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Government Common Core WHST.6-8.1e resources
Hamilton VS Jefferson Opposition Grudge Match Common Core Activity
Will it be a political party knock out? Students decide who wins based on seven rounds of political policy issues debated by the Federalists and Republicans in early American history. Students identify the political party that best represents their own opinions. This activity is common core because students analyze and interpret quotes from both Hamilton and Jefferson. A fun critical thinking activity that fits perfectly in a New Nation or Early American Politic Unit.This activity can also be us
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8th - 12th
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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
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
Presidential Cabinet Lesson Plan- Create your own Cabinet
In the Presidential Cabinet Lesson Plan, students will imagine themselves as President and design their ultimate Presidential Cabinet on Google Slides or worksheets. They will need to explain why each fictional, historic or present day individual would do well in each Cabinet position, as well as provide a picture of each Cabinet member. Students will also create an additional Cabinet position that they believe would be important to add. This lesson concludes with students designing the Cabin
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5th - 12th
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Election 2024 Meet the Candidates: Research, Learn, and Write Biden Trump
In order to become knowledgeable and informed citizens, your students will have the opportunity to research the presidential candidates in time for Election 2024. Students will visit websites in order to research and take notes on the achievements and viewpoints of Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Then, students will develop their own opinion based on evidence and determine which presidential candidate they would vote for by answering a writing prompt. Many support handouts are included for student s
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Election 2020 Complete Unit Bundle: Activities, Templates & Projects
US History's Mysteries: Smallpox Blankets? Claim Evidence CER Colonies Worksheet
Did American Colonists try to give Native Americans Smallpox? Students investigate if there is enough evidence to support the claim that germ warfare was actually used by colonists! In fact, we found that there is proof of discussions and intent, but no proof of action/effect. In this attention-grabbing, Colonies Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) unit lesson, students investigate by reading and gathering evidence from the most recent data and primary sources to answer a focus question. After the
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6th - 10th
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History's Mysteries: Was the Constitution Pro-Slavery? Claim & Evidence
When the US Constitution was drafted was it Pro-Slavery? In this key developing historical perspective investigation students develop an opinion if the original US Consitution was Pro-Slavery. In this attention-grabbing, Constitution Unit, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) unit lesson, students investigate by reading and gathering evidence from the most recent articles and sources to answer a focus question. This fits perfectly in a US Constitution unit. After the reading students create a claim, suppor
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6th - 10th
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Constitution and Bill of Rights Unit: Activities & Projects Bundle
Activities and projects come with specific directions, requirements, rubrics and answer keys (when necessary). Students will have the opportunity to work collaboratively and/or individually to complete the following assignments:✓Washington, D.C. Travel Brochure✓Real Estate Advertisement or Commercial for Washington, D.C.✓Constitutional Convention Classroom Debates✓Redesign the Dollar to Represent the Preamble✓Biography Poem About James Madison✓Three Branches of Government Graphic Organizers✓Crea
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6th - 8th
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US History's Mysteries Confederate Monuments? Claim & Evidence CER Civil War
What are the alternatives to removing Civil War hero monuments? Are there any viable alternatives that account for a historical perspective? Students investigate varying viewpoints of these highly engaging questions! In this attention-grabbing, Civil War Aftermath Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) unit lesson, students investigate by reading and gathering evidence from the most recent articles and sources to answer a focus question. This fits perfectly in a Civil War unit, linking the Civil War t
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6th - 10th
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History's Mysteries: Washington- A War Hero or Not? Claim & Evidence Revolution
Was George Washington successful as a general, or were his strengths more related to diplomacy? Students investigate and develop an opinion if George Washington was truly a war hero. In this attention-grabbing, fun, American Revolution, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) unit lesson, students investigate by reading and gathering evidence from the most recent articles and sources to answer a focus question. This fits perfectly in an American Revolution unit. After the reading students create a claim, sup
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6th - 10th
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3 Three Branches of Government Constitution Choice Board
This choice board resource provides students with fun and engaging projects to demonstrate their learning about the three branches (Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches) of the U.S. government. Providing students with choices in the classroom is a sure way to excite them and capture their attention about the topics at hand. This comprehensive resource includes six low-prep and interactive projects for students to choose from. Each project is explained on printables that are broken dow
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6th - 8th
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History's Mysteries: Camels in the West? Claim & Evidence Westward Expansion
Was the West almost won by camel instead of horse? Students investigate U.S. Camel Corps and how camels were considered a better-suited option! In this attention-grabbing, fun, Manifest Destiny Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) unit lesson, students investigate by reading and gathering evidence from the most recent articles and sources to answer a focus question. This fits perfectly in a Westward Expansion unit. After the reading students create a claim, support the claim with evidence, write re
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6th - 10th
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The Bill of Rights 10 Ten Amendments Choice Board Projects
This choice board resource provides students with fun and engaging projects to demonstrate their learning about the the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Providing students with choices in the classroom is a sure way to excite them and capture their attention about the topics at hand. This comprehensive resource includes six low-prep and interactive projects for students to choose from. Each project is explained on printables that are broken down into manageabl
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6th - 8th
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Election 2020 Complete Unit Bundle: Activities, Templates & Projects
We are deep into the election season, but how well do your students really know the candidates, the issues and the roles of the president? This bundle gives your students the opportunity to explore all of that in a student-centered, engaging and fun way! Please note that this unit will be updated as election changes occur (such as if a candidate drops out). Debate and inauguration resources will be added as we get deeper into the election season.
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6th - 9th
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The Constitutional Convention Debates - The U.S. Constitution
Debates help students improve their skills in the areas of problem solving, critical thinking, communication, teamwork and leadership. For this class activity, divide your students into six teams. Two groups will be competing against each other at a time during the classroom debate. There are a total of three debate questions so each student in your class will participate in a debate and will be an audience member for two debates. The first two questions relate to issues debated during the C
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6th - 8th
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US History's Mysteries: Underground Railroad to Mexico? Claim, Evidence, Reason
Was there an Underground Railroad leading slaves to freedom in Mexico? In this key developing historical perspective investigation, students develop an opinion if the truly was an underground railroad extending to the border of Mexico. In this attention-grabbing, Pre-Civil War-North and South, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) unit lesson, students investigate by reading and gathering evidence from the most recent articles and sources to answer a focus question. This fits perfectly in a Pre-Civil War-No
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6th - 10th
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Our Living Constitution: A Comprehensive Unit on the United States Constitution
The bundle Our Living Constitution: A Comprehensive Unit on the United States Constitition covers everything a busy teacher needs for a dynamic, informative, and engaging unit on the U.S. Constitution. Using the "Into, Through, and Beyond" lesson plan model, the lessons start from the beginning with an Overview of the Constitution, the Origins of the Constitution, and the Seven Principles of the Constitution to introduce students to important facts, influences, and foundational concepts. In th
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6th - 12th
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End of Year Social Studies Bundle - For Any Topic
When your middle school students are eying the window more than their textbook or daydreaming about the beach more than thinking about content, it's definitely time to introduce these fun and engaging projects and activities that will bring them back on track! Your students will be thinking, collaborating, writing and creating through the end of the year.
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5th - 8th
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Roles of the President: Scenarios! (with Guided Notes)
Teach your students the Roles of the President through Digital and Printable Guided Notes and Scenarios activities!The Roles of the President are the various responsibilities of the President. The Guided Notes will allow students to learn the different hats worn by the President and then practice identifying them through real-world Scenarios! This resource is both available digital and printable, and includes scaffolded versions to best meet the needs of the students in your classroom!This produ
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6th - 9th
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Love Letter to a US Amendment: Government Civics Valentine's Writing Activity
This fun Valentine's Day writing activity allows students to show their creative or funny side without getting behind in content. This writing activity requires students to use historical claims to write a love letter to their favorite amendment. Suitable for Civics, US Government, or Comparative Government.IncludesScaffolded instruction page and resource websitesThree Differentiated pages: one scaffolded for ELL/IEP/504 with checklist rubric, one with lines and checklist rubric, and one with a
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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The U.S. Constitution Choice Board Projects
This choice board resource provides students with fun and engaging projects to demonstrate their learning about the the U.S. Constitution. Providing students with choices in the classroom is a sure way to excite them and capture their attention about the topics at hand. This comprehensive resource includes six low-prep and interactive projects for students to choose from. Each project is explained on printables that are broken down into manageable chunks and includes step-by-step directions. O
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6th - 8th
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Thomas Jefferson Alexander Hamilton Political Parties Choice Board Projects
This choice board resource provides students with fun and engaging projects to demonstrate their learning about the viewpoints of Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton as well as the differences between the Federalist Party and the Democratic Republican Party. Providing students with choices in the classroom is a sure way to excite them and capture their attention about the topics at hand. This comprehensive resource includes six low-prep and interactive projects for students to choose from.
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6th - 8th
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First Amendment Agree/Disagree Scenarios
The First Amendment of the United States Constitution protects fundamental rights such as freedom of speech, religion, and the press. In this activity, consider your stance on scenarios related to the First Amendment. Circle where you fall on the continuum of "strongly agree" to "strongly disagree" and provide reasoning for your placement, as you may be called upon to justify your viewpoint.
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: 1st Amendment Activity Bundle!
The Constitution and Bill of Rights Choice Board Projects
This choice board resource provides students with fun and engaging projects to demonstrate their learning about the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Providing students with choices in the classroom is a sure way to excite them and capture their attention about the topics at hand. This comprehensive resource includes six low-prep and interactive projects for students to choose from. Each project is explained on printables that are broken down into manageable chunks and includes step-by-step
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6th - 8th
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