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Civics Common Core RI.9-10.10 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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50 States and Capitals: Maps, Tests, Activities, Google Classroom & Google Forms
Help your students know all 50 states and capitals of the United States with this huge, MEGA-Pack of resources! This product is available in printable PDF, Google Classroom, and Google Forms. A crossword puzzle, word search, test blanks, word banks, and so many more options are also included in this MEGA-Pack! You will even get a mini-research project template for students to research their favorite state, as well as a creative writing template. Whether it be for a civics unit, history class, cl
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4th - 12th
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CNN 10 Worksheets: Current Events News Summary, Graphic Organizer, Video Project
CNN 10 (CNN Student News) is the perfect avenue for students to stay informed on current events. This PDF and GOOGLE DRIVE set of graphic organizer worksheets are an excellent way to analyze and summarize the current events of the day using CNN10. These various templates will help students of all ages stay engaged while watching CNN 10. A simple writing format helps students recognize, summarize, and write opinions about the major headlines of the day. I find this resource to be extremely prac
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Roles of the President | A Day in the Life of the Executive Branch | White House
What does the President of the United States do anyway? Throughout the day, the President wears many hats and is responsible for many different roles within the Executive Branch. This engaging mini-lesson is an excellent way for students to comprehend all roles played by the President. "Roles of the President" is an engaging resource for any unit that studies the President or the Executive Branch. The 7 roles studied include: Chief Executive, Chief Diplomat, Commander in Chief, Party Chief, Ec
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6th - 9th
Also included in: PRESIDENTS BUNDLE: Civics, Executive & Presidential Resources
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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ENLIGHTENMENT PHILOSOPHERS Contributions to Democracy | Print & Digital
This engaging and fun activity where students will learn about nine Enlightenment philosophers and their contributions to American Government. Both Print & Digital versions are included! Perfect for distance learning.Buyer Feedback:"This resource was fantastic and a great way to get my kids thinking critically about the Philosophers!" SarahDirections for both a Gallery Walk and Centers Activity are included. To check for understanding, students will play a fun review game identifying the ph
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: CIVICS | American Government MEGA BUNDLE | Semester | Print & Digital
Articles of the Constitution: A Primary Source Analysis on the 7 Articles
This is an excellent way to study and know the information contained within the United States Constitution. To better understand the layout and information within the United States Constitution, students will read through the original 7 Articles of this primary source document and find the main ideas. This is a nice addition to Constitution Day or your existing unit on the Constitution.Don't be afraid to have your students study this great document. Being one of the most influential documents
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6th - 12th
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Executive Branch | Role of the President | Job of President | Gallery Walk
In this Executive Branch activity your students will participate in a FUN Gallery Walk to examine the many jobs that the president of the U.S. performs while completing his/her job. What are the jobs or roles of a U.S. President?The roles/ jobs of a president covered are: Commander in Chief, Chief Diplomat, Chief of State, Chief of Party, Chief Citizen, Chief Executive, Chief Legislator, and Chief Administrator. A Gallery Walk is an activity in which your students will examine museum-like exhibi
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8th - 12th
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The World From A to Z With Carl Azuz - News Viewing Guides & Worksheets
Carl Azuz is back with his brand new show called The World from A to Z. It's an excellent format for students to stay informed on current events while watching a brief 9 minute segment that is updated every day with news highlights from around the world. This set of graphic organizer worksheets is an excellent way to analyze and summarize the current events of the day while watching the news broadcast by Carl Azuz ... he's back!These various templates will help students of all ages stay engaged
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4th - 12th
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United States Founding Fathers Webquest: Biography Summarizing Activity
Studying the lives of the United States founding fathers is extremely valuable in understanding early American history. With these Historical Biography Summaries, students will enjoy learning about the past through researching and documenting some of history’s greats. In a user-friendly template, students will summarize the life and biography of an individual. It’s no-prep for you, but quality content for your students. Enjoy learning history through these historical biography summaries. It'
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CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION: Student Notes & More About Creating The Constitution
The Constitutional Convention of 1787 was an important event that changed United States History. 55 Delegates gathered in Philadelphia to change the Articles of Confederation, but soon realized a new Constitution was much needed! This entire 4 month meeting, from May to September of 1787, is so important for students to understand when studying the Constitution and the foundations of the newly formed United States of America. Many teachers find this meeting intimidating to explain, but it doe
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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50 States and Capitals Freebie: FREE Study Map, List of States, & Study Guide
Help your students know all 50 states and capitals of the United States with this convenient study guide! Included is a list of states, corresponding capitals, state abbreviations, and a labeled map. For more States & Capitals resources, such as practice worksheets, blank maps, test forms, state research project, crosswords, etc., I highly recommend my 50 States & Capitals Mega-Pack Bundle! Not only will you have many worksheets to choose from, but it is also available digitally for Go
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Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
CONSTITUTION SCAVENGER HUNT: Google Drive | Google Forms | Google Classroom
To better understand the basic information within the U.S. Constitution, students will browse through this primary source document and find the main ideas regarding the 7 Articles and 27 Amendments. Included are 17 questions about the articles and 27 questions about the amendments. All questions (except for one) will be answered with a number. This is a great way to introduce, study, or review the United States Constitution for your civics unit or for a Constitution Day activity. You may even
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5th - 12th
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United States Constitution Bundle: Scavenger Hunt, Articles, Convention Notes...
This bundle contains all of Mister Harms' resources on the United States Constitution. By choosing the bundle you are saving 20%! You also get the convenience of having all of these high-quality resources for your American History, Civics, and/or Government classes in one place! Scroll up to see the resources within this bundle. Enjoy!Thank You!Thanks so much for stopping by! It's great to meet you! I hope this resource adds value to your classroom. If you have time, I'd love for you to leave
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PRESIDENTS BUNDLE: Civics, Executive & Presidential Resources
Save 20% on this bundle that includes 9 different resources and activities on all 45 United States Presidents including our current President Donald Trump. For an incredible value, you will receive numerous days of content-rich resources for your class! You can even use some of the ideas for your sub plans! See included resources above!*Check out the 50 States & Capitals MEGA pack*Thank You!Thanks so much for stopping by! It's great to meet you! I hope this resource adds value to your class
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Washington DC: Create a Field Trip Project Activity to the Nation's Capital City
OverviewCan't take your class to Washington DC? This lesson is the solution to getting your students to our Nation's Capital without spending a dime. As tour guides, students will study various memorials, buildings, and attractions to research and present to the class in the form of a presentation. These various "tours" will bring the entire class around to the major attractions of Washington DC. This student-led, virtual class field trip will help your students learn about the major sites o
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5th - 12th
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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States Test, Capitals Test, & Presidents Test | Google Forms + Google Classroom
Test your students' knowledge on the 50 states, the United States capitals, and the US Presidents! This bundle of tests are in a Google Forms format for you to easily assign through Google Classroom. Not only will these tests be user friendly for your students, but they are graded automatically for you the teacher! Whether you use these forms as practice tests, formal assessments, or both, you'll love the easy use yet difficult rigor! ⭐️ These states and capitals test forms are also included i
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4th - 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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Media and Information Literacy Text Analysis Bundle
This bundle includes 6 engaging informational texts about important topics in media and information literacy. Texts cover confirmation bias, social media and misinformation, "fake news," facts and opinions, media bias, and more. Each text includes a study guide and a set of 10 challenging text analysis questions, plus detailed answer explanations. I love resources that build both content knowledge and academic skill. These informational texts cover key topics in media and information literac
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8th - 11th
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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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Social Media and Misinformation Informational Text | Media Literacy | Grades 7+
This resource includes an engaging informational text about social media and misinformation, plus a study guide, a set of 10 challenging text analysis questions, and detailed answer explanations. The passage discusses how social media sites can help misinformation spread, and covers concepts like algorithms and echo chambers.I love resources that build both content knowledge and academic skill. These informational texts cover key topics in media and information literacy, while also providing st
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Media and Information Literacy Text Analysis Bundle
Patrick Henry Biography Scavenger Hunt - Gallery Walk Activity
The Patrick Henry Scavenger Hunt is an engaging way to introduce the life and legacy of Patrick Henry to students in a gallery-walk style - perfect for students studying civics and American history! Students will read 11 informational passages and search for the answers to questions, then unscramble hidden letters to determine the final answer. Included in this resource are:- Student directions and mission- 11 short informational passages- 11 questions- Student answer sheet- Teacher answer key-
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8th - 10th
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Fact, Opinion, and Misinformation Informational Text | Media Literacy | Gr 7+
This resource includes an engaging informational text about facts, opinions, and misinformation, plus a study guide, a set of 10 challenging text analysis questions, and detailed answer explanations. The passage discusses the way in which misinformation can spread when people confuse facts and opinions and covers the concept of confirmation bias.I love resources that build both content knowledge and academic skill. These informational texts cover key topics in media and information literacy, wh
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Media and Information Literacy Text Analysis Bundle
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