advantages and disadvantages of each government, and provide an example of a nation with this form of government. Included:- 11 Colorful Posters (Laminate and th
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6th - 12th
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Jim Crow Laws Student Reading, Primary Source Activity, Web Quest on Black Codes
In this Jim Crow student reading and primary source activity, students learn the origins and history of Jim Crow laws throughout the United States before engaging with primary text from the Jim Crow era. Students will complete three activities to learn the history of Jim Crow laws in the United States. First, students complete an introductory reading with four guided reading questions. Next, students read a variety of Jim Crow laws and translate them into their own words. Finally, students co
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6th - 10th
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Constitution, Federalists vs Anti-Federalists Activity Primary Source Analysis
In this Federalists v Anti-Federalists and Constitution primary source activity, students examine 8 total primary source excerpts to understand the Federalist and Anti-Federalist views on the failures of the Articles of Confederation and the new Constitution. Students examine four major questions surrounding the Constitution, Bill of Rights, Rights of the States, and the View of the People by investigating a response to each question from both a Federalist and an Anti-Federalist. ☆ ☆ Get this e
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6th - 10th
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Women's Suffrage Activity From Seneca Falls to the 19th Amendment
In this Women's Suffrage and 19th amendment primary source-based resource on the Women's Suffrage Movement, students analyze the struggle for women's voting rights from the Seneca Falls Convention to the passage of the 19th Amendment. Students also learn the roles of several key figures, including Alice Paul, Susan B Anthony, Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and President Woodrow Wilson.This lesson is included in BOTH the Progressive Era (Gilded Age) Bundle and my Roaring '20s and 1930s B
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6th - 10th
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Netflix Explained: The Stock Market
Engage your students in this quick NETFLIX episode (about 20 minutes) on the stock market! Often times, the stock market is something that is regarded as too complex to understand, or too risky to get involved with. However, this episode is extremely informative, comparing the stock market to a simple lemonade stand. It teaches students, and adults alike, a very simplistic way of understanding how it all works. The episode discusses the S&P 500, DOW, NASDAQ, the history of the stock market,
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9th - 12th
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US Constitution PowerPoint and Notes Activity PLUS Teacher Guide
In this Constitution PowerPoint and notes resource, you receive 3 PowerPoint presentations (totaling 85 pages) and 10 pages of guided notes and graphic organizers to teach the U.S. Constitution, Checks and Balances, the Articles of Confederation, and the creation of the United States government. This resource is conveniently broken into three sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the Constitution!Section 1 engages students on the Articles of Confederation and its failures, Sha
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8th - 11th
Also included in:Â American US History Curriculum | Part 1 PLUS American US History Curriculum
Crash Course US Government and Politics Worksheets Complete Series Set Bundle
This ZIP file contains Microsoft Word document worksheets (along with PDF versions) for each of the fifty episodes of Crash Course U.S. Government and Politics hosted by Craig Benzine.Worksheets contain a combination of fill-in-the-blank and short answer questions. Each worksheet is accompanied with an answer key and relevant images.By purchasing this file, you agree not to make it publicly available (on external websites, etc.) or to share with any other teachers. It is intended for classroom u
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Economics - TRADE - INTERNATIONAL TRADE - EXPORTS & IMPORTS - Globalization
EconomicsInternational TradeExports and ImportsFree Trade and Trade Barriers This learning package focuses on the basics of international trade. It is easy to implement as a lesson or as self-guided work. The material is sequenced, scaffold, and simplified in order to enhance overall learning comprehension. Objectives: Students will be able to:· Define key terms related to international trade:free trade, trade barriers, absolute advantage, displacement of workers, trade deficit, international t
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8th - 12th
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War of 1812 & Star Spangled Banner Lesson
This activity was designed to teach the cause and impact of the War of 1812. Students will read an overview of the war, answer questions, and analyze primary source documents. Great activity for quickly covering the War of 1812.This lesson comes in both a Google Slide version (6 slides) for students to click on links and type in answers or printable PDF (2 pages) versions for students to handwrite answers. The two versions have a slight difference.
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7th - 12th
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Enlightenment Thinkers in Their Own Words Station Activity
Enlightenment Thinkers in Their Own Words Station ActivityBest-selling Enlightenment activity!In small groups of four, students go to five different stations around the room analyzing primary sources from famous Enlightenment philosophers (Locke, Hobbes, Montesquieu, Rousseau, Wollstonecraft)They then answer a series of critical thinking questions (14 in all). After all five stations have been visited, a class discussion of the major ideas takes place (3 additional guiding questions are included
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8th - 12th
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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:Â Jefferson and Madison Era Complete Unit Bundle
Great Depression and New Deal Stations Activity | Causes of Great Depression
In this highly-engaging activity on the Great Depression, Market Crash, and the New Deal, students understand the causes of the Stock Market Crash of 1929, then investigate eight different impacts of the ensuing Great Depression through easy-to-use stations, a graphic organizer, and a final writing prompt!Students come to learn the origins of the Stock Market Crash of 1929, the meaning behind the "Roaring '20s," the terms "Black Monday" and "Black Tuesday," the impact of the crash and the Best D
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5th - 10th
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Modern America Unit Plan Bundle | Watergate, Iran, Ronald Reagan, 9/11
Modern America Unit: Watergate, Iranian Hostage, Reagan, Persian Gulf War, 9/11!This Modern America Unit Bundle is included in the much larger American History Super Unit, Version 6/6, located here:----The 13 resources included in the Modern America Unit are listed here:✔ 1.) Watergate Scandal: Guided Notes to Teach Watergate, Fall of Nixon, Rise of Ford!✔ 2.) Watergate and the Media: How was the Watergate Scandal represented in the media?✔ 3.) Iranian Hostage Crisis & Jimmy Carter: Students
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6th - 10th
Also included in:Â American History Unit 6/6 (1945-2010) Cold War, Civil Rights, Modern America
U.S. Constitution | The Preamble | 6 purposes of Government | Student Activity
In this 5 page packet you have everything you need to complete an activity about The Preamble: the 6 Purposes of Government, using the Concept Attainment Strategy. The idea behind this strategy, is that you discuss a topic students are familiar with in order to introduce a new topic. When students make the connection between the two, they understand the new concept on a deeper level. In this activity your students will:1) Read a funny story about a shipwrecked cruise ship and discuss the problem
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â U.S. Government Bundle | Constitution | 7 Complete Interactive Activities
Age of Absolutism PowerPoint and Notes Activity PLUS Teacher Guide
In this Age of Absolutism notes and PowerPoint student activity, you receive a jam-packed 42-page PowerPoint presentation and just over 5 pages of guided notes for instruction on the Age of Absolute Monarchies, Queen Elizabeth I, the Spanish Armada, King Louis XIV, the English Civil War, the English Bill of Rights, the Restoration, the War of Spanish Succession, Peter the Great, and much more. Now includes a teacher guide to sync with the resources in my Age of Absolutism Unit bundle!Students a
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6th - 10th
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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Also included in:Â Political Behavior BUNDLE | CIVICS | Print & Digital | Grades 8-12 | Civics
Reconstruction Era and its Competing Plans: Whose Should Be Followed?
In this primary source analysis activity on the Plans for Reconstruction. students engage with three different speeches and approaches to the Reconstruction Era - from President Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson, and Thaddeus Stevens from the Radical Republicans of Congress. In this very Common Core focused lesson, students analyze how Reconstruction should move forward after the Civil War.☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Reconstruction unit located here!S
Grades:
7th - 10th
Hamilton the Musical Guide + Answers | Hamilton Movie Worksheet (2020) Disney
Hamilton movie questions (released 2020) help keep students engaged throughout the film by providing 29 questions (plus 4 critical thinking questions after viewing) for them to answer to keep them on track. Hamilton worksheet comes with a key that has suggested answers provided at the end.Hamilton Movie Guide follows the original Broadway production of the award-winning musical that tells the story of Alexander Hamilton, first secretary of the treasury, blending hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadw
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Government | Comparing Forms of Government in the Real World | Case Studies
In this Government class activity your students will learn about the different Forms of Government and how they can be classified (direct/representative democracy, theocracy, oligarchy, monarchy, parliamentary, presidential etc.) by using EIGHT real world government examples. For example, students will examine how a real world monarchy, like the one used in Saudi Arabia, affects life in Saudi Arabia. The overall essential question is: What is it really like to live in countries with different fo
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8th - 12th
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Constitution and Constitutional Convention
Constitutional Convention The Constitutional Convention can be a hard topic for students to understand. In this resource you will find easy to use student handouts that graphically show the different plans and compromises at this convention. Included in this resource:Handouts on Virginia, New Jersey, Connecticut Compromise (Great Compromise), 3/5th CompromiseVenn diagram to use to compare Virginia and New Jersey PlansPrimary source extension activity 5 warm-up or exit ticket questionPowerPointAn
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4th - 10th
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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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Universal Declaration of Human Rights Guided Reading
The 1948 Declaration of Human Rights has guided world politics since its inception, and thus should be taught in school.
To help students break down the information, I have created a guided reading sheet. To model the sheet, I completed the introduction with them, and then had students work in pair to reword a chosen article. Before allowing students to jigsaw the remaining source, I checked their work and then allowed them to share responses. As a class we came back together to discuss the thr
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8th - 11th
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