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Social studies Common Core CCRA.L.6 homework
Civics & US Government Lesson, Activities, Simulations and More: The Bundle
This bundle contains every single Civics/Government resource from the Mister Harms store! You're getting every single resource but saving BIG with a whopping 20% OFF all current resources. Once the bundle is yours, you will then get 100% off all future products added to the bundle! Buying the bundle format will save you time and money, and you will be getting all of my favorite lessons in one place! This bundle is not necessarily a sequenced curriculum, rather it has a variety of ready-to-use r
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Class Constitution: Creating a Classroom Constitution & Preamble
Have you ever created a constitution for your own classroom? Each year in civics class, as we learn about the United States Constitution, I have my students help create our very own class constitution. The students love being a part of creating rules and policy for our classroom. This student-led activity has always proven to be a success! Each student's voice is heard as they actively engaged in crafting of an official document for the class. The process begins as students are grouped to dr
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Civics & US Government Lesson, Activities, Simulations and More: The Bundle
Argumentative Text, high school reading comprehension passages and questions
Argumentative Text, high school reading comprehension passages and questions This educational tool delves into fascinating and vital court cases!THIS PRODUCT IS PART OF A BUNDLE: CCSD BUNDLE"My co-teacher and I teach a full inclusive class of seniors, and we wanted some active lessons that could also be done via Google Classroom (if we had a quarantined kid, etc.) that made them think and were engaging. We knew they'd get a kick out of this lesson, but we were not prepared for them to become obs
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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I Have a Dream Speech Handout to Support Analysis and Close Reading
Help all of your students easily understand and appreciate the rich ideas and words of this influential speech by Marting Luther King, Jr.! The speech is presented in sections for close reading, with each section followed by engaging, illustrated questions and activities. What you get:illustrated speech text divided into chunks [with zig zag borders--see the thumbnails] Interesting historical information is included. variety of interactive comprehension questions following each section of the
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6th - 9th
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Economics Activity: Weighing out Costs, Benefits, and Opportunity Cost Scenarios
This is an economics reinforcement activity on costs, benefits and opportunity cost. Students will evaluate the costs and benefits in given scenarios in order to make the best decision. Students will also be able to recognize the opportunity cost (the opportunity that was given up) in the decision being made. Opportunity cost is a great way to help students understand decision making. Each of us are making decisions and choices all the time. Every time we say yes to something, we are saying
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7th - 10th
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Star Spangled Banner: National Anthem Lesson
The Star Spangled Banner! We sing it every game, what does it really mean? Written by Francis Scott Key during the War of 1812, the lyrics to the U.S. National Anthem will be analyzed and rewritten by students to gain a better understanding of this great song. History, vocabulary, and creative writing are all an essential part of this activity. This product is also included in my Star Spangled Banner: Mini-Unit which includes 3 excellent resources on the Star Spangled Banner and they are all GOO
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4th - 8th
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Emancipation Proclamation Primary Sources Analysis Gallery Walk
Teaching the Emancipation Proclamation? This gallery walk prompts students to analyze varying reactions to the Emancipation Proclamation. Students will read the perspectives of political leaders, soldiers, abolitionists, and international newspapers. Each perspective includes a few sentences for students to analyze. Then, students will record their analysis in an organized chart. PDF Activity Includes: Political cartoons to analyze for a warm-upText of the Emancipation Proclamation with guided q
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â U.S. History ACTIVITIES Bundle: 1600s to the 1980s (100+ Activities!)
Civil Rights Movement Intro Photo Analysis
Introduce the Civil Rights Movement and School Integration with this intro activity. Meant to be completed in small groups or individually, this activity allows students to work through major concepts of the time period and prepare for discussion on deeper topics. This is a great low risk assessment after a lecture on the Civil Rights Era or a warm up to gauge students prior knowledge about the complex issues of the time.
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7th - 12th
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Identifying Propaganda Techniques Worksheet
This resource requires students to identify examples of different propaganda techniques -- name-calling, bandwagon, red herring, emotional appeal, testimonial, repetition, sweeping generalization (stereotyping), circular argument, and appeal to numbers/facts/stats.A handout is included that defines each type of propaganda technique for the students.An answer key is included.
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7th - 12th
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Social Studies Alive: America's Past Vocabulary Activities WHOLE YEAR
This product is 140 pages long. It includes activities for all the vocabulary words in Social Studies Alive: America’s Past. Activities include flashcards, memory game, name the word, two different fill in blanks, acrostic poem using topic words, and crossword puzzle for each chapter. All answer keys are provided. I love the Social Studies Alive: America’s Past curriculum. My students find the content and activities engaging and I love teaching the topics. I find that my students need practice u
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in:Â Social Studies Alive: America's Past Bundle
Russian Revolution Timeline Lesson - Gallery Walk & PowerPoint with Google Link
The Russian Revolution can make some students' head spin. It needs to be broken down for them to grasp. This lesson is my day 2 lesson (see causes of Russian Revolution for my 1st)This lesson is a gallery walk. Students study the main events of the Russian Revolution from the Sino-Russo War in 1904 to the end of the civil war in 1924. After the gallery walk they work in groups to analyze the timeline and identify the distinct conflicts that were involved.The lesson includes: * A brief PowerPo
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8th - 11th
Current Event Worksheet
Social Studies: ♥ ♥ If you like this current event, you'll love the Current Event Pack Bundle!! ♥ ♥ Need some help with Social Studies? Need an activity to go with that Weekly Reader? Want to integrate reading and social studies?You are sure to love using social studies current events in your classroom!Students need to know what is going on in the world around them. Summarizing and making personal connections are important reading skills that students will use while completing their current even
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3rd - 7th
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Also included in:Â Current Events Worksheets BIG Bundle, Forms for Current Events
Asian American Pacific Islander Month DIFFERENTIATED Flag Banners
May is Asian-American Pacific Islander Month! Let's celebrate by decorating flags from countries across Asia and the Pacific Islands and writing about their culture!Includes 42 countries:High Level (4 normal lines to write)Med High (3 normal lines to write)Med Low (handwriting lines and traceable country name)Low (handwriting lines with sentence stem and traceable country name)Self-assessment checklist for each levelActivities can range from a detailed independent research project to a group ass
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Causes of WWII (MANIATTA) Graphic Organizer
This is a graphic organizer that I created to help student remember the causes of WWII. The teachers in my school use the acronym MANIATTA to help students remember these causes: Militarism, Alliances, Nationalism, Imperialism, Appeasement, Treaty of Versailles, Totalitarianism and Attack on Poland. I have noticed an improvement in my students' ability to remember the causes of WWII since using this graphic organizer and this acronym. In the first two columns, the graphic organizer lists the cau
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8th - 12th
A Journey to Ancient Egypt
A Journey to Ancient Egypt consists of seven Ancient Egypt reading passages. Each passage includes 10 comprehension questions, and is differentiated at three Flesch-Kincaid text levels: Grade 3, Grade 5, and Grade 7. An answer key is included.Passage 1: An Introduction to Ancient EgyptIn this informational text, students are introduced to the beginnings of ancient Egyptian civilization. They will learn about: • The transition from hunter-gatherers to farmers • The Red Land and the White Land •
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3rd - 7th
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Mt. Rainier Informational Text W/ Worksheets Washington State WA PNW
This informational text is about Washington State's Mount Rainier. It comes with 2 worksheets, two coloring pages in two different sizes and keys. Designed for a middle school classroom, this is excellent to leave for a substitute. Check out the preview for more information! NOTE: The font is Lexend which is designed for students with dyslexia and can be noted as an accommodation.For more interesting activities to save you time and engage your students check out The Awesome Shop!
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6th - 9th
Also included in:Â Washington State History Geography Supplement Fun Pack- Middle School WA PNW
Washington State History Grand Coulee Dam UPDATED Point of View Lesson WA PNW
This pair of readings are designed to teach Point of View within the contest of a 7th grade Washington State History class or History/English block class. Included are two articles about Grand Coulee Dam. One focuses on the engineering of the dam and second focuses on the effect on indigenous people of the area and the environment. Both look similar and come with a multiple choice quiz at the end. However, that is where things diverge. As you start asking questions about the dam students will
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Washington State History Informational Text Pack WA PNW
10 Bilingual Vocabulary Worksheets for Middle School Geography & Social Studies
Enhance your middle school students’ geography and social studies vocabulary with these interactive and bilingual vocabulary worksheets! Specifically designed for both standard classrooms and ENL & MLL learners, this essential set comprises 10 well-crafted vocabulary worksheets, featuring 50 vital geography terms. The bilingual advantage? Each worksheet is accessible in both English and Spanish, promoting effective vocabulary learning. This Comprehensive Product Includes:10 Vocabulary Worksh
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Geography Vocabulary Mastery Bundle for Middle School Social Studies and ENL
Judicial Branch Packet for U.S. History, Civics and Government *Print and Go*
This pack comes with a two page reading about the Legislative Branch of the US government. It comes with three worksheets. Keys are included!This pack is PRINT AND GO! Students do not need any outside resources for this packet which makes it excellent for sub plans.Note: The font for the reading is Lexend which is designed for students with dyslexia. Check out the preview to see if it is right for your class.For more interesting activities to save you time and engage your students check out The
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Three Branches of Government Packets for U.S. History and Civics
Executive Branch Packet for U.S. History, Civics and Government W/ Word Search
This pack comes with a two page reading about the Executive Branch of the US government. It comes with three worksheets and a Federal Agency Wordsearch. Keys are included!This pack is PRINT AND GO! Students do not need any outside resources for this packet which makes it excellent for sub plans.Note: The font for the reading is Lexend which is designed for students with dyslexia. Check out the preview to see if it is right for your class.For more interesting activities to save you time and engag
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Three Branches of Government Packets for U.S. History and Civics
Legislative Branch Packet Civics W/ Crossword & Crash Course Government # 2
This pack comes with a two page reading about the Legislative Branch of the US government. It comes with a page of comprehension questions, legislative scenario multiple choice questions and a crossword. Keys are included!This pack is PRINT AND GO! Students do not need any outside resources for this packet which makes it excellent for sub plans.BONUS: Half Sheet Video Guide: The Bicameral Congress: Crash Course Government and Politics #2. This video is available on Youtube.comNote: The font for
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Three Branches of Government Packets for U.S. History and Civics
ELECTION DAY CROSSWORD WORD SEARCH DECODING ACTIVITIES | 40 VOCABULARY TERMS
Now that we have an election coming up in November, students will be hearing terms related to politics, government, and the democratic process. I developed these activities to acquaint students with these terms and to develop their recognition and understanding of them. Use these activities to help students understand the terminology they will hear during an election year. Or use the activities to jumpstart your social studies, civics, or political science unit. SUGGESTED USES:whole-class instru
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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Bill of Rights Packet for U.S. History, Civics and Government Emergency Sub
There is a lot to unpack with the Bill of Rights. This assignment is here to help! It comes with a text that breaks down all 10 amendments into language students can understand. It also includes five worksheets, vocabulary lists to help with differentiation and keys. Give students the practice they need to really understand the Bill of Rights with this print and go resource.Students do not need any outside resources for this packet which makes it excellent for sub plans.Note: The font for th
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Founding Documents Resource Bundle for High School Civics & U.S. History
Interactive Geography Compass Worksheet for 3rd & 4th Graders
Are you looking for an engaging way to teach your 3rd and 4th-grade students about cardinal directions? This interactive Geography Compass Worksheet is the perfect resource! With clear instructions and visuals, your students will learn to identify and apply the concepts of north, south, east, and west through hands-on activities.This worksheet is designed to reinforce directional skills while keeping your students entertained. The map-based exercises challenge them to locate places and navigate
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3rd - 4th
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