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Elementary government dbqs
Iroquois Confederacy, Great Law of Peace, & U.S. Constitution Influence Activity
In this Native American Iroquois Confederacy government activity, students investigate how the Iroquois Confederacy and the Great Law of Peace (Mohawk, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, Seneca, and Tuscarora) influenced the Founding Fathers and the United States Constitution! Students examine a variety of primary sources as they come to understand how the United States framework for government is (in part) due to the government established under the "Great Law of Peace" that governed over the Iroquois C
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5th - 9th
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Checks and Balances | Digital Learning Activity
A comprehensive and engaging lesson on the principle of Checks and Balances and its influence on the shaping of the American government. Students will test their knowledge with real and made up scenarios. Digital and Paper copies included!This "Checks and Balances" Distance Learning Activity Includes1) A graphic organizer-based activity that assess your students's comprehension of the branches of government and the impact that it has on the history of as well as the modern United States governme
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Foundations of America | Digital Learning | Unit Activity Bundle
U.S. Constitution Preamble Worksheet DBQ: Students Write Preamble in Own Words
With this worksheet, students will learn about the history and purpose of the Preamble of the Constitution of the United States of America. They will also learn to engage with the language of primary documents.
For this activity, the Preamble is broken down into manageable sections. Students will begin by answering guiding questions that help them to develop a deeper understanding of each section. They will then deconstruct the original language, section by section, and determine what the Pream
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5th - 10th
Checks and Balances DBQ or primary source activity
Checks and Balances Writing Assignment/ DBQDigital and Print versions includedChecks and Balances is an important part of every American government unit. This resource can be used two ways: have students just answer the questions or apply their knowledge to a writing piece. These activities could be used in class, with a partner, or even on assessments. They also would work well to provide extra support to students who are working improving their primary source understanding. It aligns with t
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4th - 8th
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President Thomas Jefferson Quotes Activity and Web Quest
President Thomas Jefferson: What Were His Real Beliefs? Great Station Work!This lesson is part of the "Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe" Unit Plan, located here:Jefferson, Madison, Monroe Unit Plan! 12 fun lessons for Jeffersonian America!Buy the bundle and save over 20%!---------------------In this engaging primary source-based resource, students examine a timeline of quotes made by Thomas Jefferson. The quotes range from his days as a revolutionary, to his presidency, and to his post-presidency
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5th - 8th
Declaration of Independence Stations Activity
Students will analyze primary source excerpts from the Declaration of Independence. They will learn why the colonists wanted to be free from British rule. The activity contains 8 stations and 30 questions. Students will spend 3-5 minutes at each station. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions.*This is a great activity to get students out of their seats and moving!*The activity does not require the use of a textbook or teacher preparation.*You can upload the do
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: American History Gallery Walk Bundle (US History)
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
American Imperialism Map Activity (Google Comp)
American Imperialism Map Activity Is your class learning about the Gilded Age or Imperialism during the 1900s?In this activity, students will use the map to color and label the important areas of American Imperialism during the 1900s. Map activities help students to understand the impact of American imperialism around the world. Lesson Includes:American Imperialism Mapping PDFAnswer KeyLink to editable Google Drive resourceWith this resource, your student will be able to understand and master c
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: The United States Gilded Age Unit (Google Compatible)
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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Articles of Confederation DBQ (Strengths & Weaknesses)
Students will be analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. The assignment contains 10 documents and 30 questions. The assignment does not require the use of a textbook. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. *Students will be analyzing primary source excerpts, pictures, and maps. *I have included an extended response at the end of the assignment. *The document can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive; however, please mak
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5th - 11th
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American Revolution DBQ
The following is a DBQ on the American Revolution. It includes 9 documents that each have scaffolding questions. The Task asks students to:Using the information from the documents and your knowledge of social studies, answer the following questions that follow each document in PART A. Your answers to the questions will help you write the PART B essay to which you will be asked to: - Identify and discuss at least TWO [2] ways the American colonists protested against Britain before declaring the
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5th - 9th
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Effects of the French and Indian War DBQ - Printable and Google Ready!
How Did the French and Indian War "Make America?"In this 10-page DBQ, students will learn how the colonists’ participation in the French and Indian War led to American independence as they analyze sources and engage in rich discussions. 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 guide to teaching with DBQs (An additional 3 pages of content!) will help teachers who are ne
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Early U.S. History DBQ Bundle (Set of 12 DBQs!)
American History DBQ Bundle
This bundle of resources contains 10 complete sets of document-based questions (DBQ's) related to American History for middle grade students to analyze! There are excerpts from over 50 primary source documents, including political cartoons and images!Each DBQ includes analysis questions for each document as well as an extended response question which requires students to integrate information from all of the the documents. Document-based questions are great for inquiry-based learning, review, as
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5th - 8th
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Government DBQ - Document Based Essay
Government DocumentsThis resource is a Document Based Essay (DBQ) about American Government. It would be best in an Upper- Elementary - Middle School Classroom. It covers the concepts of: Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances, and Federalism. There are 6 documents and includes guiding questions for the students to answer. It could be used as homework, classwork, or even part of a unit test.New: Google slide version also included! Students can type their answers and submit to your google
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5th - 8th
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Reconstruction Era Primary Source Reading Passages Differentiated
Reconstruction Reading Passages | Differentiated Reconstruction Primary Sources ActivitiesIn this highly-engaging Reconstruction primary source set, you receive 5 primary source warmups and skill-building exercises to supplement any unit on the Reconstruction Era in American History! Each Reconstruction primary source is also accompanied with a differentiated version to make modifications a breeze! Couple this set with my Reconstruction Unit Plan located here for an outstanding classroom exper
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5th - 8th
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New Nation Reading Passages | Differentiated Primary Sources for the New Nation
New Nation Reading Passages and Primary Sources! Differentiated Warmups for Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, & Monroe!In this highly-engaging set of New Nation primary sources, you receive 5 primary source warmups and skill-building exercises to supplement any unit on the New Nation, the first presidencies, the founding of the United States, and President Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe! Each New Nation primary source is also accompanied with a differentiated version
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5th - 8th
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Revolutionary War Reading Passages Primary Sources | American Revolution Sources
In this American Revolution primary source documents set, you receive 5 primary source warmups and skill-building exercises (and 5 differentiated versions) to supplement any unit on the American Revolution or Revolutionary War! Each Revolutionary Period primary source is accompanied with a differentiated version to make modifications a breeze! Couple these with my While not included, this primary source bundle is a great supplement to my Causes of the American Revolution Unit located here for
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5th - 8th
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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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Declaration of Independence DBQ (Primary Source Analysis)
The primary source analysis contains 9 passages and 30 questions. Students will learn about the main ideas expressed in the Declaration of Independence. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. *I have broken the Declaration of Independence into 9 short passages. *Engaging lesson! *Critical thinking questions
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5th - 10th
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Judicial Philosophy (activism vs. restraint) Activity (Google Compatible)
Judicial Activism vs. Judicial Restraint Activity Is your class learning about the judicial branch and the supreme court of the United States?In this engaging lesson, students will learn the key differences between justices who use judicial activism vs. judicial restraint in their interpretation of the United States Constitution and law code. The lesson begins with an informational reading page for students to explore followed by a set of text dependent questions on the reading. After the questi
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Judicial Philosophy PowerPoint, Guided Notes, and Activity
Articles of Confederation Gallery Walk
Students will analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. The activity contains 10 documents and 30 questions. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. *Students will be analyzing pictures, maps, and primary source excerpts.*I have included a writing piece at the end of the activity. *This is a great activity to get students out of their seats and moving!*The activity does not require the use of a textbook or teacher preparation.Docum
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: American History Gallery Walk Bundle (US History)
Causes of the American Revolution DBQ - Printable and Google Ready!
United States History DBQ: Causes of the American Revolution In this DBQ, students will learn about the events that led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence as they analyze eight sources and engage in rich discussions. 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 guide to teaching with DBQs will help those who are new to this shift in social studies as well as
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Early U.S. History DBQ Bundle (Set of 12 DBQs!)
U.S. History 8th Grade Warm-Ups
These are questions that can be used for warm-ups, writing prompts, or exit tickets. The questions are divided into 11 Units. The activities include: open-ended questions, writing prompts, image analysis, political cartoon analysis, and multiple choice questions.TEKS, notes, and answers to multiple choice questions are located in the speaker notes section on each slide.
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4th - 8th
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