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Government Common Core RI.7.1 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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Government in Southern & Eastern Asia (SS7CG4, SS7CG4a, SS7CG4b) GSE
Your students will love learning about different forms of government found in Southern & Eastern Asia with this engaging, no prep reading activity packet! This is perfect for adding literacy to your social studies curriculum because it's academically-aligned for ELA and for social studies. Plus, it's so easy to use that you can even leave it for sub plans or use as a homework packet!Resource Includes: Passage (leveled for 7th grade) Graphic OrganizerMatching ActivityMultiple Choice ActivityW
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7th
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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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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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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
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 Historical Documents Bundle
Here is an amazing United States historical documents bundled resource that is filled with our top seven activities that we use in our classrooms. The Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Paul Revere’s Ride, The Star-Spangled Banner, The Olive Branch Petition, The Emancipation Proclamation and Gettysburg Address are all included.We are selling this as a bundled resource where you will save over 25% if you bought each activity separate!Included in the bundle is:•Declaration of Independence
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5th - 8th
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Bill of Rights Mini-Unit
Are you looking for engaging, thought-provoking Bill of Rights activities for your students? This is the packet for you! These activities use the original text of the Bill of Rights and are appropriate for 5th through 8th grade students.
Contents of this packet:
Page 3: Original text of the Bill of Rights
Pages 4-7: Unwrapping the Bill of Rights- I listed each Amendment and defined difficult words. Students are asked to review each Amendment and re-write it in their own words.
Pages 8-9:
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5th - 8th
Presidential Election: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about the presidential election process through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions5 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated readi
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3rd - 8th
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AMERICAN REVOLUTION! EPIC Bundle (21 PPTs, primary sources and other resources)
These pieces can be downloaded separately, but are offered here at a bundle discount. All handouts have been formatted to fit perfectly onto one page for easy printing and copying. PPTs come with graphic organizers and/or structured notes for students to follow along. Enjoy!Introduction PPT (2 slides) - includes: table of contents, distinction between the American Revolution and the Revolutionary War1 PART 1: CAUSES PPT (15 slides) - includes: a KWL chart, 11 separate causes for the American
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5th - 12th
* AMERICAN REVOLUTION!!! PART 3 MAJOR BATTLES - VISUAL, TEXTUAL, ENGAGING
**Updated to include guided notes & alternate PPT formatsTHIS DOWNLOAD INCLUDES PART 3 DETAILED BELOW...This Unit can be downloaded as one PowerPoint or downloaded separately and taught as individual lessons. The slides contain visuals, text, primary and secondary sources, maps, writing prompts, activities, lists, assignments and much much more. ENJOY!Introduction (2 slides) - includes: table of contents, distinction between the American Revolution and the Revolutionary WarPART 1: CAUSES (
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5th - 12th
Intro to Serial Podcast: Controversial Court Cases Stations - Distance Learning
This digital and printable product is the perfect intro for any Serial Podcast unit!While I am using this resource as a pre-reading activity for Season 1 of the Serial Podcast with my students, it also works as a stand alone lesson when studying historic court cases! In this activity, your students will be able to study 4 controversial court cases through interactive learning stations. Made with Google Slides, these interactive stations provide videos, articles, and higher-order thinking questio
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Bundle_10 Politics Current Events Articles & Activity Packet / Jan - Mar 2024
Enjoy 50% off current events articles from the Politics section. Content addresses actions of the Executive, Legislative, or Judicial Branch that occurred from January - March, 2024. Each lesson plan includes target vocabulary practice, graphic organizers, literacy strategies, open-ended discussion questions, and a lesson extension for additional enrichment. Routine reading helps students build metacognitive skills. These skills enable students to think deeply, reflect often, and formulate origi
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6th - 12th
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Three Branches of the U.S. Government Social Studies Task Cards
These task cards provides a fun way to review the 3 Branches of the U.S. Government.The collection includes 28 cards, a student worksheet, and an answer key.The cards provide a meaningful review or assessment activity for your class.They can stand alone or make a good combination lesson with a webquest about the same subject. If you're interested, you can view it at the following link.A Collection of 3 WebQuests -The Three Branches of GovernmentI also have a digital copy of the cards. if yo
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: The Three Branches of Government Bundle-Webquest, Task Cards
The Lady or the Tiger: Reading, Writing, Language, and SS Activities
This high interest resource is a great way to review or practice in an engaging, fun way compound /complex sentences structures. The story "The Lady or The Tiger" by Frank Stockton is one that students enjoy. The high interest lessons and activities in this resource bring the story to life. To begin, students are accused of a silly or petty crime. As a consequence, students pick either Door 1 or Door 2. Behind the door is a terrible fate or a great reward. Later, students compare the criminal
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6th - 9th
Filibuster!: A Public Policy Debate
If there's one thing students love... it's a good debate!Right now, throughout the United States people are debating the Senate's filibuster! Should we keep it? Should we get rid of it?Students love to ARGUE but this lesson focuses on considering all sides of the issue before forming an informed opinion. Student will analyze arguments and brainstorm counter arguments for both sides of the issue. At the conclusion of the lesson, students will write a letter to their representative explaining t
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6th - 8th
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Paying for Photocopies: Taxation Without Representation: Reading & Activities
This activity is designed to allow students to experience the injustice of ‘taxation without representation’ that the colonists felt. Students will be told that because of financial cuts to the school budget, they will now be expected to pay for all photocopies they receive. After anger and outrage ensues, they will promptly be give a mock quiz, which they are expected to pay for (in theory, not really). After the teacher has shown this is an experiential exercise, students will further investig
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7th - 12th
Digital United States Constitution Detective Activity Google Compatible
Do you need your students to understand the Constitution of the United States? The purpose of this activity is to engage your students by having them become “detectives” and learn about the Constitution of the United States. Students will be learning about key vocabulary such as democracy, amendment, federal system, and more. They will also become experts in understanding events that led up to the creation of the Constitution, the roles of the three branches of government, the rights of citizens
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4th - 7th
Politics _2024 Presidential Candidates_Current Events News_Released 2023
The United States will hold a presidential election on November 5, 2024. This will be the 60th presidential election in United States history.Teen news articles covering contemporary issues. Great for current events journaling, reading comprehension practice, summer enrichment lessons, substitute teacher plans, home school lessons, or informally chatting with your teen at home. Follow Us @ NewsLessonPlans on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest & YouTube Article Features:· 2 difficulty levels for d
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6th - 12th
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Politics_Biden Warns of Weapon Halts to Israel_Current Events Reading_2024
Current events PDF lesson plan. President Biden says that he has threatened to withhold some weapons to Israel if it proceeds with a major ground invasion of Rafah, saying civilians have died as a result of the use of certain bombs. The southern city of Rafah is housing over 1 million civilians, who are fleeing from the war.Articles and long reading passages of recent news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Includes literacy strategies and graphic organ
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6th - 12th
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Politics_Presidential Medal of Freedom_Current Events Reading Comprehension_2024
Current events PDF lesson plan. President Joe Biden issued nineteen recipients the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom built teams, coalitions, movements, organizations, and businesses that shaped America for the better.Articles and long reading passages of recent news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Includes literacy strategies and graphic organizers to support struggling readers. Also great for independent
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7th - 11th
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* AMERICAN REVOLUTION!!! PART 2 SIDES & LEADERS - VISUAL, TEXTUAL, ENGAGING
**Updated to include guided notes & alternate PPT formatsTHIS DOWNLOAD INCLUDES PART 2 DETAILED BELOW...This Unit can be downloaded as one PowerPoint or downloaded separately and taught as individual lessons. The slides contain visuals, text, primary and secondary sources, maps, writing prompts, activities, lists, assignments and much much more. ENJOY!Introduction (2 slides) - includes: table of contents, distinction between the American Revolution and the Revolutionary WarPART 1: CAUSES (
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5th - 12th
Politics_Motion to Oust Speaker Mike Johnson_Current Events Reading_2024
Current events PDF lesson plan. Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed the motion to vacate resolution nearly a month ago. Some Republicans have expressed dismay that Johnson forged ahead with Ukraine aid without securing support for a bill aimed to strengthen security along the U.S.-Southern borderArticles and long reading passages of recent news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Includes literacy strategies and graphic organizers to support strugg
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7th - 11th
Science_International Court Ruling on Climate Change_Current Events Reading_2024
Current events PDF lesson plan. Europe’s highest human rights court ruled that countries must better protect their people from the consequences of climate change. A court in Switzerland ruled that Switzerland “had failed to comply with its duties” related to protecting the quality of air. Articles and long reading passages of recent news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Includes literacy strategies and graphic organizers to support struggling readers.
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6th - 12th
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