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Civics projects for homeschool
Three Branches of Government Tree Craft Activity + Flipbook
DaisyDoggy presents: "Three Branches of Government Tree Craft Activity + Flipbook."
This craft activity is a great way to introduce, teach, or assess student's understanding of the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches of government.
Once all pieces of the tree are colored and cut out, the tree is easily assembled by gluing each set of "leaves" to its corresponding lined counterpart. This allows for students to lift up the leaves to reveal what they have learned about each branch. In a
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2nd - 5th
Veterans Day Activities & Crafts: Patriotic Agamograph Project & Bulletin Board
Honor our military veterans during Veterans Day, Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Patriot Day (9/11), and other patriotic holidays, by creating this easy-to-make project that you can display in your classroom or school hallway.This ready-to-go, time-saving project becomes a beautiful, kinesthetic display that transforms from the image of a saluting veteran into the image of an American bald eagle. Students will love creating this easy-to-make agamograph using the color-by-number templates. And as
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: 10 Patriotic Activities and Crafts: Patriotic Holidays BUNDLE (Save 30%)
3 Branches of Government Mini Interactive Lapbook. Digital & Printable
Learning works best when it doesn’t feel like work.This hands-on fun Interactive Lapbook Project is so much fun! Your students are going to enjoy sorting and matching activities, and doing a little bit of writing. And, of course, drawing, coloring, cutting and pasting are always the best part of any activity. Use this project as a review or as an assessment. This project is also perfect for group or individual work. These mini-lapbooks will look amazing on display in your classroom or in the h
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: Government Interactive Lapbooks Bundle
Political Parties | Campaign Simulation Running for President
This presidential election simulation is an excellent way for students to comprehend all aspects of political parties and the campaigns needed to elect a presidential candidate - "Let's Get The Party Started!" The teacher will divide class into groups of 4 to 5 students per group. Each group will develop their own political party and choose a presidential candidate to represent their party. Using the included criteria, allow students a few class periods, or portions of class periods, to create
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5th - 12th
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Foundations Intro US American Government Inquiry Unit - Activities & Projects
Lay a strong foundation for your American Government and Civics students by exploring the founding documents and principles of American democracy and the nation's quest to fulfill those ideals this inquiry-driven, primary source-based unit that asks, “How is our American democracy defined?” This unit covers:8 Principles of the US Constitution Declaration of IndependencePreamble to the U.S. ConstitutionExcerpts from the Federalist & Anti-Federalist Papers9 Other Types or Forms of GovernmentDa
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Civics and Government Inquiry Full Course Curriculum for High School
Civics & Government | Branches of Government | Citizenship | U.S. Government
This United States Civics and Government Envelope Book Kit includes 9 PAGES OF INFORMATIONAL PASSAGES about citizenship, the Pledge of Allegiance, local government, branches of government, and the history of government, plus black line masters and step by step photo directions for making an envelope book with your students. Also included, is a full color mini-poster of the branches of government, and pocket chart (or bulletin board) strips that support the passage topics. This set can be used as
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Social Studies BUNDLE: Interactive Kits
Three Branches of Government Activity
This activity includes a cut and paste activity on the three branches of government.The first page includes labels for the three branches with pictures, duties and jobs of each branch, and a title label. The second page includes parts of a tree. The students will cut along the dotted lines provided and paste on construction paper. The students will match the job/duty to the correct branch of government.
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2nd - 7th
3 Branches of Government Checks and Balances Unit - Activities Projects & DBQ
Explore the 3 Branches of Government with a critical lens, everything from the text of Articles I, II, and III and checks and balances to current members of Congress, the Cabinet, and the Supreme Court in this inquiry-driven, source-based PBL unit that asks, "How democratic is America's government really?"This unit covers:Expressed and implied powers of the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches of the federal governmentPerspectives on representative democracyCurrent members of Congress,
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Civics and Government Inquiry Full Course Curriculum for High School
Washington DC Field Trip Activity
Take a virtual field trip to our nation's capital! Students make a suitcase using a manila file folder. In it, they complete an assortment of brief activities based on passages written about key Washington, D.C. locations, monuments and memorials.*** BUNDLE ALERT!! ****** Save over 25% by purchasing this resource in a BUNDLE! ***This suitcase activity book covers the following DC locations with reading passages and activities:★ The White House★ The U.S. Capitol Building★ The Smithsonian Inst
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3rd - 5th
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Thank You Note or Letter Template Project - How To Writing Kit
Use this complete how-to kit for writing a thank you note or letter to teach students the real-life skill of sharing gratitude and kindness. This resource comes in both print PDF and paperless Google files for your flexibility!Greatness is expressing genuine appreciation to others.The thank you note is an essential life skill that's rarely formally taught but practices everything from being genuine to being specific and formal. Challenge your students to do good by expressing their appreciatio
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Essay Writing Curriculum - How to Write Opinion Narrative College Essays
Voting Rights Election Day Political Parties Unit - Mock Election Activities
Explore voting rights, voting behavior, and turnout, this election's candidates, and political party platforms, culminating in a mock election, with this inquiry-driven, primary source-based unit that asks, “Is voting a responsibility, a right, or a privilege?” Designed specifically to be used in any year- Presidential, mid-term, or any odd-year election! Check out the Preview for a detailed look at this compelling unit!This unit comes in two formats: print PDF and digital Google files.Greatness
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Civics and Government Inquiry Full Course Curriculum for High School
"My Place in the World" Flip-book
With this flip-book, students will learn about where in the world they live. It lets them explore their continent, country and state, all the way down to their home town.
This booklet is specially made for United States residents, so the only customizing you will need to do is identify your state, county, and city. The rest is done for you!
You could use this flip-book for display or even glue it into an interactive notebook. Either way it is the perfect size!
If you live in Louisiana, this fl
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K - 4th
Civil Rights Movement Powerpoint
30 Slides to help you teach this important period of American History
Topics Included:
Montgomery Bus Boycott
Segregation
Integration
Armed forces integration
Sit-ins
Civil Rights Leaders: Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, Rosa Parks, Booker T. Washington, Jesse Jackson, Thurgood Marshall
Tuskegee Institute
March on Washington
Seperate but Equal
Brown vs. Board of Education
Little Rock Nine
John F. Kennedy
Civil Rights Act
Lyndon Johnson
NAACP
Check out the preview file for an "at a glance"
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Map of Canada Assignment - Detailed Map
This is a minimal-prep assignment that you can simply photocopy and distribute to students now! The assignment is broken down into 10 steps and is perfect for an applied or academic classroom. The assignment includes a built-in checklist for students to use while completing their maps.
There are two versions of this assignment included in this download – one with and one without the post-it note annotation. There are also two rubrics to reflect both versions of this assignment. You can use the
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Progressive Era Activity Muckraker
Students role play muckrakers with these four inquiry-based activities. Students read primary sources and make connections to modern-day investigative journalism. Have students choose one or all of the activities as part of your Progressive Era studies. Ready-to-use at stations, in small groups or for individuals. This self-contained lesson includes background information plus student directions. Great for distance learning!This resource includes:4 student activitiesBackground information o
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Progressive Era and Gilded Age Curriculum Unit Bundle
Judicial Branch Bill of Rights Supreme Court Civil Liberties Inquiry Unit
Dig into civil liberties in the Bill of Rights, the 9 Justices of the Supreme Court, and landmark Supreme Court cases of free speech, privacy, criminal rights, and equality in this inquiry-driven, primary source-based unit that asks, “How are my Constitutional rights defined?” This unit covers:Article III of the US Constitution Bill of Rights & the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection ClauseFederal Courts System & Supreme CourtHow a Case gets to the Supreme Court9 Current Supreme JusticesSt
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Civics and Government Inquiry Full Course Curriculum for High School
Political Parties Platforms Mock Election Day Voting Activities
Compare political party platforms, research candidates on the ballot, evaluate campaign ads, and conduct a mock Election Day in this activity kit.There’s lots of flexibility to tailor to your upcoming local election, students’ interests, and time constraints. Highly scaffolded with critical thinking and source skill-building, this universal kit is perfect for leading up to any election, year after year!This kit comes in both print PDF and paperless Google files.Get this and a bunch more activit
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9th - 12th
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Op-Ed Essay - Opinion Argumentative Writing - Civics ELA Research Project
Use this complete op-ed argumentative essay kit to upgrade your Social Studies or ELA class with an authentic project that makes your students real agents of change in their local community!Cultivating great writing skills isn’t hard. You just need the scaffolded, step-by-step directions and models in one low-prep, everything's-included project kit.This resource comes in both print PDF and paperless Google files for your flexibility!Greatness is sharing one's ideas with the real world to create
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Essay Writing Curriculum - How to Write Opinion Narrative College Essays
Create Your Own Constitution - Project - 2 Day Lesson Plan, CCSS
This is a set of materials in which students come up with their own constitutions for creating their own government! The imaginary scenario is that society has gone through a major upheaval and has decided to entrust these groups of students to represent them in forming a constitution. The criteria covers key concepts that align with the principles of the U.S. Constitution. The end result is a project in which groups of students draft and read their own “ratified” constitutions for the class. St
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: U.S. Constitution UNIT PLAN BUNDLE - 4 Weeks - Includes Pacing Guide
Civil Rights Movement Project
Extra! Extra! Students become investigative reports into the Civil Rights Movement in this engaging, inquiry-based newspaper activity. Can your students make the deadline? Working in groups, students investigate specific topics and create a newspaper in a 90-minute class. Skip the lecture!This detailed resource includes:Teacher's GuideStudent handouts with directions and topic suggestions3 article graphic organizersBackground information on topics such as Civil Rights such as Brown v. Board
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Civil Rights Movement Activities
State Report & 50 States Posters
State research project template plus posters for all 50 states!This resource includes everything you will need to seamlessly implement a state report project in your classroom, including detailed instructions and rubrics. The template will work with any state that a student is researching. >>> UPDATE: Mississippi's state flag has been updated on the poster. <<<This is a zipped file which includes:★ STATE REPORT (PDF): This includes helpful teacher notes to get you started plu
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4th - 6th
U.S. Government Resources - Power Points, Guided Notes, HW, Tests, & Projects
UPDATE 8/1/2021 - I have converted the PowerPoints included in this bundle to google slides as well with all of the video included. You will get both with this package. This is a great deal of the materials that I use for my U.S. Government and U.S. Government Honors classes. This probably will not carry you for an entire school year, but it's close. Some of the things that I do in my class I do not have rights to (textbook worksheets, etc.) and I’m in no position to share. I also teach financi
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
Powers of Congress Classroom Quilt Activity - Print & Digital - Civics
Make the “Powers of Congress” come alive in your classroom with the fun and engaging activity. After a brief presentation of the Enumerated and Implied powers of Congress, each student will then create a “quilt” piece for one of the enumerated powers of Congress. They will present their assigned piece to the class and then hang it on the wall to create a classroom quilt. Both print and digital versions are included.Buyer Feedback:This is a great project to introduce students to the enumerated po
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9th - 12th
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Civics Research Project - Representative or Elected Official Letter
Use this complete letter to an elected official kit to upgrade your Civics class with an authentic project that makes your students to be real agents of change with their government!Cultivating great writing skills isn’t hard. You just need the scaffolded, step-by-step directions and models in one low-prep, everything's-included project kit.This resource comes in both print PDF and paperless Google files for your flexibility!Greatness is sharing one's ideas with those who can create change.This
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Essay Writing Curriculum - How to Write Opinion Narrative College Essays
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