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Government Common Core RI.8.3 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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Election of 1824 and the Corrupt Bargain
Detailed reading along with mapping activity and questions about how John Quincy Adams became president and how Andrew Jackson believed the election was stolen from him
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8th - 12th
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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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Branches of Government Checks and Balances Federalism Stations and Gallery
In this Constitution and Three Branches of Government activity, students examine six easy-to-navigate text stations to explain the workings of the American government system, the 3 branches of government, checks and balances, amendments, and much more! Students complete guided notes on the Executive Branch, Legislative Branch, Judicial Branch, the Amendment Process, Federal System, and Checks and Balances. ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my US Constitution
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5th - 8th
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8th Grade U.S. History: Constitution & Bill of Rights COMPLETE Lesson Plan 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 U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights! These amazing resources are 100% completely ready to use for both in-person and online digital learning via Google Apps, and have been successfully used by thousands of students!The incredible resources in this U.S. Constitution Lesson Plan Unit can easily be used with any textbook, or no textbook at all!!BE SURE TO CLICK THE PRODUCT PR
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8th
Also included in: 8th Grade U.S. History YEAR-LONG Curriculum Bundle!! | Google Apps
Implementing a Mock Trial - Student Handouts
Handouts for implementing a Mock TrialClassroom simulations/role plays are excellent tools to enhance student achievement and increase classroom motivation. As educators, we believe in the power of active learning in the classroom. As a result, we have spent many years creating activities that require active learning in the classroom and have had incredible results. Students come back year after year and always remember the skits, mock trials, reader’s theaters, games, and simulations that ha
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7th - 11th
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"The Outsiders" Mock Trial "The People vs. Johnny Cade" - SS/ELA activity
Handouts for implementing a Mock Trial - updated 9/2/18Classroom simulations/role plays are excellent tools to enhance student achievement and increase classroom motivation. As educators, we believe in the power of active learning in the classroom. As a result, we have spent many years creating activities that require active learning in the classroom and have had incredible results. Students come back year after year and always remember the skits, mock trials, reader’s theaters, games, and si
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: "The Outsiders" MEGA BUNDLE - Includes an entire mock trial!
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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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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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
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
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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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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Politics_US Dept of Justice Sues Apple_Current Events Reading Comprehension_2024
Current events PDF lesson plan. 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 readers or gifted learners to use during enrichment time. Use for differentiated instruction by allowing students to choose different articles based on interest.Follow @ NewsLessonPlans on X, Facebook, Instagram & Pinterest Fe
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6th - 12th
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Politics_Senate Passes $1.2 Trillion Funding Bill_Current Events Reading
Current events lesson plan. Congress passed a $1.2T package of six spending bills to fund a group of federal agencies through the end of the fiscal year on Sept. 30. By passing the funding legislation, congressional lawmakers avoided a partial government shutdown.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 independen
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7th - 11th
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Politics_Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address_Current Events Reading_2024
Current events lesson plan. President Joe Biden delivered his third State of the Union Address on Thursday March 7th. Joe Biden attempted to rally against his presidential campaign opponent during the State of the Union Address.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 readers or gifted learners to use
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6th - 12th
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Politics_Supreme Court Keeps Trump on Ballot_Current Events Reading_2024
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously to restore former President Donald Trump’s name on Republican primary ballots. The ruling overturns a Colorado decision that disqualified Trump from statewide election ballots under the 14th Amendment's insurrection clauseCurrent events PDF lesson plans for reading comprehension practice or standardized testing preparation. Long reading passage of recent news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Includes literacy strate
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7th - 11th
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Politics_Supreme Court Hears Trump Insurrection Case_Current Events Reading_2024
Long reading passage of recent news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on whether former President Donald Trump is ineligible for the presidency under the insurrection clause in the Constitution. Much of the arguments focused on whether Colorado — and states in general — have the constitutional authority to enforce Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.Follow @ NewsLessonPlans on X, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest & YouTu
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6th - 12th
Politics_House Impeaches Secretary Mayorkas_Current Events Reading_2024
Current events articles and lesson plans for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. The House voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the U.S.-Mexico border. This event marks only the second time in history a presidential cabinet member has been impeached. Includes literacy strategies and graphic organizers to support struggling readers. Also great for independent readers or gifted learners to use during enrichment time. Use
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7th - 11th, Adult Education
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World_ Nationalist Leads Northern Ireland _Current Events Comprehension_2024
Long reading passage of recent news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill has made history after she was appointed Northern Ireland's first nationalist first minister. In the last assembly election in May 2022, Sinn Féin became the largest party at Stormont for the first time, entitling the party to nominate the first minister.Includes literacy strategies and graphic organizers to support struggling readers. Also great for inde
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7th - 11th
Politics_ An Analysis of Biden’s Campaign Speeches_Current Events Reading_2024
Current events PDF lesson plans for reading comprehension practice or standardized testing preparation. Great for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. President Biden is running for re-election, and several themes have emerged among his recent campaign speeches. He frequently uses his opponent’s name, pushes hard for abortion rights, and rarely brings up issues related to immigrationIncludes literacy strategies and graphic organizers to support struggling readers. Al
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7th - 11th
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