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Government Common Core CCRA.L.3 resources
Declaration of Independence Activity: The Big Break Up Letter & Texting Activity
The Declaration of Independence was really just a big "break-up" letter written by the colonists to the King of Great Britain. This historical document was written to convince the world of the King's abuses and to let everyone know that the colonies no longer wanted to be in a relationship with Great Britain. While studying the Declaration of Independence, students will use this assignment as a reinforcement to understand just what Jefferson wrote in this historical document. The lesson start
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
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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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
Stock Market Game: An Online Activity, & Simulation | Teach Students Investing
Studying the stock market can be difficult, yet life-changing if studied properly! For years I have wanted to help students grasp a comfortable understanding of the stock market. Through semesters of tweaking and formulating, I have come up with this resource that students and teachers alike can approve of! Students will enter an online game, watch their stock returns, write reflection papers, draft summaries of their investment companies, chart returns, and create a reflection of their entire
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9th - 12th
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The Tell-Tale Heart Mock Trial - Edgar Allan Poe
Mr. Narrator is being charged with murder after killing his neighbor due to his "evil eye." Is he truly insane, or did he know the consequences of his actions? Your students will LOVE acting as witnesses, lawyers, and master debaters in this mock trial based on Edgar Allan Poe's short story "The Tell-Tale Heart"! What better way to get students to practice literary analysis, argument development, and speaking and listening skills than with a mock trial! During this one week project, students wil
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6th - 12th
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The Outsiders Mock Trial
Johnny Cade is being charged with manslaughter after killing Bob the Soc. Was it self-defense, or will Johnny be Gone With the Wind? Your students will LOVE acting as witnesses, attorneys, and master debaters following their reading of S.E. Hinton's iconic novel The Outsiders! What better way to get students to practice literary analysis, argument development, and speaking and listening skills than with a mock trial! During this one week project, students will scour the text for evidence that su
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5th - 12th
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BENJAMIN FRANKLIN: Poor Richard's Almanac & Research Project
Ben Franklin had many pithy sayings and quotes in his publication entitled Poor Richard's Almanac. Study the wit and wisdom of Ben Franklin by analyzing and explaining 18 different quotes from his writings. Students will learn more about Ben Franklin's life, and benefit their own lives as they apply these pithy life principles. Also included is a graphic organizer for students to research the personal life and historical events of Ben Franklin.What's Included:20 different segments with quotes
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
Colonial America to the American Revolution VALUE BUNDLE! (for 5th-8th Graders)
The Colonial America to the American Revolution VALUE BUNDLE for 5th to 8th Graders comes with all of the AMAZING resources you'll need to teach your 5th to 8th grade U.S. History students all about European exploration, Colonial America, and the numerous important factors that led up to the outbreak of the American Revolution and the Revolutionary War itself! The fantastic social studies resources you'll receive with this lesson plan unit come completely ready to use in printable PDF, PowerPoin
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5th - 8th
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Civics Store Growing Bundle
This Civics bundle includes over 100 resources from my civics store, designed to enhance understanding and engagement in your classroom. Resources are aligned with Wisconsin Social Studies standards. Ideal for middle school Civics and Social Studies educators. This is a growing resource.Please note that this resource does not constitute a full course. The price of this bundle is subject to increase as new materials are added. However, purchasing now ensures access to all future additions at no
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8th - 10th
AP® US Government -- Unit 5 Bundle (Political Participation)
This comprehensive bundle contains the 13 printable worksheets that accompany the full AP® US Government Unit 5 curriculum. Your students will benefit from daily activities that include Short Answer, Fill-in-the-Blank, True/False "Match-'Ems" and more! The bundle also includes a free 40-question multiple choice test that covers the material from Unit 5.Our bundle is the perfect companion to help prepare for the AP® Exam. -- All worksheets contain annotated answer keys with full bibliographic i
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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AP® US Government - Comprehensive Full-Year Accompanying Curriculum
This comprehensive full-year curriculum bundle contains the 66 printable worksheets and daily activities that accompany the complete AP® US Government curriculum. Your students will benefit from daily activities that include Short Answer, Fill-in-the-Blank, True/False "Match-'Ems" and more! The bundle also includes a free multiple choice test to accompany each unit.Our bundle is the perfect companion to help prepare for the AP® Exam. -- All worksheets contain annotated answer keys with full bi
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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The Constitutional Convention – New Jersey / Virginia Plan Comparison Grid
When delegates from the twelve attending states gathered in Philadelphia during the Summer of 1787 (Rhode Island sent no representatives), the convention's outcome was far from certain. Its official purpose was to reform the Articles of Confederation. However, for many of the men who came, mere reforms would not be enough.This side-by-side comparison grid explores the chief ideological conflict of the US Constitutional Convention: Big States vs. Small States. By exploring the New Jersey and Virg
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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AP® US Govt Unit 4 Bundle -- (American Political Ideologies & Beliefs)
This comprehensive bundle contains the 11 printable worksheets that accompany the full AP® US Government Unit 4 curriculum. Your students will benefit from daily activities that include Short Answer, Fill-in-the-Blank, True/False "Match-'Ems" and more! The bundle also includes a free 30-question multiple choice test that covers the material from Unit 4.Our bundle is the perfect companion to help prepare for the AP® Exam. -- All worksheets contain annotated answer keys with full bibliographic inf
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Declaration of Independence Letter Project -- Break up Letter with King George 3
I love three things: History, writing, and horrible pop music. This assignment combines all 3 of those things! After learning about the Declaration of Independence, students make their own Declaration of Independence by using the actual Declaration as a format. What will make this assignment better than others that can be found on the internet, is that I provide the examples that Jefferson uses and how they turn into real-life examples. The assignment provides for a Preamble, Natural Rights,
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
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World History Government Worksheets SS6CG1 SS6CG2 SS6CG4
Sometimes you just need a worksheet. These worksheets are great for the beginning of the year when you are introducing forms of government. They can also be used for homework, warm-ups, or review. They are great when you have a substitute teacher as well. These worksheets do not assume prior knowledge of a subject. Definitions, examples and instructions are included for each concept. This packages contains 19 pages in all: 10 pages of worksheets, 6 pages of answers keys, a title page, a contents
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4th - 9th
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Politics and the English Language by George Orwell: Practice with Argument
Students will read George Orwell’s classic essay, “Politics and the English Language” and will apply the concepts of the essay to Donald Trump’s 2016 acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. The Los Angeles Times provides extensive annotations for the speech. A link is provided. The resource works well with a study of the politics, speech, or George Orwell. Students will close read and annotate both texts, view supporting video clips, and listen to an NPR story on Ge
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: George Orwell Bundle
The Lady or the Tiger: Reading, Writing, Language, and SS Activities
This high interest resource is a great way to review or practice in an engaging, fun way compound /complex sentences structures. The story "The Lady or The Tiger" by Frank Stockton is one that students enjoy. The high interest lessons and activities in this resource bring the story to life. To begin, students are accused of a silly or petty crime. As a consequence, students pick either Door 1 or Door 2. Behind the door is a terrible fate or a great reward. Later, students compare the criminal
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6th - 9th
AP® US Government -- Unit 1 Bundle (Foundations of US Democracy)
This comprehensive bundle contains the 10 printable worksheets that accompany the full AP® US Government Unit 1 curriculum. Your students will benefit from daily activities that include Short Answer, Fill-in-the-Blank, True/False "Match-'Ems" and more! The bundle also includes a free 25-question multiple choice that covers the material from Unit 1.Our bundle is the perfect companion to help prepare for the AP® Exam. -- All worksheets contain annotated answer keys with full bibliographic informat
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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AP® US Government -- Unit 3 Bundle (Civil Liberties & Civil Rights)
This comprehensive bundle contains the 13 printable worksheets that accompany the full AP® US Government Unit 3 curriculum. Your students will benefit from daily activities that include Short Answer, Fill-in-the-Blank, True/False "Match-'Ems" and more! The bundle also includes a free 45-question multiple choice test that covers the material from Unit 3.Our bundle is the perfect companion to help prepare for the AP® Exam. -- All worksheets contain annotated answer keys with full bibliographic in
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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IBDP Global Politics: Is Hamas Legitmate?
This is an inquiry-based, structured, and fully scaffolded series of lessons assessing Hamas's legitimacy, both in and outof the current conflict. There is no excessive heavy reading for the students; everything is broken down into easily accessible chunks. The lesson considers many different types of legitimacy and seeks to apply them to Hamas as well as in a broader global context. There are six differentiated tasks, and all resources are provided, including reading and videos. There are plent
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9th - 12th
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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
City of Ember Guided Viewing Movie Questions
This assignment is a guided movie document for the 2008 movie, City of Ember. City of Ember is a fictional movie based off Jeanne DuPrau's award winning novel. It portrays the story of societal survival and the myriad of issues that were faced after an underground city was constructed protect mankind from becoming completely extinct. With an unstable generator that has powered the city of Ember for over 200 years, it finally on its last leg and is beginning to shut down. If the generator comp
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4th - 12th
Global Politics: When Is Humanitarian Intervention Justified?
This is an inquiry-based, structured and fully scaffolded series of lessons on Humanitarian Intervention, specifically focusing on the NATO intervention in Libya in 2011. There is no excessive heavy reading for the students; everything is broken down into easily accessible chunks. There are seven tasks, which are all differentiated, with all resources provided, including reading and videos. There are plenty of visual aids for EAL students. It is very discussion-based, with some research opportun
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11th - 12th
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