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8th grade government assessments
Civics and Government 5th Grade Unit Bundle (SS5CG1 and SS5CG2)
Civics and Government Understanding Unit BundleThis bundle includes:1. Citizenship Lesson and Doodle Notes2. Amendment Process Lesson and Doodle Notes3. Voting Amendments Lesson and Doodle Notes4. Unit Test (20 Questions)5. Task Cards A-Z6. Bonus File: Unit Plans and Choice BoardSS5CG1 Explain how a citizen’s rights are protected under the U.S. Constitution. a. Explain the responsibilities of a citizen. b. Explain the concept of due process of law and describe how the U.S. Constitution protects
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4th - 8th
Economy Types Tutorial Command, Market, Mixed, Traditional, Worksheets, Chart
This product provides an overview of each of the four main types of economies: command, market, mixed, and traditional. It includes an informational sheet describing each type of economy. Students then must cut out different descriptions and place them in the correct column to make a chart describing each type of economy. Students answer 8 multiple choice questions using the chart. 31 questions ask students to investigate the advantages and disadvantages to each type of economy. A 26 questi
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7th - 9th
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Also included in: MEGA Social Studies Bundle Custom Bundle for Buyer
Articles of Confederation Crossword
A simple, easy, engaging crossword puzzle about the Articles of Confederation I will teach during my government unit. My students love them this year and it keeps them engaged, yet productive!
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Social Studies (History & Government) Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle Bundle
Project: The Bill of Rights (distance learning option included)
This project has everything your students need to know about the freedoms contained in the Bill of Rights!The resource includes a PowerPoint that presents each amendment in the Bill of Rights in student-friendly terms. After explaining both the structure and the purposes of the Bill of Rights, the presentation leads students through all ten amendments, allowing multiple opportunities for teachers to provide real-life examples. Each slides includes teacher notes.The PowerPoint is paired with a
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Bundled Unit: Everything You Need to Know About the Constitution!
Modified Government Unit for Special Education - Comprehension & Vocabulary
This is a 3rd Grade modified Government Unit that is supported with picture symbol text and visuals. This is also a great unit for reinforcing literacy skills, comprehension, vocabulary.
This unit includes:
1) Mini 7 page Book of Short Passages on topics (*Constitution * Bill of Rights *Branches of Government *Legislative Branch *Executive Branch *Judicial Branch) with picture keywords for each passage.
2) 18 Picture Vocabulary with picture symbol text support definitions. This can be used a
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PreK - 12th
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Checks and Balances
Do your students struggle with the concept of checks and balances? This resource explains the concept in a simple easy to understand way. The Checks and Balances is an important concept for any American government or civics unit. There are three activities included in this resource: A quick background reading, student note sheet, and worksheet. All of the resources require no prep on your end and already to just PRINT and use!Included in this Checks and Balances:•Teacher Ideas•Reading•Workshe
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3rd - 12th
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Checks and Balances DBQ or primary source activity
Checks and Balances Writing Assignment/ DBQDigital and Print versions includedChecks and Balances is an important part of every American government unit. This resource can be used two ways: have students just answer the questions or apply their knowledge to a writing piece. These activities could be used in class, with a partner, or even on assessments. They also would work well to provide extra support to students who are working improving their primary source understanding. It aligns with t
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4th - 8th
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Social Studies STAAR Review, 8th Grade- Online or Virtual Compatible
This product is a student review packet from the Colonial America Era to the Reconstruction Eras, which includes study guide sheets, fill in the blanks, mix and match activities, graphic organizer notes and much more.In years past, I have had these comprehensive study guide packets printed in a booklet form. I give my students about 25 minutes to work independently on each era review sheet. Then I give an additional 10 minutes to work with a partner and the remainder of time will be devoted to a
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6th - 10th
Liberty's Kids Bundle: FULL SERIES
This movie guide is 10+ questions w/ an ANSWER KEY for ALL 40 episodes to PBS's award winning series Liberty's Kids. The Episode guides for Liberty's Kids are based on: The Boston Tea Party, Intolerable Acts, United we Stand, Liberty or Death, Midnight Ride, Green Mountain Boys, Shot heard round the world, Second Continental Congress, Bunker Hill, Benjamin Franklin, Washington takes command, Common Sense, 4th of July, New York, The Turtle, One life to lose, Captain Molly, American Crisis, Crossi
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4th - 9th
Project Guidelines: The Bill of Rights
No thematic unit on the Constitution is complete without a discussion of the Bill of Rights.For this project, students will create a describing each amendment in the Bill of Rights. Each section (10) of the poster will include 4 different elements. The project is intended to be completed in groups of 2. Illustrations are to be drawn by hand and colored.These guidelines are intended to be used in conjunction with my PowerPoint presentation on the Bill of Rights. However, in the event an instr
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7th - 12th
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Civics Entire Course
Attn: Florida EOC Teachers. This product only covers most of the civics/government standards. It does NOT cover the economic standards. I still need to see where the state is going with this exam before I update and add more videos and resources - and like you, I'm a full-time teacher. I do plan on adding resources as the year progresses. Still covers Virginia, Texas, South Carolina, and more state test standards. Also works for high school regular and honors Government courses.
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7th - 12th
US Constitution Test with Answer Key + Study Guide (Editable + Digital Versions)
If you need to give your students a United States Constitution Test and want a ready-made test that has printable or digital options, this is the resource for you! It contains 3 different (+ editable) versions of the test for Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and for Google Forms, so you have the flexibility to use whichever version works best for you! The Google Forms version is self-grading, and there are also answer keys included!To help your students prepare for the test, this resource also inclu
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7th - 11th
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Citizenship for Civics & Government Classes - Civics EOC 2.1 & 2.2
Citizenship - Natural Born, Naturalization, Obligations, & ResponsibilitiesThis lesson is part of a bundle. Click here to save 10 of my lessonsThis lesson teaches students who is and how to become a U.S. citizen. It also teaches the obligations and responsibilities of citizenship as well as the process of naturalization. Students will learn how the original Constitution did not define citizenship and how the 14th Amendment defined who was a citizen. Students will learn about the Law of Blood
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Civics EOC Bundle I
FIRST TEN AMENDMENTS BILL OF RIGHTS
FIRST TEN AMENDMENTS BILL OF RIGHTS
Get your students excited about the first ten amendments of the Constitution as they read situations they can relate to.
This packet includes a chart of the first ten amendments and worksheets that ask them to decide which situations apply to the amendments using the chart. Great for debates and discussions in small or large groups. Students also have to think of other situations that might violate the Bill of Rights. Answers are included.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
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Figuring Out First Amendment Rights Card Sort
Students can use this hands-on card sorting activity to apply their knowledge of the First Amendment to scenarios that represent the guaranteed rights within the amendment: ★ Freedom of Speech; ★ Freedom of Religion; ★ Freedom of the Press; ★ Right to Petition; and ★ Freedom of Assembly. This resource includes 25 First Amendment description/scenario cards, 5 sorting mats, as well 5 First Amendment rights cover cards for an alternative activity in which students can create flip books after sortin
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4th - 8th
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3 Branches: Checks and Balances - Notes, Chart, Scenarios, Quiz
These are some great worksheets and extension activities to enhance your unit on the U.S. Government, focus on Checks & Balances.
First, students receive a chart handout that easily explains each branch of government and the actions it could take to check the other 2 branches. Color-coded, and includes pictures.
Then, students read about some potential government scenarios (some are true, some are fictional, some are just funny!) and the potential action a branch would like to take. Then,
Grades:
7th - 10th
Wisconsin Social Studies Series BUNDLE
Get the ENTIRE Wisconsin Social Studies Series Study Units in one MASSIVE BUNDLE! Teach hands-on, engaging, interactive activities all school year while meeting ALL intermediate Wisconsin Standards for Social Studies (WiSSS)! This HUGE BUNDLE covers over 15,000 years of Wisconsin history including the topics of Native American culture, the French Explorers and Fur Trade, Early America, the Pioneer Era and Civil War, the Industrial Revolution and World War I, the Great Depression and World War
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3rd - 8th
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Government Task Cards
Students need to understand the democracy in which we live. I created this government task card activity (scoot) to help my students distinguish between the 3 branches as they learn about the abstract concept of government! There are 20 task cards, a recording sheet, and an answer key for easy grading. Check out my Differentiated Reading Passages for the Year! Check out my Student Created Newspapers Here!Check out my Government Book of Sorts BUNDLE that perfectly complements this pack! Check out
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2nd - 8th
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Also included in: Social Studies Task Cards Revolution to Reconstruction BUNDLE
Trade Off & Opportunity Cost Practice Worksheet *WITH KEY!
My most popular item, now with an answer key!This worksheet gives 10 relevant, real-life examples for students to identify the trade offs and opportunity cost of each choice. Customizable for your needs. Perfect practice or review activity!
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8th - 12th
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Roles of the President of the United States - Worksheet/ Assessment
This product includes two separate worksheets and/or assessments that help students understand that the President of the United States has many different roles that he must fulfill.
Roles of the President profiled:
- Legislative Leader
- Economic Leader
- Commander in Chief
- Foreign Policy Leader
- Chief of State
- Chief of Party
- Judicial Powers
- Chief Executive
The first activity/assessment has student match a possible task a President may complete with the appropriate 'hat.'
The secon
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7th - 12th
3 Branches of Government Project - Create a Superhero
Help your students learn about the 3 branches of government with this fun superhero project!Students will pick a branch of government and create a name, catchphrase, and more for their superhero! Students will be challenged to identify the abilities of the branches of government as they create strengths and weaknesses for their superheroes. Then they will draw their superhero!This project can easily be turned into a group project and it can also be completed virtually. A rubric is included for
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6th - 10th
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American Revolution - Revolutionary War Bundle of Activities
The American Revolution Bundle includes activities, worksheets, printables, quizzes, and so much more. This Revolutionary War bundle is perfect for your upper elementary and middle school classroom.Here are some of the resources included, but take a look above at all that is included!a loyalist vs. patriot activity and answer keya Declaration of Independence timeline cutout activityan Early Battles of the Revolutionary War worksheet and answer keythe Original 13 Colonies, worksheet, information
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5th - 8th
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The Legislative Branch: Unit Notes & Worksheets for Government or Civics Class
Make civics informative and practical for your students by using this set of notes and assessments that summarize the main points of the Legislative Branch! I have used this set of notes regarding the Legislative Branch in my 8th grade civics class for many years. This branch of government, which is the largest, can be daunting to summarize and teach. However, I have narrowed down the important aspects so students get the main concepts and you’ll get a complete unit of notes on the Legislative
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7th - 12th
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United States Civics and Government Pre-Test
This is a pre-assessment (or pre-test, if you prefer!) for basic American Civics and Government. There are 25 questions total with an answer key provided. The topics range from the branches of government, the U.S. Constitution, governmental organization, and basic functions of the government itself. This is an easy tool you can use to assess where your students are at with this content before you begin teaching. This resource is now available in two formats - print-and-go PDF and a self-grading
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6th - 10th
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