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Civics Common Core WHST.9-10.9 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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Civics and Government Inquiry Full Course Curriculum for High School
Transform your high school Civics class with this inquiry-driven and project-based complete done-for-you semester course.Whether you're new to Civics or looking to upgrade to something powerful, this course will cultivate intrigue and skills in your students to be informed and engaged change-makers.Best of all, every student activity comes in both print PDF and paperless Google files, making it perfect for any setting. Your download-and-done, semester-long curriculum contains: Course Overview an
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9th - 12th
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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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#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
★ Full Semester ★ Government Customizable Slides, Guided Notes, Activities
Are you looking for effective, ready-to-use units that you can use in your classroom? Look no further! These lessons will save you valuable time that you can use to help your students grow and learn. These units are ready to go as soon as you purchase them. This bundle includes Google Slides Presentations and Guided Notes for each section. Daily Quizzes are also included for certain sections. Unit tests are being added and should be completed by Summer of 2023.Both the Google Slides Presentatio
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9th - 12th
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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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Amending the Constitution Civics Legislative Branch Project - DC Statehood
Should the US amend the Constitution to grant Washington DC statehood status or should it remain a federal district? Have your students take on the role of Presidential advisors and research this legislative branch constitutional issue in this highly-scaffolded research essay PBL.This is the perfect addition to your Civics and Government class to culminate your Three Branches or Legislative Branch units or use as a course capstone project.Research and writing skills can be the hardest to teach w
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Legislative Branch Unit with Activities, PPTs, Card Sorts, & Games
Electoral College - Amending the Constitution Executive Branch Project Civics
Should the US abolish or keep the Electoral College? Have your students take on the role of Presidential advisors and research this constitutional issue in this highly-scaffolded research essay PBL.This is the perfect addition to your Civics and Government class to culminate your Voting & Election or Executive Branch units or use as a course capstone project.Research and writing skills can be the hardest to teach well, which you'll be able to do with so many embedded supports like:Audio reco
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Executive Branch Unit with Activities, PPTs, & Simulations
Supreme Court Term Limits - Amending the Constitution Civics Judicial Project
Should the US impose term limits or mandatory retirement ages for federal judges, including the Supreme Court? Have your students take on the role of Presidential advisors and research this constitutional issue in this highly-scaffolded research essay PBL.This is the perfect addition to your Civics and Government class to culminate your Three Branches or Judicial Branch units or use as a course capstone project.Research and writing skills can be the hardest to teach well, which you'll be able to
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Civics and Government Inquiry Full Course Curriculum for High School
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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Death Penalty Town Hall Debate and Simulation w/Character Cards
Overview: The Town Hall Death Penalty Debate unit offers a comprehensive and immersive learning experience designed to engage students in critical thinking, research, and persuasive argumentation on the complex issue of the death penalty. Through role-playing, group activities, and collaborative discussions, students explore diverse perspectives, ethical considerations, and the impact of legislative decisions on society.Why Buy This Unit?Engaging and interactive activities that promote student p
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7th - 12th
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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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Four Corners Debate: The Constitutional Convention
In this activity, students are asked to read excerpts from Madison's notes on the Constitutional Convention. They then choose which delegates they agree with and fill in a "pre-write" for a class debate. Students move around the "four corners" of the room, deciding if they agree or disagree with different statements made about the delegates' opinions. Students will grapple with primary source documents, understand the beliefs of the founders, form their own opinion about American government and
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10th - 12th
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Civics Voting & Voter Participation Research Project for Future Voters
Use this multi-day voting project to prepare students to become informed future voters. This project increases students' knowledge about voting through research of state voter registration and voting rules, interviews of voting-age individuals, and critical evaluation of voting in their state. Students also analyze facts and data about voter participation and determine whether accompanying statements are reasonable or unsupported conclusions.This engaging and rigorous project builds civic valu
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Terrorism - terrorists or freedom fighters?
A detailed and well differentiated, editable lesson with all about terrorism, 20th century historical examples of those classed as terrorists and why people become terrorists. Students will investigate why people become involved in terrorism before examining case studies of historical figures who could be interpreted as either freedom fighters or terrorists, depending on a person's political viewpoint and context (e.g Che Guevara).This hour long lesson (with PowerPoint, clips and worksheets) was
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7th - 10th
Also included in: Terrorism History Bundle
Borderlands - How Borders Create Conflict
Immerse your students with this perspective building unit based on the Murdock Map of Africa. The academic focus of this lesson is focused on how borders have been created in ways that create modern conflict. With a powerful interactive activity to open this lesson the borderlands unit encourages evidence analysis and group discussion. In addition, to an easy to deliver and engaging opening activity this lesson includes challenging classwork that has students study the Murdock Map and connect
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8th - 11th
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Argue A Supreme Court Case Using Precedents!
Use this project to get your students researching and analyzing important federal court decisions involving precedents in education!Students are provided with 4 fictional court cases involving student rights in schools. They are to read the facts of the case and then form an argument that they could present to the Supreme Court by doing the following:-Provide a case summary-Identify the constitutional issue(s)-Declare which side of the case they will argue-State their argument-Find and summarize
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8th - 12th
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Economics Vocabulary Activity Game - Instagram (Editable Insta-game)
This editable, interactive, Instagram activity is based on Fundamental Economics vocabulary. Students view clever Instagram hashtags that give clues to things related to Economics. They make inferences in order to determine what the post is about. Next, they find evidence in their books, notes, device, etc. to justify their answer. This is great for pairs, small groups, or individuals. It can utilize the entire room, allowing students to move around a lot, or, it can be seat work. Your cho
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8th - 12th
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Gentrification & The American Dream Playlist
Engage students with a multimedia playlist including videos and podcasts. This lesson covers upward mobility and gentrification and how these two relate to the American Dream. The lesson is neutral and presents both sides of the argument, allowing students to draw their own conclusions.
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8th - 12th
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Untold Story of the 90s Documentary Worksheets
Two worksheets, one for each of the episodes of the documentary The Untold Story of the 90s. Unit: Modern Era in the United StatesCourse: U.S. History
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10th - 12th
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World War II Changes on the Homefront Research Project & Primary Sources
World War II began in Europe on September 1, 1939 following Nazi Germany’s invasion of Poland. Around the same time, the Japanese Empire was conquering territory in East and Southeast Asia. Despite the gains of the Axis Powers across the globe, the United States remained neutral, unwilling to get involved in a conflict many Americans believed did not affect them. This attitude changed, however, following the surprise attack by the Japanese on the U.S. Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on Decemb
Marbury v. Madison: Primary Source DBQ (NO PREP) Editable
Explore the significance of Marbury v. Madison with this ready-to-use toolkit. Through this primary source analysis and Document-Based Questions (DBQs), students will develop critical thinking skills and gain a deeper understanding of constitutional principles. This activity fosters active learning and ignites historical inquiry in your classroom today.Included:The original 1803 Marbury v. Madison transcription5 Question Multiple Choice Quiz (With answers and rationale)5 Short Response Questions
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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AP Prep Primary Source Packet: The Articles of Confederation (NO PREP)Editable
Engage your high school AP Government students in an immersive and comprehensive learning experience with this Constitutional Convention Simulation based on the Articles of Confederation. This all-inclusive package includes a variety of resources designed to challenge and empower students while promoting a deep understanding of the Articles and its impact on the American government.The package features:Constitutional Convention Simulation:Students participate in a simulated Constitutional Conven
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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