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High school civics research for homeschool
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:Â 10 Patriotic Activities and Crafts: Patriotic Holidays BUNDLE (Save 30%)
America's Landmarks and Symbols Scavenger Hunt
This scavenger hunt introduces students to information and fun facts about America's Landmarks and Symbols. Contentsa cover for storing the scavenger hunt cards16 colorful scavenger hunt cards with picture clues16 b/w scavenger hunt cardsstudent answer pages an America's Landmarks crossword puzzle (differentiated with or without a word bank)an America's Landmarks compare and contrast matrixanswer keysThis scavenger hunt asks students to read the information about 16 of America's landmarks and sy
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3rd - 5th
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#Activism Research Project: Perfect for Social Justice/Informational Text Unit
Thanks to social media and trending hashtags, modern activism movements look much different than the activism of the past. This project is a great addition to any study of activism, social justice, social movements, informational text, or just as a stand-alone research project. It is crucially important we teach students how to research and understand the movements of their generation so they can actively participate in the dialogue that is taking place all around them. Understanding the current
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
3 Branches of Government Webquest Bundle (Executive, Legislative, Judicial)
This three part webquest bundle will take students through each branch of government! ***Each webquest starts on a separate page, allowing you to pick and choose when you would like to start each.***An answer key is included with each webquest for your convenience! Legislative Branch:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Legislative-Branch-House-of-Representatives-Senate-Webquest-With-Answer-Key-4182687Students will learn all about the Legislative Branch of government in this 23 question H
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7th - 12th
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Federalism Research Project
This multi-day federalism research project uses contemporary American social issues to reinforce the topic of federalism. It utilizes topics such as gun control, the legalization of marijuana, and COVID-19, and highlights the tension between state and federal powers. Students will conduct research and type up a report, analyze current events, and present findings that will prompt great discussion in the classroom! This is a perfect project to develop your students' research and presentation skil
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Foundations of American Democracy BUNDLE for AP® U.S. Government
Solve a Real World Conflict Current Events Activity | In the News | Microsoft
The United Nations needs help! Students propose solutions to real-world conflicts in this thought-provoking activity. First, they watch the news to find examples of conflict and cooperation around the globe. Then they summarize the information for the UN Security Council and write innovative proposals for peace. This is a great way to integrate current events and research skills into your curriculum. A fill-in rubric is included for easy grading. Your purchase has print & interactive, digita
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6th - 12th
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Black History Month Bulletin Board Posters Biographies Trading Card
Your students will see and learn about African-American abolitionists, civil rights activists, inventors, politicians, athletes, and social leaders. The following people are included: Sojourner Truth, Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Booker T. Washington, George Washington Carver, Ida B. Wells, W.E.B. DuBois, Madam C.J. Walker, Thurgood Marshall, Langston Hughes, Rosa Parks, Jesse Owens, Jackie Robinson, Katherine Johnson, Shirley Chisholm, Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Muhammad Ali, Opr
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3rd - 7th
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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:Â Essay Letter Writing Projects - How to Write Opinion College Essays
Federal Bureaucracy Webquest
This 3-page webquest allows students to independently research the major parts of the U.S. Federal Bureaucracy to discover the essential roles and functions of various departments, agencies, and offices. The webquest is broken down into 4 major sections: The Executive Office of the President (EOP), Executive Departments (Cabinet), Independent Agencies (including regulatory commissions and government corporations), and the Civil Service. Students will research and explain key parts of the bureauc
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Executive Branch BUNDLE (Presidency and Bureaucracy): AP® U.S. Government
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
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:Â Essay Letter Writing Projects - How to Write Opinion College Essays
Current Events Research Project | Presentation | Scaffolded Lesson Grades 7-12
Are you wondering where to start when teaching your middle and high school students about world current events and currents in the US government? This choice-based research project and presentation will give you and your students step-by-step directions. There are checkpoints so you can assign mini due dates throughout the assignment. Also included is an entire example presentation to help students visualize how they will be putting together their research. I use this in my special education cla
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8th - 11th
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Famous Activists Guided Research Project
Activism has been an interest of young people for generations and this generation is no different. Once you teach your class about activism, they will love learning about an activist that has fought for a cause that is of interest to them. This product has everything you need for your class to complete their famous activists research projects (except the researched information). Open the PREVIEW to see exactly what comes in this product.Included in this pack:Folder Cover PageNote-Taking Guide
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4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Guided Research Project BUNDLE
Citizenship Independent Work - Being a Good Citizen Print & Digital Activities
These digital Citizenship activities are easy to use as traditional classroom lesson plans, centers, homework, independent work, or they’re great for fast finishers in first and second grades. Busy teachers love these low-prep lessons and activities that are sure to engage their students! With print & digital options, Learning Quests provide a balance of face to face and device-based learning styles for your modern classroom.Why do teachers and students love our Learning Quests?We all know k
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in:Â SOCIAL STUDIES Digital Activities for 1st and 2nd grade
Executive Branch Webquest + Cabinet Webquest + Executive Orders Webquest
This webquest bundle will help students learn all about three aspects of the president: the Executive Branch, the Cabinet, and Executive Orders!***All three webquests start on a separate page, allowing you to pick and choose when you will use each!***An answer key is included with each webquest for your convenience! The Executive Branch Webquesthttps://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Executive-Branch-Webquest-With-Answer-Key-4183323Students will learn about the of the Executive Branch of gov
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6th - 12th
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Amending the US Constitution - Civics End of Year Project PBL Research Essay
Culminate your American Government & Civics course with this highly scaffolded capstone end-of-course research paper that lets you or your students choose a hotly debated Constitutional issue! Or conduct one as you study each of the three branches for a fantastic way to deeply develop and track growth in essential social studies skills!Everything is included, from background knowledge to final editing, for your students to research and argue whether or not to:Grant Washington DC statehood (
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9th - 12th
Model United Nations Simulation
This simulation has been one of my favorite activities in my freshmen Geography class. Freshmen are typically an energetic bunch, but they really stepped it up with this simulation. They wrote fantastic short essays, presented their resolution ideas, and dressed professionally. Best of all, they had to use critical thinking skills while debating one another over the summit's chosen global dilemmas. This activity and handout includes the following: 1. UN Simulation and Essay overview2. Resolution
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5th - 12th
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Women's Rights Webquest: Civil Rights
This product includes a 3.5 page web quest on women's rights, specifically as it relates to civil rights. It is designed for the Civil Rights and Civil Liberties unit of U.S. Government classes, but can be easily used in U.S. History classes as well, when you study the topic of feminism. The web quest features multiple links from a variety of websites and will lead students into issues such as voting rights, the right to privacy as it relates to reproductive and abortion rights, important laws a
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Unit BUNDLE: AP® U.S. Government
First Amendment Free Speech Activity Project - Civics End of Year Project
Teach the First Amendment by having students use their free speech rightswith this real-life exploration of the First Amendment, Supreme Court cases, and school dress codes that asks, "What actually are my rights?"This kit comes in two formats: print PDF and editable digital Google files. By the end of this project, your students will be able toApply learning from various landmark free speech cases as well as their own school policyResearch and evaluate news sources on a current issue of their c
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â US History Thematic Inquiry PBL Full Course Bundle Print & Digital
Civics Project - Good Citizenship Responsibilities of Citizens Activities
Teach the responsibilities of citizens and active citizenship with the course-long civics service project. In this complete print-and-go project kit, students will become informed, engaged citizens, completing a wide variety of political and community volunteer hours and projects.It's like a course-long unit that operates in the background - hardly any class time is needed!Featured Service Projects: Write letters to the editor and op-ed essays Research current issues and write to elected officia
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Civics and American US Government Inquiry Course Curriculum for High School
Legislative Branch (House of Representatives & Senate) Webquest With Answer Key!
Students will learn all about the Legislative Branch of government in this 23 question History.com webquest!Included in this webquest are the following:The significance of the Legislative Branch.Background on the House of Represenatives and the primary jobs in the House.Information about members of the House of Representatives.Background on the Senate and the primary jobs within the Senate.Information about the senators.Details about how the Legislative Branch functions with the president.Genera
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6th - 12th
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Foreign Government Research Study Comparative Country Project Editable
This project is fully editable, so teachers may personalize it for their own Civics, Government, AP Government, AP Comparative Government, or other relevant class. This resource contains the project assignment, task, and prompt, as well as a four page research worksheet, and a detailed rubric. Each element of this resource can be edited to work with your specific curriculum. With this study, students will analyze the characteristics, and development of different political systems, with emphasis
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9th - 12th
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Year 3 Civics and Citizenship Australian Curriculum HASS | Worksheets & Digital
A HASS inquiry studying Civics and Citizenship - linked to Australian Curriculum. A unit of work designed for Year 3, however, suitable for any Civics and Citizenship. This resource comes with both PDF worksheets and digital Google Slides. It looks at the importance of rules, democracy and how people participate in their community.Using Microsoft Teams? Open in Google slides, go to file and download - to PowerPoint. Open up the document and save as your own name. You can then edit/ upload indivi
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2nd - 4th
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Just Mercy Movie Guide & Death Penalty Debate - PAIR PACK - CCSS
This is a pair-pack of our popular resources: Just Mercy Movie Guide and Capital Punishment Class Debate. Both go well together for any classroom covering the complex topic of capital punishment. Students can analyze the film and contemplate the issues within the U.S. justice system. They can later have a class debate about whether capital punishment, in itself, should be abolished within government. In the movie guide, there is a set of resources for viewing Just Mercy in your classroom. The vi
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9th - 12th
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