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Elementary civics dbqs
Social Studies American Civics Bell Ringers Bundle (Google Slides Compatible)
Engage your students right when they walk in the door with bell ringers that will support your middle school American Government and Civics history curriculum!Inside this resource, you'll find 200 bell ringers to use throughout the year while you teach about American government, politics, the U.S. Constitution and other content related to Civics!Along with a PowerPoint version of the slides, the bell ringers are also compatible with Google Slides! There are links to digital versions of the bell
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5th - 8th
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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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
14th Amendment - "Citizenship Rights-Equal Protection" - Enhanced DBQ Close Read
A PERFECT ACTIVITY FOR HISTORY AND CIVICS CLASSES!
In studying this Amendment, your students will learn the history behind gaining full citizenship rights and how equal protection under the law works in the U.S., an in depth study of the 14th Amendment, and a Matching assessment quiz.
An Enhanced Document-Based Question Unit that includes elements of Close Reading Strategies to gain a GREATER understanding of the 14th Amendment - "Citizenship Rights-Equal Protection". This lesson includes:
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5th - 12th
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Louisiana Social Studies 4th Grade Unit 3 Topic 3 Part 1 of 2
These resources were created to match the 4th grade social studies scope and sequence from Louisiana Believes. This topic includes:•Intro to Unit 3 Topic 3, “Citizenship” Sample Task 1: “Becoming a Responsible Citizen” PowerPoint (*NOTE: This is PART ONE of Unit 3 Topic 3)•INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK ACTIVITIES: Graphic Organizer to identify characteristics of good citizens, Charts/Guided Notes to record learning•Focus Words chart and posters for Unit 3 Topic 3•ALL texts/passages from Scope & Seque
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3rd - 5th
15th Amendment - "Right to Vote" - Enhanced DBQ - Close Read (PDF)
A PERFECT ACTIVITY FOR HISTORY AND CIVICS CLASSES!In studying this Amendment, your students will learn the history of voting rights in the U.S., how it evolved from a concept of "No taxation without representation" to the voting rights we have today, an in depth study of the 15th Amendment, and a Matching assessment quiz. An Enhanced Document-Based Question Unit that includes elements of Close Reading Strategies to gain a GREATER understanding of the 15th Amendment - "Right to Vote". This lesson
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5th - 12th
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Activities to be used with the DBQ -What Type of Citizen Does a Democracy Need?
This contains two activities to be used with the DBQ published by the DBQ Project. It DOES NOT contain the actual DBQ.
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* 3 graphic organizers for your students to list the Pros and Cons of each type of citizen
* 24 Turn N Talk cards. The cards pose a scenario to encourage discussion about the types of citizen or the actions a particular type of citizen might take.
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This is to be used with the DBQ publishe
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3rd - 11th
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American Revolution, Constitution & Bill of Rights BUNDLE
American Revolution, Constitution & Bill of Rights BUNDLE - Distance LearningAll slideshows, DBQs, and assessments can be added to Google Classroom (or any other platform) and shared with students. You could even display the slideshows as you record yourself teaching. The interactive notebooks may need to be optional since parents would have to print off the pieces at home, but that's why I'll keep this and the other distance learning resources on sale! **************************************
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4th - 8th
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 Bill of Rights in the United States Constitution Activities
Engage your students in learning about and analyzing the Bill of Rights in the United States Constitution through five different activities! The Bill of Rights consists of the first ten amendments in the United States Constitution. This resource includes a page of informational text, Bill of Rights Notes Activity, a Bill of Rights Scavenger Hunt, a Bill of Rights - Decide the Case scenario activity and small assessment to check student knowledge. Digital versions for Google Drive and Easel by T
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: United States Constitution Complete Unit Bundle
Civil Rights Movement DBQ - Printable and Google Ready!
United States History DBQ: The Civil Rights MovementIn this DBQ, students will learn about peaceful strategies used during the Civil Rights Movement as they analyze primary sources and engage in rich discussions about citizenship with their classmates so they can answer the question: How Can Citizens Peacefully Change a Nation? When they have finished their analyses, there is a graphic organizer to help them organize their thoughts and prepare to write a response to the question. A step-by-step
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3rd - 8th
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Religion in the Thirteen Colonies DBQ: Printable and Google Ready!
What Role Did Religion Play in the Thirteen Colonies? In this 9-page DBQ, students will examine 6 sources before writing a response to this question!Students will learn how religion influenced the formation of colonies, systems of government, laws, and the way children were educated in the thirteen colonies as they read through the sources, make connections, and draw conclusions. When they have finished their analyses, there is a graphic organizer to help students organize their thoughts and pre
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Early U.S. History DBQ Bundle (Set of 12 DBQs!)
North Carolina Regulator Movement Reading + Escape Room Text Activity
The NC Regulators Movement will provide your students with essential understanding of the movement, key figures, and the Battle of Alamance. Students will read a short passage (approx. 700 words) and then complete a series of challenges. Each challenge is slightly different, forcing students to return to the text to find something new each time. What's included?1 reading passage4 Challenge ActivitiesTrue False QuestionsMultiple Choice QuestionsText EvidenceTeacher Prep InstructionsAnswer keyThis
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5th - 8th
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12th Amendment - "Election of Executives" - Enhanced DBQ - Close Read (PDF)
A PERFECT ACTIVITY FOR HISTORY AND CIVICS CLASSES!
In studying this Amendment, your students will learn the history behind what happens when one candidate for president does not get a majority of electoral votes, an in depth study of the 12th Amendment, and a Matching assessment quiz.
An Enhanced Document-Based Question Unit that includes elements of Close Reading Strategies to gain a GREATER understanding of the 12th Amendment - "Election of Executives". This lesson includes:
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5th - 12th
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Articles of Confederation Primary Source Analysis & Constructed Response
This document is aligned to VA SOL USI.7a. as well as two essential historical thinking skills. It is a primary source analysis of the Articles of Confederation and includes excerpts from the articles with sections bolded and underlined for students, a letter from George Washington regarding the Articles, and two political cartoons. Each document has corresponding questions to help young students understand the weaknesses of the Articles. The assignment stretches students to form an opinion abou
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5th - 8th
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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
Citizenship Activity - Naturalized Citizens and Practice Test Questions
This lesson includes two activities connected to citizenship:
1. Naturalized Citizens Data - Students answer questions related to actual Dept. of Homeland Security Data from various years. Students think critically about why people may decide to become U.S. naturalized citizens.
2. Sample Questions - Citizenship Test - These are actual sample questions from citizenship test. Questions relate primarily to early United States history, so this is an excellent tool to use in your history clas
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5th - 8th
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Political Ideology Survey and Worksheet (Google Compatible)
Political Ideology Survey and Analysis In the Political Ideology Survey and Analysis activity, students will take an online survey that helps to discover which political party they may identify with. After the survey, students are asked to analyze their survey results and indicate if they agree or disagree with the outcome. This activity is helpful for students to learn more about themselves and the ideologies that the major political parties represent. This is a great lesson to add to any unit
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Elections and Politics Unit Plan (Google Compatible)
13th Amendment - "Slavery Abolished" - Enhanced DBQ Close Read - (PDF)
A PERFECT ACTIVITY FOR HISTORY AND CIVICS CLASSES!
In studying this Amendment, your students will learn the history how slavery was finally abolished in the U.S., an in depth study of the 13th Amendment, and a Matching assessment quiz.
An Enhanced Document-Based Question Unit that includes elements of Close Reading Strategies to gain a GREATER understanding of the 13th Amendment - "Slavery Abolished". This lesson includes:
* Lesson Plan
* Lesson Plan Narrative and Reasoning Guide
* Common Cor
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5th - 12th
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The 116th Congress 2019 (Lessons, Artifacts, Infographics, and Questions)
Start 2019 right by introducing your students to the 116th Congress (2019-2021)This brand new digital resource includes the following:- Lesson Plan - Four Artifacts including articles and infographics- Questions- Optional Infographic activity- Two bonus lessons (US Senate and US House of Representatives)*********************************************************************Customer Tips: Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies and product launches: • Look for the green star next to m
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5th - 12th
Political Cartoon Analysis Activity Higher Order Thinking
I use this activity to help my students further develop their critical thinking skills as they have to analyze several political cartoons over the different type of trade barriers.
This power point can be changed to whatever content you are teaching in which you want your students to analyze political cartoons. I have done this activity with elections, democrats versus republicans and historical events.
The basis of the power point demonstrates key vocabulary words, how to interpret the carto
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5th - 12th
Kentucky State Symbol Student Book
Kentucky State Symbols Student Book Students will love this friendly State Symbols book using a familiar chant. They will memorize the symbols in a bliss and will have fun with it. I read the book in circle time and small group. I played a guessing game, use it in transition time or when we were waiting in line.They are totally engaged!The book includes Goldenrod State Flower, Northern Cardinal, Viceroy Butterfly, Tulip Poplar, Appalachian Dulcimer, Kentucky Flag, Honeybee, Thoroughbred Horse,
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Kentucky State Symbols Teacher and Student Books
DBQ Checklist
The Document Based Questions in Social Studies have adjusted the way in which we teach Social Studies. The infusion of academic writing into the curriculum has required some adjustments. This checklist has been used with students with special needs to outline the important components of a quality DBQ. Each section of this checklist has a list of important aspects of this style of writing.
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5th - 9th
Emancipation Proclamation - Enhanced DBQ - Primary Source Series - (PDF)
A PERFECT ACTIVITY FOR HISTORY AND CIVICS CLASSES!
An Enhanced Document-Based Question Unit that includes elements of Close Reading Strategies to gain a GREATER understanding of the Emancipation Proclamation. This lesson includes:
* Lesson Plan
* Lesson Plan Narrative and Reasoning Guide
* Common Core Standards Correlation
* Primary and Secondary Sources on Historical Events
* Open-ended and close-ended questions
* Modified Close Reading Strategies embedded
* Quizlet vocabulary link for concept
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5th - 12th
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