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8th grade government professional documents for parents
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom Viewing Guide
A key part of holding students' attention and keeping them interested in class is relevance. The 2013 film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom is a Social Studies teacher's dream! It's new, exciting, AND uber-educational! YAY!
Here's my tried and true viewing guide pack for the film. It includes student questions to answer during the film (in order), teacher notes (answers and lets you know when to hit FastForward due to some intimate moments), a permission slip to send home to parents, and a refle
Grades:
7th - 12th
U.S. Government Structure
Looking for a straightforward and clear summary of the United States Government Structure? Here it is! Give your students a sound basic understanding of how our country's government is supposed to work. TpT Digital Activities Pages now available!PowerPoint Version with Doodle Dat Notes:U.S. Government Structure: PowerPoint and Doodle Dat NotesVisit Suzanne's Classroom Store! The resources are designed to enrich or supplement your current curriculum.This packet by Suzanne Buras includes the foll
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5th - 8th
Intro to Economics *Bundle Pack* Full Course PPTs & Teacher's Guide
Designed for teachers, this digital download product includes the full 13-week Teacher's Guide/ Syllabus as well as the PPTs designed to enrich your learner’s understanding of the text: Whatever Happened to Penny Candy by Richard Maybury.The downloads provide the detail into each of the weekly topics, reading assignments, lecture videos with multi-media presentation, discussion/ essay questions, supplemental video/ articles through the course syllabus and teacher's outline as well as weekly sma
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8th - 12th
Elementary School Student Council Application
Does your Elementary School have officers? Would you like a way to promote leadership in your school through your students. Are you a Leaders in Me School that uses Class/School-Wide Officers? You can use this formal application to help students be accountable when applying for a nomination! You will see a student, teacher and even family member section for agreeing with the terms!
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3rd - 8th, Staff
Ancient Athens PAT Prep Workbook - Alberta Grade 6 Social Studies
Ancient Athens and Athenian Democracy PAT Prep Booklet - Alberta Grade 6 Social StudiesContains all relevant material to review Ancient Athens and Athenian Democracy PAT Prep Booklet Units in the Alberta Social Studies Curriculum for the Provincial Achievement Test (PAT) including practice PAT questions.6.2.1 appreciate the relationship between the values of a society and the model of government adopted within a society (PADM) 6.2.2 value the role of participation by citizens in diverse democrat
Grades:
1st - 12th
Politics _2024 Presidential Candidates_Current Events News_Released 2023
The United States will hold a presidential election on November 5, 2024. This will be the 60th presidential election in United States history.Teen news articles covering contemporary issues. Great for current events journaling, reading comprehension practice, summer enrichment lessons, substitute teacher plans, home school lessons, or informally chatting with your teen at home. Follow Us @ NewsLessonPlans on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest & YouTube Article Features:· 2 difficulty levels for d
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6th - 12th
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History/ Social Studies Standards Cheat Sheet- Middle School
I created this "cheat sheet" to help lesson planning go a little faster. In order to add the standard to my weekly lessons, I just take out the cheat sheet, find what we're working on, add the standard code in my lesson plans. Then, I submit them to the principal in record time. Easy-peasy.
This file is based on the California Social Studies Standards for 6th-8th grade ONLY (found at http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/) and the Common Core English Language Arts standards from grades 6-8 that spec
Grades:
6th - 8th
Bundle of 2 - The Declaration of Independence & The US Constitution
In this a bundle of two separate power point presentations on the most significant documents in the history of the United States; the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution. The combined presentation includes 108 slides that are highly animated and editable so you can adjust these to fit your needs as required. Power point #1 is a 37 slide, highly animated, presentation on the Declaration of Independence - Full Version. (See the Note Below). Not only does it contain the elements of
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6th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
COMPLETE COURSE Intro to Econ PPTs, Teacher's Guide/ Syllabus & Lecture Video
Designed for teachers, this digital download product includes the full 13-week COMPLETE lecture video links, Teacher's Guide/ Syllabus as well as the PPTs designed to enrich your learner’s understanding of the text: Whatever Happened to Penny Candy by Richard Maybury. I am creating this additional resource package to assist teachers in facilitating their own instruction and also to provide a video option for substitutes.The downloads provide the detail into each of the weekly topics, reading ass
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Ancient Hebrew Civilization: EXODUS Slavery and Deliverance PowerPoint
How did the Israelites end up as Egyptian slaves? How did they escape from bondage? Did God really carve out the 10 Commandments on a slab of stone? The story of the Exodus is the defining moment in the history of the Hebrews. It is here that this small group of slaves went from worshipping a multitude of nature-gods to worshipping the God of all creation. These fascinating stories are the subject of this presentation about Ancient Israel.Product format:PowerPoint Show made in Microsoft 10F
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Ancient History Growing Mega Bundle
"Common Sense" by Thomas Paine
This is a power point presentation on "Common Sense," written by Thomas Paine. "Common Sense" was widely read by the colonist who were inspired to continue to revolt against England. I have highlighted his most famous quotes including his most famous quote "These are the times that try men's souls........" The presentation has 22 slides, all of which are "editable" so you can adjust the presentation if you so choose. The presentation covers the following:Who was Thomas Paine? (2)What was “Commo
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6th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in:Â Bundle of 4 - Foundations of Gov - Historic Documents - 3 PP & Unit LP
American Government Syllabus High School Template
This syllabus is an editable Microsoft Word document and can be altered to meet the needs of other courses. I have used this syllabus to success in my own classroom. I enjoy that is is straight forward and covers the basics. It is written in the style of the United States Constitution with a preamble, articles, and sections. It has been effective in introducing content vocabulary on the first day! Includes: course description, grading policy, materials, assignments outline, student expectations,
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6th - 12th
Student Government Application
This is an editable application for student government. Students answer short answer questions and get signatures of students and staff endorsing them. Adjust the questions and information as needed to suit your needs!
Enjoy!
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
Emergency Sub Plan- Bill of Rights, Preambles, Reconstruction Amendments
Easy Print and forget Emergency Sub Plans!Students will be given a step-by-step direction and requirements sheet along with a Primary Source to Analyze.These Primary Sources includeThe Bill of RightsPreambles to the Declaration, the Articles of Confederation & the Constitutionthe Reconstruction Amendments
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
Social Studies BINGO Game BUNDLE
This BUNDLE includes all 18 of my Social Studies BINGO games! They make reviewing content way more engaging! Break it down into easy to manage definitions and review with this BINGO game collection. What about a super easy low-prep sub activity? These BINGO games are exactly what you need!Depending on the topic and the needs of your class, consider using it as a small group activity or station. If using whole group maybe play just for fun or for something like Class Dojo points, not candy or pri
Grades:
4th - 8th
Parent Email Template on Student Performance
Product Description:Unlock Seamless Communication with Parents - Teacher Email TemplateAre you a teacher striving to build stronger connections with parents, but find yourself short on time to craft personalized updates on each student's progress? Look no further! Our Teacher Email Template is here to streamline your communication process and ensure that parents stay informed about their child's academic journey.With our meticulously crafted email template, you can effortlessly update parents on
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
American Government BINGO
Looking for an engaging way to review Social Studies content? What about a super easy low-prep sub activity? This American Government BINGO game is exactly what you need! Depending on the topic and the needs of your class, consider using it as a small group activity or station. If using whole group maybe play just for fun or for something like Class Dojo points, not candy or prizes. Mix and match the calling cards and game version, too! Start out using the terms as calling cards and the BINGO ca
Grades:
4th - 8th
Also included in:Â Social Studies BINGO Game BUNDLE
World_United Nations Climate Report 2023_ Current Events News
March 20 marked the release of the final installment of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report (AR6). This was an eight-year long undertaking from the world’s most authoritative scientific body on climate change. Follow Us on Twitter @NewsLessonPlansMake learning rigorous & relevant with daily news reading practice. Use the weekly student news bundle as a daily classroom assignment, weekly homework assignment, Friday groupwork activity, or for optional
Grades:
6th - 12th
Life In The American Colonies
Life in the American colonies includes 4 segments: colonial economy, colonial government, culture and society, and Rivalry in North America. A total of 44 pages of readings, questions, quizzes, one test at the end of the unit, and answer keys to all activities.
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8th
The Constitution: Summary, Essays, Test, Answer Key
This lesson has everything you need to address multiple standards and 1 week worth of material! The lesson includes a text summary, analysis, essay questions, multiple choice test, AND ANSWER KEY! all in an editable Microsoft Word Document for your own editing preference. Even if you already have the book and do not need the summary, the resources here alone are worth it! Just print once and make copies at your printer for each section. Enjoy!
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
The United States Declaration of Independence - Summary Version
This is a 24 slide, highly animated, power point presentation on the Declaration of Independence - Summary Version. (See the Note Below). Each of the presentation slides are editable so you can change them to fit your individual needs.
The presentation includes those involved in its creation, its introduction or preamble, the principles stated, a listing of the 27 grievances against King George of England, its overall contents, the fate of the signers, and the printing and distribution of the D
Grades:
6th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Bundle of 3 - Roots of Representative Government
8th grade Georgia studies GSE standards
All new 22 GSE standards that can be printed out, laminated, and displayed in the room for everyone to see. Great to have for reference for the kids and looks good for those lovely walk through observations. Each slide is accompanied with one or more pictures to help with the visuals that are all important to history.
Grades:
8th
Documents & Events That Helped Shape the United States Constitution
This is a 14 slide, animated, power point presentation highlighting the documents and events that were instrumental in the writing of the US Constitution. The presentation covers an overview of the British Documents, Colonial Documents, The Continental Congresses, " Common Sense", the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation and the adopting of the Constitution. Each of the slides are editable so you may adjust the presentation to fit your individual needs.
The presentation c
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5th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in:Â Bundle of 2 - Establishing the US Government - Shaping the US Constitution
British Primary Source Documents Impact on US Independence
This is a 13 slide, animated, power point presentation on the British Primary Source Documents Impact on US independence and that had an effect on creating the foundations of the United States government. Each of the slides are editable so you may adjust the presentation as required.The Primary Source Documents include the Magna Carta, The Petition of Right, the Glorious Revolution and the English Bill of Rights.The presentation covers the following: Foundations of the US governmentA Strong Brit
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5th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in:Â Bundle of 4 - Foundations of Gov - Historic Documents - 3 PP & Unit LP
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