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Civics Common Core RI.11-12.10 resources
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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CNN 10 Worksheets: Current Events News Summary, Graphic Organizer, Video Project
CNN 10 (CNN Student News) is the perfect avenue for students to stay informed on current events. This PDF and GOOGLE DRIVE set of graphic organizer worksheets are an excellent way to analyze and summarize the current events of the day using CNN10. These various templates will help students of all ages stay engaged while watching CNN 10. A simple writing format helps students recognize, summarize, and write opinions about the major headlines of the day. I find this resource to be extremely prac
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The Electoral - College Simulation Activity - Civics - Print & Digital
This is a fun and engaging activity simulating a mock Presidential election. Students will be able to really “see” how the Electoral College works and have fun in the process. All teacher preparation and student instructions are included. Both print and digital versions are included.Buyer Feedback:"This was a well-designed activity that has students directly engaging with data and helps them predict the newest election. I will use this every year. VERY GOOD PURCHASE!"This purchase includes the
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: EXECUTIVE Branch BUNDLE | U.S. Presidency | Print & Digital | Civics
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
CURRENT EVENTS: News Article Summary, Main Idea, Reading Comprehension | NEWSELA
This Current Events Summary is an excellent tool for students to get involved with the news and the current events of the week. A simple writing format helps students find, summarize, and write opinions about current news stories and events. I find this activity to be a practical filler for various social studies courses. What's Included:Teacher directions with ideas for implementation and useSimple student directions: Find, Highlight, Summarize, Importance, OpinionGuided student writing temp
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Articles of the Constitution: A Primary Source Analysis on the 7 Articles
This is an excellent way to study and know the information contained within the United States Constitution. To better understand the layout and information within the United States Constitution, students will read through the original 7 Articles of this primary source document and find the main ideas. This is a nice addition to Constitution Day or your existing unit on the Constitution.Don't be afraid to have your students study this great document. Being one of the most influential documents
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6th - 12th
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The World From A to Z With Carl Azuz - News Viewing Guides & Worksheets
Carl Azuz is back with his brand new show called The World from A to Z. It's an excellent format for students to stay informed on current events while watching a brief 9 minute segment that is updated every day with news highlights from around the world. This set of graphic organizer worksheets is an excellent way to analyze and summarize the current events of the day while watching the news broadcast by Carl Azuz ... he's back!These various templates will help students of all ages stay engaged
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4th - 12th
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United States Founding Fathers Webquest: Biography Summarizing Activity
Studying the lives of the United States founding fathers is extremely valuable in understanding early American history. With these Historical Biography Summaries, students will enjoy learning about the past through researching and documenting some of history’s greats. In a user-friendly template, students will summarize the life and biography of an individual. It’s no-prep for you, but quality content for your students. Enjoy learning history through these historical biography summaries. It'
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CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION: Student Notes & More About Creating The Constitution
The Constitutional Convention of 1787 was an important event that changed United States History. 55 Delegates gathered in Philadelphia to change the Articles of Confederation, but soon realized a new Constitution was much needed! This entire 4 month meeting, from May to September of 1787, is so important for students to understand when studying the Constitution and the foundations of the newly formed United States of America. Many teachers find this meeting intimidating to explain, but it doe
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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CONSTITUTION SCAVENGER HUNT: Google Drive | Google Forms | Google Classroom
To better understand the basic information within the U.S. Constitution, students will browse through this primary source document and find the main ideas regarding the 7 Articles and 27 Amendments. Included are 17 questions about the articles and 27 questions about the amendments. All questions (except for one) will be answered with a number. This is a great way to introduce, study, or review the United States Constitution for your civics unit or for a Constitution Day activity. You may even
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5th - 12th
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United States Constitution Bundle: Scavenger Hunt, Articles, Convention Notes...
This bundle contains all of Mister Harms' resources on the United States Constitution. By choosing the bundle you are saving 20%! You also get the convenience of having all of these high-quality resources for your American History, Civics, and/or Government classes in one place! Scroll up to see the resources within this bundle. Enjoy!Thank You!Thanks so much for stopping by! It's great to meet you! I hope this resource adds value to your classroom. If you have time, I'd love for you to leave
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PRESIDENTS BUNDLE: Civics, Executive & Presidential Resources
Save 20% on this bundle that includes 9 different resources and activities on all 45 United States Presidents including our current President Donald Trump. For an incredible value, you will receive numerous days of content-rich resources for your class! You can even use some of the ideas for your sub plans! See included resources above!*Check out the 50 States & Capitals MEGA pack*Thank You!Thanks so much for stopping by! It's great to meet you! I hope this resource adds value to your class
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Washington DC: Create a Field Trip Project Activity to the Nation's Capital City
OverviewCan't take your class to Washington DC? This lesson is the solution to getting your students to our Nation's Capital without spending a dime. As tour guides, students will study various memorials, buildings, and attractions to research and present to the class in the form of a presentation. These various "tours" will bring the entire class around to the major attractions of Washington DC. This student-led, virtual class field trip will help your students learn about the major sites o
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5th - 12th
Fourth Amendment | Students Rights In schools + Research Project & Presentations
This lesson creates meaningful learning for students as they learn how the 4th Amendment applies to them as students. Students are engaged as they analyze several court cases and explore interesting questions. For example, can schools implement a school wide urine drug test? Can school officials search your car, locker, cell phone, or other belongings? Students learn about how the 4th Amendment protects individuals against unreasonable searches by requiring state agents to obtain a warrant based
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9th - 12th
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Three Branches of Government Packets for U.S. History and Civics
This bundle comes with three packs of two page reading about the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Branches of the US government. Each pack comes with three to five worksheets and Keys are included!This packs are PRINT AND GO! Students do not need any outside resources for this packet which makes it excellent for sub plans.Note: The font for the reading is Lexend which is designed for students with dyslexia. Check out the preview to see if it is right for your class.For more interesting activi
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8th - 12th
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Civics Three Branches of Government Comprehension & Crossword Print and Go!
Designed for high school civics, this 2 page comprehension passage about the 3 branches of government comes with three worksheets. It includes a page of comprehension questions, a crossword that can be filled out using information from the text and a word search for early finishers. Keys are included!Great for a Substitute, this reading does not require any outside resrouces.NOTE: The font is lexend which is designed for students with dyslexia and can be noted as an accommodation. For more acti
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Civics Lessons W/ Passages, Worksheets, Video Guides for High School
McCULLUCH v MARYLAND | Reading | Lecture | CLOZE notes | Print & Digital
Sometimes teaching Supreme Court Cases can be boring for both the teacher and the students. This presentation about the famous court case, McCulloch v Maryland will be sure to keep your kiddos engaged! Buyer Feedback:My students LOVED this! Made a boring (to them) court case come alive and much easier for them to understand! Thank you so much for this! This editable presentation reviews the important ideas and lasting impact of the 1819 Supreme Court decision, McCulloch v Maryland (implied power
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9th - 12th
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Real Estate Ethics Landlord vs Tenant Rent Dispute Critical Thinking Case Study
HOW DO LANDLORD'S HANDLE TENANTS WHO DO NOT PAY THEIR RENT?Real Estate Ethics #5 = A TRUE LIFE Series: Problem-Resolution Landlord Tenant > Unpaid Rent DisputeThe Question: If a Tenant does not pay rent what are the consequences for both the Tenant, and the Landlord?A Tenant that was on the lease left the house to her roommate. The Landlord was informed of the situation and gave a new rental agreement to the roommate. This Tenant paid rent shortly and then stopped. It was apparent this Tenant
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10th - 12th, Adult Education
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PRAYER in SCHOOL | ENGLE v VITALE | Debate | Reading | Print & Digital
This is a fun and engaging activity for secondary students to debate the controversial issue of prayer in public schools. Students will analyze the debate on the separation of church and state and the first amendment of the Constitution by participating in “philosophical chairs”. They will also be able to understand the significant Supreme Court case of Engel v Vitale. Buyer Feedback:Great activity! Thank you! - KimberlyPurchase includes: Lesson Plan15-slide editable PRESENTATION (all direction
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9th - 12th
Love Letter to a US Amendment: Government Civics Valentine's Writing Activity
This fun Valentine's Day writing activity allows students to show their creative or funny side without getting behind in content. This writing activity requires students to use historical claims to write a love letter to their favorite amendment. Suitable for Civics, US Government, or Comparative Government.IncludesScaffolded instruction page and resource websitesThree Differentiated pages: one scaffolded for ELL/IEP/504 with checklist rubric, one with lines and checklist rubric, and one with a
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Member of Congress Social Media Profile Template and Worksheet Election Voting
This activity can be used for units on the legislative branch or on political parties to assess student understanding of the structure and function of Congress. The content is made relevant to them through the inclusion of social media, and they get to be creative in the creation of their profile for a member of Congress. This can also be used before students learn about the legislative branch: after they complete this project, they can link it back to Article II of the Constitution.Includes:Stu
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6th - 12th
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Civics and US Government + Teacher to Teacher Training video series
Awesome curriculum is great, but awesome teaching makes is greater.If you teach Civics and US Government, this bundle is the perfect thing you need. This Mega Bundle covers Civics and US Government. You will have access to my Google Drive Only, and all the videos will be included for PPT’s/Keynotes. It provides multiple options for teaching Civics with lots of resources to mix it up!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------"This bundle is pe
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9th - 12th
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Inside the American Criminal Justice System Expository Reading
Raw, gritty, and incredibly real. This true-life account of what the criminal justice system looks like from the inside can be an incredible supplement to your Government, Street Law, or Criminal Justice curricula. Rich with detail and full of comprehensive and rigorous questions, this reading can lead to rich classroom discussions. Ideal for a class lecture/discussion, or for an assessment piece or homework, this is a resource that you will find incredibly useful in your classroom.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Structured Academic Controversy Lesson Plan - Student Loan Debt Elimination
This Structured Academic Controversy lesson plan provides you with a measured, highly structured, and respectful approach for one of the most critical debate topics for high schoolers in US History and government classes: Should Student Loan Debt Be Eliminated via Forgiveness or Bankruptcy? The SAC approach encourages critical thinking, teamwork, and respectful communication among students while developing reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. The issue of student loan debt is a hot
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9th - 12th
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