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Government Common Core RH.9-10.8 resources
Civics and American Government Curriculum Bundle: Projects, Activities & Lessons
This amazing, digital download includes over 300 amazing resources for teaching Civics or American Government! Each unit is fully planned out for you from beginning to end and filled with engaging projects, PowerPoints with guided notes, readings, interactive notebook pages, digital Google Drive activities, and so much more. In all, you get 11 complete units for a full Civics course: Introduction to GovernmentFoundations of American GovernmentThe ConstitutionPolitical Parties & ElectionsThe
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7th - 10th
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Women's Suffrage Activity From Seneca Falls to the 19th Amendment
In this Women's Suffrage and 19th amendment primary source-based resource on the Women's Suffrage Movement, students analyze the struggle for women's voting rights from the Seneca Falls Convention to the passage of the 19th Amendment. Students also learn the roles of several key figures, including Alice Paul, Susan B Anthony, Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and President Woodrow Wilson.This lesson is included in BOTH the Progressive Era (Gilded Age) Bundle and my Roaring '20s and 1930s B
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6th - 10th
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Divine Right, Absolutism, and the Enlightenment Primary Source Analysis
This primary source analysis activity on Divine Right is an excellent higher-order thinking resource for a unit on Absolute Monarchs or the Enlightenment! The activity includes 2 primary source excerpts. The first is from England's King James I. In it, he details his reasoning for why Divine Right is justified and why Kings are like Gods on Earth. The second source is from John Locke's Two Treatises of Government and explains why Absolutism is not a fair government and why power can only come fr
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8th - 11th
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Civics Mega Bundle, Government MEGA BUNDLE (Civics & Government Curriculum)
This CIVICS and GOVERNMENT MEGA BUNDLE includes EVERYTHING you will need to plan for an engaging year in your CIVICS or GOVERNMENT classroom in PRINT & with GOOGLE LINKS! Students will explore Government and Civics concepts including U.S. Facts and Symbols, Background of Government, Types of Government, New Nation, The Constitution, Legislative Branch, Executive Branch, Judicial Branch, Constitutional Rights and Freedoms, Citizenship, American Law, Politics, Voting, Elections, Public Opinion
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7th - 12th
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Sectionalism Unit Bundle | 8 Resources Bleeding Kansas, Dred Scott, John Brown
In this 8 resource unit bundle on Sectionalism and the Irreconcilable Period, you receive a variety of resources to enhance any unit on the build-up to the American Civil War, including the Dred Scott Decision, John Brown, Bleeding Kansas, the Lincoln-Douglas Debates, and much more! Purchase this bundle and save almost 20% over buying each lesson separately! Buy the bundle and save a bundle! Also, each resource (except the bundle quiz) includes a paper in-class version and a 1:1 Google compat
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5th - 8th
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Civics & American Government Warm Ups Bellringers and Daily Questions Activities
This awesome American Government or Civics resource features 80+ slides of daily warm up or bellringer activities for your entire course! The slides are broken out into each unit of the curriculum and cover: Introduction to GovernmentFoundations of American GovernmentThe ConstitutionPolitical Parties & ElectionsThe Legislative BranchThe Executive BranchThe Judicial BranchCivil LibertiesForeign Policy & Comparative GovernmentState & Local GovernmentEach slide contains short questions
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8th - 11th
American History Curriculum Part 1 | 1590 to 1877 | US History Curriculum
The American History and US History Part 1 Curriculum contains thousands of pages of engaging resources to teach American History from 1590 to 1877. Enjoy access to 13 best-selling US History units and the most popular supplements, including interactive notebooks, differentiated primary source activities, learning goal logs, trivia review games, and much more!Purchase this full-year curriculum and save considerably over purchasing these resources individually!The Standard American History Part
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5th - 9th
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Modern America Unit Plan Bundle | Watergate, Iran, Ronald Reagan, 9/11
Modern America Unit: Watergate, Iranian Hostage, Reagan, Persian Gulf War, 9/11!This Modern America Unit Bundle is included in the much larger American History Super Unit, Version 6/6, located here:----The 13 resources included in the Modern America Unit are listed here:✔ 1.) Watergate Scandal: Guided Notes to Teach Watergate, Fall of Nixon, Rise of Ford!✔ 2.) Watergate and the Media: How was the Watergate Scandal represented in the media?✔ 3.) Iranian Hostage Crisis & Jimmy Carter: Students
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6th - 10th
2025 Presidential Inaugural Address Activities Worksheet
Invite students to be active citizens by viewing the 2025 Presidential Inaugural Address, predicting, analyzing, evaluating, and discussing it throughout with this complete activity kit.As a BONUS you also get the State of the Union Analysis Kit to use the other three years! Both kits include mix-and-match activities that can be scaled up or down to challenge students at their level and to fit your time constraints. And these kits have been universally designed to use year after year. How easy i
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Civics and Government Inquiry Full Course Curriculum for High School
Anarchy, Communism, Fascism, Nazism & more on a POLITICAL SPECTRUM (67 slides)
THIS RESOURCE IS A MUST-HAVE FOR ANY TEACHER LOOKING TO HELP THEIR STUDENTS UNDERSTAND THE POLITICAL SPECTRUM AND THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ANARCHY, COMMUNISM, SOCIALISM, DEMOCRACY, REPUBLICANISM, MONARCHISM, FASCISM, AND NAZISM (INCLUDING RELEVANT REAL-LIFE EXAMPLES, AS WELL AS FICTIONAL EXAMPLES FROM TV SHOWS AND MOVIES. STUDENTS FOLLOW ALONG WITH ENGAGING SLIDES WHILE COMPLETING A GRAPHIC ORGANIZER.Dynamic, 3-day lesson to introduce the various political philosophies in existence.Using the att
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8th - 12th
Sacco and Vanzetti: Cold Case Files
Essential Question: How did the political climate of the United States post WWI lead to the outcome of the Sacco and Vanzetti trial?Nativism, Red Scare, Anarchy, they're all bleeding into the justice system as we dissect the case of Sacco & Vanzetti. Were they innocent or guilty? Did the justice system get it right? Using case files, evidence analysis, and crafting opinions, students will be able to analyze the case for themselves, identify the justice, or lack thereof, served. This analyt
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Marbury v Madison Supreme Court Case Document Primary Source Analysis Activity
Examine the Marbury v. Madison Supreme Court Case and practice primary source analysis skills at the same time. This 1-page handout provides the original Supreme Court ruling as well as the document image for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of American documents and, in this case, the 1803 Marbury v. Madison case. Includes a significance wrap-up question in which students utilize all of the information to explain the significance of the case or ruling.Answer
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5th - 12th
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Warren G. Harding the Teapot Dome Scandal: Did Harding Know Before His Death?
Warren G. Harding the Teapot Dome Scandal: Did Harding Know Before His Death?This lesson on the Teapot Dome Scandal is included in the Roaring '20s, 1930s, and Great Depression Unit Bundle, located here:Roaring 20s, 1930s, Great Depression Bundle! 11 Fun Resources for the 20s & 30s!----In this engaging and hands-on resource, students learn about the Teapot Dome Scandal that took place under Warren G. Harding's presidency in 1923, one of the largest political scandals in American History. Th
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6th - 10th
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3 Branches of Government & More Activities - Civics 101 Podcast Guided Notes
Strengthen your Civics and Government course with engaging Civics 101 podcast episodes and accompanying political cartoon and news analysis forms.This bundle of guided notes pairs with 20 Civics 101 podcast episodes that both concisely cover essential civics topicsprovide lasting insight into what they mean to today's Americaplus, bonus political cartoon & new analysis extension activitiesThis kit is the perfect alternative to lectures or textbook reading. Students can listen and learn at th
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7th - 12th
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Presidents Roller Coaster Project
This fun Presidents Project is a great way to have your students evaluate the performance of America's greatest (and least-great) Commanders-in-Chief! The download includes and instructions page, rubric, and some pictures of completed examples you can use to help visualize the completed projects. For the project, students analyze several surveys (links to these are provided) on the performance of America's presidents to design a roller coaster that represents the highs and lows of America's Exec
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7th - 10th
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John D Rockefeller Standard Oil Investigation | Was Rockefeller Hero or Villain?
In this engaging investigation on John D Rockefeller and the Gilded Age, students examine four documents to draw a conclusion on Rockefeller's legacy with Standard Oil: Should John D Rockefeller be remembered as a Hero or a Villain?Students examine excerpts from the History of Standard Oil (by Ida Tarbell), a New York Times article on Rockefeller's Philanthropic Work, a primary source detailing the business tactics of Standard Oil, and an overview of Rockefeller's life and business dealings with
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7th - 10th
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Legislative Branch Google Drive Digital Resources Interactive Notebook
This Legislative Branch digital notebook set features 10 fully-editable interactive pages on Google Drive! A perfect resource for Distance Learning with your Civics or American Government class.These engaging, interactive pages can be completed all online with laptops, tablets, or any other device that supports Google Drive! Topics covered include: The Powers of CongressRequirements for the Senate and House of RepresentativesCongressional Leadership PositionsYour State's Senators and Representat
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7th - 10th
American Government and Civics: Types and Systems of Government Unit Bundle
A complete engaging unit on types and systems of government. This Bundle includes resources on types and systems of government. If you are looking for activities and lessons for this fundamental component of American government, you have found the right resource! This bundle includes:2 Power points (Notes for types and systems of government) Foldables (gummy bear foldable)Writing Activities(differentiated activities and writing prompts)Gallery Walk Exit SlipsPost-it Note Activities Want access t
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6th - 12th
Moot Court/Mock Trial: "Take me out to the ball game..."
Project goals:Develop strong argumentative skills, both written and orallyUnderstand the differences between criminal, civil, and appellate casesJudge an argument based on evidence and reasoningAbout the project:There are three different cases students will argue. Each of the cases has a very similar fact pattern. At the, end however, students are asked to argue the cases a little differently.Case #1: criminal caseCase #2: civil caseCase #3: criminal case on appeal (the assumption here is that t
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8th - 11th
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Executive Branch Google Drive Digital Notebook
This Executive Branch digital notebook set features 10 fully-editable interactive pages on Google Drive! A perfect resource for Distance Learning with your Civics or American Government class.These engaging, interactive pages can be completed all online with laptops, tablets, or any other device that supports Google Drive! Topics covered include: Qualifications for the PresidencyAmendments and the line of successionThe powers of the PresidentCommander-in-Chief and Roles of the PresidentThe Cabin
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7th - 10th
Judicial Branch Google Drive Digital Notebook
This Judicial Branch digital notebook set features 10 fully-editable interactive pages on Google Drive! A perfect resource for Distance Learning with your Civics or American Government class.These engaging, interactive pages can be completed all online with laptops, tablets, or any other device that supports Google Drive! Topics covered include: The American Justice SystemSupreme CourtSupreme Court JusticesJurisdictionFederal and State CourtsMarbury v. MadisonJudicial ReviewLandmark Supreme Cour
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7th - 10th
Create a 28th Amendment Simulation (includes editable version)
About This Lesson In this lesson, students will get the opportunity to participate in a simulation where they’ll create, then try to pass a Constitutional Amendment. It works best when done after students have learned the process of how Amendments are passed.Learning objectives/Essential QuestionsExplain how Amendments are passed.Understand the complexity of the Amendment-passing process and explain why the authors of U.S. Constitution would have made this so difficult to do (i.e. it is our gove
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Bill of Rights & Constitutional Amendments (GROWING!) Bundle (editable)
Just Mercy Movie Guide & Death Penalty Debate - PAIR PACK - CCSS
This is a pair-pack of our popular resources: Just Mercy Movie Guide and Capital Punishment Class Debate. Both go well together for any classroom covering the complex topic of capital punishment. Students can analyze the film and contemplate the issues within the U.S. justice system. They can later have a class debate about whether capital punishment, in itself, should be abolished within government. In the movie guide, there is a set of resources for viewing Just Mercy in your classroom. The vi
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9th - 12th
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Government Thematic Unit: The Constitution Download
Seamlessly Teach the Constitution in ANY Setting with Thematic Units!This versatile digital resource is an entire thematic unit in one place! PDFs include complete teacher edition and editable student pages. Students simply type their answers in, save, and upload! Printable and projectable, this unit is perfect for seamless teaching in class, at home, or any combination!Flexible design works in any learning environment, ready to upload to Google Classroom or any other learning platform!Different
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6th - 12th
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