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8th grade critical thinking government unit plans
US Constitution Activities Lessons | Bill of Rights Articles of Confederation
This Constitution unit bundle includes 16 activities to teach the Articles of Confederation, US Constitution, government, the Bill of Rights, the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches, Checks and Balances, Federalism, the 27 Amendments, how Laws are Created, the Electoral College, landmark Supreme Court decisions, much, much more. The 16 resources included in the US Constitution Unit Bundle are:✔ 1.) Are all Governments Equal?. In this lesson, students will work individually or in groups
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5th - 8th
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Introduction to American Government & Civics Unit Plan: Forms of & Democracy
This fantastic Civics and Government Bundle includes everything you need for an amazing first unit and introduction to American Government. Topics covered in this bundle include:Defining a State and their CharacteristicsIntroducing the Purpose of GovernmentTheories on How Government BeganTypes of GovernmentsCharacteristics of DemocracyIncluded in this download are a digital notebook set, a thorough unit guide packet, PowerPoints with guided notes and interactive notebook-style graphic organizer
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7th - 10th
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Depth and Complexity Teaching Critical Thinking Using Fairytales
Teach your students how to explore content with depth and complexity.Here it is, a complete and ready-to-use resource for teaching all 11 elements (Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics, Relationships Over Time, Details, Unanswered Questions, Across Disciplines, and Multiple Perspectives) of critical thinking.! Your students will explore of these elements by applying them to familiar stories, such as “Cinderella”, “The Emperor’s New Clothes”, “Goldilocks and the
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Mega Bundle
Political Parties & Elections: American Government & Civics Unit
This fantastic Civics and Government Bundle includes everything you need for two amazing units on Political Parties, Elections, and the Media! Topics covered in this bundle include:The origin and role of Political Parties in AmericaUnderstanding ideology and the political spectrumCampaigningFamous political ads in historyHow candidates are selectedThe election processThe Electoral CollegeCampaign finance Citizens United and its effect on campaignsGerrymanderingThe media and Fake NewsPlus 2 compl
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7th - 10th
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Introduction to Broadcast Journalism Bundle
Teaching Broadcast Journalism? Wondering where to start? This Bundle will help you introduce your students to the basics of Broadcasting and get you started on producing your own school newscasts! If you are anything like me when I was first asked to teach a journalism course fifteen years ago, I wasn't sure where to begin! Although I was teaching three other courses, I spent hours planning and preparing for my journalism class. With no curriculum to guide me and no resources to be had, I felt l
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8th - 11th
New Nation Early US History Unit | Washington and Adams Unit
This New Nation George Washington unit activities bundle includes 13 resources and activities to teach the presidencies of George Washington and John Adams. Each of the 13 New Nation activities is engaging for student learning!The New Nation unit is included in the much larger American History Super Unit: Version 2/4, located here:The American History Super Unit: Version 2/4!Buy Super Unit Version 2 and receive an additional 20% off!-----------------------------------------The New Nation Unit f
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5th - 8th
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Types of Governments 6E Intro Unit BUNDLE | FUN Government Resources | Microsoft
This Intro to Types of Governments Unit Bundle has everything needed to keep your classes engaged! The guided lessons are FUN for students & the 6-E teaching model is easy for you to use. The materials focus on identifying types of limited & unlimited governments and comparing & contrasting political systems. Each resource includes a Teacher Reference Guide to help you easily plan. Your purchase has print & digital, interactive versions of the materials. Made for in-class learnin
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5th - 12th
Legislative Branch American Government & Civics Unit Plan: 3 Branches & Leaders
This fantastic bundle on the Legislative Branch is an amazing complete unit plan for Civics or American Government! Topics covered in this bundle include:A set of Digital Notebook pagesComplete unit guide packetAn overview of the House & SenateQualifications for CongressExpressed & implied powers of CongressCongressional CommitteesThe Budgeting Process How a Bill Becomes a LawA full Model Congress simulation! ...and more! Inside includes a directions page for the unit plus all of the res
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7th - 10th
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American Government & Civics Unit 2: Foundations of Government Unit Plan
This fantastic Civics and Government Bundle includes everything you need for an amazing unit on the Foundations of American Government! Topics covered in this unit plan bundle include:A Complete Unit Guide packetA set of digital notebook activitiesGovernment in Athens and Ancient RomeThe Magna Carta, Petition of Right, & English Bill of RightsLocke, Hobbes, and the Enlightenment PhilosophersThe Mayflower CompactThomas Paine's Common SenseGeorge Mason and the Virginia Declaration of RightsJef
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7th - 10th
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Judicial Branch American Government & Civics Unit Plan: 3 Branches & Leaders
This fantastic Judicial Branch Unit Plan bundle features everything you need from daily lessons, projects, worksheets, and activities for every day in your Civics or American Government classroom! Topics covered in this bundle include:A set of 10 Digital Notebook activitiesThe structure of America's judicial systemState vs Federal CourtsThe Supreme CourtJudicial ReviewComparing Judicial Restraint & Judicial ActivismProject Based Learning on Supreme Court CasesReviewing landmark Supreme Court
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7th - 10th
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Historical Thinking Bundle: A Complete Unit - Digital & Print!
This bundle contains 7 Historical Thinking lessons and a 4-5 day culminating group project where students are required to apply the skills from these lessons in a fun, critically engaging way. This means roughly 2 weeks of fully planned materials that will help your students develop their historical thinking skills!Included in this Unit Bundle:Introduction to Historical Thinking lessonHistorical Significance LessonContinuity and Change LessonCause and Consequence LessonHistorical Perspective Les
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Executive Branch American Government & Civics Unit: 3 Branches & Leaders
This fantastic bundle on the Executive Branch is an amazing complete unit plan for Civics or American Government! Topics covered in this bundle include:An overview of the presidencyRoles & responsibilities of the PresidentCabinet departments & government bureaucracyThe role of the Vice PresidentPresidential policies and agendasScandals from presidential historyExecutive OrdersThe Impeachment ProcessPlus a complete unit guide packet and more! Inside includes a directions page for the unit
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7th - 10th
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State and Local Government Unit Set: Civics, 3 Branches, Leaders, & Levels
This fantastic bundle on State and Local Government is an amazing complete unit plan for Civics or American Government!Topics covered in this bundle include:State constitutions, governors, & legislatures, State courts and lawsCounties, cities, towns, and townshipsSuburban sprawl America's rural-urban shiftCity planning and zoningMunicipal responsibilitiesPlus a thorough unit guide packetAnd a digital notebook set...and more! Inside this download is a unit plan page plus lesson plans for each
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7th - 10th
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A Wrinkle in Time: Novel Study Unit Plan
This 4 ½ - 6 week novel study will guide students through an imaginative exploration and critical analysis of Madeleine L’Engle’s Newberry Award Winning book, A Wrinkle in Time. Students will be challenged to think deeply about the book’s themes and respond thoughtfully through written work and oral discussions. Their imaginations will be stretched and their critical thinking skills will be developed on a daily basis. The study is divided into three segments: Chapters 1-4, Chapters 5-8, and Cha
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5th - 9th
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Age of Reform Movements of 1800s Activity | Abolition Women's Rights and More!
Age of Reform Unit | Temperance, Education, Abolition, Women's Rights, Bloomers!The Age of Reform Unit is bundled with the much larger American History Super Unit Version 3/4, located here:The American History Super Unit: Version 3/4!Buy Super Unit Version 3 and receive an additional 10% off!--------------------In this highly engaging unit, students investigate the Age of Antebellum Reform by focusing on TWELVE reformers and their impact on history. Students navigate to learn the impact of Fred
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5th - 9th
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US Colonies Lesson Plan Bundle- Colonial America - 13 Colonies Digital & Print
With over 275 pages divided into 5 easy-to-follow subfolders, you’ll have all of the 13 Colonies lesson plans, activities, reading passages, guided notes with worksheets, & assessments you’ll need to teach like a superhero! This awesome US History activities bundle is printable and student-centered. Students will explore and review the big ideas with four key concepts (geographical expansion and political, economic, and social development). Plus, all of our curriculum units have embedded stu
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6th - 10th
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Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library - a complete novel study
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library is a complete novel study that’s ready to go with minimal preparation required by the teacher. It contains several interactive activities that engage students in critical thinking. This book is a great fit for middle school language arts, and it aligns with many of the common core state standards.The activities included engage the students in many learning outcomes: reading comprehension, decoding new words, predicting, critical thinking, analyzing, understan
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5th - 8th
Civics, Citizenship & Civic Obligations Full Unit Bundle for American Government
Perfect for any middle school Civics, American History, or American Government class studying Citizenship, this Bundle is full of articles, activities, and even a board game covering the topics of Civics, Citizenship, the Naturalization Process, and the Duties and Responsibilities of Citizenship! Compatible with the 2023-2024 Florida State Standards for Middle School Civics:Standard 2 SS.7.CG.2: Evaluate the roles, rights, and responsibilities of United States citizens, and determine methods of
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6th - 12th
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Among the Hidden - a complete novel study
Among the Hidden is a complete novel study that’s ready to go with minimal preparation from the teacher. This book is great for middle school language arts. It aligns with many of the common core state standards.The activities included engage the students in many learning outcomes: reading comprehension, critical thinking, supporting a position, understanding point of view, recognizing imagery, creative writing, skimming and scanning for quotes, doing book reports, and solving puzzles.This resou
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5th - 8th
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Decision-Making Lessons: A TPT Best-Selling Unit on Dangerous Teen Decisions!
TPT's #1 Best-Selling High School Decision Unit!!If you work with 6th through 12th grade teens, these decision-making lessons are so powerful! I consider this one of my BEST Health units since it deals with the consequences of teen decisions! Your students will LOVE this-it's so relevant to their lives and the world we live in today!Articles are shocking, revealing, often heart-breaking, and very relatable for teens!>> Integrated Skills Based, Content Based / Knowledge Based. The best of b
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6th - 12th
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Saskatchewan Grade 7 Social Studies Bundle
A full year of Grade 7 Social Studies! Save time and money with these comprehensive units. See individual products for full collage previews!***Bonus Files: Outcome Posters and Editable Binder Covers!***
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6th - 8th
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Sectionalism Unit Bundle | 8 Resources Bleeding Kansas, Dred Scott, John Brown
In this 8 resource unit bundle on Sectionalism and the Irreconcilable Period, you receive a variety of resources to enhance any unit on the build-up to the American Civil War, including the Dred Scott Decision, John Brown, Bleeding Kansas, the Lincoln-Douglas Debates, and much more! Purchase this bundle and save almost 20% over buying each lesson separately! Buy the bundle and save a bundle! Also, each resource (except the bundle quiz) includes a paper in-class version and a 1:1 Google compat
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5th - 8th
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Civil Liberties & Civil Rights Unit: Civics and American Government Activities
This fantastic bundle on Civil Liberties provides a complete unit plan for Civics or American Government in middle school or high school classrooms. Topics covered in this unit include:The Bill of Rights & American Civil LibertiesAn overview of the Civil Rights MovementThe Supreme Court's role The Amistad court caseThe Alien & Sedition Acts and Sedition Act of 1918Abraham Lincoln and the Writ of Habeas Corpus Japanese American Internment Challenges to Civil LibertiesThe Patriot Act and c
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7th - 10th
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US Constitution Bundle: Slideshow, Activities, Word Wall, & Constitution Test
This United States Constitution bundle is designed to simplify your US Constitution unit and give you all of the resources you need to be successful. All files are 100% editable so you can add any additional information that your state or district requires or change things as you wish. We have also added some Google Drive files for your convenience!What resources are included in this United States Constitution Bundle?Constitution Word Wall (22 printable cards in color and black/white)Constitutio
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7th - 11th
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