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Civics projects for staff
Criminal Law: Large Courtroom Simulation: “The People vs. Jack Montgomery”
Immerse your law, civics, or social studies students in the intricate world of legal proceedings with our meticulously crafted lesson plan, "Criminal Law Large Courtroom Simulation: The People vs. Jack Montgomery." This meticulously designed activity is tailored to provide an enriching and immersive experience, allowing students to delve into the complexities of the justice system while honing essential skills.Through this engaging simulation, students will step into the roles of legal professio
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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"AI Discourse Bundle: Class Group Debate of Artificial Intelligence (32Articles)
In this lesson, students will delve into the complex world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by participating in a structured debate. Divided into two groups, "Pro AI" and "Anti AI," students will individually research and analyze articles supporting or opposing AI's role in society. Through group discussions, they will extract key arguments, benefits, and concerns from their assigned articles.The heart of the lesson lies in the debate portion, where students will take turns as spokespersons to re
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Avatar Movie Assignment for Government
This is a worksheet meant to be used at the end of a Government or Comparative Political Systems class. Students apply knowledge they've learned about government institutions to try to analyze the Na'Vi society.
Students are asked to identify the four functions of Na'Vi government, the five themes of their political science, and compare their political ideology to modern-day liberal and conservative values. Additionally, students research members of today's political cabinet and synthesize
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Poverty in the United States: Business and Civics: Large Project
In the activity "Unmasking Poverty in the United States: A Closer Look at the Challenges and Solutions," students will gain a multifaceted understanding of poverty in the United States. The activity delves into the complexities of poverty, providing insights into its root causes, the demographic profile of affected populations, and the ongoing efforts to address this pervasive issue.Through this exploration, students will learn to define poverty beyond its economic dimension, recognizing it as a
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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School Leaders and Workers: Integrated Writing and Social Studies Unit
School Leaders and Workers is a Unit to integrate Writing and Social studies. Students will write a book about the Leaders and Workers in their school. Included in this unit:
- 9 Brainstorming (circle map) pages for each Leader.
1. School Leaders
2. Principal
3. Teachers
4. Guidance Counselor
5. Dean
6. Custodian
7. Nurse
8. Media Specialist
9. Blank
-9 Sentence Mapping (tree-map) to help students organize their thoughts and words for each School leader above.
-9 School hous
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K - 2nd, Staff
Continentes y océanos
En español y en inglés/ In spanish and in englishIncluye: / It includes:- 5 hojas con actividades sobre los continentes y los océanos 5 sheets with activities about the continents and oceans- 6 hojas, cada una trata las características básicas de cada continente y algunas preguntas 6 sheets, each one has the basic characteristics of each continent and some questions- 1 hoja sobre la diversidad cultural 1 sheet about cultural diversity
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4th - 8th, Staff
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GOTV Get Out The Vote Postcard Campaign Project! Full Bundle!
Get Out The Vote (GOTV) Project!In this Postcard Campaign Project, we create GOTV postcards! We create and splatter alcohol inks to paint 4x6 index cards, learn the legal guidelines for GOTV efforts, discuss the importance of our campaign, and send the cards to actual voters! The Project is very Flexible and Customizable: You can trim out any part of the project you wish, or simply offer it as an optional extension project students can do on their own or as an after school club activity! Th
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Political Issues Debate Project
This project serves as a mock debate for students in a Government, Civics, Current Events, Forum, U.S. History, or other similar history courses.
First, students learn about the major political issues (such as abortion, immigration, etc.) and choose which viewpoint they agree with.
Then, students are matched up in a political debate against another student in class who agrees with the other view point.
Directions and guidelines for the debate and debate preparation are provided in the documen
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Future Problem Solving Project
This group project asks students to tackle an expected future problem for our world (such as space junk, food distribution, genetic testing) and create a video evaluating the problem, its causes, and its potential solutions.
Included in this document is a list of possible topics, a rubric for assessment, a brainstorming sheet, a research sheet, a video planning sheet, and an award voting sheet.
This was designed for a government class, but could be used in a variety of situations. It would al
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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MOCK TRIAL CLUB ACTIVITIES BOOK: MG, GRS. 9-12, JR COLLEGE & VOCATIONAL STUDIES
This is an activity book for Mock Trial club, Social Studies, Civics, and History. It can be used as a supplemental activity booklet, or as a classroom assignment. Use it for a paralegal extra credit class assignment. It is intended to be an independent research assignment. There are many different types of assignments/activities in this book: essay, quiz, word vocabulary jumble, word search, research/respond, art activity, word recognition, flow chart, and quotes from famous philosophers and f
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
GOTV Get Out The Vote Postcard Campaign Project! PowerPoint
GOTV Postcard Campaign PowerPoint:This product is the most important one!It guides you and your students through the entire GOTV Postcard Campaign project.Please purchase the bundle, however, because this is super text-heavy and works best with the handout, turn-and-talk handout (to turn in), art activity, research activities, source texts, and bonus materials!Get Out The Vote (GOTV) Project:In this Postcard Campaign Project, we create GOTV postcards! We create and splatter alcohol inks to paint
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in: GOTV Get Out The Vote Postcard Campaign Project! Full Bundle!
Campaign Project
This has students put themselves in the shoes of a presidential candidate. Can be done as an individual project or a group project.Sections:Persona (Platform, Campaign Promises, Interest Groups, Legislation Endorsement, Ideology)Social Media Page (Template)TV Commercial -or- Radio AdGet Out The Vote Infographic
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH PROJECT
THIS PROJECT ALLOWS STUDENTS TO FIND 5 POSTIVE THINGS, HISPANICS ARE DOING IN OUR NATION. IT IS GOOD FOR STUDENTS TO KNOW, ALL PEOPLE CONTRIBUTE TO AMERICA.'S SUCCESS!
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
In-Class Formal Debate Guide
In-Class Formal Debate GuideThis is the perfect resource for organizing and administering a formal debate within your class for your students! The outline and rubric is easily transferrable between any subject of study, unit, or topic that your class is focusing on by simply catering the resolutions to the relevance of your particular class.This resource is fully comprehensive through its inclusion of 3 separate materials to guide you through the debate process:1) A "Debate Outline" that comes w
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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GOTV Postcard Campaign Project - Scaffolded Notes
GOTV Postcard Campaign Scaffolded Notes: This product is the second-most important part of this project!It guides you and your students through the entire GOTV Postcard Campaign project.Please purchase the bundle, however, because the PowerPoint is super text-heavy and works best with this handout, turn-and-talk handout (to turn in), art activity, research activities, source texts, and bonus materials!Get Out The Vote (GOTV) Project: In this Postcard Campaign Project, we create GOTV postcards!
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in: GOTV Get Out The Vote Postcard Campaign Project! Full Bundle!
GOTV Postcard Campaign Project - Turn and Talk Handout (to turn in)
Turn-and-Talk Handout for GOTV Project:I use my "Forced Turn-and-Talk" format (in my TPT shop!).It's fully structured and prepared for you, and included in this product.This Handout and the greater GOTV Project PowerPoint slides direct students through this exercise. Of course, you can use this Handout alone.Students are guided through a Forced Turn-and-Talk to answer these Questions: Q: “Why is it important to Vote?” Q: “Why is it important that as many people Vote as possible?”Q: “Why is it i
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: GOTV Get Out The Vote Postcard Campaign Project! Full Bundle!
GOTV Postcard Campaign Project - (bonus) Lauren's Voting Story
GOTV Postcard Campaign - Bonus item!This is my personal Voting story. You can share it with students if appropriate, use it to inspire writing your own voting story, or have students start writing their own voting stories! What motivates you to vote? How do you participate and/or hope to participate? Why is it important to you?Please purchase the bundle, however, because the PowerPoint is super text-heavy and works best with this handout, turn-and-talk handout (to turn in), art activity, res
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: GOTV Get Out The Vote Postcard Campaign Project! Full Bundle!
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Project
Motivational Project to research the life and times of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Civil Rights Era, American History and Civics Education.
My students enjoy project based learning where they can independently search for knowledge, and then have information to share with classmates.
The project contains suggestive activities for teachers, a student page and a rubric.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Sicko Film Essay Assignment
After watching the film Sicko in a Government, U.S. History, or Comparative Political Systems class, students write an essay after choosing from 3 options:
1.) Factual Accuracy. How accurate are the claims Michael Moore makes in the film? Were any stats or facts "stretched" at all?
2.) Biases. How does Michael Moore's liberal bias play a role in his job as a filmmaker?
3.) Obamacare. What's in the new health care law and how would it have affected people depicted in the film?
Contains
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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GOTV Get Out The Vote Postcard Campaign - Example Photos of the Process!
Get Out The Vote (GOTV) Project!In this Postcard Campaign Project, we create GOTV postcards! We create and splatter alcohol inks to paint 4x6 index cards, learn the legal guidelines for GOTV efforts, discuss the importance of our campaign, and send the cards to actual voters! The Project is very Flexible and Customizable: You can trim out any part of the project you wish, or simply offer it as an optional extension project students can do on their own or as an after school club activity!
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in: GOTV Get Out The Vote Postcard Campaign Project! Full Bundle!
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Project
Motivational Project to research the life and times of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Civil Rights Era, American History and Civics Education.
My students enjoy project based learning where they can independently search for knowledge, and then have information to share with classmates.
The project contains suggestive activities for teachers, a student page and a rubric.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
A Guide to Reliable Sources (Research, Essay Writing, Projects, etc.)
Attached is a comprehensive list of what a student SHOULD and SHOULD NOT use when completing online research.Key Features:Facilitate Discussion: Students will be able to identify, understand, and synthesize information independently - preparing them to confidently an comprehensively share out with their classmates through this research aid.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Patriot Act Essay
After discussing the Patriot Act (and the history behind it), students are instructed to write an essay on the topic by relating it to a famous quote from Benjamin Franklin who said, "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.”
Students are asked if they support the Act, if they feel it is necessary for our safety, and whether or not they believe it violates anything in the Bill of Rights.
Instructions for the essay, guidel
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Let's go grocery shopping
When I originally created the design for this shopping activity. I wanted students to have a better understanding of money on a scale they can easily identify with; food. Something they see and eat everyday but might take it for granted at times. The first thing I do is ask my students "Where do you or your family like to go grocery shopping"? They will say "Harris Teeter, Publix or Wegmans" for example. There is no wrong answer. Then I introduce the worksheet. I share with the students if they
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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