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8th grade civics lessons for Easel Activities
Civil Rights Activity Gallery Walk
Engage students in the civil rights movement through the pathway of education in this gallery walk. Students get up and moving to explore segregation, the fight for equality and integration. Bring the civil rights movement alive with a topic students can relate to directly. Students conduct an analysis of their findings about the civil rights movement and schools. Included in this gallery walk:*- Teacher's Guide (p. 4)- Exhibit A: Plessy v. Ferguson (p. 5)- Exhibit B: Separate Facilities (p
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Civil Rights Movement Bundle
Crash Course U.S. Government Worksheets Episode 7: Congressional Committees
13 Free Response Questions in video order, provided both with and without time stamps, along with 2 discussion prompts! Includes both a one-page worksheet to save paper, as well as a larger-format version with plenty of room for student answers! Perfect for distance learning -- can be done fully online as a TpT Digital Activity! Makes it easy for civics or government classes to step outside the textbook and use highly engaging video content! Examines the reasons why Congress does business by com
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8th - 12th
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Gender Wage Gap Netflix Explained Worksheets | Current Events Pay Equity Issue
This lesson plan teaches unequal gender pay by following the Netflix Explained Episode The Wage Gap. There are 4 Digital and print worksheets and classroom discussion prompts discussing why women are paid less. The motherhood penalty is a STEM and Current Event issue that applies across high school and middle school classes such as middle School Leadership, Political Science, Civic, Women's History Month, Diversity, and Inclusion. The Explained episode explains the factors that contribute to the
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6th - 12th
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Progressive Era Activity Theodore Roosevelt 7 Activities
Engage students in this set of seven activities on the policies of Theodore Roosevelt. Students are introduced to four domestic and two international policies during Theodore Roosevelt's presidency. Students select one or more of the seven activities to analyze, evaluate, and reflect on the policies. Great for stations and differentiation.This detailed guide includes:7 different activitiesInformational text on six of Theodore Roosevelt's presidential policiesTeacher's guideSAVE. This resource
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8th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Progressive Era and Gilded Age Curriculum Unit Bundle
Crash Course U.S. Government Worksheets Episode 1: Introduction to Government
10 Free Response Questions in video order, provided both with and without time stamps, along with a discussion prompt! Includes both a one-page worksheet to save paper, as well as a larger-format version with plenty of room for student answers! Perfect for distance learning -- can be done fully online as a TpT Digital Activity! Makes it easy for civics or government classes to step outside the textbook and use highly engaging video content! Introduces students to basic ideas about what the gover
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8th - 12th
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Crash Course U.S. Government Worksheets Episode 2: The Bicameral Congress
13 Free Response Questions in video order, provided both with and without time stamps, along with 2 discussion prompts! Includes both a one-page worksheet to save paper, as well as a larger-format version with plenty of room for student answers! Perfect for distance learning -- can be done fully online as a TpT Digital Activity! Makes it easy for civics or government classes to step outside the textbook and use highly engaging video content! Examines the House of Representatives and the Senate i
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8th - 12th
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Crash Course U.S. Government Worksheets Episode 5: Constitutional Compromises
14 Free Response Questions in video order, provided both with and without time stamps, along with 2 discussion prompts! Includes both a one-page worksheet to save paper, as well as a larger-format version with plenty of room for student answers! Perfect for distance learning -- can be done fully online as a TpT Digital Activity! Makes it easy for civics or government classes to step outside the textbook and use highly engaging video content! Examines the historical circumstances that led to the
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8th - 12th
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Constitution Mini Course Reading Writing Art CCSS Grades 5-8 Print and Teach
Be sure to explore the preview of this comprehensive Constitution lesson plan. Public Law 108-477 mandates that all federally funded schools conduct an educational program on September 17 each year to commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution. This lesson plan meets that requirement.Included in the Lesson Plan:Anchor Chart: A concise history of the Constitution and a summary of core democratic values.Read-Aloud Book: A teacher read-aloud that can be easily sourced from most libraries.Cove
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3rd - 8th
Also included in:Â Fourteen Holiday Lessons BUNDLE Minimal Prep CCSS Grades 3-6
Crash Course U.S. Government Worksheets Episode 3: Separation of Powers
12 Free Response Questions in video order, provided both with and without time stamps, along with 1 discussion prompt! Includes both a one-page worksheet to save paper, as well as a larger-format version with plenty of room for student answers! Perfect for distance learning -- can be done fully online as a TpT Digital Activity! Makes it easy for civics or government classes to step outside the textbook and use highly engaging video content! Covers the ways in which checks and balances operate in
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8th - 12th
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Crash Course U.S. Government Worksheets Episode 4: Federalism
19 Free Response Questions in video order, provided both with and without time stamps, along with 2 discussion prompts! Includes both a one-page worksheet to save paper, as well as a larger-format version with plenty of room for student answers! Perfect for distance learning -- can be done fully online as a TpT Digital Activity! Makes it easy for civics or government classes to step outside the textbook and use highly engaging video content! Covers the relationship between the states and the fed
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8th - 12th
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CNN10 Guided Notes Worksheet
Use this guided notes assignment to help your students build their familiarity with the news while practicing their synthesis skills. This worksheet can be used repeatedly, without any edits. Uses CNN10. Also available on YouTube.Note structure is based on Project Zero's Take Note protocol.Good For:*Sub Plans*One-Off or Weekly Current Events Lessons*Discussion Starters*Practice Synthesizing Relevant Informational Texts*Making Thinking Visible*Homework or Remote Learning*One Class Period lesson
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Human Rights. Video. Brainstorm. Reading. Infographic. Current Events. ELL
A number of activities for teaching about human rights and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948). Includes a comprehensive intro PPTx showing some important human rights heroes, activists. Includes: 1. Discussion questions. Introduce the topic with a discussion2. Brainstorming template. Students list 10 human rights and share with the class. 3. Video - watch the video of the 30 articles and rights. Which ones did the students also list?4. Infographic. Read the infographic and deta
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Crash Course U.S. Government Worksheets Episode 8: Congressional Leadership
14 Free Response Questions in video order, provided both with and without time stamps, along with 2 discussion prompts! Includes both a one-page worksheet to save paper, as well as a larger-format version with plenty of room for student answers! Perfect for distance learning -- can be done fully online as a TpT Digital Activity! Makes it easy for civics or government classes to step outside the textbook and use highly engaging video content! Analyzes leadership positions in the House and Senate
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8th - 12th
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Landmarks of the United States - Civics & Geography Activity
Students will be learning about the physical and cultural landmarks of the United States while creating a mini booklet. My students really enjoyed this activity and referred back to their booklet when studying for the test.**Tip: To save paper try coping two sheet onto one and copy back to back.Enjoy!SharhanStop by enagelearnability.com for more resources.Follow Engage Learnability on social media.Facebook: facebook.com/EngageLearnabilityInstagram: instagram.com/EngageLearnabilityPinterest: pin
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3rd - 8th
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Crash Course U.S. Government Worksheets Episode 6: Congressional Elections
10 Free Response Questions in video order, provided both with and without time stamps, along with 4 discussion prompts! Includes both a one-page worksheet to save paper, as well as a larger-format version with plenty of room for student answers! Perfect for distance learning -- can be done fully online as a TpT Digital Activity! Makes it easy for civics or government classes to step outside the textbook and use highly engaging video content! Perfect for distance learning -- can be completed by s
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8th - 12th
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Progressive Era Activity Woodrow Wilson Policies
Engage students in this set of eight activities on the domestic and foreign policies of President Woodrow Wilson. Students are introduced to policies during Woodrow Wilson's presidency. Students select one or more of the eight activities to analyze, evaluate, and reflect on the policies. Great for stations and differentiation.This detailed guide includes:8 activities Informational text on Woodrow Wilson's presidential policies including the New Freedom, his stance on Civil Rights, foreign pol
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7th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Progressive Era and Gilded Age Curriculum Unit Bundle
6Cs Citizenship A: Debates | Point of View | Civics | Social Emotional Learning
This is Section A. Debates for the 6Cs Citizenship - Social Emotional Learning Skills chapter (updated Sep 2023).NOTE: This product is designed to be used as part of an entire unit on Citizenship. It may refer to other sections of the unit that are not included in this product.If you are interested in this product, please purchase the main product using this link: Educircles.org 6Cs Citizenship unit❤️ Do you find students don't always do the right thing or stand up for each other?The best time t
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6th - 9th
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If I Were President. Writing. Speaking. Organizers. Video. PPTx. Grammar. ELA.
Many activities for getting students politically thinking and involved in the political process - they imagine what they'd do if they were president. 1. PPTx to introduce the topic with examples. Click the icon on the cover page. 2. Organizers. Students complete prompts and then share answers with the class - what they'd do as President. 3. Writing templates. 4. Kid President speech (video - click the icon to play) with transcript. 5. Quiz. Students choose their best response and compare their p
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
6Cs Citizenship BC: Video and Consolidation | Social Emotional Learning | SEL
This is Section B. Video + Section C. Consolidation for the 6Cs Citizenship - Social Emotional Learning Skills chapter (updated Sep 2023).NOTE: This product is designed to be used as part of an entire unit on Citizenship.It may refer to other sections of the unit that are not included in this product.If you are interested in this product, please purchase the main product using this link: Educircles.org 6Cs Citizenship unit❤️ Do you find students don't always do the right thing or stand up for ea
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6th - 9th
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Political Parties Now SS.7.C.2.8
Student Engagement Activity SS.7.C.2.8
Topic: Identify America's current political parties, and illustrate their ideas about government.
Benchmark Clarifications:
Students will compare current political parties’ ideas about government.
Students will evaluate the impact political parties have on society, government, or the political system.
Political Parties Now
Ever since the time of George Washington, political parties have played a huge role in politics and government. How well do you k
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Civics Bundle: 181 Products and over $400 in lessons/activities
World News Headlines Research
This handout is a no prep activity that is perfect for your middle and high school students. Teenagers are more connected that ever and yet they seldom have any understanding of major world events. This handout is targeted toward broadening student's global horizons in a format that is not overwhelming for them. Instead of picking single articles for students to read I have them research world headlines (link to BBC News site included in handout directions), thus reducing the stress or frustra
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Sectionalism Lesson Plan | DBQ | Slavery | State Power | Secession
In this lesson students investigate the relationship between calls for "states rights", slavery, and threats of secession. They review over 5 primary sources, starting with a source from the constitutional convention and ending with democratic party publications from the 1850's. At the end they will write a thesis and support it with evidence from primary and secondary sources. What's Included?4 page pdf worksheeteverything needed to teach the following lessonLesson Outline:Define the following
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8th - 11th
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Also included in:Â American History until 1877 Full Year Curriculum | Lesson Plans
Election Night in America Worksheet
This worksheet is geared towards secondary students. This activity is meant to be used as a homework or extra credit assignment in conjunction with the presidential election. Students are expected to track the progress of the election on TV or online and answer the questions on the worksheet.This can be used with my presidential election PowerPoint found here.
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6th - 12th
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Filibuster Lesson Plan | Senate | Sectionalism | 1850s | Congress
This lesson details the first filibuster used in the senate! It provides a great opportunity to teach students about the era of sectionalism and epitomizes how divided we were. It is also a great lesson to use in a US government Congress unit. Included in Purchase:2 page worksheet in PDF format. 4 PDF slides. Everything needed to teach the lesson below. Lesson Outline: Warmup - Instruct students to complete the reading at the top of page one and answer the corresponding question. Students should
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â American History until 1877 Full Year Curriculum | Lesson Plans
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