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Government Common Core W.8.7 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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Also included in:Â Civics & US Government Lesson, Activities, Simulations and More: The Bundle
Learn about the Justices of the Supreme Court - Internet Activity
28 printable pages for students to learn about the Justices of the Supreme Court. Students search the INTERNET using a laptop, tablet or smart phone to learn about the current Justices:Ketanji Brown Jackson, Amy Coney Barrett, Brett M. Kavanaugh, Neil M. Gorsuch, John G. Roberts, Jr., Clarence Thomas, Samuel A. Alito, Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan.Students also investigate some of the former Justices of the Supreme Court:Stephen G. BreyerRuth Bader Ginsburg, Sandra Day O’Connor, Anthony M. Kenne
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7th - 12th
Also included in:Â Supreme Court BUNDLE
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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Also included in:Â Civics & US Government Lesson, Activities, Simulations and More: The Bundle
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:Â 8th Grade U.S. History YEAR-LONG Curriculum Bundle!! | Google Apps
Civics & US Government Lesson, Activities, Simulations and More: The Bundle
This bundle contains every single Civics/Government resource from the Mister Harms store! You're getting every single resource but saving BIG with a whopping 20% OFF all current resources. Once the bundle is yours, you will then get 100% off all future products added to the bundle! Buying the bundle format will save you time and money, and you will be getting all of my favorite lessons in one place! This bundle is not necessarily a sequenced curriculum, rather it has a variety of ready-to-use r
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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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Also included in:Â Civics & US Government Lesson, Activities, Simulations and More: The Bundle
United States Constitution Bundle: Scavenger Hunt, Articles, Convention Notes...
This bundle contains all of Mister Harms' resources on the United States Constitution. By choosing the bundle you are saving 20%! You also get the convenience of having all of these high-quality resources for your American History, Civics, and/or Government classes in one place! Scroll up to see the resources within this bundle. Enjoy!Thank You!Thanks so much for stopping by! It's great to meet you! I hope this resource adds value to your classroom. If you have time, I'd love for you to leave
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PRESIDENTS BUNDLE: Civics, Executive & Presidential Resources
Save 20% on this bundle that includes 9 different resources and activities on all 45 United States Presidents including our current President Donald Trump. For an incredible value, you will receive numerous days of content-rich resources for your class! You can even use some of the ideas for your sub plans! See included resources above!*Check out the 50 States & Capitals MEGA pack*Thank You!Thanks so much for stopping by! It's great to meet you! I hope this resource adds value to your class
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Bill of Rights & Amendments Activity 1 Day Mini-Research Google Slidesâ„¢ Project
This DIGITAL, EDITABLE product is great for an American literature, U.S. history, or government class. Teach research skills with a smaller, manageable topic. Jigsaw the Bill of Rights or the 27 amendments with your students and have them present to each other.This product includes 7 slides:1 example slide1 directions slide (editable)1 rubric slide (editable)4 Google Slides templates (to give students color choice)The Google Slides templates can be edited in View > Theme Builder (formerly "Ma
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6th - 12th
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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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5th - 12th
Economics Activity: What is Money? A Create Your Own Currency Activity
Overview:Students are in charge of designing new money or currency for a current nation or a fictitious country of their own. The currency will need to be detailed, creative, not able to be counterfeited, and meet the six characteristics of money as outlined in the student directions.What's Included:- Student directions including the 6 characteristics of money- Explanation of visual representation and written description of their currency- 10 specific details must be met (i.e. - symbols, anti-c
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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
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
Supreme Court - Learn about Landmark Cases - Internet Activity
27 printable or digital pages for students to research landmark cases that appeared before the supreme court. Students use a laptop, tablet or smart phone to search the INTERNET to identify the petitioner and respondent, the location, the lawyers and Chief Justice, the origination, the issue, the result, and the importance of the case to today:Marbury v. Madison (1803), McCulloch v. Maryland (1819). Gibbons v. Ogden (1824), Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857), Schenck v. United States (1919),Brown v.
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7th - 12th
Also included in:Â Supreme Court BUNDLE
Supreme Court Project -Students Research a Landmark Court Case, CCSS
This is a project in which students research a landmark court case from the Supreme Court and input the information either on a poster or in a slideshow. This project fits best in any government or civics class, but can also work for the U.S. history classroom. Students will sign up for a court case in our nation's history to learn about the case's background, timeline, arguments, the decision, historical/legal analysis, legacy, and will culminate in their own reflection.This project can be done
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Government Projects Bundle - CCSS
Black History Month - African-American Politicians
46 investigations of African-American politicians. Your students will search online for information about each politician's age, gender, place of birth, college(s) attended, political affiliation, state and national job titles, and accomplishments:Ilhan Omar, Kamala Harris, Barack Obama, Shirley Chisholm, Jesse Jackson, Stacey Abrams, Cory Booker, Joseph Rainey, P. B. S. Pinchback, Condoleezza Rice, John Mercer Langston, Colin Powell, Harold Washington, Barbara Jordan, Mia Love, John Lewis, Max
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6th - 12th
Also included in:Â Black History Month BUNDLE - Gifted and Talented
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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Constitution Amendments Project -Students Research a Ratified Amendment, CCSS
This is a project in which students research a ratified amendment from the Constitution of the United States and input the information either on a poster or in a slideshow. This project fits best in any government or civics class, but can also work for the U.S. history classroom. Students will sign up for an amendment in the Constitution to learn about the its background, timeline, proposal process, the congressional and states' decision, historical/legal analysis, legacy, and culminate in their
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â U.S. Constitution UNIT PLAN BUNDLE - 4 Weeks - Includes Pacing Guide
San Diego - Online Scavenger Hunt
10 printable pages for students to do scavenger hunts about San Diego. Students use a laptop, tablet or smart phone to find answers to questions like:What is the biggest lake near this city?Does it have a professional baseball team?Has there been a female mayor of this city?What is the tallest building in this city?How many parks are there in this city?What is its nickname?How many people live in this city?What is the etymology of its name?What is its rank in population compared to other US citi
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6th - 12th
Government Projects Bundle - CCSS
This is a bundle that includes 4 of our popular projects for the U.S. Government or Civics classroom. You can spread out the projects throughout the semester and assign them as you teach each topic through the course. The hands-on nature of the projects allows students to take a hands-on approach to the concepts they're learning. There is room for student choice and creativity with the content. These projects can be done individually or collaboratively in groups.The projects include:Create Your
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9th - 12th
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Presidents Project -Students Research the Term of a U.S. President, CCSS
This is a project in which each student in your class will research the term(s) of a different president from the history of the United States. It can be assigned at any point in the school year or you may wish to save it for the week of Presidents' Day. Students input the information either on a poster or in a slideshow. Students will sign up for a president of their choice to learn about the president's background, timeline of the time in office, political beliefs, policies, cabinet, legacy, a
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Government Projects Bundle - CCSS
Chicago - Online Scavenger Hunt
10 printable pages for students to do scavenger hunts about Chicago. Students use a laptop, tablet or smart phone to find answers to questions like:What is the biggest lake near this city?Does it have a professional basketball team?What is the tallest building in this city?How many parks are there in this city?What is its nickname?Who is the mayor?How many people live in this city?Who was the first African American mayor of this city?How many cars are there in this city?What do you call someone
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6th - 12th
The Biggest Cities in the USA - Interesting Facts about America
50 printable pages for students to learn more about the most populated cities in America:New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Phoenix, Philadelphia, San Antonio, San Diego, Dallas, San Jose, Austin, Jacksonville, Fort Worth, Columbus, Charlotte, San Francisco, Indianapolis, Seattle, Denver, Washington, D.C., Boston, El Paso, Nashville, Detroit, Oklahoma City, Portland, Las Vegas, Memphis, Louisville, Baltimore, Milwaukee, Albuquerque, Tucson, Fresno, Mesa, Sacramento, Atlanta, Kansas Ci
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4th - 10th
Women's History Month - Female Politicians
50 printable or digital investigations of female politicians. Students use a tablet, laptop or smart phone to search the INTERNET for information about these American and international leaders: Ilhan Omar, Indira Gandhi, Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi, Shirley Chisholm, Angela Merkel, Stacey Abrams, Margaret Thatcher, Theresa May, Condoleezza Rice, Elizabeth Warren, Sarah Palin, Barbara Jordan, Rashida Tlaib, Mia Love, Kirsten Gillibrand, Maxine Waters,
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4th - 10th
Also included in:Â Women's History Month BUNDLE
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