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Adult education civics dbqs
The Powers of Congress | The Legislative Branch | Digital Learning Activity
This objective for the powers of Congress will help your students understand the expressed and implied powers of Congress. Students will get the opportunity to examine these powers and think critically about why the Framers of the Constitution included these powers. Give your students everything they need to master this topic with this great activity. Digital and Paper Copies Included!This "The Powers of Congress" Distance Learning activity includes:1) 4 pages of engaging graphic organizers t
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: The Legislative Branch | Digital Learning | Activity Bundle
US History | Learning about the Constitution + Primary Source Analysis
This lesson covers the essentials of the U.S. Constitution, the context around the document that influenced it, principles like separation of powers, checks and balances, and the functions of the three branches of government. Students analyze the excerpts of various articles from the Constitution, and compare and contrast the Congressional and presidential powers. Students examine the enumerated powers of Congress in Article 1, Section 1, while contrasting those powers to the powers of the pres
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: US HISTORY - GOVERMENT & CITIZENSHIP: US Constitution BUNDLE
State and Local Government Reading and Activity (Google Compatible)
State and Local Government Activity Is your class learning about local politics and your local community?In the State and Local Government Activity, students will read a handout about state and local governments, they will then answer a series of text based questions. After the reading and questions students will choose a local government service to research and analyze. Students will answer questions about their local service and why it matters to the community. This lesson is a great introduct
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: State and Local Government Unit Plan
US HISTORY & GOVERMENT | The Constitution - UNIT PLAN LESSONS
This resource includes 10 Lessons that explore various subjects related to the Constitution. This offers students helpful background information to understand the Articles of Confederation and the problems that led to the Constitutional Convention.Students can analysis various primary sources, compare arguments, and explore influential documents that played a crucial role in the development of the Constitution. This resource provides a total of 161 Slides & 37 Pages distributed among the 1
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Civics Bellwork for the WHOLE YEAR {History Guru}
Civics Bellwork for the WHOLE YEARThe students will complete the bellwork in a 5 day model. Each day is a scaffolded release of questions targeted at 5 main language arts standards. This allows students to pick apart the important information while meeting their language arts requirements in social studies18 topics: Including Economics, Enlightenment, Elections, Executive Branch, Legislative Branch, Citizenship, ETC!Bellwork ProcedureConversation: There is no talking during Bellwork time. Silent
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: Civics Bundle: 181 Products and over $400 in lessons/activities
The Constitution | The Amendment Process | Digital Learning Activity
The Constitution was designed to be a living document. If it was to survive for generations, the founding fathers knew that there needed to be a way for it to grow and change with future generations. Give your students the opportunity to see how the constitution is changed and let them analyze some of the most important amendments to the Constitution with this great activity. Digital and Paper Copies Included!This "The Constitution- The Amendment Process" Distance Learning Activity includes:
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Introduction to American Government | Digital Learning | Activity Bundle
The English Bill of Rights vs. US Bill of Rights
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the political philosophies that shaped the development of United States constitutional government.
a. Analyze key ideas of limited government and the rule of law as seen in the Magna Carta, the Petition of Rights, and the English Bill of Rights.
Instructions: Complete the table and the questions that follow.
The English Bill of Rights, US Bill of Rights, and What Does This Mean?
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Civics Bundle: 181 Products and over $400 in lessons/activities
Purposes of Government Activity (Google Compatible)
Create-A-State Introduction to Government Activity Is your class learning about global nations and the requirements of earning state recognition worldwide?Create-A-State Introduction to Government Activity allows students to create their own nation through a series of guided questions and topics. The activity explores the requirements of a state (population, territory, sovereignty, and government) while allowing students to creatively explore what it takes to create a new nation. This activity i
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Foundations of Government Unit Plan (Google Compatible)
The Constitution | Separation of Powers | Digital Learning Activity
The Founding Fathers were concerned with one person having too much power in a government. Their solution to this problem was the Separation of Powers. The US government is divided into three branches of government and each is checked by the other. Give your students and opportunity to examine this material and much more with this great activity. Digital and Paper Copies Included!This "The Constitution- Separation of Powers" Distance Learning Pack includes:1) 4 pages of engaging graphic orga
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Introduction to American Government | Digital Learning | Activity Bundle
The Articles of Confederation: Examining the Strengths and Weaknesses: DBQ
Upon reading the article and answering the questions, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of government under the Articles of Confederation, a pivotal period in American history. They will learn that while the Articles aimed to establish a national government following the American Revolution, they suffered from significant deficiencies that ultimately led to their replacement by the Constitution. Students will grasp the importance of state sovereignt
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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The Structure of Congress | The Legislative Branch | Digital Learning Activity
This introductory objective to the Legislative Branch will help your students with the basic structure of Congress. What are the two houses, how did we get them, who is involved in each? Give your students the answer to these questions and more with this great activity. Digital and Paper Copies Included!This "The Structure of Congress" Distance Learning Activity includes:1) 4 pages of engaging graphic organizers that help your students sort out all of the key concepts about the structure of C
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: The Legislative Branch | Digital Learning | Activity Bundle
Roots of American Democracy | Digital Learning Activity
Where do the foundational ideas of American Democracy come from? Did the founding fathers think up all of the ideas that form our constitution? Did we draw influence from other outside sources? Find out the answers to these questions and more with this activity! Digital and Paper Copies Included!This "The Roots of American Democracy" Distance Learning Activity includes:1) 5 pages of engaging graphic organizers that help your students sort out all of the key concepts about the roots of democ
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Introduction to American Government | Digital Learning | Activity Bundle
Article I of the US Constitution Primary Source DBQ (NO PREP) Editable
Engage your students in a deep exploration of Article I of the US Constitution with this comprehensive and thought-provoking teaching resource. "Exploring Article I of the US Constitution" is a meticulously crafted package designed to enhance student understanding of the structure and powers of the Legislative Branch. This product includes a variety of activities, assessments, and assignments that challenge students to analyze, evaluate, and apply the concepts outlined in Article I.Key Features:
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Poverty in the United States: Business and Civics: Large Project
In the activity "Unmasking Poverty in the United States: A Closer Look at the Challenges and Solutions," students will gain a multifaceted understanding of poverty in the United States. The activity delves into the complexities of poverty, providing insights into its root causes, the demographic profile of affected populations, and the ongoing efforts to address this pervasive issue.Through this exploration, students will learn to define poverty beyond its economic dimension, recognizing it as a
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Colonial Foundations: How the Enlightenment and Magna Carta Shaped America DBQ
Upon reading the article and engaging with the questions, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the intricate interplay between Enlightenment ideals, British traditions, and colonial experiences in shaping American colonial political institutions. They will learn how Enlightenment philosophy, with its emphasis on reason, natural rights, and the social contract theory, influenced colonial political thought, leading to the advocacy for representative government and individual liberti
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Civil Rights Era: Media and reaction after Brown vs Board of Education DBQ
This DBQ goes through the reaction of the MEdia immediately after the Brown.vs. Board of Education decision
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Bill of Rights Primary Source DBQ (NO PREP) Editable
The Bill of Rights Classroom BundleUnlock a deeper understanding of the Bill of Rights with our comprehensive and engaging classroom bundle! This bundle provides teachers with a wide range of resources and activities to help students master the concepts and significance of the first 10 amendments to the United States Constitution.This classroom bundle includes:Detailed Lesson Plans: Step-by-step lesson plans aligned with AP Government standards, complete with clear learning objectives, instructi
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Constitution | Ratification and Bill of Rights | Digital Learning Activity
The Founding Fathers were concerned with one person having too much power in a government. After finalizing the Constitution, two groups formed in response. The Federalists believed in the new document and wanted it ratified, the Antifederalists believed the document gave too much power to the Central government. How was this debate settled? Give your students this great activity to help them find out? Digital and Paper Copies Included!This "The Constitution- Ratification and Bill of Rights
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Introduction to American Government | Digital Learning | Activity Bundle
Article II of the US Constitution Primary Source DBQ (NO PREP) Editable
Mastering Article II: Understanding the Powers of the PresidentEngage your high school AP Government/APUSH students in a comprehensive exploration of Article II of the US Constitution with "Mastering Article II: Understanding the Powers of the President." This carefully crafted package is designed to provide teachers and students with a range of challenging and thought-provoking materials to enhance their understanding of the executive branch and its role in the American government.Included in t
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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State Constitution Activity (Google Compatible)
Reading and Amending State Constitutions Activity Is your class learning about local politics and your local community?In the Reading and Amending the State Constitutions Activity, students will read their state constitution and answer analysis questions based on the document and its history. After answering the questions about the document, students will propose amendments to their constitution in order to improve the document. This lesson is a great addition to any state and local government u
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: State and Local Government Unit Plan
Emancipation Proclamation Close Reading
Let’s face it, close reading isn’t often a skill that comes naturally. When our students get a new reading assignment, their first instinct is often to race to the finish line rather than engage deeply with a text. Getting students to slow down, engage with the text in different ways, and reflect as they read are challenges for every teacher, and are the goals of close reading. They’re also at the heart of the Common Core English Language Arts standards. There’s no magic way to turn your class i
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Civics Bundle: 181 Products and over $400 in lessons/activities
America's Founding Documents Station Rotation
Engage your students in a dynamic and thought-provoking exploration of the United States' most influential founding documents with this Tri-Venn Diagram activity! Designed for 9th-grade American History classes, this interactive and visually appealing assignment allows students to compare and contrast three pivotal documents: the Declaration of Independence, Federalist Papers, and Northwest Ordinance.In this activity, students will analyze each document's key principles, ideologies, and historic
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Constitutional Convention | Digital Learning Activity
Compromise was the key to getting the Constitution created and signed. How would power be delegated to the legislative branch and how would the issue of slavery be handled in the Constitution? Give your students and opportunity to examine this material and much more with this great activity. Digital and Paper Copies Included!This "The Constitutional Convention" Distance Learning Activity includes:1) 4 pages of engaging graphic organizers that help your students sort out all of the key concept
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Introduction to American Government | Digital Learning | Activity Bundle
Article III of the US Constitution Primary Source DBQ (NO PREP) Editable
Article III of the US Constitution - Comprehensive Resource PackDescription: Engage your students in a comprehensive study of Article III of the US Constitution with this meticulously crafted resource pack. Designed for AP Government and Social Studies courses, this product provides a range of materials and activities to deepen students' understanding of the judiciary branch, its powers, and its impact on the American government and society. With a focus on critical analysis and real-world appli
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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