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12th grade civics teacher manuals
Veterans Day and Veterans Day Assembly Resources
This resource is useful to anyone who is planning a Veterans Day ceremony or program. Whether the program is going to be classroom-wide, school-wide, or district-wide, there are many ideas here for you to consider. This resource will provide a solid base for everything you need to host a meaningful and engaging program! This resource includes multiple documents and templates that are all fully-editable. I have also included links for some of the digital presentations we have created in case you
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6th - 12th
Complete 16-week OER Course: American Government
This bundle includes a 16-week OER Instructor Course & Activity guide plus 15 lecture slides with detailed instructor notes.The 16-week course guide includes:Links to OER reading and media content (i.e., videos and podcasts)Topics to cover in classStudent reflection or class discussion promptsAssignments and in-class exercises10+ free teaching resources (low stakes quizzes, essay assignments, grading rubrics)Midterm and Final examinations with answer keysThe 15 weekly lectures include: Detai
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
PACING GUIDE - UNIT PLANS - Civics - U.S. Government - Secondary - FREE
Are you having trouble creating a pacing guide for secondary Civics? This FREE product is a semester pacing guide and a curriculum map for secondary Civics & American Government (12th) grade. It is based on California standards but could be used in most secondary Civics & U.S Government classrooms. Daily lesson plans for each unit are included. Scope and Sequence*updated 8/20/23*******************************************************************************************************You ma
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9th - 12th
Also included in: The Constitution & Federalism | Unit BUNDLE | Civics | Print & Digital
Roles of the President - Qualifications and Job Description
Great resource for students and teachers alike that clearly lays out the 7 Roles of the President as well as formal presidential qualifications. Provide students with easy to understand, real-world examples of past U.S. Presidents acting as Commander-in-Chief, Chief Legislator, Chief Diplomat, and more. Helpful as a student study resource, generating in-class discussions, or branching off for solo research assignments. I recommend hanging this up in your classroom for students to reference throu
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8th - 12th
The President's Cabinet - Executive Departments (Explained Simply)
A comprehensive student guide to the 15 executive departments of our federal government, also known as the President's Cabinet!For each department, you will find:1) The name of the department with a hyperlink to its official website2) What function the department serves within the United States3) The year in which it was established4) The official title of the head of each departmentGreat for handing out to students as a study resource, generating in-class discussions, or building multi-day rese
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8th - 12th
Participation in Government/Civics Course-Full Curriculum!
Included is a full curriculum for a Participation in Government/Civics course. This curriculum is designed for a half year, every day class. It is broken down into 6 units:Government BasicsUS ConstitutionRunning for OfficeMedia's InfluenceSocial IssuesFinal Research PaperIncludes:All lesson materials including: Slides, Worksheets, Videos, Projects, Debates, and more!Highly organized: All units broken down by day, lesson, and each lesson is organized with a clear step by step breakdown that is ea
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12th
5 Key Turning Points in the American Revolution
Feeling overwhelmed trying to teach your students about the American Revolution? Search no further!This document condenses the American Revolution down into just five of its most essential turning points with no-nonsense bullet points which clearly flow from one event to the next. Great for first-time exposure to the American Revolution or revisiting the basics so students can go beyond! When students understand these basics, the lesson plans that follow are much more enjoyable for both students
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6th - 12th
U.S. Constitution (Simply Summarized for Students) - Articles & Amendments 1-27
An incredibly simple yet cohesive way to introduce your students to the U.S. Constitution!From the Preamble to Amendment #27, this two-sided document is a fantastic way to clear away the fear most students feel towards our nation's governing document.Once students understand that "this is all there is to it" they will feel much less intimidated moving forward in this year. I reference this document with my students as early as Day #1 and as late as Day #180 in the school year. It remains hung up
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8th - 12th
List of U.S. Presidents in Order - Student and Teacher Study Resource
The complete list of U.S. Presidents - color coded in chronological order!This is a great resource for both students and teachers alike. It can easily serve as a jumping off point for in-class discussions, a solo-study resource for students, or a means through which to compare/rank past presidents of the United States.For each U.S. President, you will find the following information:1) President name and number2) Political party/affiliation3) Length of term4) Cause of death (if applicable)5) Hype
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8th - 12th
American Government - 16-week OER Instructor Course & Activity Guide
Updated for 2023 political coverage! This 16-week Instructor Course and Activity guide is designed for instructors teaching American Government or Introduction to American Politics. This week-to-week outline includes links to open education online readings and multimedia content, embedded assignments, activities, exams (with answer keys), AP style practice questions, weekly chapter reading quizzes, and student reflection and classroom discussion prompts. Students will not need to purchase a text
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Complete 16-week OER Course: American Government
Revolution Primary Source Timeline Activity
In this activity, students will read an excerpt from one primary source that was instrumental in the history of the American Revolution. The intent of the activity is to give students a quick overview of how different people and events throughout time ultimately led to American colonists declaring independence and becoming a new nation. There are 29 primary sources so that each student has the opportunity to analyze their own document. Then, as a class, students will create a timeline of these p
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9th - 12th
FULL Unit Plan - Civics and Economics and English 4 Checklist Dates by Quarter
Full year unit plan for civics and economics and its connections to English 4 curriculum. This includes each unit, connection to specific standards, key concepts, and key ideas each week.
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11th - 12th
First Amendment Free Speech Course
Welcome to the First Amendment! This is a one-semester course intended for high school juniors and seniors. This course provides an in-depth curriculum that will immediately engage students through the use of subject matter and examples that are close to their experience. The content covers First Amendment free speech that is relevant to students and impacts education settings. The text provides explanations of legal concepts and numerous examples and exercises to help students absorb the mat
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10th - 12th
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Civics-Teacher Manual, Lesson Plans, Class Notes, Activities, Assessments, PPT's
Civics-by George Cassutto, who is an award-winning author who developed curriculum for the PBS series “The Democracy Project,” consulted on the PBS “Thomas Jefferson” documentary, and developed curriculum for the Discovery Channel and US News & World Report. Civics has been designed to cover concepts using group activities, simulations and Internet activities that will bring the content to life for middle school students. Teachers are supported by an easy-to-use pacing guide for this full-ye
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7th - 12th
Primary Source U.S. History 4th edition -- All-in-One Course
The Primary Source American History Course Bundle contains a ZIP file of: 1. Primary Source American History, a 1,106 page DOC file teacher's toolbox (more detail on this below),2. Twenty-six PowerPoints (705 slides) covering Roanoke to Trump, and 3. A test bank of more than 100 tests and quizzes in U.S. History (no answer sheets, here or anywhere online) in DOC format. In the test bank, most are leveled for either standard level (College Prep), Honors 2 or Honors 1. All three resources are in a
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
United States Constitution (annotated for teacher and student use)
As the use of complex texts and primary source documents are encouraged, teachers are spending more time formatting instead of creating lessons. This copy of the US Constitution has been formatted for student use for any class that uses the Constitution as a resource. The blank copy is for the students to keep and write on, while the annotated version provides the teacher with a resource or key.
I personally use this entire document as the foundation for my US Government class; one semester in
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Your Guide to Watching and Understanding the PBS Documentary 'Dark Money': Answe
The Dark Money PBS Movie Viewing Guide and Answer Key is a resource designed to help viewers better understand the issue of dark money and its impact on democracy. The guide is intended to be used in conjunction with the PBS documentary "Dark Money," which explores the influence of untraceable corporate and individual donations on elections and policy in the United States. The guide is divided into three parts: before watching, while watching, and after watching. Before watching, viewers are pro
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
United States Constitution Scavenger Hunt with Political Cartoons - Lesson Plan
United States Constitution Scavenger Hunt with Political Cartoons - Teacher's Lesson PlanIn this lesson, students will analyze 16 political cartoons drawn by Clifford and Jim Berryman during the early to mid-20th century. They will search through the Constitution and associate each cartoon with a specific clause. Through networking exercises, students will analyze all 16 cartoons and read the entire Constitution. They will learn about the outline and structure of the Constitution, as well as the
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7th - 12th
Teens Take Action: A Comprehensive Guide To Running A Voter Registration Drive
*Note: As most teachers on TpT, I have taught everything I posted on this website, and often make current event connections as I teach in real time. As you are looking through these resources in preparation for teaching in your own style, if you have any questions about the content, or what I've used for videos or other resources, please email me. I would be more than happy to talk!When I decided to run a voter registration drive with my 11th grade students in 2018, I was starting from scratch.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: A Comprehensive Guide To Running A Voter Registration Drive - A Bundle!
Supreme Court Landmark Cases - Summarized for Students and Teachers
21 of the most influential Supreme Court rulings in United States history compiled and summarized for students and teachers alike. Great for distributing to students as a study resource, discussing as a class, or building research assessments. For each of these cases (such as Brown v. Board of Education and Miranda v. Arizona) you will find...1) Hyperlinked case names for further research2) The constitutional question that was being asked of the Court3) In whose favor the Court ruled (and what t
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8th - 12th
VCE Legal Studies SAC + Teacher Marking Guide based on "Erin Brockovich" film.
A ready-to-go SAC based on VCE Legal Studies Unit 2, Outcome 2: Remedies.This set of structured questions relates to the film "Erin Brockovich" (2000) and can be used as an assessment task for the outcome or a practice assessment task. Includes a full teacher marking guide with mark allocations and sample solutions. The SAC totals 35 marks, easy to fit into a single lesson and the marking guide will allow you to begin marking consistently right away. How's that for efficiency?Both the SAC and ma
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9th - 12th
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Public Speaking Level 1 Teacher Guide
This teacher guide walks educators through United 4 Social Change's 8-lesson public speaking course which teaches students to think critically and use their voices to make persuasive arguments about issues that matter to them. This course introduces students to all the basics of public speaking, and they will finish the course having given 8 speeches. It can be completed in as little as 8 weeks, or as long as a full year. This teacher guide includes keep points to emphasize, evaluation guidance,
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: United 4 Social Change Public Speaking Course - Level 1
Economics Vocabulary
This is a list of economic terms that are commonly used when learning about the economy from countries around the world. These terms include the definitions and can be used as teacher or student references. After studying these words, the students can complete activities, such as my "Give One Get One" download. Students can also use this sheet as a study guide for an upcoming vocabulary quiz.
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5th - 12th
American Law: Family Law OVERVIEW GOOGLE DOC
This is a Family Law unit overview and student worksheet for a semester-long Introduction to American Law class. This class is taught to students who have an interest in various facets of American Law, such as law enforcement and legal studies. McGraw Hill's Streetlaw: A Course in Practice Law (9th Edition) is the textbook that aligns with our course. Because I teach only a semester-long, as apposed to a year-long, course, I have chosen roughly half of the content within the book to cover. W
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8th - 12th
Also included in: American Law: FAMILY LAW UNIT BUNDLE GOOGLE CLASSROOM-COMPATIBLE
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