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Government Common Core RI.8.2 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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Election of 1824 and the Corrupt Bargain
Detailed reading along with mapping activity and questions about how John Quincy Adams became president and how Andrew Jackson believed the election was stolen from him
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8th - 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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Branches of Government Checks and Balances Federalism Stations and Gallery
In this Constitution and Three Branches of Government activity, students examine six easy-to-navigate text stations to explain the workings of the American government system, the 3 branches of government, checks and balances, amendments, and much more! Students complete guided notes on the Executive Branch, Legislative Branch, Judicial Branch, the Amendment Process, Federal System, and Checks and Balances. ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my US Constitution
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5th - 8th
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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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Not Grade Specific
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8th Grade U.S. History: Constitution & Bill of Rights COMPLETE Lesson Plan Unit!
This 8th Grade U.S. History Lesson Plan Unit comes with EVERYTHING that you'll need to teach your 8th graders all about the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights! These amazing resources are 100% completely ready to use for both in-person and online digital learning via Google Apps, and have been successfully used by thousands of students!The incredible resources in this U.S. Constitution Lesson Plan Unit can easily be used with any textbook, or no textbook at all!!BE SURE TO CLICK THE PRODUCT PR
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8th
Also included in: 8th Grade U.S. History YEAR-LONG Curriculum Bundle!! | Google Apps
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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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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GA Social Studies: New South Era - GSE SS8H7 SS8H7a Reading Activities
Your students will learn about the New South Era with this engaging, no prep reading activity! This is perfect for adding literacy to your social studies curriculum because it’s academically-aligned for ELA and for social studies. Plus, it’s so easy to use that you can even leave it for sub plans or homework packets!Resource Includes: Passage (differentiated for on-grade level and approaching 8th grade level) Graphic Organizers Vocabulary Matching ActivityMultiple Choice Activity Writing Activit
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8th
Also included in: 8th Grade Georgia Social Studies Reading Activities BUNDLE (GSE Aligned)
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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Land Lottery System in Georgia - Reading Passage SS8H4, SS8H4b GSE & CCSS
Your students will learn all about land policies and the land lotteries in Georgia after the Revolutionary War with this engaging, no prep reading activity! This is perfect for adding literacy to your social studies curriculum because it’s academically-aligned for ELA and for social studies. Plus, it’s so easy to use that you can even leave it for sub plans or homework packets!Resource Includes: Passage (differentiated for on-grade level and approaching 8th grade level) Graphic Organizers Vocabu
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8th
Also included in: 8th Grade Georgia Social Studies Reading Activities BUNDLE (GSE Aligned)
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
GA Social Studies: Jimmy Carter - GSE SS8H12, SS8H12b Reading Activities
Your students will learn about Jimmy Carter as senator, governor, and President with this engaging, no prep reading activity! This is perfect for adding literacy to your social studies curriculum because it’s academically-aligned for ELA and for social studies. Plus, it’s so easy to use that you can even leave it for sub plans or homework packets!Resource Includes: Passage (differentiated for on-grade level and approaching 8th grade level) Graphic Organizers Vocabulary Matching ActivityMultiple
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8th
Also included in: 8th Grade Georgia Social Studies Reading Activities BUNDLE (GSE Aligned)
GA Social Studies: 1996 Atlanta Olympics SS8H12, SS8H12c Reading Activities GSE
Your students will learn about the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta with this engaging, no prep reading activity! This is perfect for adding literacy to your social studies curriculum because it’s academically-aligned for ELA and for social studies. Plus, it’s so easy to use that you can even leave it for sub plans or homework packets!Resource Includes: Passage (differentiated for on-grade level and approaching 8th grade level) Graphic Organizers Vocabulary Matching ActivityMultiple Choice Activi
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8th
Also included in: 8th Grade Georgia Social Studies Reading Activities BUNDLE (GSE Aligned)
Cherokee Indians Removal from Georgia - Reading Passage SS8H4, SS8H4e GSE & CCSS
Your students will learn all about the removal of Cherokee Indians from Georgia with this engaging, no prep reading activity. This is perfect for adding literacy to your social studies curriculum because it’s academically-aligned for ELA and for social studies. Plus, it’s so easy to use that you can even leave it for sub plans or homework packets!Resource Includes: Passage (differentiated for on-grade level and approaching 8th grade level) Graphic Organizers Vocabulary Matching ActivityMultiple
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8th
Also included in: 8th Grade Georgia Social Studies Reading Activities BUNDLE (GSE Aligned)
GA Social Studies: Georgia's Economy SS8H12 SS8H12d Reading Activities GSE
Your students will learn about Georgia's economy with this engaging, no prep reading activity! This is perfect for adding literacy to your social studies curriculum because it’s academically-aligned for ELA and for social studies. Plus, it’s so easy to use that you can even leave it for sub plans or homework packets!Resource Includes: Passage (differentiated for on-grade level and approaching 8th grade level) Graphic Organizers Vocabulary Matching ActivityMultiple Choice Activity Short Answer Wr
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8th
Also included in: 8th Grade Georgia Social Studies Reading Activities BUNDLE (GSE Aligned)
GA Studies: Atlanta Mayors William Hartsfield & Ivan Allen Jr SS8H10, SS8H10b
Your students will love learning about how the city of Atlanta developed under the leadership of mayors William B. Hartsfield and Ivan Allen Jr. with this engaging, no prep reading activity! This is perfect for adding literacy to your social studies curriculum because it’s academically-aligned for ELA and for social studies. Plus, it’s so easy to use that you can even leave it for sub plans or homework packets!Resource Includes: Passage (differentiated for on-grade level and approaching 8th grad
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8th
Also included in: Post War Changes in Georgia 8th Grade Reading Passage Bundle SS8H10 GSE
Georgia Studies: New Deal Programs GSE SS8H8, SS8H8e
Your students will learn about Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal programs in Georgia with this engaging, no prep reading activity! This is perfect for adding literacy to your social studies curriculum because it’s academically-aligned for ELA and for social studies. Plus, it’s so easy to use that you can even leave it for sub plans or homework packets!Resource Includes: Passage (differentiated for on-grade level and approaching 8th grade level) Graphic Organizers Matching ActivityMultiple Choice Act
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8th
Also included in: 8th Grade Georgia Social Studies Reading Activities BUNDLE (GSE Aligned)
Reconstruction in Georgia - GSE (SS8H6,SS8H6e) Social Studies Reading Passage
Your students will learn about goods and services during Reconstruction in Georgia with this engaging, no prep reading activity! This is perfect for adding literacy to your social studies curriculum because it’s academically-aligned for ELA and for social studies. Plus, it’s so easy to use that you can even leave it for sub plans or homework packets!Resource Includes: Passage (differentiated for on-grade level and approaching 8th grade level) Graphic Organizers Vocabulary Matching ActivityMultip
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8th
Also included in: Reconstruction in Georgia 8th Grade Reading Passage Bundle SS8H6 GSE
Bundle_10 Politics Current Events Articles & Activity Packet / Jan - Mar 2024
Enjoy 50% off current events articles from the Politics section. Content addresses actions of the Executive, Legislative, or Judicial Branch that occurred from January - March, 2024. Each lesson plan includes target vocabulary practice, graphic organizers, literacy strategies, open-ended discussion questions, and a lesson extension for additional enrichment. Routine reading helps students build metacognitive skills. These skills enable students to think deeply, reflect often, and formulate origi
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6th - 12th
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How Judges are Selected in Georgia - Social Studies SS8CG4 SS8CG4a GSE
Your students will learn all about judge selection in Georgia with this engaging, no prep reading activity. This is perfect for adding literacy to your social studies curriculum because it’s academically-aligned for ELA and for social studies. Plus, it’s so easy to use that you can even leave it for sub plans or homework packets!Resource Includes: Passage (differentiated for on-grade level and approaching 8th grade level) Graphic Organizers Vocabulary Matching ActivityMultiple Choice Activity Wr
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8th
Also included in: 8th Grade Georgia Social Studies Reading Activities BUNDLE (GSE Aligned)
Economics: Events Leading to the Great Depression in Georgia GSE SS8H8, SS8H8b
Your students will love learning about the events that led to the Great Depression in Georgia with this engaging, no prep reading activity! This is perfect for adding literacy to your social studies curriculum because it’s academically-aligned for ELA and for social studies. Plus, it’s so easy to use that you can even leave it for sub plans or homework packets!Resource Includes: Passage (differentiated for on-grade level and approaching 8th grade level) Graphic Organizers Matching ActivityMultip
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8th
Also included in: 8th Grade Georgia Social Studies Reading Activities BUNDLE (GSE Aligned)
GA Social Studies: Civil Rights Changes in Atlanta - GSE SS8H12,SS8H12a Reading
Your students will learn about changes in Atlanta after the Civil Rights Movement, focusing on mayor Jackson and mayor Young with this engaging, no prep reading activity! This is perfect for adding literacy to your social studies curriculum because it’s academically-aligned for ELA and for social studies. Plus, it’s so easy to use that you can even leave it for sub plans or homework packets!Resource Includes: Passage (differentiated for on-grade level and approaching 8th grade level) Graphic Org
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8th
Also included in: 8th Grade Georgia Social Studies Reading Activities BUNDLE (GSE Aligned)
Muscogee Creek Indians Removal from Georgia - Reading SS8H4, SS8H4d GSE & CCSS
Your students will learn all about the removal of Creek Indians from Georgia with this engaging, no prep reading activity! This is perfect for adding literacy to your social studies curriculum because it’s academically-aligned for ELA and for social studies. Plus, it’s so easy to use that you can even leave it for sub plans or homework packets!Resource Includes: Passage (differentiated for on-grade level and approaching 8th grade level) Graphic Organizers Vocabulary Matching ActivityMultiple Cho
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8th
Also included in: 8th Grade Georgia Social Studies Reading Activities BUNDLE (GSE Aligned)
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