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Civics Common Core CCRA.SL.3 resources
Legislative Branch Activity: Classroom Simulation on How a Bill Becomes a Law
Make civics practical and exciting for students using this Social Studies simulation that allows students to experience the Legislative Branch! Students will participate in writing bills for their school, community, or state while learning the various stages within the lawmaking process. All voices are heard as students become members of Congress, participate in committees, debate on the floor, and watch their President sign the bills that survive the entire process. Not only do students love
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6th - 12th
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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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Banned Books Structured Academic Controversy
Structured Academic Controversies are one of my favorite ways to teach reading, writing, analysis, speaking and listening all in one lesson! They help students learn vital skills about how to respectfully disagree with and learn from others, and how to engage in controversial topics without resorting to insults. This product includes a PPT version of the lesson, a Google Slides version, a note-taking template, and links to all of the support materials you need.The topic of this Structured Academ
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9th - 12th
Also included in: STRUCTURED ACADEMIC CONTROVERSY | GROWING BUNDLE
Hot Topics Class Discussion Assignment
Hot Topics Class Discussion Assignment | PDF and Digital Formats: Use this Hot Topics Oral Presentation Assignment to engage your students in current issues and events. Try this no prep, print and go, Hot Topics Class Discussion Assignment. This oral presentation assignment can be used with any type of non-fiction text, news broadcast, documentary or video on any topic in the content areas e.g. Science, Math, History, Geography, World News. Teachers are provided with a gradual release framework
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Oral Presentations Bundle
Speech and Debate Bundle of Year-Long Materials and Assessments
This bundle contains resources and assessments for teaching the following units of Speech and Debate assignments/ projects:Impromptu SpeechesOriginal Oratory SpeechesInformative SpeechesImpromptu DebatesPublic Forum DebatesCongressional DebatesProse Interpretation PresentationsPoetry Interpretation PresentationsPassion Project PresentationsThis bundle also contains a few general Speech and Debate which can be used during any unit.Resources include various assignments, daily grades, and major ass
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Stage Your Own Mock Trial Activity Bundle - Print
Students will love deciding the fates of their favorite fairy tale characters as they hold their own mock trials. You'll love the time and money you'll save with this bundle! With prepared stories, vocabulary, preparation sheets for the participants in the trial and more , you'll have everything you need to print and begin your own mock trial immediately.These products are prepared for elementary students in book clubs, homeschooling, or for use in a full class.Please ask any and all questions
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4th - 6th
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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
Podcast on Social Responsibility & Activism - STEAM Research Project + Checklist
A great introduction to podcasting (podcast creation), for both upper elementary and middle school students! This resource helps students (and their partners) create a podcast project, guiding them step-by-step through their research, creation, and reflection processes.What's included in this purchase:4-page teacher guide NEW! - digital & printable9-page Google Slides™ student document - digital & fillable1 printable version of the student document - printable pdfExtra evaluation rubrics
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4th - 9th
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Socratic Seminar Bundle (Ancient Civilizations)
Conduct Socratic Seminars in your middle school ancient civilization classroom!This bundle includes:-A powerpoint with both teacher guidance and class presentation slides on how to easily run an effective Socratic Seminar. Assessment rubric is included!-5 Lesson Plans 1. Hammurabi's Code- Have your students discuss the effectiveness and fairness of this first written code of law. 2. Emperor Shi Huangdi- Have your students evaluate the actions of Shi Huangdi and determine if he was a friend
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6th - 8th
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Current Events Debate Lesson: Is Social Media Good for Democracy?
CURRENT EVENTS DEBATE LESSON: IS SOCIAL MEDIA GOOD FOR DEMOCRACY?Be sure to follow my store - I'll be adding more current events resources throughout the year.Social Studies teachers - Are you searching for a quick lesson plan to help your students discuss and debate controversial issues that are in the news? Look no further!In this lesson, students will build background knowledge on this issue by reading two sets of opposing evidence and then engage in a debate/discussion on this issue. The rea
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9th - 12th
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Debate Games
Debate games are fun to play on those days when you finish your lesson early, when you are in-between lessons, or right before school holidays. These two debate games provide much laughter and insight, building wonderful classroom collegiality. Play them for ten minutes, or you could also keep team debate games going throughout the semester. Each year, these debate games are listed among students' favorite and most memorable activities. Administrators and teachers love them as they reinforce cri
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Public Forum Debate Bundle of Resources and Assignments
This bundle contains materials necessary to conduct structured public forum-style debates in class.Bundle includes:Speech and Debate Assignment DescriptionsPublic Forum Debate Procedures20 Public Forum Debate TopicsDebate Video Guided QuestionsPublic Forum Debate Research AssignmentPublic Forum Debate Packet AssignmentPublic Forum Debate RubricANDBONUS: Debate Research SourcesDuration of teaching this unit on a 90-minute block schedule with a class of 20 students takes roughly one school week.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Current Events Debate Lesson: Cancel Culture
CURRENT EVENTS DEBATE LESSON: CANCEL CULTUREBe sure to follow my store - I'll be adding more current events resources throughout the year.Social Studies teachers - Are you searching for a quick lesson plan to help your students discuss and debate controversial issues that are in the news? Look no further!In this lesson, students will read an edited collection of evidence about cancel culture (or call-out culture) and then engage in a debate/discussion on this issue. The evidence included in the
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9th - 12th
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Current Events Debate Lesson: Death Penalty
CURRENT EVENTS DEBATE LESSON: DEATH PENALTYBe sure to follow my store - I'll be adding more current events resources throughout the year.Social Studies teachers - Are you searching for a quick lesson plan to help your students discuss and debate controversial issues that are in the news? Look no further!In this lesson, students will read two articles about the death penalty and then engage in a debate/discussion on this issue. The articles were published recently and represent opposing sides of
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9th - 12th
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CONGRESSIONAL DEBATE UNIT PLAN: Lessons, PwPt, Videos, Worksheets!
Teach Congressional Debate in 5 weeks with this detailed unit plan! Product includes:A scale to be used throughout the unit, including Florida standards.Lesson plans complete with bellwork, direct instruction, activities, and exit tickets as well as ideas for modification, enhancement, and VIRTUAL learning.A PowerPoint presentation with 248 slides to take you step by step through the lessons (as well as a PDF version if you prefer that format).Original videos, each appro
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Current Events Debate Lesson: Digital Organizer for Debate
Now is the time more than ever to engage our middle and high school students in speech and debate to not only build their listening/speaking and critical thinking skills but also their knowledge of civic engagement and their ability to argue and refute arguments. That, in turn, will also help them learn how to advocate for themselves and others. This activity will immediately help students argue both sides of a topic, particularly if all students in the class participate. The digital handout inc
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6th - 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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Congressional Debate Bundle of Assignments and Resources
Assignments and materials needed to conduct a whole-group, intensive mock congressional debate using bills written by the students.Completing all assignments and whole-group debate on a 90-minute block schedule takes roughly 3 weeks to complete.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Community Service for Teenagers
Community service for teenagers is the perfect opportunity to teach about civic responsibility as envisioned by the Founders as a cornerstone of constitutional democracy. This community service for teenagers project and scaffolded reflection essay provides middle and high school students the opportunity to be at the center of their own learning by putting theory to action: students will develop their own informed opinions on the role of citizens in a democracy through active civic engagement and
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8th - 10th
Podcast on Social Responsibility & Activism - STEAM Research Project
This resource is a great introduction to podcasting (podcast creation), for both upper elementary and middle school students! This resource helps students (and their partners) create a podcast project, guiding them step-by-step through their research, creation, and reflection processes. Have you ever thought about integrating STEAM projects into your classroom? Whether you teach language arts, science & technology, or the visual arts, STEAM allows you to bring together all the elements of ST
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5th - 9th
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Three Little Pigs Mock Trial Project I Print & Digital Learning
Teach your students about the American criminal justice system by holding your own mock trial project! With a printable story, definitions, courtroom roles and procedures, writing prompts, and trial information, your students will have everything they need to put the Third Little Pig on trial - all while thinking critically and creatively.This product includes a version designed to be printed for individual or cooperative learning AND a version that was designed for to be Google Apps compatible.
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4th - 6th
Analyzing a Current Event Writing a Nonfiction Summary CCSS Grades 4-7
Explore the world of current events with this study guide, designed to equip students with the tools to analyze news articles in depth and with sophistication. This resource is perfect for educators looking to integrate real-world texts into their curriculum, bridging the gap between social studies and English language arts. Here’s what the guide facilitates:Title, Author, and Publication Date: Students start by identifying the basic details of the news article, setting the stage for deeper anal
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Nonfiction Reading and Writing Bundle CCSS Grades 3-6
MOVIE: Insurgent Guided Viewing Questions
Insurgent is the second movie in the Divergent Trilogy movie series. This 108 question Insurgent movie guide can be used when discussing many educational topics, such as the developments of society (Civics). It can also be used after having your class read the second book in the Divergent Series, Insurgent. This book series was written by American novelist Veronica Roth and published by HarperCollins Children's Books in 2012.All of the questions on this guided movie PDF document, fall in the o
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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