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8th grade Thanksgiving civics resources for Easel Activities
Bill of Rights One-Pager - Creative Project for Civics & American History!
Looking for a creative project for your Bill of Rights unit? This Bill of Rights One-Pager Project has students demonstrate their comprehension of the first ten Amendments to the United States Constitution by describing and illustrating each in an attractive One-Pager art project. Students can draw by hand, paste in pictures, use quotes, word art, or newspaper headlines — the sky's the limit! This imaginative One-Pager lets students get creative and have fun — all while showing off how much the
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5th - 11th
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Thanksgiving Science Activity Gratitude Article and Worksheet with SEL Component
NO PREP! The Science of Gratitude Reading with Science Graphic Organizer and SEL Worksheet. This middle school-level article explains the science that shows being grateful and thankful actually improves health and happiness! It's scientifically proven! Includes both PRINT and GOOGLE options!⭐ Save BIG on this resource in our Thanksgiving Science Activities BUNDLE!In this activity, students will:READ the "Science of Gratitude" article.COMPLETE a graphic organizer to summarize the health infor
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Thanksgiving Science Activity Bundle
Fall and Thanksgiving Journals - Differentiated Writing Activity for Special Ed
With three different levels included, this fun Thanksgiving Journal pack is perfect for your special education class. It's already differentiated for all of your students, including non-writers, emerging writers, and writers! This journal prompt pack is about all things related to Thanksgiving / Fall time, including a turkey, apples, pilgrims, and more! There are 10 leveled journals included, enough to get you through 2 full weeks if you do a journal each day.*Looking for more Thanksgiving resou
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PreK - 12th
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Also included in: The Mega Thanksgiving Bundle for Special Education
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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Understanding the Declaration of Independence | Civics & American History
This Understanding the Declaration of Independence Article & Review breaks down each section of the United States Declaration of Independence in a clear, easy to understand way. Questions throughout the article reinforce the key ideas, and a 2-page review has students summarize each section, define key vocabulary, and connect passages of the Declaration to the United States Constitution. Fitting for Civics, Government, and American History classrooms, this is a great review of the Declaratio
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5th - 12th
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We the People | Preamble to the Constitution One-Pager Activity
This Preamble to the Constitution One-Pager is a creative project that lets your students demonstrate their understanding of the six goals of government laid out in the Preamble! Aligned to the Florida State Standard for Middle School Civics, SS.7.CG.1.8 Preamble of the U.S. Constitution, students read a short passage on the purpose of the Preamble and the importance of its first three words “We the People”. They underline or highlight each of the six goals of government laid out in the Preamble
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5th - 12th
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Thanksgiving Fun Activities! 7 Logic Puzzles & Brain Teasers for Middle School
Fun critical thinking Thanksgiving activities for middle schoolers!This packet of seven activities includes three Thanksgiving logic puzzles, one cryptogram, a Thanksgiving food word search using words from the cryptogram, one grid matching activity, and one grid drawing sheet. They are ready to print, copy, and use- no other prep necessary! An answer key and tips are included. These puzzles are great to use as a filler activity, with a substitute, or after a test is given, and yet they will
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Year Round Logic Puzzle Bundle for Middle School!
Enlightenment Thinker Personality Quiz: Which Enlightenment Thinker Are You?
Have you ever wondered which Enlightenment thinker you are most like? Well now you can find out! My students have so much fun taking this personality test and it is a great way to either introduce or wrap up the Enlightenment unit. Another adaptation for this lesson is to have the students take their test and then research the philosopher that they are most similar to. The options are truly endless. The test includes various scenarios that relate to the life of a middle/ high school student. Th
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6th - 12th
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Articles of Confederation Tombstones | Project for Civics & American History
This Articles of Confederation Tombstones Creative Project can serve as a hands-on, engaging culminating activity for your Articles of Confederation unit — use it in Civics, American Government, or your American History class! These Articles of Confederation tombstones challenge students to demonstrate their comprehension of America's first, failed governing document in a creative, imaginative way. Makes for a great bulletin board of student work, too! Students are asked to design a tombstone fo
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5th - 11th
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Middle School English ELA Fun Thanksgiving Activity: "Mad Libs!" Grammar Game
Middle School English ELA Fun Thanksgiving Activity: "Mad Libs!" Parts of Speech Grammar GameThis fun ELA focused Thanksgiving Activity gets your middle school students reviewing the parts of speech while still having fun! (This is one of five activities from my THANKSGIVING ACTIVITIES BUNDLE Click here if you would like to see a preview!)The grammar game is an activity similar to Mad Libs™ and a great way to start the Thanksgiving holiday. Your students will use parts of speech to retell the st
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5th - 8th
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Declaration of Independence Matching Activity for Civics & American History
This Declaration of Independence Matching Activity has students match primary source excerpts from the Declaration of Independence to modern day interpretations, and show their comprehension by illustrating each phrase! Suitable for middle school students studying American Government, Civics, and American History, this matching activity is hands-on enrichment for the central ideas and key concepts of the United States Declaration of Independence!Compatible with the Florida State Standard for 7th
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6th - 11th
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Thanksgiving Science Activity Periodic Table Worksheet
NO PREP! Use the Periodic Table as a "decoder" for Thanksgiving words! Use element atomic numbers and symbols to decode words or phrases associated with Thanksgiving, such as gravy, relatives, leftovers, cornucopia, etc. There are 35 words/phrases in total. Includes both PRINT and GOOGLE options!⭐ Save BIG on this resource in our Thanksgiving Science Activities BUNDLE!Two versions are provided - they have the same 35 words, but one is decorated with pictures that relate to the words and the
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6th - 8th
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5-PS1-1
, MS-PS1-1
Also included in: Thanksgiving Science Activity Bundle
Standards-Based Bell Ringers for Civics & American Government - Quarter One
I'm in love with these Standards-Based Bell Ringers for Civics and American Government. Centered around critical thinking, these Bell Ringers provide curriculum-focused enrichment for middle and high school Civics and American government students. Quarter One covers everything from Civics and Citizenship, Civic Duties and Responsibilities, forms of government, John Locke and the Social Contract, King George and the American Revolution, as well as the Declaration of Independence!With 10 Weeks of
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6th - 12th
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Electoral College Article & Map Activity | Civics & American Government
In this How Do We Choose the Next President? Electoral College Article & Activity, students read a 2-page article on the Electoral College, answer comprehension questions in a review, then use a chart of Red, Blue, and Swing states to fill out an Electoral College map of the United States. Perfect for middle or high school Civics, American History, and American Government classes, this worksheet and activity set will help your students tackle the tricky, sometimes confusing world of the Elec
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6th - 11th
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Powers of Congress Newspaper Matching Activity | Legislative Branch for Civics
This Powers of Congress Newspaper Match employs students’ critical thinking skills as they examine real-life scenarios (“newspaper headlines”) and match them to their related Enumerated Power of Congress. This makes for a great small group review activity for middle and high school students in Civics, American History, or American Government studying the Legislative Branch and the Expressed Powers of Congress! The newspaper headlines are pulled from real-life political events, and each is repres
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6th - 11th
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Also included in: Happy Teacher Resources FULL STORE CIVICS BUNDLE (Growing Bundle)
Types of Government | Interactive Article for Civics & American Government
This Types of Government Interactive Article for Civics & American Government explains the forms of government (autocracy, monarchy, democracy (including direct and indirect democracies and constitutional republics), oligarchy, theocracy, and anarchy) in clear, easy-to-understand terms, with questions and video sidebars throughout the text to enrich understanding and keep students engaged. This introduction to the seven types of government is suitable for middle school Civics, American Histo
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7th - 11th
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Also included in: Types & Systems of Government BUNDLE for Civics & American Government
Attitude of Gratitude Lessons Activities Middle School Thanksgiving
⭐⭐ Thanksgiving is the perfect time to explore both the language (synonyms, antonyms, abstract language) and the meaning behind the word "thankful" or "grateful." This printable or no print product is designed to take middle school students beyond the word "thankful," and help them embrace the concept of gratitude. You will receive an EASEL version already set up with text boxes and active links. These activities help students develop the robust vocabulary that is necessary for reading and cons
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5th - 10th
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Duties & Responsibilities of Citizenship Article & Picture Match for Civics
This Civic Duties & Responsibilities Article & Picture Analysis is perfect for teaching Civic Duties and Responsibilities to any middle school Civics or American Government class! Includes both a printable version and two digital versions — a TPT Easel Activity, and a link to a Google Slides version!Aligned to the Florida State Standards for middle school Civics SS.7.CG.2.2 Citizen Obligations & Responsibilities, this 3-page article and matching activity keeps students engaged as the
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7th - 11th
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Criminal Cases Investigation Research Activity | Law & Justice | Civics
Examining Criminal Cases can be a fun way to teach the skills of research and analysis in a Law & Justice or Government & Civics class!This is a research activity in which students are directed to a website providing information on a number of current criminal cases. The cases are updated frequently, and students have much variety in the types of cases they can investigate. The handouts direct students to thoroughly research 5 of the cases and to compile information in the graphic orga
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Gratitude Journal 30 Days of Thanksgiving Daily Writing SEL Activity
How can you teach a positive mindset? Encourage gratitude. This print and digital journal has 32 writing prompts. It offers students an opportunity to reflect on gratitude and practice Social Emotional Learning strategies. Use any time of year.With all the pressure on our students, they can forget to look around, smell the flowers, and be grateful for the amazing world we live in (that is easy for us to do as well!).This gratitude journal is easy to use -- print or digital. The print versio
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5th - 12th, Staff
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3 Branches of Government Civics Activities
Teaching the three branches of the U.S. government is an essential part of the U.S. History or Civics curriculum. This product is a concise and effective way of teaching the three branches of government. It can be used to meet the needs of all learners. There are a variety of activities included!This product includes the following:Reading passage: a one page reading passage about the 3 branches of governmentGraphic organizer: students can use to take notes as they read or to summarize what they
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5th - 12th
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: BUNDLE: Middle School Economics
Obligations of U.S. Citizenship PSA | Civic Duties Creative Project for Civics
In this Obligations of Citizenship PSA | Civic Duties Creative Project for Civics, students choose one of the five Civic Duties and create an advertisement that describes the civic duty, its benefits, and the potential impact if that duty is neglected. This makes a great creative, culminating activity for your Citizenship Unit. The completed PSAs look amazing on a bulletin board, too. Perfect for the Open House! Aligned to the Florida State Standard SS.7.CG.2.2 Obligations of Citizenship, this r
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5th - 12th
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Preamble to the Constitution Activity - Government In Action
This Preamble to the Constitution Activity - Government In Action applies the six goals of government in the Preamble to the Constitution to real actions taken by the U.S. Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches. Students connect examples of real government actions to the various purposes of government listed in the Preamble. If you’re looking for extra practice on the purposes of government for your Preamble unit, this worksheet makes for great enrichment for both middle and high school C
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6th - 11th
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