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Government Common Core W.8.2 resources
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
Grades:
8th
Also included in:Â 8th Grade U.S. History YEAR-LONG Curriculum Bundle!! | Google Apps
PRESIDENTS DAY PROJECT: Summarize the Life and Biography of a President
Students will create a slide presentation, video, or any project format about a President of their choice. This project explains what students must research and includes a grading rubric for the teacher. Students will research both personal and executive events of their chosen Commander in Chief. It's great for a President's Day activity, a substitute teacher, or for any unit that studies the United States Presidents. Helpful websites are even included to help students find appropriate informati
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in:Â Civics & US Government Lesson, Activities, Simulations and More: The Bundle
Georgia Juvenile Justice System - Social Studies Reading SS8CG5 GSE
Your students will learn all about the court system for juveniles in Georgia with this engaging, no prep reading activity. 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 homework packets!Resource Includes: Passage (differentiated for on-grade level and approaching 8th grade level) Graphic Organizers Vocabulary Matching ActivityMultiple Cho
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Grades:
8th
Also included in:Â 8th Grade Georgia Social Studies Reading Activities BUNDLE (GSE Aligned)
Washington DC: Create a Field Trip Project Activity to the Nation's Capital City
OverviewCan't take your class to Washington DC? This lesson is the solution to getting your students to our Nation's Capital without spending a dime. As tour guides, students will study various memorials, buildings, and attractions to research and present to the class in the form of a presentation. These various "tours" will bring the entire class around to the major attractions of Washington DC. This student-led, virtual class field trip will help your students learn about the major sites o
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Grades:
5th - 12th
Trial Process in Georgia - Social Studies Reading Activity SS8CG4 SS8CG4d GSE
Your students will learn all about the trial process in Georgia with this engaging, no prep reading activity. 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 homework packets!Resource Includes: Passage (differentiated for on-grade level and approaching 8th grade level) Graphic Organizers Vocabulary Matching ActivityMultiple Choice Activity
Grades:
8th
Also included in:Â 8th Grade Georgia Social Studies Reading Activities BUNDLE (GSE Aligned)
Judicial Court System Georgia - Social Studies Reading SS8CG4b SS8CG4c GSE
Your students will learn all about the judicial court system in Georgia with this engaging, no prep reading activity. 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 homework packets!Resource Includes: Passage (differentiated for on-grade level and approaching 8th grade level) Graphic Organizers Vocabulary Matching ActivityMultiple Choice A
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8th
Also included in:Â 8th Grade Georgia Social Studies Reading Activities BUNDLE (GSE Aligned)
3 Branches Government Georgia Checks & Balances - Social Studies Reading SS8CG1b
Your students will learn all about the three branches of government in Georgia and how they have checks and balances with this engaging, no prep reading activity. 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 homework packets!Resource Includes: Passage (differentiated for on-grade level and approaching 8th grade level) Graphic Organizers
Grades:
8th
Also included in:Â 8th Grade Georgia Social Studies Reading Activities BUNDLE (GSE Aligned)
Georgia Executive Branch State Agencies - Social Studies SS8CG3 SS8CG3b GSE
Your students will learn all about the state agencies of Georgia with this engaging, no prep reading activity. 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 homework packets!Resource Includes: Passage (differentiated for on-grade level and approaching 8th grade level) Graphic Organizers Vocabulary Matching ActivityMultiple Choice Activity
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8th
Also included in:Â 8th Grade Georgia Social Studies Reading Activities BUNDLE (GSE Aligned)
Georgia's Constitution - 8th Grade Social Studies Reading SS8CG1 SS8CG1a
Your students will learn all about the state constitution of Georgia and how it compares and contrasts with the United States Constitution with this engaging, no prep reading activity. 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 homework packets!Resource Includes: Passage (differentiated for on-grade level and approaching 8th grade leve
Grades:
8th
Also included in:Â 8th Grade Georgia Social Studies Reading Activities BUNDLE (GSE Aligned)
Georgia General Assembly - Social Studies Reading Passage SS8CG2 SS8CG2a GSE
Your students will learn all about the Georgia General Assembly with this engaging, no prep reading activity. 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 homework packets!Resource Includes: Passage (differentiated for on-grade level and approaching 8th grade level) Graphic Organizers Vocabulary Matching ActivityMultiple Choice Activity
Grades:
8th
Also included in:Â 8th Grade Georgia Social Studies Reading Activities BUNDLE (GSE Aligned)
How Judges are Selected in Georgia - Social Studies SS8CG4 SS8CG4a GSE
Your students will learn all about judge selection in Georgia with this engaging, no prep reading activity. 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 homework packets!Resource Includes: Passage (differentiated for on-grade level and approaching 8th grade level) Graphic Organizers Vocabulary Matching ActivityMultiple Choice Activity Wr
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8th
Also included in:Â 8th Grade Georgia Social Studies Reading Activities BUNDLE (GSE Aligned)
Cities and Counties in Georgia - Social Studies Reading SS8CG6 SS8CG6a GSE
Your students will learn all about cities and county governments in Georgia with this engaging, no prep reading activity. 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 homework packets!Resource Includes: Passage (differentiated for on-grade level and approaching 8th grade level) Graphic Organizers Vocabulary Matching ActivityMultiple Choi
Grades:
8th
Also included in:Â 8th Grade Georgia Social Studies Reading Activities BUNDLE (GSE Aligned)
Georgia Constitution - Social Studies Reading Passage SS8CG1 SS8CG1c GSE & CCSS
Your students will learn all about the rights and responsibilities outlined in the Georgia Constitution with this engaging, no prep reading activity. 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 homework packets!Resource Includes: Passage (differentiated for on-grade level and approaching 8th grade level) Graphic Organizers Vocabulary Ma
Grades:
8th
Also included in:Â 8th Grade Georgia Social Studies Reading Activities BUNDLE (GSE Aligned)
Debating Topics for Middle/High School: Politics and Government
Get your middle/high school students debating topics that are both relevant and important to them while building their critical thinking skills. Students will be encouraged to develop their communication and debating skills, while opening their minds to different viewpoints.Each debate package covers and reinforces the five basic steps of the debating process: gathering information, exploring all sides of an issue, forming an initial opinion, defending the position in a debate and finally, refin
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in:Â Debating Topics- Middle/High School: Growing Bundle- Grades 8-12
Georgia Flag & Pledge - Social Studies Reading Passage SS8CG1 SS8CG1e GSE & CCSS
Your students will learn all about the principles of the Georgia State Pledge of Allegiance with this engaging, no prep reading activity. 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 homework packets!Resource Includes: Passage (differentiated for on-grade level and approaching 8th grade level) Graphic Organizers Vocabulary Matching Activ
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8th
Also included in:Â 8th Grade Georgia Social Studies Reading Activities BUNDLE (GSE Aligned)
Voting in Georgia - 8th Grade Social Studies Reading SS8CG1 SS8CG1d
Your students will learn all about how voting works in Georgia with this engaging, no prep reading activity. 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 homework packets!Resource Includes: Passage (differentiated for on-grade level and approaching 8th grade level) Graphic Organizers Vocabulary Matching ActivityMultiple Choice Activity W
Grades:
8th
Also included in:Â 8th Grade Georgia Social Studies Reading Activities BUNDLE (GSE Aligned)
Georgia Studies: Assembly Committees - Reading Passage SS8CG2, SS8CG2b GSE
Your students will learn all about the purpose of the committee system within the Georgia General Assembly with this engaging, no prep reading activity. 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 homework packets!Resource Includes: Passage (differentiated for on-grade level and approaching 8th grade level) Graphic Organizers Vocabulary
Grades:
8th
Also included in:Â 8th Grade Georgia Social Studies Reading Activities BUNDLE (GSE Aligned)
Articles of Confederation, Constitutional Convention and US Government Unit Plan
This is a comprehensive unit plan that addresses Articles of Confederation, Constitutional Convention and United States Government. The culminating project is a student created extended metaphor for the US Government as well as an explanation in essay format (student examples are provided). This lesson is ideal for a US History Class.
The unit plan includes:
Daily Lesson Plans
Guided Notes (with teacher copies)
Blank Graphic Organizer (with teacher copies)
Poster Project Explanation
Essay Proje
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Grades:
5th - 11th
Supreme Court BUNDLE
This BUNDLE has 111 printable pages for students to learn about the Supreme Court, including nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson and recent jurists Amy Coney Barrett and Brett Kavanaugh:Internet Activity,All nine current Justices,Former Justices,Landmark Cases,Hot Issues and Topics,Five packets bundled together for students to learn about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS). Plus, I give you a free file, "Be a Critical Thinker". Take a look at the Preview to see sample pages from a few o
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7th - 12th
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Mock Trial: School Newspaper is Censored by Principal
This is a packet that contains everything you need to hold a mock trial. The packet sets up the mock trial with a short story where the principal has edited the school news paper. Put the principal on trial and see what the jury decides. The packet will guide the prosecution team and the defense team through the trial setting up opening arguments, questioning and closing statements. This is a fun activity that the students will love.
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6th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Mock Trials The Big Bundle! 10 Mock Trials.
Presidential Inauguration Day 2021 Packet
Looking for something to do with your students on Inauguration Day? Here is the perfect packet! The packet includes:2 research pages with attached linksPrediction of Inaugural AddressNotes to take during the Inaugural AddressOpinion graphic organizer of the Inaugural Address to help students plan for a persuasive essayNote: This is an updated file from the previous Inauguration from 2017. The file reflects the changes for 2021.
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
Civics and Government Research Report | Civics Project | Google Slides
Engage your students with this fun and comprehensive Civics - Government Research Report resource. It helps make report writing easy! It contains questions, organizers, tools and forms to use for your students to create, develop, write, edit, illustrate, present, and assess your students’ Civics - Government Research Report.This resource is also designed to not only to learn and explain the new information, but also answer some higher-level thinking questions (Common Core Essential Questions) to
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5th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Civics - Government Report Printable and Google Slides Bundle
Mini DBQ: Views on Slavery at the Constitutional Convention
This lesson is a smaller version of a DBQ Essay, to help students practice the skills they will need for a full DBQ essay. It includes 5 sources instead of the traditional 7 and asks students to write a paragraph instead of an entire essay. The assignment asks students to answer the question: What were the beliefs of the delegates at the Constitutional Convention in regard to the legality of slavery and the international slave trade? This lesson comes with an extensive answer key. The notes shee
Grades:
8th - 10th
Forming a New Nation - Group Project: Preamble and Bill of Rights unit ideas
The class should be divided into slightly large groups (10-15 per group), and each group will work together to form a new nation in an unfamiliar (and already inhabited) land. Purpose: To give you an idea of the difficult position the Americans found themselves in after the American Revolution, the tough choices, sacrifices, creativity, and the effort it takes to create a "new world". Tell students...Imagine that everyone in your group has become stranded on an island with nothing but the clothe
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in:Â Bill of Rights - Mini Unit
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