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Civics lesson pdfs
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
Citizenship - Rules and Laws, Good Citizenship Social Studies Activities & Craft
Are you looking for some fun activities to teach about being a good citizen? This citizenship unit is great to teach at the beginning of the year. This civics unit teaches about rules and laws, being a good citizen, and the leaders in their lives.This unit is appropriate to use at any time in the school year. It is geared towards kindergarten through second grade. Everything is included for you to print and use to teach this topic in your classroom!This unit is part of a money saving FIRST GRADE
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K - 2nd
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Legislative Branch Activity: Classroom Simulation on How a Bill Becomes a Law
Make civics practical and exciting for students using this Social Studies simulation that allows students to experience the Legislative Branch! Students will participate in writing bills for their school, community, or state while learning the various stages within the lawmaking process. All voices are heard as students become members of Congress, participate in committees, debate on the floor, and watch their President sign the bills that survive the entire process. Not only do students love
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Civics & US Government Lesson, Activities, Simulations and More: The Bundle
Ontario Grade 5/6 Social Studies PRINTABLE BUNDLE
Are you an Ontario Grade 5/6 teacher tired of trying to teach two separate curriculums without losing your sanity? This Social Studies Printable Bundle has been designed to help you manage the 2023 Ontario Social Studies Curriculum expectations in a blended, seamless manner. (Yes, both strands have been updated to address the new Grade 6 expectations from the Ontario curriculum!!)NOTE: This printable bundle is ALSO available in digital form. Check it out here:Ontario Grade 5/6 Digital Full Y
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5th - 7th
Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens | Social Studies Lesson
This Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens lesson has everything you need to teach your students the basic rights and responsibilities of citizens in the United States. This resource is great for introducing your students to the basics of citizenship in the United States. A variety of lesson activities are included to improve student's understanding and keep them engaged throughout the lesson.PLEASE CLICK ON THE PREVIEW TO SEE WHAT IS INCLUDED!This resource includes:Lesson PlanBulletin Board C
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3rd - 4th
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Also included in:Â Civics and Government | Social Studies Unit Bundle
Presidential Election 2024 | Political Parties Spectrum | Democrat & Republican
The two major Political Parties, Democratic and Republican, are debating their beliefs to influence voters! What is a political party anyway? What is the difference between Democrats and Republicans? Am I a Democrat or Republican? These are common questions that all students begin to ask themselves, and this lesson will help answer all their burning questions!I have been teaching for many years and have struggled to find a resource that helps students truly understand what the differences are
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in:Â Civics & US Government Lesson, Activities, Simulations and More: The Bundle
Citizenship: Rights, Responsibilities, Rules, Laws, and MORE!
This unit contains eight EXPLICIT lessons that focus on the following concepts: 1. Citizens in their communities 2. Rights and responsibilities of citizens 3. Rules and laws citizens must follow in different settings 4. Citizens making responsible and irresponsible choices 5. Citizens communicating well with others 6. Citizens problem solving with others 7. Citizens showing respect and kindness with others. Each lesson provides an objective, student "I can statement," opportunities to build ba
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2nd - 4th
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Ontario Grade 5 Social Studies Government & Citizenship of Canada Inquiry Unit
Do you struggle with keeping your students engaged and interested in social studies? Do you wish you had high-quality resources that can save you time and simplify planning? Look no further! Our Government of Canada Complete Unit is here to help. As a teacher, you may often find yourself spending hours preparing lesson plans, creating assessments, and finding resources for your social studies curriculum. This can be a daunting task, especially when you want to keep your students engaged and inte
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5th
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Government and Civics Full Curriculum - Full Semester - Google Drive
My Gov / American Government / Civics curriculum is a living bundle that includes Google Drive access for the full semester of American Government! Intended for 11th and/or 12th grade. I detail all days for the entire year, and include FULL descriptions of all content and concepts with new teachers in mind. You won’t have to lift a finger!Pairs seamlessly with my ECONOMICS BUNDLE for teachers who teach both!OVERVIEW (see INDIVIDUAL UNITS section for more detail)Works independent of a textbook!Ac
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Citizenship Sorting Activity - Good Citizen or Not? Worksheet - Social Studies
I created this activity for my students to use in the Fall / Beginning of the Year to use in teaching the Social Studies Citizenship unit. The students will read each sentence and decide if the scenario shows an example of being a good citizen or not. This can be used in the beginning of the year to reinforce rules and character traits/virtues as well. I plan to use this as an independent activity after a couple days of teaching citizenship. It can also be used for a grade/assessment/quiz, o
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K - 3rd
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Also included in:Â Citizenship Bundle - 1st - 3rd Grade - Worksheets and Center Activities
Ontario Gr. 5/6 Social Studies Strand B Canada at Home & in the Global Community
Are you a Grade 5/6 Ontario teacher tired of teaching two separate social studies units? Would you love to use ready-made three-part blended lesson plans that allow you to teach both grades together? This Canada’s Actions at Home and in the Global Community resource is a split Grade 5/6 inquiry-based unit that supports the 2023 Strand B Ontario Social Studies Curriculum for Grade 5 and Grade 6. This resource blends the content from:Grade 5: Role of Government and Responsible Citizenship Grade
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5th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Ontario Grade 5/6 Social Studies PRINTABLE BUNDLE
Johnny Appleseed Biography and Comprehension
This lesson packet includes a short story explaining the life and accomplishments of Johnny Appleseed, as well as several comprehension worksheets. Here is what you will get in this packet: ‣ Reading passage in color (2 pages)‣ Reading passage in black and white (2 pages)‣ True or false worksheet‣ Sequencing worksheet ‣ Meet Johnny Appleseed fill in the blank worksheet‣ Questions about Johnny Appleseed‣ Where Did Johnny Appleseed Plant Trees? ‣ Sentence scramble worksheet‣ 'Who, What, When, Wher
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in:Â Johnny Appleseed Activity Bundle
The US Constitution Full Unit Bundle Engaging Student Centered Activities
The Constitution - 16-19 daily lesson plans including an authentic structured inquiry, comprehensive coverage of the Constitution, and a debate about the Electoral College! All are classroom and digitally friendly to meet the needs of the modern classroom. ☆☆☆Engaging, student-centered, and make for the middle school mind!☆☆☆Lessons Included: Constitution Word Wall - Help your students build and retain key vocabulary terms with a visually appealing word wall. These resources include 42-word wall
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6th - 8th
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Electoral College Map Game Simulation & Activity | Presidential Election 2024
The Presidential Election is always an exciting time for students. As students watch the Democratic Party candidate and Republican Party candidate campaign to become President, teachers love the opportunity to join in the intrigue and successfully teach about the political process.One common unknown in this race for the White House, is the mysterious electoral college. Many students are surprised to hear that the President is not necessarily the candidate with the most popular votes, but rather
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in:Â Civics & US Government Lesson, Activities, Simulations and More: The Bundle
US History Civics Thematic Inquiry Activity Kit for First Day Back to School
Handed out your syllabus and completed a few icebreakers. Now what?Building a larger theme and relevant inquiry is crucial in the first week of your U.S. History or Civics class. These 6 tried-and-true activities will start your year strong and set you up to make meaningful real-world and personal connections throughout the year! So many ways to use these activities, including: Complete a few in your US History class and a few others in your American Government or Civics class Try out a few to k
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Civics and Government Inquiry Full Course Curriculum for High School
Roles of the President | A Day in the Life of the Executive Branch | White House
What does the President of the United States do anyway? Throughout the day, the President wears many hats and is responsible for many different roles within the Executive Branch. This engaging mini-lesson is an excellent way for students to comprehend all roles played by the President. "Roles of the President" is an engaging resource for any unit that studies the President or the Executive Branch. The 7 roles studied include: Chief Executive, Chief Diplomat, Commander in Chief, Party Chief, Ec
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6th - 9th
Also included in:Â PRESIDENTS BUNDLE: Civics, Executive & Presidential Resources
Divine Right, Absolutism, and the Enlightenment Primary Source Analysis
This primary source analysis activity on Divine Right is an excellent higher-order thinking resource for a unit on Absolute Monarchs or the Enlightenment! The activity includes 2 primary source excerpts. The first is from England's King James I. In it, he details his reasoning for why Divine Right is justified and why Kings are like Gods on Earth. The second source is from John Locke's Two Treatises of Government and explains why Absolutism is not a fair government and why power can only come fr
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8th - 11th
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Virginia Symbols Mini Unit
This mini unit is a great way to teach students about the state of Virginia and its symbols. Over a week-long period, students will learn what Virginia looks like and about the state flag, tree, and bird. Included in this unit:
-Unit Plan: The 5-day unit plan includes a detailed description of what will be taught each day. Within each lesson there is a materials list, an objective, and step-by-step lesson instructions.
-Activity: Each day students will create a page to go in their Virginia
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K - 2nd
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Comparing Presidential Policies Chart: Modern America Presidents Activity
This fantastic lesson plan on comparing Presidential Policies is perfect for a lesson on the Executive Branch or for modern US History!The download features a full lesson plan in which students compare various aspects of presidential policies and agendas for every president since World War 2! Your students will look to compare foreign and domestic policies along with significant social events of the era. The included presidents are: Harry TrumanDwight D. EisenhowerJohn F. Kennedy Lyndon JohnsonR
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7th - 10th
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CURRENT EVENTS: News Article Summary, Main Idea, Reading Comprehension | NEWSELA
This Current Events Summary is an excellent tool for students to get involved with the news and the current events of the week. A simple writing format helps students find, summarize, and write opinions about current news stories and events. I find this activity to be a practical filler for various social studies courses. What's Included:Teacher directions with ideas for implementation and useSimple student directions: Find, Highlight, Summarize, Importance, OpinionGuided student writing temp
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Not Grade Specific
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Ontario Grade 4 Social Studies Physical Regions of Canada Complete Inquiry Unit
Complete grade 4 unit for Physical Regions of Canada. This unit covers everything that you will need to meet the expectations for the People and Environments strand of the updated 2018 Ontario curriculum. This unit focuses on the big idea concepts of the curriculum. It allows students to dig deeper into topics explored. Students will learn about how Canada is divided in different ways and how the different environments in different regions affect Canadians. This unit has a variety of instruct
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4th
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Also included in:Â Grade 4 | Science and Social Studies Full Year Bundle | Ontario Curriculum
Citizenship Printable Activity Book- Rights and Responsibilities
This is a fun little printable activity book designed for use by my own third graders. This book highlights the most important duties, rights, and responsibilities of good citizens. Inside, the students will read and write about things they can do to be a good citizen, the rights given to them by the U.S. Constitution, and the responsibilities that they have in our country.
The text is designed to only use two sheets of copy paper. Simply run the pages front to back in the same order they are o
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2nd - 5th
Intro to Cultures FUN 5-E Unit BUNDLE | Cultural Traits | Microsoft Resources
An engaging Intro to Culture BUNDLE to build or enrich your curriculum! The guided lessons are FUN for students & the 5-E teaching model is EASY for you to use! Each resource includes a Teacher Guide to ensure success in your classroom! The activities can be adapted to any culture to use throughout the year. Your purchase has print & interactive, digital versions of the materials. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included! Includes
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3rd - 10th
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Ancient Rome: Twelve Tables of Roman Law Using Classroom as Courtroom
This is my favorite lesson for teaching about Ancient Rome, and it's the favorite of many other teachers as well. You receive a four-six hour unit plan for studying ancient Roman law through engagement and interaction between the teacher and the class and classmates themselves.
More importantly, it is a complete set of plans for active and exciting learning that involves creating a mock Roman courtroom in your classroom (based on historical fact) and judging up to THREE real court trials from
Grades:
5th - 10th
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