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Civics Common Core SL.9-10.3 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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#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
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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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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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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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
Media Literacy Advertising Influence and Advertisement Creation for High School
Stop the scroll for high school media literacy activities and use this Media Literacy Advertising Influence EDITABLE and LOW-PREP lesson plan for your high school students. Students will learn about media audiences and the influence of media messages, specifically advertisements, on their own behavior. Then, they will use their media literacy skills to analyze real advertisements and apply their understanding to create their own video advertisement. This lesson usually takes 2-3 class periods or
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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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Current Events Debate Lesson: Electoral College
CURRENT EVENTS DEBATE LESSON: SHOULD THE U.S. REPLACE THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE WITH A NATIONAL POPULAR VOTE FOR THE PRESIDENCY?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 read two readings about the Electoral College and then engage in a debate/discussion
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9th - 12th
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Current Events Debate Lesson: Supreme Court Term Limits
CURRENT EVENTS DEBATE LESSON: SHOULD THE UNITED STATES IMPOSE TERM LIMITS ON SUPREME COURT JUSTICES? 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 read a collection of sources about imposing term limits on Supreme Court justices and then engage in a deba
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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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Current Events Debate Lesson: Gun Control Debate - Red Flag Laws
CURRENT EVENTS DEBATE LESSON: GUN CONTROLBe 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 three articles about "Red Flag" gun control laws and then engage in a debate/discussion on this issue. The articles were published recently and represent multiple
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9th - 12th
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"Learning Censorship" Real World In-Class Group Activity
Censorship Lesson Plan This lesson is a great way for students to not only understand the concept of censorship but also understand how it feels to be censored. You will take on the role of authoritarian and censor your students in a class, group activity that will not only invoke thinking but also strong emotions and real world understanding for your scholars. This activity includes:Group Work Activitywith Google Slides instructionsClass Discussion QuestionsIndependent Thinking AssignmentDiscus
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Voting Debate Podcasts
The links to the 2 podcasts by NPR are linked in the titles on page one. This graphic organizer will walk students through listening to what each posdcast shares, identifying pieces of an argument, then help them develop their own stance on the topic to share in discussion.
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8th - 11th
Rhetorical Appeals in 2020 Presidential Campaign Ads
This combined graphic organizer, discussion guide, and scaffolded response task guides students through multiple ads from leading 2020 presidential candidates (updated 1/13/20), prompting them to reflect on rhetorical tools used (including ethos, pathos, and logos), intended demographic, and special interest targets. Sentence stems are included as a support for struggling learners in the response task. As a timely multimedia exercise, this is sure to prompt critical thought and spirited discussi
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Ethics Civics Citizen Responsibility Activities - Social Scenarios Worksheets
What are the Civic and Social Responsibilities of the Rich and Famous? Because the wealthy have more, does it mean they are obligated to help the less fortunate? Are famous privileged people duty-bound to share their abundance or act philanthropic? People in the public eye are scrutinized for their lifestyles and beliefs. This awareness activity presents intriguing questions as discussion starters to engage your Social Studies students! Activity Objectives:Develop Problem-Resolution Ideas Criti
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9th - 12th
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Current Events Debate Lesson: Climate Change
CURRENT EVENTS DEBATE LESSON: WHAT IS THE BEST WAY FOR THE U.S. TO ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE?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 read a collection of sources about the best way for the U.S. to address climate change and then engage in a debate/dis
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9th - 12th
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Current Events Debate Lesson: Free College
CURRENT EVENTS DEBATE LESSON: FREE COLLEGEBe 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 "Free College" proposals and then engage in a debate/discussion on this issue. The articles were published recently and represent opposing sid
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9th - 12th
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Civics Survivor
Civics Survivor is a role-playing game designed originally for the grade 10 Civics course in Ontario’s curriculum but is well-suited for any course in Middle or High School that covers civics related material.
The game enables students to build their own civilization on a desert island, leading them through managing resources, ordering civil life, and creating foreign policy.
The game, which requires 5 days, can serve as an introductory activity to a civics course, or as a review activity at
Common Core Social Justice Unit Bundle
This product is 86 pages and consists of an entire common core aligned unit, which includes the unit plan, the lesson plans, all handouts and rubrics that correspond with the lessons along with the PowerPoint that goes with the unit. It is intended to be aligned with Human Rights Month, which is December, The unit plan bundle is designed for 9-12 graders and ends with the students completing a service learning project. The unit (17 days of lessons) will take approximately three and a half weeks
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9th - 12th
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Current Events Debate Lesson: Defund the Police
CURRENT EVENTS DEBATE LESSON: DEFUND THE POLICEBe 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 "Defund the Police" movement and then engage in a debate/discussion on this issue. The articles were published recently and represent
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9th - 12th
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PRESIDENTIAL/VICE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE VIEWING GUIDE, ISSUES EXPLAINED
THE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES ARE HISTORY IN THE MAKING. Make watching debates especially meaningful with this student friendly guide. Background information is provided about the debate structure. The HOT ISSUES are explained, and the political party platforms are shared to provide students essential background knowledge. The viewing guide allows students to focus in on one or more questions during the debate. It's flexible in use, and you can differentiate the assignment based on the skill of y
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5th - 12th
Current Events Debate Lesson: Marijuana Legalization
CURRENT EVENTS DEBATE LESSON: Marijuana LegalizationBe 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 three articles about legalizing marijuana and then engage in a debate/discussion on this issue. The articles were published recently and represent mult
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9th - 12th
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