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Civics Common Core RI.11-12.3 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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CURRENT EVENTS: News Article Summary, Main Idea, Reading Comprehension | NEWSELA
This Current Events Summary is an excellent tool for students to get involved with the news and the current events of the week. A simple writing format helps students find, summarize, and write opinions about current news stories and events. I find this activity to be a practical filler for various social studies courses. What's Included:Teacher directions with ideas for implementation and useSimple student directions: Find, Highlight, Summarize, Importance, OpinionGuided student writing temp
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WHAT IS DEMOCRACY? -Concepts of Democracy - CIVICS - Print & Digital
This creative presentation reviews the concepts of democracy and the difference between direct democracy and a republic. Both printable and digital versions are included!Buyer feedback:"Very useful to introduce the concept of democracy." SheilaAfter the presentation students complete an activity in which they complete a graphic organizer analyzing the concepts of democracy. This purchase includes the following:Detailed LESSON PLAN23-slide PRESENTATION (PowerPoint & Google Slides)2-page NOTES
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: CIVICS | American Government MEGA BUNDLE | Semester | Print & Digital
DISTANCE LEARNING U.S. Constitution Step by Step: Articles I-VII BUNDLE
6 Worksheet sets providing hundreds of close reading free response questions to take students step by step through the entire original U.S. Constitution! All worksheets requiring critical thinking and embed historical thinking skills along the way! Includes extensive teaching notes and a full answer key for each worksheet! There are individual worksheets for Articles I-V, with Articles VI and VII combined into one worksheet, making six resources in all. Students can complete all worksheets fully
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10th - 12th
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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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Business Law Ethics Civics Responsible Decision Making Social Scenarios Activity
This Business Law Bundle is Packed with Real Life Choices that have Consequences.Here are the Highlights of these 4 Resources...(1) Business Law is About Citizen Ethics, Integrity and Civic Responsible Conduct.This Product is a FUN Introduction to Business Law! This Lesson is full of ethical decision making and moral debates. This 'mini-course' is loaded with activities to keep your class awake and aware!The “Spider in Your House” theme engages students to: Use critical thinking skills as appli
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9th - 12th
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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
U.S. Constitution UNIT PLAN BUNDLE - 4 Weeks - Includes Pacing Guide
This unit bundle includes a variety of our engaging, best-selling resources for teaching through the Constitution of the United States, both its content as a document and its history within the early formation of the republic. These hands-on activities can engage your students throughout the span of your teaching unit. The products include worksheets, projects, primary source materials, and video guides. There is also a bonus Curriculum Pacing Guide with a suggested sequence for how you can sche
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8th - 12th
Politics_Presidential Medal of Freedom_Current Events Reading Comprehension_2024
Current events PDF lesson plan. President Joe Biden issued nineteen recipients the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom built teams, coalitions, movements, organizations, and businesses that shaped America for the better.Articles and long reading passages of recent news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Includes literacy strategies and graphic organizers to support struggling readers. Also great for independent
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7th - 11th
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McCULLUCH v MARYLAND | Reading | Lecture | CLOZE notes | Print & Digital
Sometimes teaching Supreme Court Cases can be boring for both the teacher and the students. This presentation about the famous court case, McCulloch v Maryland will be sure to keep your kiddos engaged! Buyer Feedback:My students LOVED this! Made a boring (to them) court case come alive and much easier for them to understand! Thank you so much for this! This editable presentation reviews the important ideas and lasting impact of the 1819 Supreme Court decision, McCulloch v Maryland (implied power
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9th - 12th
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Business Law Ethics - Civics and Citizenship Decision Making Social Scenarios
Business Law is About Citizen Ethics, Integrity and Civic Responsible Conduct.This Product is a FUN Introduction to Business Law! This Lesson is a PDF presentation full of ethical decision making and moral debates. This 'mini-course' is loaded with activities to keep your class awake and aware!The “Spider in Your House” theme engages students to: Use critical thinking skills as applied to ethical conduct. Assess SITUATION-PROBLEM-RESOLUTION-OUTCOME as applied to real life issues. Activities c
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9th - 12th
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AP® US Government Unit 2.4 - Roles & Powers of the President
Unit 2.4 of the AP® curriculum focuses on executive power in the United States system of government, and how Presidents use these powers to accomplish policy goals.This six-question short answer worksheet seeks to identify the various types of executive, diplomatic and judicial powers granted to US Presidents in the Constitution, while also defining the practical implications of these powers, and their limitations. Additionally, special attention is given to an analysis of how presidential acti
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: AP® US Government - Comprehensive Full-Year Accompanying Curriculum
Real Estate Ethics Landlord vs Tenant Rent Dispute Critical Thinking Case Study
HOW DO LANDLORD'S HANDLE TENANTS WHO DO NOT PAY THEIR RENT?Real Estate Ethics #5 = A TRUE LIFE Series: Problem-Resolution Landlord Tenant > Unpaid Rent DisputeThe Question: If a Tenant does not pay rent what are the consequences for both the Tenant, and the Landlord?A Tenant that was on the lease left the house to her roommate. The Landlord was informed of the situation and gave a new rental agreement to the roommate. This Tenant paid rent shortly and then stopped. It was apparent this Tenant
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10th - 12th, Adult Education
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Love Letter to a US Amendment: Government Civics Valentine's Writing Activity
This fun Valentine's Day writing activity allows students to show their creative or funny side without getting behind in content. This writing activity requires students to use historical claims to write a love letter to their favorite amendment. Suitable for Civics, US Government, or Comparative Government.IncludesScaffolded instruction page and resource websitesThree Differentiated pages: one scaffolded for ELL/IEP/504 with checklist rubric, one with lines and checklist rubric, and one with a
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Member of Congress Social Media Profile Template and Worksheet Election Voting
This activity can be used for units on the legislative branch or on political parties to assess student understanding of the structure and function of Congress. The content is made relevant to them through the inclusion of social media, and they get to be creative in the creation of their profile for a member of Congress. This can also be used before students learn about the legislative branch: after they complete this project, they can link it back to Article II of the Constitution.Includes:Stu
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6th - 12th
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Supreme Court Cases - Roe v Wade/ Dobbs vs Jackson. LESSON PLAN INCLUDED!
This one period lesson challenges students to think about how decisions made in the Supreme Court can drastically affect the lives of Americans. Aim: Should abortion fall under the 14th amendment’s due process clause of the right to privacy?IO: Students will act as Supreme Court Justices in a case analysis activity to determine the constitutionality of the overturning of Roe v. Wade as measured by their ability to interpret the constitution and give a final rulingDETAILED LESSON PLAN INCLUDED!
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9th - 12th
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Business Law Ethics Civics: Marriage Contracts Decision Making Social Scenarios
Lots of People Get Married - And Many Don't!Learn the Caveats and Advantages to Considering Marriage Choices.True Life Marriage Planning, Contracts and Common Social Scenarios! A comprehensive yet concise Business Law PDF presentation.This 'mini-course' is easy to understand overview on marriage contracts.Lots of discussion starters to spark and ignite class engagement.The “Spider in Your House” is a learning concept applicable to all situations. Learn how reactions to spiders are similar to r
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10th - 12th, Adult Education
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Comparing Economic Systems: Exploring the Pros and Cons of Capitalism, Communism
This engaging and informative worksheet titled "Understanding Economic Systems" is meticulously crafted for high school educators who teach economics. It offers a comprehensive overview of capitalism, communism, and socialism, presenting their key principles, benefits, and drawbacks in a structured format. The worksheet is designed to deepen students' understanding of each economic system through a mix of true or false, multiple choice, and short answer questions that encourage critical thinking
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6th - 12th
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AP®US Government Unit 2.1 - The Senate and House of Representatives
Unit 2.1 of the AP® curriculum focuses on the structures and functions of Congress in the American political system. This two-part worksheet helps students understand the different compositions , powers, and day-to-day operations of both the House of Representatives and Senate. Part I is a 14-question matching exercise that introduces students to the basics of Congress, such as term lengths for each house, minimum requirements of members, and vocabulary such as "gerrymandering" and "franking pr
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: AP® US Government - Comprehensive Full-Year Accompanying Curriculum
Did My Bill Pass? – A Model Legislature
Hot off the press and updated for the 118th Congress (January 2023), your class can have fun being Congress!This activity gives your students the chance to be Congress while watching the actual Congress at work.I’ve used the newly apportioned House districts (after the 2020 census) and the current line-up of Democrats and Republicans in the House and Senate so your class can closely approximate the makeup of the actual Congress.The students elect congressional leaders, represent regions of the U
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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President Barack Obama’s 2017 Farewell Address – Rhetorical Analysis
This resource includes the Common Core annotated text and marginal notes for President Barack Obama’s Farewell Address delivered in Chicago, IL on January 10, 2017. This resource includes 110 marginal notes aligned to Common Core standards and elements. Reading and annotating informational texts is a critical component of the Common Core State Standards, and analyzing informational texts is a key skill that students will need for college and the jobs of the future. Using the comment feature in M
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Structured Academic Controversy Lesson Plan - Defund the Police
This Structured Academic Controversy lesson plan provides you with a measured, highly structured, and respectful approach for one of the most contentious and divisive debate topics for high schoolers in US History and government classes: Should Police Departments Be Defunded, if Not Abolished? The SAC approach encourages critical thinking, teamwork, and respectful communication among students while developing reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Using content developed byProCon, the
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10th - 12th
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AP® US Government Unit 1.7 - Federalism in Focus Reading Quiz
Unit 1.7 of the AP® curriculum is devoted to questions surrounding the allocation of power in the US government, specifically: what is federalism, and why should we care? Where does federal power end and state power begin? And, perhaps most importantly, what role does money play in this whole process?This reading quiz is based upon "Federalism in Focus," a 2500-word essay that that is designed to help students prepare for the AP US Government Exam. The text and quiz both cover each of the foll
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: AP® US Government - Comprehensive Full-Year Accompanying Curriculum
Comparing & Contrasting Systems of Government
For those of us fortunate to live under a democratic, representative system of government, it can be easy to take our country's political institutions for granted. Yet many people on Earth live under repressive, even violent, regimes, where any form of protest can lead to a lengthy prison sentence.This 'cheat sheet' comparison grid analyzes the various form of government that exist around the world - from republics to theocracies to oligarchies - and provides students with a meaningful snapshot
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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