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8th grade civics handout pdfs
Civil Rights Movement Primary Source Analysis Bundle
Teach the Civil Rights Movement with this easy to implement Primary Source Analysis Bundle that covers your content and your standards.Investigate the Civil Rights Movement with primary sources so your students learn core content while also practicing Social Studies skills. This bundled set includes 8-pages of handouts providing an assortment of quotes and images for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of the economic, political, and cultural changes of the Civi
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6th - 12th
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13th, 14th, and 15th Reconstruction Amendments
The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments are the Reconstruction Amendments. Do you students struggle with these amendments? In this resource, you receive several different activities to help your students master the content. You can differentiate the content by offering different activities to different students. Or looking to increase engagement? Create stations from the readings and primary source handouts. With this purchase of the Reconstruction Amendments, you will receive:-Several different re
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7th - 9th
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Also included in:Â CIVIL WAR IN TEXAS ACTIVITIES AND GAMES BUNDLE for Texas History 7th Grade
US CONSTITUTION DAY Reading Comprehension, Word Search & Worksheet Activities
Use these puzzles and accompanying reading comprehension passage to introduce and reinforce important vocabulary words while studying one of America's most important official documents, the US Constitution. Perfect for Constitution Day or keep on hand for engaging activities for your sub folder or early finishers. Puzzles make great no prep activities for early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, reading comprehension and lesson plan supplements, themed classrooms, sponge
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6th - 9th
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Roles of the President | A Day in the Life of the Executive Branch | White House
What does the President of the United States do anyway? Throughout the day, the President wears many hats and is responsible for many different roles within the Executive Branch. This engaging mini-lesson is an excellent way for students to comprehend all roles played by the President. "Roles of the President" is an engaging resource for any unit that studies the President or the Executive Branch. The 7 roles studied include: Chief Executive, Chief Diplomat, Commander in Chief, Party Chief, Ec
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6th - 9th
Also included in:Â PRESIDENTS BUNDLE: Civics, Executive & Presidential Resources
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
Impeachment Activity and Case Study Lesson Plan
This complete lesson plan on the Impeachment Process includes 6 case studies, an overview reading, and more for an engaging activity on impeachment in America. The lesson will first ensure that students understand the impeachment process at both the state and federal level. Then, students move on to analyzing impeachment cases like Presidents Bill Clinton and Andrew Johnson as well as Richard Nixon's potential impeachment. Case studies of impeachment at the state level are covered with articles
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8th - 11th
Economic Systems Scenario Worksheet w/ Teacher Guide
Great way to check for comprehension when teaching economic systems. This worksheet can be given as a homework assignment, comprehension check, differentiated assignment, or taught as a whole class.Students first have to define the four economic systems (traditional, market, command, and mixed economy). I like to have students do this on their own and then as a class check to make sure that everyone has the correct definition on their paper before they work on the scenarios. Teachers can also ch
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â BUNDLE: Middle School Economics
Constitutional Convention Activities Great Compromise & 3/5 Compromise
In this PRINT & USE product or GOOGLE SLIDES for Distance Learning, students will use readings to examine the Great Compromise and the Three Fifths Compromise from the Constitutional Convention. This is perfect for individual work, homework, or with a substitute. There are 3 pages of readings which include: Background informationQuestion Over RepresentationVirginia PlanNew Jersey PlanThe Great CompromiseThe 3/5 CompromiseThe student handout is 2 pages and has students analyze the readings
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7th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Constitution Convention Activity Bundle
Bill of Rights | Bill of Rights Activity
Bill of Rights Match-Up Activity is a great resource to use when teaching a unit on government. This resource contains ten badges with the amendment numbers, ten badges with what each amendment states, a recording sheet, and a handout for the students to illustrate the meaning of one amendment. Students will match the amendment number card with the card containing what the amendment states. Once the students have sorted and matched the cards, they record their answers on the recording sheet. In
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4th - 8th
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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
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.
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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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Constitution Unit Doodle Notes Bundle Constitutional Convention - Bill of Rights
Engage your students with Doodle Notes! Purchase the bundle of Constitution Doodle Notes for huge savings! In this bundle, you will receive all of my Doodle Notes resources for the Constitution. This includes Readings, Doodle Notes, Word Walls and Games. Each of these lessons and review activities is designed to review key content and to practice skills necessary for complex questions. You will receive a total of 6 different resources that I have created for your Constitution Unit. You will r
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5th - 9th
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Dred Scott Supreme Court Case Document Analysis Activity | Citizenship
Want to study the Dred Scott Supreme Court Case? Hoping to practice primary source analysis with your students? Need a no-prep resource to prompt discussion and further study of the Dred Scott Supreme Court Case and its impact on slavery and American citizenship for African Americans?This 1-page handout provides the original Supreme Court ruling as well as the document image for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of American documents and, in this case, the Dre
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Supreme Court Case Document Analysis Activities BUNDLE 10 Most Popular Cases
Miranda v Arizona Supreme Court Case Document Analysis Activity Miranda Rights
This 1-page handout provides the original Supreme Court ruling on Miranda v. Arizona as well as the document image for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of American documents and, in this case, the Miranda v. Arizona case. Includes a significance wrap-up question in which students utilize all of the information to explain the significance of the case or ruling.Answer Key is Provided! All images and other primary sources collected from Library of Congress, Nati
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Supreme Court Case Document Analysis Activities BUNDLE 10 Most Popular Cases
Selma Movie Guide Questions (Civil Rights, Martin Luther King)
This is a 45 open ended question movie guide for the powerful movie Selma, staring Oprah and David Oyelowo. This movie will ensure students are engaged through the entire movie. This movie is perfect for middle school or high school students. Excellent movie when teaching American History, Civil Rights, Jim Crow Laws, Voting, or Civics. This comes in pdf and google doc form, so this is perfect if you are doing distant learning (online learning, digital learning). No prep for teachers! Comes
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7th - 12th
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Constitution - Constitutional Convention and the Great Compromise
Resource includes an easy to understand explanation of the Great Compromise using visuals, which can normally be a difficult concept for students to understand. Resource also includes an assignment with three short response questions and three multiple choice questions. Can be used as a teaching guide, classwork, or homework.
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7th - 12th
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Articles of Confederation Webquest
This is a 20 question webquest on the Articles of Confederation. Students will go to history.com and answer 20 open ended questions on the topic. Webquest covers the struggles of creating the Articles of Confederation and the powers states and government had with the Articles of Confederation. This is good for middle school or high school, but I would give middle school more time and guidance. This is perfect for a sub day, seat work, homework, review of topic, or introduction of topic. Com
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7th - 12th
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Constitution Study Guide, Quiz, & Test (& ANSWER KEYS!)
Use the attached "Constitution" study guide, quiz, and test (with ANSWER KEYS) to assess your students' knowledgy of the United States Constitution. This 5-page attachment includes: 2-page detailed Study Guide, 1-page quiz on how the constitution came to be, and a 2-page detailed test (vocab. matching, multiple-choice, true/false, & short answer) including answer keys for all parts.
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5th - 11th
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Challenges to Civil Liberties Primary Source Lesson
This engaging lesson plan on Challenges to Civil Liberties in American History is an excellent way to promote critical analysis of the ways fundamental rights can be taken away. The lesson includes the following 8 primary source documents (both images of the original document and printed text are included):Naturalization Act of 1789Alien Friends Act of 1789Alien Enemies Act of 1789Sedition Act of 1789Abraham Lincoln Suspending the Writ of Habeas CorpusAbraham Lincoln and the Press Sedition Act o
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8th - 11th
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The Branches of Government Graphic Organizer
The graphic organizer requires students to fill in charts and boxes about the three branches of our government: Executive, Legislative, and Judicial. Students will learn term-length, requirements, and duties of the various offices as well as the system of checks and balances.
Students can use textbooks or websites to hunt for the answers alone or in small groups. A particularly helpful website is https://www.usa.gov/branches-of-government.
The product is completely hand-drawn; leading studen
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6th - 11th
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Election 2024 Meet the Candidates: Research, Learn, and Write Biden Trump
In order to become knowledgeable and informed citizens, your students will have the opportunity to research the presidential candidates in time for Election 2024. Students will visit websites in order to research and take notes on the achievements and viewpoints of Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Then, students will develop their own opinion based on evidence and determine which presidential candidate they would vote for by answering a writing prompt. Many support handouts are included for student s
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Election 2020 Complete Unit Bundle: Activities, Templates & Projects
Three Branches Government Worksheet Legislative Judicial Executive Election 2024
The eight pages of graphic organizers give students the opportunity to learn about the structure, roles and responsibilities of our government, with a focus on the legislative, executive and judicial branches. Additionally, they'll takes notes on checks and balances that are so important in our government. Students will also have the opportunity to express their opinion about major issues that are debated in the government. An answer key is included!If you prefer the digital version (Google
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Election 2024 and Executive Branch President Biden Trump Bundle
Supreme Court & Civil Rights Reading Worksheet
This is a great, 1-page reading on the US Supreme Court's role in civil rights and how it has evolved over time. It begins by explaining the court's role in protecting the rights granted by the Constitution and how it can declare an act unconstitutional.The article then covers key Civil Rights cases in the Court's history, including Plessy v. Ferguson, Brown v. Board of Ed., Bailey v. Patterson, Loving v. Virginia, and Roe v. Wade.Lastly, the article also details how the court's membership has c
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5th - 11th
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Separation of Powers: Graphic Organizer
This Separation of Powers Graphic Organizer can be used as summarize or review this principle of the Constitution. The students will be asked to classify or sort the powers of the 3 branches of government.
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5th - 12th
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