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7th grade civics resources for Google Apps
The Bill of Rights Practice Activity | US Amendments in Cartoons | Google
This fun “Which Amendment?” activity challenges your students to figure out which amendment is violated in 15 cartoon scenarios by referencing the Bill of Rights. The silly connections engage your classes while they explore their basic rights as Americans! My students always love this activity. There are 2 versions so you can easily differentiate learning in your classroom. One gives short descriptions of each amendment to use as reference while the other includes the actual text from the Bill o
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4th - 9th
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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50 States and Capitals: Maps, Tests, Activities, Google Classroom & Google Forms
Help your students know all 50 states and capitals of the United States with this huge, MEGA-Pack of resources! This product is available in printable PDF, Google Classroom, and Google Forms. A crossword puzzle, word search, test blanks, word banks, and so many more options are also included in this MEGA-Pack! You will even get a mini-research project template for students to research their favorite state, as well as a creative writing template. Whether it be for a civics unit, history class, cl
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4th - 12th
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Understanding the Declaration of Independence | Civics & American History
This Understanding the Declaration of Independence Article & Review breaks down each section of the United States Declaration of Independence in a clear, easy to understand way. Questions throughout the article reinforce the key ideas, and a 2-page review has students summarize each section, define key vocabulary, and connect passages of the Declaration to the United States Constitution. Fitting for Civics, Government, and American History classrooms, this is a great review of the Declaratio
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5th - 12th
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Bill of Rights Scenarios Analysis Worksheet
This Bill of Rights Scenarios Analysis activity includes abbreviated versions of the first 10 Amendments to the US Constitution for students to read and a set of short scenarios that they must then analyze. Each scenario describes a violation of one of the Bill of Rights in a way that students can identify with and understand. They then refer back to the Bill of Rights to match it to the correct one. Finally, students answer a question regarding their opinion on whether our rights are absolute o
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7th - 11th
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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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James Madison the War of 1812 Causes and Impact Stations Activity
This lesson discusses the the causes and effects of the War of 1812. To understand the causes, the class will visit an interactive website that discusses why people were both for and against the War of 1812. (The website no longer works, so I've included the videos on my Youtube channel for teachers.)In order to understand the impact of the war, students will visit four stations which represent varying impacts. They include westward movement, the growth of American art and literature, the destru
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Stations and Gallery Walk Bundle First Half of U.S. History
WORLD GEOGRAPHY Guided Notes & PowerPoints BUNDLE, PRINT & DIGITAL, GOOGLE
WORLD GEOGRAPHY Interactive Guided Notes and PowerPoints BUNDLE, Google , Digital Distance Learning & PrintGEOGRAPHY Notes, GEOGRAPHY Interactive Notebook, Google and Print, GEOGRAPHY Note Taking, GEOGRAPHY PowerPoints, GEOGRAPHY Anticipatory Guides, GEOGRAPHY Digital Graphic OrganizersAlso part of WORLD GEOGRAPHY MEGA BUNDLEThis bundle includes links to engaging resource in Dropbox and Google Format as well as direct PDF downloads. Sign up for email updates and follow me on TPT for updates
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6th - 11th
Four Corners | Mini Debate Activity | Fun End of the Year Game| DIGITAL RESOURCE
Teacher burnout begone!!! You AND your students will love this fun activity! Perfect for those in-between days at the end of the year when you don't have anything planned. This Four Corners Mini Debate Activity is a great no-prep activity that you can use any time of year for a fun, engaging activity that your students will LOVE! Students will love moving around the room as you click through the 35 debatable topics - mostly controversial, but some are silly as well! This is perfect for middle s
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Supreme Court Case Project Based Learning
This thorough lesson on Landmark Supreme Court cases in America includes a rigorous and authentic PBL activity, overview presentation on the cases, video overview, guided notes, and lesson plan.Students are assigned a landmark court case for the Project Based Learning (PBL) activity. They must research the case, Constitutional question involved, the Court's decision, and its significance. A directions page describes all of this and includes multiple links students can use for their research. The
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: PRESIDENTS BUNDLE: Civics, Executive & Presidential Resources
Political Parties | Campaign Simulation Running for President
This presidential election simulation is an excellent way for students to comprehend all aspects of political parties and the campaigns needed to elect a presidential candidate - "Let's Get The Party Started!" The teacher will divide class into groups of 4 to 5 students per group. Each group will develop their own political party and choose a presidential candidate to represent their party. Using the included criteria, allow students a few class periods, or portions of class periods, to create
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5th - 12th
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John Adams Presidency XYZ Affair Alien and Sedition Acts Election of 1796
This lesson discusses the main aspects of John Adams' Presidency, including, the XYZ Affair, the Alien and Sedition Acts, trade issues, and the elections of 1796 and 1800. I've included a variety of lesson option to meet the needs of teachers. There is a classroom handout, a Pear Deck version, and a version that can be assigned in Google Slides.This lesson plan is linked with NYS Social Studies standards, however, I'm sure you could add your own. It includes a 2 page lesson plan, a 2 page histo
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6th - 8th
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Government Unit: Branches of Government, The Bill of Rights, US Constitution
This US Government Unit is perfect an upper elementary classroom. Students will learn about the Branches of Government, The Bill of Rights, Due Process, the Voting Amendments, and amending the Constitution. It is also great review for Constitution Day! The Government Unit Includes the Following Topics: 1. Citizenship2. Rights and Responsibilities of a Citizen3. Branches of Government (this is review and assumes that students have learned about the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branch befo
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5th - 7th
Constitution and Constitutional Convention PowerPoint Lesson
This beautiful Constitutional Convention lesson covers everything students need to know about the creation of the US Constitution! Awesome to use on Constitution Day or during your unit on the founding of America!The download includes all of the following: A visually engaging PowerPointEditable guided notes worksheetGoogle Slides version of the presentationFully-narrated video version of the presentationThe presentation begins with the major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and how th
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5th - 11th
Also included in: US History Part 1 PowerPoint and Guided Notes Bundle
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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Thomas Paine Common Sense Reading Worksheet Activity for 13 Colonies
This activity for Thomas Paine's pamphlet "Common Sense" has students analyzing chunks of the text and putting it into their own words. The download includes and introductory reading with background information on Thomas Paine, the atmosphere in the Colonies at the time of the publication, and the impact Common Sense had on American Colonists.Following the introductory reading, students analyze the actual text of Paine's pamphlet in short chunks. Paine wrote in a simple style for the time that w
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7th - 10th
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James Monroe and the Monroe Doctrine Cartoon Analysis
For this lesson, students use cartoon analysis to learn about the Monroe Doctrine. They start by analyzing cartoons that represent the main idea of the Monroe Doctrine. As a class, students then compile the data from the varying cartoons and figure out what the Monroe Doctrine was all about. This lesson plan is linked with NYS Social Studies standards, however, I'm sure you could add your own. It includes a 1 page lesson plan, 5 cartoons for analysis, and a handout to organize their thoughts. T
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6th - 8th
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Civics Mega Bundle, Government MEGA BUNDLE (Civics & Government Curriculum)
This CIVICS and GOVERNMENT MEGA BUNDLE includes EVERYTHING you will need to plan for an engaging year in your CIVICS or GOVERNMENT classroom in PRINT & with GOOGLE LINKS! Students will explore Government and Civics concepts including U.S. Facts and Symbols, Background of Government, Types of Government, New Nation, The Constitution, Legislative Branch, Executive Branch, Judicial Branch, Constitutional Rights and Freedoms, Citizenship, American Law, Politics, Voting, Elections, Public Opinion
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7th - 12th
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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
Electoral College Lesson Plan
This Electoral College lesson is an awesome way to ensure your students understand the process of how the president is elected, along with famous examples of how it has impacted various elections in US History. The download includes a PowerPoint (and Google Slides option) overview all about the Electoral CollegeThe Constitutional backgroundHow the Electoral College worksWho the electors areIssues with the processQuotes from Alexander Hamilton and James Madison... and more! A guided notes workshe
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7th - 10th
Compromises of the Constitutional Convention
This worksheet on the writing of America's Constitution includes a one page reading on the major compromises of the Constitutional Convention, specifically the Great Compromise and Three-fifth's Compromise. The article also explains the background of the US Constitution, the Virginia Plan, New Jersey Plan, and how the issues were resolved. Following the reading, students complete a set of 9 analysis questions to gauge their understanding. An answer key for this is provided. This is an excellent
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5th - 11th
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U.S. Constitution DIGITAL ESCAPE ROOM for Google Drive® Distance Learning
The U.S. Constitution DIGITAL Escape Room will take students on a secret mission through two 360° VIEW rooms! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about the US Constitution, Constitution Day, 3 branches, amendments and articles. Drag the mouse or keypad to move the screen for a 360 view! All you have to do is share the link with your students!! It’s THAT easy! No prior knowledge is needed.***STUDENT GOOGLE ACCOUNTS™ REQUIRED FOR USE***Students will read 4 short passages, then a
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5th - 8th
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Reform Movements - Temperance, Education, Mental Illness, and Prison Reform
This lesson discusses three major reform movements of the Antebellum Era - the Temperance Reform Movement, Education Reform, and the Prison Reform Movement. Students will read about the problems the reformers were trying to address. They will then brainstorm solutions to those problems by discussing how social issues can be addressed or improved by society. The issues of the 1800s have carried over to the modern day, so they are very relatable to students. Everything you needed it included in th
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Part 1 Complete U.S. History Curriculum | Middle School Bundle
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