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Civics Common Core CCRA.R.5 resources
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Activity: Primary Source Analysis and Questions
The Declaration of Independence can be a daunting document for teachers to explain to students, but this primary source lesson will help students understand the major themes and concepts within the document itself. Though Thomas Jefferson's Declaration was written in the 18th century, this worksheet has proven to be a fantastic, big-picture way for today's students to study such an important writing without becoming overwhelmed. The Declaration is really just a big "break-up letter" from the co
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7th - 12th
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US Constitution Bundle: Slideshow, Activities, Word Wall, & Constitution Test
This United States Constitution bundle is designed to simplify your US Constitution unit and give you all of the resources you need to be successful. All files are 100% editable so you can add any additional information that your state or district requires or change things as you wish. We have also added some Google Drive files for your convenience!What resources are included in this United States Constitution Bundle?Constitution Word Wall (22 printable cards in color and black/white)Constitutio
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7th - 11th
Star Spangled Banner Activity: National Anthem Reading & War of 1812 summary
It's the National Anthem! Whether it's social studies, english, or music class, this mini-unit is perfect for any study on the Star Spangled Banner (or the War of 1812). This bundle includes a fun, introductory whole-group PowerPoint-style quiz, a historical reading with comprehension questions, and a creative re-writing of the National Anthem. Everything you need is included! It's even in PDF and Google drive formats! Learn more specifics in the details below:☞ This resource is also a part of
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
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: SOCIAL STUDIES Digital Activities for 1st and 2nd grade
Community Independent Work Bundle - Community, Helpers, Citizenship, & School
This bundle of digital Community 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.These Learning Quests provide literacy and research activiti
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2nd - 3rd
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US Constitution Vocabulary Activity Set and Word Wall Bundle
This bundle contains our United States Constitution Vocabulary Activities for Google Drive and US Constitution Word Wall. The words used in each resource are the same and go great together!This US Constitution Word Wall contains 32 words and is available in both a color version and a (mostly) black and white version. These easy-to-read cards are ready to print and display in your classroom! All cards include the word itself, the definition, and a historical image or photograph to help your visua
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7th - 11th
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8th Grade U.S. History: Rights & Responsibilities of U.S. Citizens COMPLETE Unit
This 8th Grade U.S. History Lesson Plan Unit comes with EVERYTHING that you'll need to teach your 8th graders all about the Rights & Responsibilities of U.S. Citizens! These amazing resources are 100% completely ready to use for both in-person and online distance learning via Google Apps and have been successfully used thousands of students! **BE SURE TO CLICK THE PRODUCT PREVIEW TO GET A SNEAK PEEK OF THE INCREDIBLE RESOURCES WE'RE SO PROUD TO OFFER WITH THIS UNIT!!**The incredible resource
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8th
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Also included in: 8th Grade U.S. History YEAR-LONG Curriculum Bundle!! | Google Apps
US Constitution Vocabulary Activities for Google Drive
Have you been looking for meaningful United States Constitution Distance Learning Activities? This resource contains 7 different vocabulary activities that can easily be posted on Google Classroom! These no-prep activities are not only fun and engaging, but they feature proven strategies to help your students build their vocabulary. This resource includes the following:Teacher Guide (PDF with directions and answer keys)Vocabulary + Definition List (PDF + Google Doc)Quizlet Vocabulary Set LinkVoc
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7th - 10th
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14th Amendment and the Equal Protections Clause
This handout has students learn about the 14th Amendment's equal protections clause and then read about and analyze several seminal Supreme Court decisions about the clause including Plessy v. Ferguson and Brown v. Board of Education. They also analyze the stop and frisk policy of the NYPD, the 1964 Civil Rights Act and protected classes, and subsequent Supreme Court cases that relate to it (Lawrence v. Texas, Obergefell v. Hodges, and Bostock v. Clayton County). It ends with asking students to
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Law and Justice Curriculum
Participation in Government Curriculum
This curriculum is 46 assignments that try to engage students in how government connects to their lives. Any of them can be purchased individually, but this bundle is the best deal, as each resource only costs $1.63 each!Week 1: The first 4 assignments have students think about ethics/morals, how government functions invisibly to keep them safe, and the social contract theory and philosophies underlying the U.S. government system. Week 2: Assignments 5-8 are 2 activities about how to influence g
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Constitutional Convention – New Jersey / Virginia Plan Comparison Grid
When delegates from the twelve attending states gathered in Philadelphia during the Summer of 1787 (Rhode Island sent no representatives), the convention's outcome was far from certain. Its official purpose was to reform the Articles of Confederation. However, for many of the men who came, mere reforms would not be enough.This side-by-side comparison grid explores the chief ideological conflict of the US Constitutional Convention: Big States vs. Small States. By exploring the New Jersey and Virg
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Supremacy & Commerce Clauses, & 10th Amendment (Distance Learning and COVID-19)
This handout helps students understand the 10th Amendment to the Constitution, the Supremacy Clause, the Commerce Clause, and seminal Supreme Court cases related to these. It includes a final question about COVID-19 in relation to Federal and state powers. It is formatted for Google Classroom.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Law and Justice Curriculum
Dear America With the Might of Angels Novel Guide
Dear America: With the Might of Angels by Andrea Davis PinkneyConcepts covered are prejudice, discrimination, segregation, school integration, American history; This novel unit includes:Learning ObjectivesPre-Reading ActivityKWL ChartNew Vocabulary Activities Reading Comprehension QuestionsExtension Activities Compare and Contrast Activity Character AnalysisWord SearchEssay QuestionsJournal QuestionsIf you would like the Google Classroom link for this resource, please email me @ mrslenamed@gmail
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4th - 6th
AP® US Government Unit 2.6 - Expansion of Presidential Power
Unit 2.6 of the AP® curriculum focuses on how the power of American presidents has evolved and expanded through the Republic's history.This eight-question short answer worksheet begins with an analysis of Federalist 70, Alexander Hamilton's defense of a strong executive branch, and proceeds to trace the evolution of presidential power since those words were written. Why did Hamilton believe his executive plan would be "safer?" What was the War Powers Act? Special attention is devoted to the imp
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: AP® US Government - Comprehensive Full-Year Accompanying Curriculum
8th Amendment Handout (Distance Learning and COVID-19)
This handout has students analyze the 8th Amendment and several Supreme Court cases about the various clauses (excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishment), the death penalty, and prison conditions. It includes a final question about the COVID-19 pandemic, and the entire assignment is formatted for google classroom.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Law and Justice Curriculum
City of Ember Guided Viewing Movie Questions
This assignment is a guided movie document for the 2008 movie, City of Ember. City of Ember is a fictional movie based off Jeanne DuPrau's award winning novel. It portrays the story of societal survival and the myriad of issues that were faced after an underground city was constructed protect mankind from becoming completely extinct. With an unstable generator that has powered the city of Ember for over 200 years, it finally on its last leg and is beginning to shut down. If the generator comp
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4th - 12th
5th Grade Social Studies TEKS Unit 12 | The United States Today | Google Apps!
The 5th Grade Social Studies TEKS Unit 12: The United States Today COMPLETE Lesson Plan Unit is PERFECT for those teaching 5th grade social studies. The resources included in this lesson plan unit follow the TEKS standards and come ready to use for BOTH in-person and online digital learning (via Google Apps)! *************************************************************************************************************Get an even GREATER VALUE and save even more TIME and MONEY! This unit is a part
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5th
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Long-Term Civics Project using the UN SDGs & Depth and Complexity Icons
Extend learning beyond the classroom! This project is built for a Social Studies classroom to inspire students to take civic action. This project is founded on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, which guide students into exploring issues in their local, national, and global environments, then develop and enact solutions.Time Frame: 1-6 months. I do this project every Friday from December-May but time can vary, depending on how much teachers want to devote to it.
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7th - 10th
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Constitution Mini Course Reading Writing Art CCSS Grades 5-8 Print and Teach
Be sure to explore the preview of this comprehensive Constitution lesson plan. Public Law 108-477 mandates that all federally funded schools conduct an educational program on September 17 each year to commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution. This lesson plan meets that requirement.Included in the Lesson Plan:Anchor Chart: A concise history of the Constitution and a summary of core democratic values.Read-Aloud Book: A teacher read-aloud that can be easily sourced from most libraries.Cove
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3rd - 8th
Also included in: Fourteen Holiday Lessons BUNDLE Minimal Prep CCSS Grades 3-6
Dred Scott v. Sandford primary source analysis activity
In 1858, as the fight over the future of slavery in the United States was reaching fever pitch, the Supreme Court was asked to rule on the case of Dred Scott v. Sandford. Scott, a slave from Missouri, had lived with a previous owner both in the free state of Illinois and the free Wisconsin territory. Scott later sued for his freedom in the Missouri Courts under the Missouri common law doctrine of “once free, always free.” After a tortuous appeals process, the case finally made its way to the US
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7th - 11th
Congress: The Committee System
In order to more efficiently conduct the business of the United States, Congress divides its workload up among a variety of committees and subcommittees. As a result of this however, both the Senate and House of Representatives are home to a bewildering array of legislative sub-bodies, each with its own purpose and agenda.This 'match-em' and short answer worksheet is designed to help students navigate the complicated world of congressional committees. Using 'match-ems' and short answer questions
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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A full year of curriculum - complete 10 unit bundle, US history 1492-1877
This bundle contains an entire year of curriculum in 10 units, covering Columbus through Reconstruction. Each unit includes text, activities, games, PowerPoints, study guides, daily quizzes, projects, assessments, answer sheets, and a teacher’s manual. Also included is the complete textbook upon which the units are based. Descriptions of each unit are below: 1. This 19 day complete unit examines the tragedy and triumphs of the first European explorer/colonists in the New World, focusing on Colum
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7th - 12th
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Constitutional Convention and Compromises Debate Activity (Distance Learning)
This independent work packet has students analyze 4 conflicts at the Constitutional Convention (state vs. federal power, how to represent the states, slavery vs. free states, and Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists) and 3 compromises that somewhat resolved them. It is formatted for google classroom. I have gotten some very rich debates from students using this handout.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Law and Justice Curriculum
Poetry Analysis "The Hangman" by Maurice Ogden (4-5 days)
Poetry AnalysisOverview:The following bundle contains a series of activities in which students analyze Maurice Ogden's "The Hangman." This powerful poem was published in 1954 and grapples with the role of upstanders and bystanders when it comes to instances of injustice. This poem pairs particularly well with units of study aligned to the Holocaust. Contents:How to Read a Poem Anchor Chart"The Hangman" Poetry Analysis Student Document (4 days of activities)Getting the gist of the poemIdentifying
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6th - 12th
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