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Civics teacher manual pdfs
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
Community Helpers unit with lessons and supplements
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Teacher created and used unit. SUPPLEMENTS INCLUDED! multiple intelligence unit. WOW ! 39 pages
This is a complete community helpers unit that is about 2 weeks long. It has options and modifications for a field trip and guest visitor. Options are also available with out these elements within the unit. This community helpers unit includes community helpers flash cards and posters, resources, supplements, essential questions, and all multiple intelligences a
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PreK - 1st
Argument Fallacies Guide & Task Cards
Welcome to the Logical Fallacies Exploration Packet! In this educational journey, we'll delve into the fascinating world of logical reasoning and critical thinking. Understanding logical fallacies is like putting on a pair of special glasses that reveal the hidden flaws in arguments. Logical fallacies are common errors in reasoning that can mislead and confuse us. They often appear in everyday conversations, advertisements, and even in academic discussions. This packet is designed to empower you
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4th - 7th
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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
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
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
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
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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HASS 7-10 Achievement Standard linked to Content Australian Curriculum 9.0
What you get in this document.Organised by the four subjects, Civics and Citizenship, Economics and Business, Geography and History, the Achievement Standards for each year level have been matched to their connected Content Descriptors. This is important because in some cases up to eight content descriptors are linked to a single Achievement Standard sentence. This document also shows which Content Descriptors are essential, and which are optional. Why this document existsIt is essential that te
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7th - 10th
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
LGBTQ Pride Guide: Daisy/Brownie/Junior/Cadette/Senior/Ambassador Activities
Complete the Girl Scouts Values' LGBTQ Pride Month patch using this all-inclusive guide to the Pride movement. Resources include: contemporary and historical figures, LGBTQIA+ terminology, national resources, comprehensive Google Maps guide to cultural centers, historic places, museums and memorials, fun SWAPs and craft projects, and tons of links to extend your learning online and offline. Check out the library of council's own badges from across the country too!Daisy Brownie Junior Cadette Sen
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2nd - 11th
NGSS:
MS-LS4-5
Town on a Table - a Democratic, Collaborative, Fun, Group ADST project
The perfect interactive, group, ADST component to your Primary Civics / SS unit! Introduce Community Roles, Needs & Wants, Democratic Rights, and Social Contracts, all in this exciting role drama! This 35 page resource contains curriculum supports, Teacher's Guide, Student Pages, Teacher Thinking Pages, Steps to Create, and heaps of pictures and examples. Get ready to make "TOWN on a TABLE" the most exciting activity of your term! Additionally, this creative Social Studies project combines
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1st - 3rd
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"I can..." Statements - Florida Civics and Government (23-24) - Retro/groovy
Retro/Groovy themed "I can..." statements for Florida's new (23-24) Civics and Government standards. Very beneficial to display for students to stay on track and take control of their learning.
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7th
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
15 15-Minute Leadership Lessons for Elementary Gifted Students
This leadership packet is a GATE enrichment resource. Leadership is a gifted goal in many states. Let me take the pressure of you with 15 high-level Leadership lessons.Have you always wanted to teach your top 10% leadership lessons? Now you have a great way to incorporate leadership activities into your classroom. This packet has everything.Included in the packet is:A pack of 15 15-minute, high level leadership lessons. Each one building on the previous lesson to cover all aspects of studen
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4th - 6th
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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
HASS 7-10 Content mapped to Achievement Standard Australian Curriculum 9.0
Why this document exists‘Begin with the end in mind’ is one of Stephen Covey’s habits of highly effective people. Many teachers practise this wisdom of beginning with the end in mind as they use the backward design planning model. Effective teachers think about the end goal and the desired results of the student before anything else. The Australian Curriculum expresses the end goal in their Achievement Standards. Many schools also have an ‘attributes of our school’ type document, which defines t
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7th - 10th
HASS 7-10 Content Descriptor statements Australian Curriculum v9.0
Why this document existsThe HASS learning area has two Strands and eight sub strands. When unit planning for a term or curriculum mapping over the entire year, it is useful to check that all Content Descriptors are being covered. This document makes this process quicker and easier. How to use this document (at least how I imagine it may be helpful)Many teachers teach the Knowledge and Understanding Content Descriptors in discreet units (typically covering one of the sub strands per term). The I
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7th - 10th
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