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8th grade government homework for Easel Activities
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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Brown v Board of Education Supreme Court Case Document Analysis Activity
Do you want to use primary sources when teaching about the Civil Rights Movement and Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka? Hoping to practice primary source analysis skills while your students read the actual Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court Case?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 1954 Brown v. Board of Educatio
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5th - 12th
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Plessy v Ferguson Supreme Court Case Document Analysis Activity
Investigate the impact of the Plessy v. Ferguson ruling on the American climate with this primary source analysis activity. 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 1896 Plessy v. Ferguson case. Includes a significance wrap-up question in which students utilize all of the information to explain the significance of the case or r
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5th - 12th
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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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Marbury v Madison Supreme Court Case Document Primary Source Analysis Activity
Examine the Marbury v. Madison Supreme Court Case and practice primary source analysis skills at the same time. 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 1803 Marbury v. Madison 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
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5th - 12th
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Roe v Wade Supreme Court Case Document Analysis Activity Abortion Ruling
Teach about the original Roe v. Wade Supreme Court ruling on abortion rights with a primary source analysis activity. This 1-page handout provides the original Roe v. Wade 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 1973 Roe v. Wade case. Includes a wrap-up question in which students utilize all of the information to explain the significance of the case or ruling.Answer K
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8th - 12th
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A Guide to the Electoral College
Looking for an effective guide to the Electoral College?This resource includes a one-page reading about the Electoral College, including why its was created, its purpose, and where it is described in the Constitution. The download also includes a series of questions based on the reading.I do offer a PowerPoint that can be used in conjunction with this resource, and delves into recent presidential elections. I have bundled the two resources together here.Your feedback regarding this product is
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7th - 12th
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Schenck v United States 1919 Supreme Court Case Document Analysis Activity
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 Schenck v United States 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, National Archives or
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5th - 12th
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18th Amendment Prohibition Document Primary Source Analysis Activity
Analyze the 18th Amendment to the Constitution with this easy to use resource!This 1-page handout provides the original legislation 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 18th Amendment or Prohibition of Alcohol Act. Includes a significance wrap-up question in which students utilize all of the information to explain the significance of the legislation.Answer Key is Provided! All images a
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5th - 12th
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Immigration & Citizenship Word Search Puzzle Activity Vocabulary Worksheets
#WordSearch-SecretMessage If you're looking for an extra activity for your students, let them work on this immigration and citizenship word search puzzle. It's a fun activity for your students as they learn more and improve their vocabulary.To solve the secret message, your students must compile the unused letters starting from the bold, underlined letter and going left to right, then top to bottom.The hidden words are placed in various directions - horizontally across or backward, vertically up
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5th - 8th
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Cherokee Nation v Georgia Supreme Court Case Document Analysis Activity
Investigate the Cherokee Nation and analyze primary sources with this Supreme Court case, Cherokee Nation v. Geogria.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 Cherokee Nation v. Georgia case. Includes a significance wrap-up question in which students utilize all of the information to explain the significance of the case or rulin
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5th - 12th
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US History- Comparing the 13 Colonies Graphic Organizer & Analysis- APUSH
This graphic organizer is a great resource for helping students identify, analyze, and explain the similarities and differences between the New England, Middle, Chesapeake, and Southern colonies. (Answer Key Included!)This activity is also designed for assisting students with being able to compare and contrast the different colonial regions, as well. Students will also be using their prior knowledge of the time period to help with completing the assignment. There are also 3 review writing pro
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8th - 12th
Gideon v Wainwright Supreme Court Case Document Analysis Activity Right-Attorney
Teaching about the Gideon v. Wainwright case? Want to practice primary source analysis while teaching the Gideon v. Wainwright case?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 Gideon v. Wainwright case. Includes a significance wrap-up question in which students utilize all of the information to explain the significance of the case
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5th - 12th
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Pure Food and Drug Act FDA Document Primary Source Analysis Activity
This handout provides the original legislation 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 Pure Food and Drug Act (FDA). Includes a significance wrap-up question in which students utilize all of the information to explain the significance of the legislation.Answer Key is Provided! All images and other primary sources collected from Library of Congress, National Archives or public domain. Doc
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5th - 12th
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Mini-Lesson: The Declaration of Independence (distance learning option)
This resource includes both an excellent paraphrased version and a series of questions based on the Declaration of Independence. The paraphrased version makes the document more accessible to students and the questions are intended to familiarize students with the various grievances put forth by the Founding Fathers against Britain.The download also includes an answer key that highlights those portions of the Declaration used to answer the questions.For those seeking distance learning options, t
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6th - 12th
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American Revolution: Founding Fathers Tiered Lesson Plan
Revolutionary War/ Founding Fathers Lesson Excellent thought provoking lessons for the American Revolution Founding Fathers and the signing of the Constitution. There are three tiers of lesson plans, from beginning concept to challenging; in which students research and display their knowledge of these important concepts. The main objective of the lesson is to: identify the contributions of significant individuals during the Revolutionary War period, including Thomas Jefferson and George Washin
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: American Revolutionary War Bundle, Projects, Book Reports and More
George Washington Inaugural Address American Speeches Document Analysis Activity
Learning about George Washington and his Presidency? Want to introduce primary source analysis while investigating President George Washington and his Inaugural Address?This 1-page handout provides the original American Speech transcript (excerpt) as well as the document image for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of American documents and, in this case, George Washington's Inaugural Address in 1789. Includes a significance wrap-up question in which students u
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: American Speeches Speech Document Analysis for U.S. History BUNDLED SET!
1920s Image Analysis Set - Authentic Images w/Analysis Guides & Organizers
1920s Image Analysis Set - Take your students back in time to investigate the era of the 1920s with this set of images from playbills, personal photo collections, and other documents of the era, including advertisements, storefront images, and much more that helps to well show the era and how people of the era lived.Examine the way businesses advertised during the era of the Roaring 20s with Flappers, issues of African-American and Minority Discrimination, the Harlem Renaissance, and the boomin
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5th - 12th
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Biography: Alexander Hamilton (distance learning option)
This biography on Alexander Hamilton focuses on his service during the American Revolution, his role in promoting ratification of the Constitution, and his quarrel and eventual duel with Aaron Burr.The biography includes a series of questions based on the reading.In using this in my own class room, students are encouraged to:1. Number the paragraphs2. Read the biography3. Highlight answers in the reading4. Use complete sentences5. Identify the paragraph where they find the answerThe answer key d
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Biography Bundle: The Founding Fathers (distance learning option)
Biography: Thomas Hobbes (distance learning option)
This biography on Thomas Hobbes focuses on his seminal work, Leviathan. Here, Hobbes argues that the selfish, often violent nature of people necessitates the creation of a strong central authority. Under an unspoken agreement, people agree to give up certain rights in exchange for order and protection.The biography includes a series of questions based on the reading.In using this in my own class room, students are encouraged to:1. Number the paragraphs2. Read the biography3. Highlight answers
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Biography Bundle: The Philosophes (distance learning option)
Choosing Sides: Patriot, Loyalist, or Neutralist?
People in the colonies and Britain were divided before the Revolutionary War. In this activity, students will read excerpts based on real people living in Britain and the colonies during the 18th century. Students will determine which side each person supports and provide evidence for their claims. A follow up writing assignment is included to help students process what they have learned.
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5th - 9th
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Crash Course European History: Absolute Monarchy Worksheet
This resource contains video questions for Episode 13: Absolute Monarchy of the Crash Course European History series. There are 21 open response and fill in the blank questions and an accompanying teacher answer key. I hope you and your students enjoy this resource!UPDATED: Resource now includes both a PDF version of the video questions, as well as a new Digital Activity for distance learning or paperless classrooms.If you liked this resource, please consider rating and reviewing. You can find
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Crash Course European History Worksheets: Episodes 1-50
APUSH & US History Activity - Landmark Supreme Court Cases of The Marshall Court
This graphic organizer handout is great for analyzing three of the landmark Supreme Court cases of the Marshall Court (Marbury v. Madison, McCulloch v. Maryland, and Gibbons v. Ogden). (Answer Key Included!)Each case includes a YouTube video clip that will fully explain the background events of the case, as well as the significance of the case. This activity will help your students with being able to increase their overall understanding of these cases and and analyze their significance and impa
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8th - 12th
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Judicial Branch Reading Guide and Worksheet
This reading guide covers a chapter on the Judicial Branch and includes reflection questions and graphic organizers. Topics Include:The Judicial Branch The Federal District Courts The Federal Court of Appeals Federal Judgeshe Supreme Court Steps of Supreme Court CasesState and Local Courts Answer Key included
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: The Judicial Branch Bundle
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