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Government Common Core RI.6.4 resources
Constitution Bundle
Make the Constitution jump off the page with these resources! Contents of the U.S. Constitution Unit: Pages 3-5: Articles of Confederation-Passage and Cloze ActivityPages 6-8: Creating a Constitution-Passage and Flap Book ActivityPages 9-11: Preamble to the Constitution-Passage and Match ActivityPages 12-16: Preamble to the Constitution-Mini-BookPages 17-19: The Great Preamble Race-Help your students memorize the Preamble in a FUN way!Pages 20-21: Preamble Roll-a-Phrase-A review of terms from th
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4th - 6th
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Constitution Unit
The Constitution is so much fun to teach! Are you looking for a fresh, engaging, active Constitution unit? You've found it! The activities in this unit will not only help your students learn about the Constitution… they will bring excitement and engagement to your classroom! All of the activities included in this unit are student favorites! ** This unit was recently revised! **Contents of this unit: Pages 3-5: Articles of Confederation-Passage and Cloze ActivityPages 6-8: Creating a Constitution
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4th - 6th
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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
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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Types of Governments 6-E Intro Unit BUNDLE | FUN Government Resources | Google
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
Examine Types of Governments 6-E Lesson and Practice Activities | Microsoft
This lesson examines & compares the various forms of government used by nations around the world. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a fun “4 Pics, 1 Word” warm-up, then review the differences between limited & unlimited governments with a classify activity. Next, students fill-in a graphic organizer comparing the characteristics of each type of government system. Three unique practice activities provide opportunities
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5th - 12th
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3 Branches of Government Reading Escape Challenge
This easy set-up, low prep 3 Branches of Government Reading Escape Challenge makes the perfect social studies and reading activity. Your students will LOVE completing this three branches of government escape breakout!Click on the PREVIEW above for a closer look at everything included!This escape activity is a great review and companion to the 3 Branches of Government Interactive Notebook Unit.HOW IT WORKS:Students will read the informational text passage about the 3 branches of government, answe
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3rd - 5th
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Intro to Types of Governments Study Guide, Review Game, Unit Test | Microsoft
Review & assess an intro to types of governments with this bundle of engaging materials! First, reinforce key concepts with a study guide & review lesson. Then, play a fun “$100,000 Pyramid” government review game with your class. Finally, assess learning with a 25-question, multiple-choice test. Includes 2 versions of the test, on-level & modified, so you can easily differentiate in your classroom. Your purchase has print & interactive, digital versions of the materials. Made fo
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5th - 12th
United States Historical Documents Bundle
Here is an amazing United States historical documents bundled resource that is filled with our top seven activities that we use in our classrooms. The Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Paul Revere’s Ride, The Star-Spangled Banner, The Olive Branch Petition, The Emancipation Proclamation and Gettysburg Address are all included.We are selling this as a bundled resource where you will save over 25% if you bought each activity separate!Included in the bundle is:•Declaration of Independence
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5th - 8th
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No Prep Presidents Day Information Passages | Digital Included
Presidents are essential leaders in the American nation. This 85-page packet contains no prep informational passages meant to teach students about the first five presidents of the United States.This packet includes the following:Reading Passages: With information about each president, from birth to death, each passage is chalked full of background information to support your historical learning. Additionally, fun facts at the end of each passage help you learn more about each former president.
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4th - 6th
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Bill of Rights Mini-Unit
Are you looking for engaging, thought-provoking Bill of Rights activities for your students? This is the packet for you! These activities use the original text of the Bill of Rights and are appropriate for 5th through 8th grade students.
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Page 3: Original text of the Bill of Rights
Pages 4-7: Unwrapping the Bill of Rights- I listed each Amendment and defined difficult words. Students are asked to review each Amendment and re-write it in their own words.
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5th - 8th
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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Presidential Election: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about the presidential election process through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions5 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated readi
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3rd - 8th
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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
World Culture, Geography, Government, Economy Intro Units | Microsoft BIG BUNDLE
This BIG BUNDLE includes 4 UNITS that will enrich your World Cultures and Geography curriculum! The lessons are ENGAGING for students & the guided teaching model is EASY for you to use! The practice activities challenge your classes to think critically while mastering the core concepts of government, economy, geography, and culture. Each resource includes a “Teacher Reference Guide” with detailed lesson plans to make planning a breeze. The materials build a strong foundation in the “big idea
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5th - 10th
Intro to Types of Governments Study Guide, Review Game, Unit Test | Google
Review & assess an intro to types of governments with this bundle of engaging materials! First, reinforce key concepts with a study guide & review lesson. Then, play a fun “$100,000 Pyramid” government review game with your class. Finally, assess learning with a 25-question, multiple-choice test. Includes 2 versions of the test, on-level & modified, so you can easily differentiate in your classroom. Your purchase has print & interactive, digital versions of the materials. Made fo
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5th - 12th
American Revolutionary War Collaborative Poster with Reading Extension
This collaborative poster provides a meaningful bulletin board that can serve as a helpful reference when teaching the American Revolutionary War. Similar to a quilt project, each student will complete a section of the poster to form a student-created display. This resource also includes an extension reading passage. A helpful coloring reference guide is included so your students can color with accuracy.This zip file includes::: 3 poster sizes to fit your class needs (18 pieces, 24 pieces, and 3
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5th - 8th
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Digital United States Constitution Detective Activity Google Compatible
Do you need your students to understand the Constitution of the United States? The purpose of this activity is to engage your students by having them become “detectives” and learn about the Constitution of the United States. Students will be learning about key vocabulary such as democracy, amendment, federal system, and more. They will also become experts in understanding events that led up to the creation of the Constitution, the roles of the three branches of government, the rights of citizens
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4th - 7th
The Framing of the Constitution: Analyzing, Understanding the Law of the Land
With this packet, students will work through key areas of the framing of the Constitution. They will: Read and analyze the meaning of the Preamble of the Constitution. Dive into the Virginia Plan, New Jersey Plan, and the Connecticut Compromise. Scrutinize the Bill of Rights to understand not only WHAT they are but also WHY the founders included them. Explore the system of checks and balances and the separation of powers and how each branch of the government keeps the other two in check.The pack
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5th - 8th
Karl Marx and Communism: Reading Passage and Assessment (Student-Friendly)
This student-friendly biography/history passage tells the story of Karl Marx and the development of his beliefs and activities centering around socialism and communism. Marx and his writings can be complicated for today’s students to understand, but this text informs students about Karl Marx and communism using language they can understand and offering support with terms and definitions throughout the passage. This passage was written for Grade 7-10 students and can be used in a number of ways
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7th - 10th
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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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Decoding the Constitution
Welcome to Teaching Off Trail!Bringing the world to your students & your students into the world.***NOW AVAILABLE AS A DIGITAL RESOURCE PERFECT FOR REMOTE LEARNING!***After your students understand the tensions that spurred the American Colonists to turn their back on the known and risk everything for liberty, they are ready to delve into the framing of our Constitution. This work sets out to decode some of the most important pieces of this document and its foundation. Our job as teachers is
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4th - 8th
Close Reading: The Secret Service-Life in the White House Set #1
How much do your students know about the Secret Service and the nuclear football? This close reading informational text resource will challenge your students and teach them interesting information at the same time. Close reading strategies, annotation symbols, vocabulary sheets and text dependent questions are provided in this no prep resource. Did you know about the weight sensitive pressure pad underneath the carpet in the Oval Office? Students will read with pleasure as they discover the secr
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5th - 8th
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