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Civics Common Core WHST.6-8.1e resources
Constitution & the Bill of Rights We The People SS.7.CG.1.8, SS.7.CG.2.4, SS.7.C
Constitution & the Bill of Rights We The People American History Lesson on the limited government, check and balances, separation of power, the Bill of Rights, the Articles of Confederation, the purpose of the Constitution, the application of the Bill of Right to every day life, differences between Federalists and Anti-Federalists and much MORE! Standards alignment: SS.7.CG.1.8, SS.7.CG.2.4, SS.7.CG.3.3, SS.8.CG.2.6This pack includes: The big ideas in the Constitution (limited government, ch
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5th - 8th
Election 2024 Meet the Candidates: Research, Learn, and Write Biden Trump
In order to become knowledgeable and informed citizens, your students will have the opportunity to research the presidential candidates in time for Election 2024. Students will visit websites in order to research and take notes on the achievements and viewpoints of Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Then, students will develop their own opinion based on evidence and determine which presidential candidate they would vote for by answering a writing prompt. Many support handouts are included for student s
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Election 2020 Complete Unit Bundle: Activities, Templates & Projects
Presidential Cabinet Lesson Plan- Create your own Cabinet
In the Presidential Cabinet Lesson Plan, students will imagine themselves as President and design their ultimate Presidential Cabinet on Google Slides or worksheets. They will need to explain why each fictional, historic or present day individual would do well in each Cabinet position, as well as provide a picture of each Cabinet member. Students will also create an additional Cabinet position that they believe would be important to add. This lesson concludes with students designing the Cabin
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5th - 12th
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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
Constitution and Bill of Rights Unit: Activities & Projects Bundle
Activities and projects come with specific directions, requirements, rubrics and answer keys (when necessary). Students will have the opportunity to work collaboratively and/or individually to complete the following assignments:✓Washington, D.C. Travel Brochure✓Real Estate Advertisement or Commercial for Washington, D.C.✓Constitutional Convention Classroom Debates✓Redesign the Dollar to Represent the Preamble✓Biography Poem About James Madison✓Three Branches of Government Graphic Organizers✓Crea
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6th - 8th
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What is a cult? Sect Religion Critical Thinking Middle School Lesson
What is a cult and critical thinking Lesson . Middle School Lesson Pack. RSE Editable PowerPoint, Lesson Assessment, Student Resources, Signposting to extra support services. Bonus Mindfulness Activity and much more.Some of the terms explored: Cult, tradition, religion, Values, manipulation, coercion , Critical thinking,Learning Outcomes:To define the word cultTo explain why people may be attracted to these groups and some of the dangers of these groupsTo evaluate the difference between a cult a
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: British Values and Human Rights
Election 2024 Candidates Biden Trump Research & Cast Your Ballot Paragraph
As we get deeper into the election season, your students have the opportunity to learn about the presidential candidates: Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Students will visit reliable websites in order to research and take notes on the achievements and viewpoints of Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Then, students will develop their own opinion based on evidence and determine which presidential candidate they would vote for by answering a writing prompt. Many support handouts are included for student succe
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7th - 9th
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Also included in: Election 2024 and Executive Branch President Biden Trump Bundle
Types and Forms of Government Differentiated Writing Activities
This is the perfect summative assessment after you have taught types of government! These differentiated writing activities include activities and writing prompts for three levels in the classroom. Level A-Students evaluate types of government Level B-Students respond to a quote and use a reading passage for evidenceLevel C- Students watch a video and respond to a hypothetical scenario.Want access to ALL of my civics resources? Join the Civics and American Government Member Club!Visit my website
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6th - 12th
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3 Three Branches of Government Constitution Choice Board
This choice board resource provides students with fun and engaging projects to demonstrate their learning about the three branches (Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches) of the U.S. government. Providing students with choices in the classroom is a sure way to excite them and capture their attention about the topics at hand. This comprehensive resource includes six low-prep and interactive projects for students to choose from. Each project is explained on printables that are broken dow
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6th - 8th
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The Bill of Rights 10 Ten Amendments Choice Board Projects
This choice board resource provides students with fun and engaging projects to demonstrate their learning about the the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Providing students with choices in the classroom is a sure way to excite them and capture their attention about the topics at hand. This comprehensive resource includes six low-prep and interactive projects for students to choose from. Each project is explained on printables that are broken down into manageabl
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6th - 8th
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Election 2020 Complete Unit Bundle: Activities, Templates & Projects
We are deep into the election season, but how well do your students really know the candidates, the issues and the roles of the president? This bundle gives your students the opportunity to explore all of that in a student-centered, engaging and fun way! Please note that this unit will be updated as election changes occur (such as if a candidate drops out). Debate and inauguration resources will be added as we get deeper into the election season.
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6th - 9th
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The Constitutional Convention Debates - The U.S. Constitution
Debates help students improve their skills in the areas of problem solving, critical thinking, communication, teamwork and leadership. For this class activity, divide your students into six teams. Two groups will be competing against each other at a time during the classroom debate. There are a total of three debate questions so each student in your class will participate in a debate and will be an audience member for two debates. The first two questions relate to issues debated during the C
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6th - 8th
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Middle School Early United States History Interactive Lessons BUNDLE
Explore Early United States History in an engaging and interactive way with Pear Decks and other interactive mediums! Follow my TeachersPayTeachers store to stay updated with new resources as I create them for my classes. Check for updates under the "My Purchases" page to ensure that you always have access to the latest resources.This bundle includes:⭐ 8th Grade United States History Pacing Guide FREEBIE with Suggested Activities⭐ Atlantic Slave Trade / Middle Passage Pear Deck Google Slides⭐ Ca
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6th - 8th
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What are Human Rights? Lesson
What ate Human Rights? Lesson . Middle School Lesson Pack. RSE Editable PowerPoint, Lesson Assessment, Student Resources, Signposting to extra support services. Bonus Mindfulness Activity and much more.Some of the terms explored: UDHR 148, Council of Europe, ECHR, ECtHR, United Nations, HRA 1998 Rights, ResponsibilitiesLearning Outcomes:I can name a range of Human RightsI understand the origins of Human RightsI understand how Human rights are protectedAssessment Outcomes:I can spot fake news I u
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Exploring British Values - High School Unit
Roles of the President: Scenarios! (with Guided Notes)
Teach your students the Roles of the President through Digital and Printable Guided Notes and Scenarios activities!The Roles of the President are the various responsibilities of the President. The Guided Notes will allow students to learn the different hats worn by the President and then practice identifying them through real-world Scenarios! This resource is both available digital and printable, and includes scaffolded versions to best meet the needs of the students in your classroom!This produ
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6th - 9th
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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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Presidents Day Writing Activity: How to Write a Letter to the President ⭐ Civics
Formal Letter Writing Unit: How to Write a Letter to Politicians: This complete letter writing unit will equip your students with basic skills that will last them a lifetime. From addressing the envelope to content to formatting, this resource has you covered. Perfect for high school and middle school civics, social studies, history classes, citizenship, and adult education! Check out the preview to see each page of the resource!This resource is perfect for Presidents Day, but it is always rel
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9th - 12th
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Desert Island Project - Making Decision Life Skills Lesson
Desert Island Project - Making Decisions . Middle School Lesson Pack. Editable PowerPoint, Lesson Assessment, Student Resources, Signposting to extra support services. Bonus Mindfulness Activity and much more.Some of the terms explored: Baptism, Brit Milah, Aqueeqah, Priorities, Survival, ceremony Learning Outcomes:I could survive on a desert Island I understand how to be a good team playerI understand how birth is celebrated by different religionsAssessment Outcomes:I could survive on a desert
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Law, Crime & Society - Middle School Unit
Conspiracy theories and Extremist narrative Lesson
Conspiracy theories and Extremist Narratives . Middle School Lesson Pack. Civics Editable PowerPoint, Lesson Assessment, Student Resources, Signposting to extra support services. Bonus Mindfulness Activity and much more.Some of the terms explored: Rights, Responsibilities and Values Unit: Combating Extremism and TerrorismLearning Outcomes:To understand what a conspiracy theory isTo explore why conspiracy theories and extremist narratives are interlinkedTo evaluate why conspiracy theories can be
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Combatting Extremism & Terrorism - School Unit
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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The U.S. Constitution Choice Board Projects
This choice board resource provides students with fun and engaging projects to demonstrate their learning about the the U.S. Constitution. Providing students with choices in the classroom is a sure way to excite them and capture their attention about the topics at hand. This comprehensive resource includes six low-prep and interactive projects for students to choose from. Each project is explained on printables that are broken down into manageable chunks and includes step-by-step directions. O
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6th - 8th
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The Constitution and Bill of Rights Choice Board Projects
This choice board resource provides students with fun and engaging projects to demonstrate their learning about the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Providing students with choices in the classroom is a sure way to excite them and capture their attention about the topics at hand. This comprehensive resource includes six low-prep and interactive projects for students to choose from. Each project is explained on printables that are broken down into manageable chunks and includes step-by-step
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6th - 8th
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8th Grade Civics MCAS Discussion and Short Answer Review Questions (With Key)
Summary:This activity provides a comprehensive review of key topics in U.S. government and politics, covering foundational concepts, historical developments, institutional structures, rights and responsibilities of citizens, constitutional principles, and contemporary issues. It includes multiple-choice questions, fill-in-the-blank questions, and short-answer questions designed to assess students' understanding and knowledge retention.How to Use in Class:Review Sessions: Utilize the provided rev
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7th - 10th
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The Executive Branch President Constitution Choice Board Project
This choice board resource provides students with fun and engaging projects to demonstrate their learning about the Executive Branch of the U.S. government. Providing students with choices in the classroom is a sure way to excite them and capture their attention about the topics at hand. This comprehensive resource includes six low-prep and interactive projects for students to choose from. Each project is explained on printables that are broken down into manageable chunks and includes step-by-
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Election 2024 and Executive Branch President Biden Trump Bundle
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