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Government Common Core WHST.9-10.9 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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Immigration and the Law - Internet Research Projects for High School
31 printable or digital pages for students to research immigration and the law. Students analyze who was targeted, how the public reacted, what the problems were with it, and what was happening globally or in the US at the time. Students investigate acts of congress, court cases, immigration operations, and presidential executive orders: Oath of Allegiance (1727), Naturalization Act of 1790, Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798, Naturalization Law of 1802, Fourteenth Amendment (1868), Chinese Exclusi
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9th - 12th
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Civics and Government Inquiry Full Course Curriculum for High School
Transform your high school Civics class with this inquiry-driven and project-based complete done-for-you semester course.Whether you're new to Civics or looking to upgrade to something powerful, this course will cultivate intrigue and skills in your students to be informed and engaged change-makers.Best of all, every student activity comes in both print PDF and paperless Google files, making it perfect for any setting. Your download-and-done, semester-long curriculum contains: Course Overview an
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9th - 12th
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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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★ Full Semester ★ Government Customizable Slides, Guided Notes, Activities
Are you looking for effective, ready-to-use units that you can use in your classroom? Look no further! These lessons will save you valuable time that you can use to help your students grow and learn. These units are ready to go as soon as you purchase them. This bundle includes Google Slides Presentations and Guided Notes for each section. Daily Quizzes are also included for certain sections. Unit tests are being added and should be completed by Summer of 2023.Both the Google Slides Presentatio
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9th - 12th
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CONSTITUTION SCAVENGER HUNT: Google Drive | Google Forms | Google Classroom
To better understand the basic information within the U.S. Constitution, students will browse through this primary source document and find the main ideas regarding the 7 Articles and 27 Amendments. Included are 17 questions about the articles and 27 questions about the amendments. All questions (except for one) will be answered with a number. This is a great way to introduce, study, or review the United States Constitution for your civics unit or for a Constitution Day activity. You may even
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5th - 12th
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Federalist and Anti-Federalist Activities+Assessment Bundle U.S. Constitution
This product bundle includes activities to help you teach about the Articles of Confederation, the Constitutional Convention, Federalists & Anti-Federalists, and how their different viewpoints led to the creation of the Constitution. By the end of the unit, students will be able to explain the different views of the Founders. Provide students with an understanding of aspects included in the drafting of the Constitution. Middle and high school students will complete assignments that incorpora
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8th - 11th
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Immigration Issues - Internet Research Projects for High School
22 printable or digital pages for students to search online about immigration issues: Xenophobia, Racial profiling, Family separation at the border, The Office of Refugee Resettlement, The Fourth Amendment (unreasonable search and seizure), Nativism, Due process, Labor, Ethnic cleansing, Voluntary Repatriation, Denationalization, Detention, Literacy test, US Nationality Law, Citizenship, Sanctuary cities, Voting, The history of immigration in the US, illegal immigration, and more... PRINT: I cre
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9th - 12th
U.S. Supreme Court Case Presentation Project | US Government
Are you looking for a fun and interactive way to teach your students about important Supreme Court cases? Look no further! Our Supreme Court Project offers an exciting opportunity for students to create captivating presentations on historic legal battles. This project is fully editable, allowing you to customize it to suit your classroom's needs and your students' interests.Key Features:Comprehensive Research: Students will delve into the fascinating world of landmark Supreme Court Cases, gainin
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6th - 12th
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Amending the Constitution Civics Legislative Branch Project - DC Statehood
Should the US amend the Constitution to grant Washington DC statehood status or should it remain a federal district? Have your students take on the role of Presidential advisors and research this legislative branch constitutional issue in this highly-scaffolded research essay PBL.This is the perfect addition to your Civics and Government class to culminate your Three Branches or Legislative Branch units or use as a course capstone project.Research and writing skills can be the hardest to teach w
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Legislative Branch Unit with Activities, PPTs, Card Sorts, & Games
Electoral College - Amending the Constitution Executive Branch Project Civics
Should the US abolish or keep the Electoral College? Have your students take on the role of Presidential advisors and research this constitutional issue in this highly-scaffolded research essay PBL.This is the perfect addition to your Civics and Government class to culminate your Voting & Election or Executive Branch units or use as a course capstone project.Research and writing skills can be the hardest to teach well, which you'll be able to do with so many embedded supports like:Audio reco
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Executive Branch Unit with Activities, PPTs, & Simulations
Supreme Court Term Limits - Amending the Constitution Civics Judicial Project
Should the US impose term limits or mandatory retirement ages for federal judges, including the Supreme Court? Have your students take on the role of Presidential advisors and research this constitutional issue in this highly-scaffolded research essay PBL.This is the perfect addition to your Civics and Government class to culminate your Three Branches or Judicial Branch units or use as a course capstone project.Research and writing skills can be the hardest to teach well, which you'll be able to
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Civics and Government Inquiry Full Course Curriculum for High School
Digital Media Literacy/Research: Source Evaluation Slides & Guided Notes
This product features slides with embedded videos and accompanying guided notes for students. The topic is the SIFT method, which is a much more useful and current method for evaluating the validity of online sources and news articles than the outdated CRAP Method, which is what most of us learned in school. This SIFT method content is adapted from free material provided by Mike Caulfield and the Los Angeles Valley College Library. Altogether, this is about a 40-minute lesson that should form th
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Federal Election Research Paper | US History Project | 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
The Federal Election Research Paper or Project is a great opportunity for 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade students to learn how to become informed voters in their future. This editable research activity/project allows students to flex their research skills on possible candidates in a Federal Election. They are required to do in-depth research on candidates and policies, format their research paper in a specific way and argue their selected candidate. Teachers will love that this activity is struc
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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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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Member of Congress Social Media Profile Template and Worksheet Election Voting
This activity can be used for units on the legislative branch or on political parties to assess student understanding of the structure and function of Congress. The content is made relevant to them through the inclusion of social media, and they get to be creative in the creation of their profile for a member of Congress. This can also be used before students learn about the legislative branch: after they complete this project, they can link it back to Article II of the Constitution.Includes:Stu
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6th - 12th
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Argue A Supreme Court Case Using Precedents!
Use this project to get your students researching and analyzing important federal court decisions involving precedents in education!Students are provided with 4 fictional court cases involving student rights in schools. They are to read the facts of the case and then form an argument that they could present to the Supreme Court by doing the following:-Provide a case summary-Identify the constitutional issue(s)-Declare which side of the case they will argue-State their argument-Find and summarize
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8th - 12th
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Economics Vocabulary Activity Game - Instagram (Editable Insta-game)
This editable, interactive, Instagram activity is based on Fundamental Economics vocabulary. Students view clever Instagram hashtags that give clues to things related to Economics. They make inferences in order to determine what the post is about. Next, they find evidence in their books, notes, device, etc. to justify their answer. This is great for pairs, small groups, or individuals. It can utilize the entire room, allowing students to move around a lot, or, it can be seat work. Your cho
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8th - 12th
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Capitalism vs. Communism - Reading and Venn Diagram
Students will read over slides 1 and 2 in order to complete the slide 3 Venn Diagram. The goal here is to ask students to complete the Venn Diagram info, but putting the information in both their own words and also in basic, simple terms.
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10th - 12th
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Progressivism Project
Through this project students become modern day progressive reformers. Students conduct extensive research on social problems that our country faces today and develop a well-planned solution. The project has a chart that outlines the steps to take to successfully complete this project. This is an extensive assignment and I recommend teaching proper research skills throughout. I love this project because it requires students research the history of a topic and apply that history to the future
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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
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8th - 10th
Marbury v. Madison: Primary Source DBQ (NO PREP) Editable
Explore the significance of Marbury v. Madison with this ready-to-use toolkit. Through this primary source analysis and Document-Based Questions (DBQs), students will develop critical thinking skills and gain a deeper understanding of constitutional principles. This activity fosters active learning and ignites historical inquiry in your classroom today.Included:The original 1803 Marbury v. Madison transcription5 Question Multiple Choice Quiz (With answers and rationale)5 Short Response Questions
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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AP Prep Primary Source Packet: The Articles of Confederation (NO PREP)Editable
Engage your high school AP Government students in an immersive and comprehensive learning experience with this Constitutional Convention Simulation based on the Articles of Confederation. This all-inclusive package includes a variety of resources designed to challenge and empower students while promoting a deep understanding of the Articles and its impact on the American government.The package features:Constitutional Convention Simulation:Students participate in a simulated Constitutional Conven
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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⭐ Bill of Rights Complete Unit: Lesson Plan, Worksheets, Video, Opinion Writing
Bill of Rights Teaching Pack!Get your students engaged in the Bill of Rights with this complete lesson plan! The lesson includes a link to a concise 3-minute overview on the Bill of Rights. By the end of this lesson, your students will be able to speak and write knowledgably about the Bill of Rights! Who is this lesson for?This lesson is perfect for high school or adult learners studying the Bill of Rights, U.S. Government, Civics and History. Total Time for lesson: Varies. If you use all of the
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10th - 12th
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