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Bill of Rights Scenarios
This is a great activity for a unit on the Bill of Rights and/or the U.S. Constitution. In this activity/ assignments students are assigned to read 12 different scenarios. After reading each scenario they are to figure out if the individual in the scenario had their Constitutional rights violated or not. All scenarios deal with the first 10 amendments. This product comes complete with an answer key. This product WILL generate interesting debate and in-class discussion. Product could also
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Civil Rights Movement: Jim Crow Era Literacy Test (with Answers)
Here is an opportunity to really bring history to life in a memorable fashion. This is a 30 question Literacy Test given by the state of Louisiana to disenfranchise African Americans in the early 1900's. As stated in the directions on the actual document, individuals were given 10 minutes and had to receive a perfect score. This is virtually impossible, especially since some questions appear to have more than one possible right answer -- but that was the point. I tell students the day before tha
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8th - 12th
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Articles of Confederation Worksheet - description and comparison to Constitution
Articles of Confederation Worksheet - description and comparison to Constitution
one page description of Articles of Confederation and back is a worksheet with discussion questions and a chart to compare the Articles to the US Constitution
Also includes info on John Hanson - first US president
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8th - 12th
Roles of the President of the United States - Worksheet/ Assessment
This product includes two separate worksheets and/or assessments that help students understand that the President of the United States has many different roles that he must fulfill.
Roles of the President profiled:
- Legislative Leader
- Economic Leader
- Commander in Chief
- Foreign Policy Leader
- Chief of State
- Chief of Party
- Judicial Powers
- Chief Executive
The first activity/assessment has student match a possible task a President may complete with the appropriate 'hat.'
The secon
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7th - 12th
International Conflicts, International Organizations, Foreign & Domestic Policy
Looking for activities and worksheets to teach globalization? I teach globalization in classroom and have created this activity as a way for my students to understand globalization.This resource includes:PowerPoint International organizations worksheet International conflicts worksheet International conflict analysisGlobalization vocabulary color by word page Foreign and domestic policy worksheet Foreign or domestic policy activityThis resource is based off of the following standards:SS.7.C.4.1
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6th - 12th
Three Branches Government Checks and Balances Interactive PowerPoint + Worksheet
Three Branches Government Checks and Balances Interactive PowerPoint + WorksheetThis is a five slide interactive PowerPoint presentation that displays the various checks and balances within the three branches of the federal government. There is an accompanying worksheet included in the zip file. Students fill in the blanks on the worksheet as you go through each PowerPoint slide in the lesson. This presentation includes an animated saluting bald eagle at the conclusion of the lesson. Fu
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3rd - 8th
How the States Got Their Shapes Season 1 Episodes 1-10 Video Guides
How the States Got Their Shapes Season 1 Episodes 1-10 Video Guides
The History Channel presents How the States Got Their Shapes. This entertaining video series looks at the United States of America, its history and specifically how each state got its unique shape.
This package contains video guides from episodes 1 through 10 from the series. Buying this package saves your 20% instead of buying all the video guides individually. You can find individual information on each of the episodes belo
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7th - 12th
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International Organizations 4.2 - Civics EOC
International Organizations 4.2 - Civics EOCThese lessons will be updated soon (stay tuned), but this is still a tested benchmark. The content is the same for the 2024 Florida Civics EOC exam. This lesson also works great for any civics, government, or U.S. history course.This lesson introduces students about international organizations and their impact on our global world. The groups covered in this lesson are: the United Nations, UNICEF, the International Court of Justice, the World Trade Orga
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Civics / Government Bundle III
Declaration of Independence Primary Source Analysis Scavenger Hunt Worksheet
Declaration of Independence Primary Source Assessment Scavenger Hunt Worksheet Homework
17 questions with key attached.
Requires students to read actual Declaration and analyze what Thomas Jefferson was saying in the document.
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8th - 12th
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The Branches of Government Webquest Collection
These 4 great webquests go over the 3 branches of government and the Executive Cabinet. Save money and buy the collection! The four webquests can be viewed and purchased individually below:The Executive Branch WebquestThe Executive Cabinet WebquestThe Legislative Branch WebquestThe Judicial Branch WebquestAll of my government lesson plans are in the following collection:Government and Civics CollectionIndividual Government Lesson Plans:Government WebquestsThe Legislative Branch WebquestJudicial
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4th - 10th
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American Government and Civics: Types and Systems of Government Unit Bundle
A complete engaging unit on types and systems of government. This Bundle includes resources on types and systems of government. If you are looking for activities and lessons for this fundamental component of American government, you have found the right resource! This bundle includes:2 Power points (Notes for types and systems of government) Foldables (gummy bear foldable)Writing Activities(differentiated activities and writing prompts)Gallery Walk Exit SlipsPost-it Note Activities Want access t
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6th - 12th
US Foreign Wars 4.3 & Conflicts - Civics EOC
US Foreign Wars 4.3 & Conflicts - Civics EOCThese lessons will be updated soon (you will need to re-download them), but this is still a tested benchmark. The content is the same for the 2024 Florida Civics EOC exam. This lesson also works great for any civics, government, or U.S. history course.This lesson overviews U.S. foreign wars and conflicts, focusing on the government’s response. The conflicts involved include the Mexican-American War, the Spanish-American War, World War I & II, t
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Civics / Government Bundle III
Political Parties: Find out if your students are conservative or liberal!
Students can have very strong opinions on many of the topics that surround the news today (often their parents' opinions, but opinions all the same). But do they really know if they are truly conservative or liberal: democrat or republican?
This activity explores all of their beliefs and thoughts on a number of world/national issues and begin to filter their political preferences to one side of the spectrum or the other. This IS NOT an exercise to pin students against students, but rather to
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8th - 11th
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Constitutional Amendments 11/27 Assessment Test Quiz Worksheet Review
Constitutional Amendments 11/27 Assessment Test Quiz - Students must fill in the blanks with information found in each amendment. Copy of Constitution would make it an open book assessment. Can also be used as a review or worksheet
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8th - 10th
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Debate Curriculum Bundle
Master Novice Debate Instruction with this Debate Curriculum Bundle - enough instruction for an entire year-long course. What a deal!This Debate Curriculum Bundle includes all the resources you need to teach the entire curriculum: worksheets, handouts, Power Points, activities, and so much more, in an easy-to-follow step-by-step, day-by-day format. It also includes video transcripts for each of the videos used in the curriculum for modifications and accommodations, as well as rubrics for assessm
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Thomas Jefferson's Presidency and The Louisiana Purchase Powerpoint & Worksheet
This file contains a PowerPoint presentation and Guided Notes Worksheet for Thomas Jefferson's Presidency and The Louisiana Purchase
The resource Covers(titles of slides/sections):
Jefferson’s Campaign for the Presidency
Jefferson Gains a Victory
Aaron Burr vs. Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson’s Presidency (1801-1809)
The Role of the Supreme Court
Judicial Review
The USA Expands: The Louisiana Purchase
Jefferson’s Campaign for the Presidency
Jefferson Gains a Victory
Aaron Burr vs. Ale
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5th - 12th
19th Amendment: Women's Suffrage Webquest
For this webquest, students will use History.com and a worksheet to answer questions about the ratification of the 19th amendment. Students will learn about the roots of women's suffrage in this country and the road to ratification of the 19th amendment. This is a great activity for all levels and can be supplemented with a writing prompt to activate higher learning.
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7th - 10th
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Electoral College 3.14 & More: Becoming the President & Staying the President
Electoral College 3.14 & More: Becoming the President & Staying the President - Civics EOCThese lessons will be updated soon (stay tuned), but this is still a tested benchmark. The content is the same for the 2024 Florida Civics EOC exam. This lesson also works great for any civics, government, or U.S. history course.This lesson teaches students about becoming and, to a certain extent, staying the President of the United States. Students will once again review the Constitutional requirem
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Civics / Government Bundle II
Criminal Process Worksheet - arrest, booking, indictment, arraignment, trial
Criminal Process Worksheet -arrest, booking, indictment, arraignment, trial
Terms and description of what happens in each step.
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8th - 12th
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How A Bill Becomes A Law - HABBAL - CLOZED notes/ graphic organizer
Understanding the process of How A Bill Becomes A Law (HABBAL) is a complicated process that is confusing to many students, especially at the federal level. This product serves as both a graphic organizer and/or clozed notes that will make this concept more clear for students. This product comes with both a 'blank' version for students and a complted version for students.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Differences Between Civil and Criminal Law Worksheet Comparison
Students a description of the differences between civil and criminal law and then fill in a chart to compare the two. Fix the sentence questions included as well.
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8th - 12th
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Constitution Scavenger Hunt
How old does the President have to be?How long is the term of a Supreme Court Justice?What amendment lowers the voting age to 18?These are all questions that students will answer when the complete this 'Constitution Scavenger Hunt.' Students will explore the Preamble, the Articles, and the Amendments to come up with answers to 35 different questions. This product comes complete with answer key. Great for an in-class activity, partner/group work, or for a homework assignment!Other Civic Produc
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7th - 12th
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Constitution USA - Episode #1 - A More Perfect Union - Movie Guide
This movie guide includes 25 questions, which support Episode One of the PBS film Constitution USA. This episode examines controversial issues such as "medicinal marijuana," and "gun control." Students are asked to reflect on the delicate balance of power in our "federal" system where the federal government and the states can sometimes come into conflict.
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7th - 12th
SS.7.CG.1.1 Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Judeo-Christian Tradition
This file includes a lesson plan, PowerPoint, and assignment covering Florida's new 2023 civics standard SS.7.CG.1.1. Analyze the influences of ancient Greece, ancient Rome and the Judeo-Christian tradition on America’s constitutional republic.
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6th - 9th
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