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Civics Common Core RI.9-10.4 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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Executive Branch Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions | Branches of Gov
Teaching the executive branch of government is easy when using this two-sided worksheet. Students learn the necessary information about the branch, the president's department, and cabinets, how the Constitution creates the branch, and it outlines how a president is elected. In total, there are seven literal and five inferential questions. You could use this as an activity prior to teaching the branch, last-minute sub plans, or to help reinforce concepts previously learned. The text is organized
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7th - 10th
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Women's Suffrage Movement: Susan B. Anthony Trial Scavenger Hunt Activity
Your students will walk in the shoes of Elizabeth Cady Stanton as they learn about the Women's Suffrage movement and the trial of Susan B. Anthony. This scavenger hunt uses primary sources! What better way to learn about the past than to analyze historical photos and documents. Your students will use close reading skills, decoding, and teamwork to complete 7 different tasks with clues. This resource is similar to an escape room, but allows for more flexibility as it can span over the course of t
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Women's Suffrage Bundle: Activities, Reading Passages, Analysis, Lecture
Create Your Own Constitution - Project - 2 Day Lesson Plan, CCSS
This is a set of materials in which students come up with their own constitutions for creating their own government! The imaginary scenario is that society has gone through a major upheaval and has decided to entrust these groups of students to represent them in forming a constitution. The criteria covers key concepts that align with the principles of the U.S. Constitution. The end result is a project in which groups of students draft and read their own “ratified” constitutions for the class. St
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: U.S. Constitution UNIT PLAN BUNDLE - 4 Weeks - Includes Pacing Guide
Executive Command Game Reflection | Used with iCivics | Executive Branch Game
What does the President do during a day, week or even a month in office? This game has proven to be an excellent way for students to learn and comprehend all the "hats" or roles that the President plays during his time in office. From talking to congress, vetoing bills, visiting various departments, and traveling to foreign countries, students will take the role of President and do their best to become a successful President of the United States.This worksheet is an excellent written companion t
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5th - 12th
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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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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
Judicial Branch Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions | Branches of Gov
Teaching the judicial branch of government is easy when using this two-sided worksheet. Students learn the necessary information about the federal and state courts, members and terms of the U.S. Supreme Court, and famous Supreme Court cases. In total, there are six literal and four inferential questions. This activity can be used prior to teaching the branch, as last-minute sub plans, or to help reinforce concepts previously learned. The text is organized into small chunks. Assign one section at
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7th - 10th
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Media and Information Literacy Text Analysis Bundle
This bundle includes 6 engaging informational texts about important topics in media and information literacy. Texts cover confirmation bias, social media and misinformation, "fake news," facts and opinions, media bias, and more. Each text includes a study guide and a set of 10 challenging text analysis questions, plus detailed answer explanations. I love resources that build both content knowledge and academic skill. These informational texts cover key topics in media and information literac
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8th - 11th
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AP® US Government Unit 2.6 - Expansion of Presidential Power
Unit 2.6 of the AP® curriculum focuses on how the power of American presidents has evolved and expanded through the Republic's history.This eight-question short answer worksheet begins with an analysis of Federalist 70, Alexander Hamilton's defense of a strong executive branch, and proceeds to trace the evolution of presidential power since those words were written. Why did Hamilton believe his executive plan would be "safer?" What was the War Powers Act? Special attention is devoted to the imp
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: AP® US Government - Comprehensive Full-Year Accompanying Curriculum
Legislative Branch Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Branches of Gov
By reading this two-sided handout, students will learn about how Congress is structured, the roles and responsibilities of the House and Senate, how the founders created the branch in the Constitution, and how a bill becomes a law. In total, there are ten literal and six inferential questions. You could use this as an introduction activity to teaching the branch, last-minute sub plans, or to help reinforce concepts about the branch. The text is organized into small chunks. An IEP data tracking s
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7th - 10th
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U.S. Constitution UNIT PLAN BUNDLE - 4 Weeks - Includes Pacing Guide
This unit bundle includes a variety of our engaging, best-selling resources for teaching through the Constitution of the United States, both its content as a document and its history within the early formation of the republic. These hands-on activities can engage your students throughout the span of your teaching unit. The products include worksheets, projects, primary source materials, and video guides. There is also a bonus Curriculum Pacing Guide with a suggested sequence for how you can sche
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8th - 12th
Social Media and Misinformation Informational Text | Media Literacy | Grades 7+
This resource includes an engaging informational text about social media and misinformation, plus a study guide, a set of 10 challenging text analysis questions, and detailed answer explanations. The passage discusses how social media sites can help misinformation spread, and covers concepts like algorithms and echo chambers.I love resources that build both content knowledge and academic skill. These informational texts cover key topics in media and information literacy, while also providing st
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Media and Information Literacy Text Analysis Bundle
Patrick Henry Biography Scavenger Hunt - Gallery Walk Activity
The Patrick Henry Scavenger Hunt is an engaging way to introduce the life and legacy of Patrick Henry to students in a gallery-walk style - perfect for students studying civics and American history! Students will read 11 informational passages and search for the answers to questions, then unscramble hidden letters to determine the final answer. Included in this resource are:- Student directions and mission- 11 short informational passages- 11 questions- Student answer sheet- Teacher answer key-
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8th - 10th
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Fact, Opinion, and Misinformation Informational Text | Media Literacy | Gr 7+
This resource includes an engaging informational text about facts, opinions, and misinformation, plus a study guide, a set of 10 challenging text analysis questions, and detailed answer explanations. The passage discusses the way in which misinformation can spread when people confuse facts and opinions and covers the concept of confirmation bias.I love resources that build both content knowledge and academic skill. These informational texts cover key topics in media and information literacy, wh
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Media and Information Literacy Text Analysis Bundle
AP® US Government Unit 2.4 - Roles & Powers of the President
Unit 2.4 of the AP® curriculum focuses on executive power in the United States system of government, and how Presidents use these powers to accomplish policy goals.This six-question short answer worksheet seeks to identify the various types of executive, diplomatic and judicial powers granted to US Presidents in the Constitution, while also defining the practical implications of these powers, and their limitations. Additionally, special attention is given to an analysis of how presidential acti
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: AP® US Government - Comprehensive Full-Year Accompanying Curriculum
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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Fake News and Misinformation Informational Text | Media Literacy | Grades 8+
This resource includes an engaging informational text about fake news and misinformation in the digital age, plus a study guide, a set of 10 challenging text analysis questions, and detailed answer explanations. The passage discusses the ways in which fake news and misinformation can spread, covers concepts like sensationalism, and recommends a process for evaluating information effectively.I love resources that build both content knowledge and academic skill. These informational texts cover ke
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Media and Information Literacy Text Analysis Bundle
Systemic Discrimination? Service Dog not Allowed Reading Response Article 009
Reading comprehension article handout (differentiated Gr 5, 7, 9, 11) about a student with autism who is not allowed to bring his service animal to class to help him learn. Includes a critical thinking mini-lesson.IMPORTANT JUN 13, 2022 UPDATE!Please don't buy this version: It is an older Google Drive™ folder resource. I will be deactivating this resource in the future. (If you've already purchased it, don't worry. You will still have access to all of the Google Drive files.)Instead, please get
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5th - 11th
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AP®US Government Unit 2.1 - The Senate and House of Representatives
Unit 2.1 of the AP® curriculum focuses on the structures and functions of Congress in the American political system. This two-part worksheet helps students understand the different compositions , powers, and day-to-day operations of both the House of Representatives and Senate. Part I is a 14-question matching exercise that introduces students to the basics of Congress, such as term lengths for each house, minimum requirements of members, and vocabulary such as "gerrymandering" and "franking pr
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: AP® US Government - Comprehensive Full-Year Accompanying Curriculum
Science and Misinformation Informational Text | Media Literacy | Grades 7+
This resource includes an engaging informational text about data, science, and misinformation in the digital age, plus a study guide, a set of 10 challenging text analysis questions, and detailed answer explanations. The passage focuses on misinformation about data and science, using examples from the COVID-19 pandemic.I love resources that build both content knowledge and academic skill. These informational texts cover key topics in media and information literacy, while also providing students
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Media and Information Literacy Text Analysis Bundle
US Constitution Escape Room
US Constitution Bank Heist Escape Room Quiz - End of term fun for the whole class. No printing required! Just project the Powerpoint and off you go. Built in timers, Video clips and answer reveals after every slide. This is an educational fun immersive ‘Bank Heist themed Escape room’ experience. Have the students compete individually, in teams or as a whole class the choice is yours! This resource is a great team-building activity to keep your students engaged during the last few days (or w
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7th - 10th
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Economics Vocabulary Activity Game - Instagram (Editable Insta-game)
This editable, interactive, Instagram activity is based on Fundamental Economics vocabulary. Students view clever Instagram hashtags that give clues to things related to Economics. They make inferences in order to determine what the post is about. Next, they find evidence in their books, notes, device, etc. to justify their answer. This is great for pairs, small groups, or individuals. It can utilize the entire room, allowing students to move around a lot, or, it can be seat work. Your cho
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8th - 12th
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Case Study: Profile of a Vigilante
This is an extremely hot topic in world today. Bring a historical and psychological perspective to your Civics / Legal Studies / Government class with this valuable resource. Written in a clear and comprehensive manner, this reading takes students into the mind of the vigilante, and includes historical and Hollywood references which are certain to provoke a lively class discussion. Questions are included, along with an answer key, which allows for this resource to also be used as an assessment p
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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