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8th grade government handouts under $5
Bill of Rights Scenario Activity | Which Bill of Rights Amendment was violated?
In this engaging Bill of Rights scenarios lesson, students examine a variety of scenarios to discover which of the Bill of Rights has been violated! There are 15 Bill of Rights scenarios in total, and students can work individually or in pairs to solve which of the first 10 amendments has been broken! Then, students create their own scenario! ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my US Constitution activities unit located here bundle.This resource includes a pap
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5th - 8th
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13 Colonies Map and Scavenger Hunt Activity
In this 13 Colonies activity and map scavenger hunt, students complete a gallery walk on the colonization of the 13 American Colonies. Students navigate around the room examining each colony's station to understand the reason behind its founding. Students can work individually or they can create groups and, before they are turned loose, divide up the responsibilities to research the founding of the 13 Colonies and detail the 13 Colonies map. This lesson is a great introduction to the 13 colo
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5th - 8th
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Reconstruction Era and 13th, 14th, 15th Amendments | End of Civil War Activity
In this Reconstruction activity on the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments, students closely examine the text of the Reconstruction Amendments to decide their impact in Reconstruction and the freedmen community. Once students have dissected these three landmark amendments, students turn their focus to how the South responded by the passage of these amendments. Here, students examine two documents that focus on how the South responded and how the freedmen were affected. ☆ ☆ Get this engaging 13th, 1
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6th - 9th
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Articles of Confederation Student Reading Activity and Worksheet
In this Articles of Confederation and Constitution worksheet reading activity, students are introduced to the first government of the United States, the Articles of Confederation! This close-reading assignment guides students through the text with a variety of questions to "check-in" along the way! A great way to introduce the first system of government in the United States! ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my US Constitution activities unit located here b
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5th - 8th
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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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Constitutional Convention Compromises | Great Compromise, Bill of Rights, 3/5
In this Constitutional Convention Compromises student activity, students learn about the four major compromises at the Constitutional Convention, including the Great Compromise, the Three Fifths Compromise (3/5 Compromise), the Compromise of 1790 (Washington D.C.), and the creation of the Bill of Rights. Students examine FOUR articles to understand how these deals created the United States while completing an engaging graphic organizer for each to understand the debates.☆ ☆ Get this engaging res
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5th - 8th
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Shays Rebellion, Articles of Confederation, and Constitution Activity and Skit
In this Shays Rebellion reading, Articles of Confederation, and Constitution skit activity, students are taught in many different styles to help them understand the event known as Shays' Rebellion and how it demonstrated the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. Students engage in a short reading assignment with analysis questions to help teach how the weaknesses of the Articles led to Shays' Rebellion before reading a short skit and engaging with a primary source activity to understand
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5th - 8th
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Magna Carta Analysis | Four Principles of Government | Magna Carta Resource
In this Magna Carta lesson plan, students examine the Magna Carta to learn the major Constitutional principles of limited government, shared power, individual rights, and the rule of law before engaging in a primary source analysis. Once students understand these four principles, students turn their attention to excerpts from the Magna Carta and try to find what principle is at work. This Magna Carta lesson is always a hit with my students!This Middle Ages lesson is included in the larger Middl
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5th - 8th
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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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Enlightenment Philosophers Locke, Rousseau, Voltaire, Montesquieu
In this Enlightenment stations resource, students analyze five stations on the Enlightenment philosopher such as John Locke, Thomas Hobbes, Rousseau, Montesquieu, and Voltaire to learn their influence on the Enlightenment and how we see their influence still today. This activity is designed to be used as stations (either text or QR code based) to teach students how John Locke, Thomas Hobbes, Jean Rousseau, Baron de Montesquieu, and Voltaire influenced the Age of Enlightenment. Each station is
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5th - 9th
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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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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: PRESIDENTS BUNDLE: Civics, Executive & Presidential Resources
Dred Scott Decision Student Reading | Primary Source Analysis
Dred Scott Decision Student Reading | Primary Source AnalysisThis resource on the Dred Scott Decision is also included in the much larger Sectionalism and Irreconcilable Period Bundle, located here:Sectionalism & Irreconcilable Period Bundle! 8 engaging and Common Core focused resources! Dred Scott, John Brown, Nat Turner, Kansas-Nebraska Act and More!Buy the Bundle and Save a Bundle!----------In this highly-engaging and Common Core focused lesson, students learn about the crucial Supreme C
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6th - 9th
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John Brown DBQ Inquiry Investigation | What were the two sides of John Brown?
John Brown: How did North and the South view him? What was John Brown's legacy?This resource on John Brown's Legacy is also included in the much larger Sectionalism and Irreconcilable Period Bundle, located here:Sectionalism & Irreconcilable Period Bundle! 8 engaging and Common Core focused resources! Dred Scott, John Brown, Nat Turner, Kansas-Nebraska Act and More!Buy the Bundle and Save a Bundle!----------In this highly-engaging investigation, students investigate seven stations on the l
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5th - 8th
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Kansas and Nebraska Act & the beginnings of Lincoln Douglas Debates! Engaging!
Kansas and Nebraska Act & the beginnings of Lincoln Douglas Debates! Engaging!This resource on the Kansas and Nebraska Act is also included in the much larger Sectionalism and Irreconcilable Period Bundle, located here:Sectionalism & Irreconcilable Period Bundle! 8 engaging and Common Core focused resources! Dred Scott, John Brown, Nat Turner, Kansas-Nebraska Act and More!Buy the Bundle and Save a Bundle!----------In this highly engaging resource, students are introduced to the Kansas-N
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5th - 8th
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Alexander Hamilton, the Financial Plan, DC Compromise, and Whiskey Rebellion!
In this Alexander Hamilton, the Bank Plan, and the deal that created the Washington D.C. capital resource, students complete guided notes in a graphic-organizer type format from the included teacher PowerPoint! Students are guided through Alexander Hamilton's signature financial plan to pull the nation out of debt from the Revolutionary War, the debate over the national bank, the compromise that moved our nation's capital to Washington D.C., and President Washington's role in the Whiskey Rebelli
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5th - 8th
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: Jefferson and Madison Era Complete Unit Bundle
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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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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Bill of Rights & Current Events: Which of the Bill of Rights is being violated?
In this highly-engaging Bill of Rights amendments student resource, students investigate and apply 5 current event news articles to understand how the Bill of Rights amendments are still relevant today! Students complete a source analysis of each of the five current events, then make a determination of if a Bill of Rights amendment was being violated! This is a great activity to bring the Bill of Rights and the United States Constitution to life! ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge disc
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5th - 8th
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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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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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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
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7th - 10th
Marbury vs Madison: The establishment of the principle of Judicial Review!
Marbury vs Madison: The establishment of the principle of Judicial Review!This lesson is part of the "Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe" Unit Plan, located here:Jefferson, Madison, Monroe Unit Plan! 12 fun lessons for Jeffersonian America!Buy the bundle and save over 20%!---------------------In this highly-engaging Marbury and Madison lesson, students learn about the first major supreme court case known as "Marbury vs Madison" and the precedent established known as Judicial Review. Included is an
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5th - 8th
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