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Elementary government handouts
Bill of Rights Scenario Activity | Which Bill of Rights Amendment was violated?
In this engaging Bill of Rights scenarios lesson, students examine a variety of scenarios to discover which of the Bill of Rights has been violated! There are 15 Bill of Rights scenarios in total, and students can work individually or in pairs to solve which of the first 10 amendments has been broken! Then, students create their own scenario! ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my US Constitution activities unit located here bundle.This resource includes a pap
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5th - 8th
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3 BRANCHES OF US GOVERNMENT Worksheet Activities: Word Search, Crossword, & More
Introduce and review 38 vocabulary words for teaching about the three branches of government in the United States with this puzzle worksheet packet. Puzzles make great no prep activities for early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, lesson plan supplements, sponge activities, introductions to new topics, and sub files.The list of puzzles included is as follows:Crossword with Word BankCrossword without the Word BankBeginner Word SearchHard Word SearchSudokuWord Scramble &a
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4th - 7th
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13 Colonies Map and Scavenger Hunt Activity
In this 13 Colonies activity and map scavenger hunt, students complete a gallery walk on the colonization of the 13 American Colonies. Students navigate around the room examining each colony's station to understand the reason behind its founding. Students can work individually or they can create groups and, before they are turned loose, divide up the responsibilities to research the founding of the 13 Colonies and detail the 13 Colonies map. This lesson is a great introduction to the 13 colo
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5th - 8th
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Three Branches of Government Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity
This internet scavenger hunt is an amazing way for students to discover the three branches of government and the checks and balances system! Students will navigate to a kid-friendly website to learn more about the foundation of our United States government! Includes:- 3 page webquest (editable PDF and printable)- answer keyThis internet scavenger hunt covers Georgia Performance Standards:SS4H5 The student will analyze the challenges faced by the new nation. c. Identify the three branches of th
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: New Nation and United States Government Unit Bundle
Shays Rebellion, Articles of Confederation, and Constitution Activity and Skit
In this Shays Rebellion reading, Articles of Confederation, and Constitution skit activity, students are taught in many different styles to help them understand the event known as Shays' Rebellion and how it demonstrated the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. Students engage in a short reading assignment with analysis questions to help teach how the weaknesses of the Articles led to Shays' Rebellion before reading a short skit and engaging with a primary source activity to understand
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5th - 8th
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Articles of Confederation Student Reading Activity and Worksheet
In this Articles of Confederation and Constitution worksheet reading activity, students are introduced to the first government of the United States, the Articles of Confederation! This close-reading assignment guides students through the text with a variety of questions to "check-in" along the way! A great way to introduce the first system of government in the United States! ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my US Constitution activities unit located here b
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5th - 8th
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Magna Carta Analysis | Four Principles of Government | Magna Carta Resource
In this Magna Carta lesson plan, students examine the Magna Carta to learn the major Constitutional principles of limited government, shared power, individual rights, and the rule of law before engaging in a primary source analysis. Once students understand these four principles, students turn their attention to excerpts from the Magna Carta and try to find what principle is at work. This Magna Carta lesson is always a hit with my students!This Middle Ages lesson is included in the larger Middl
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5th - 8th
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Declaration of Independence Activities Lesson for Causes of American Revolution
In the Declaration of Independence resource bundle, you receive TWO great resources and activities on the Declaration of Independence that are already top sellers here on Teachers Pay Teachers. Instead of paying $6 for these two activities separately, buy the bundle and save 20%! Both lessons in this product are 1:1 Google compatible -- just follow the included instructions to access the Google versions, then share through Google or assign via Google Classroom!Included in this bundle are:1.) Th
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5th - 8th
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Constitutional Convention Compromises | Great Compromise, Bill of Rights, 3/5
In this Constitutional Convention Compromises student activity, students learn about the four major compromises at the Constitutional Convention, including the Great Compromise, the Three Fifths Compromise (3/5 Compromise), the Compromise of 1790 (Washington D.C.), and the creation of the Bill of Rights. Students examine FOUR articles to understand how these deals created the United States while completing an engaging graphic organizer for each to understand the debates.☆ ☆ Get this engaging res
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5th - 8th
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American US History Interactive Notebooks | 10 Engaging US History Notebooks!
The US History and American History Interactive Notebook Bundle contains 10 best-selling notebooks for US History. This bundle includes over 200 resources -- a perfect addition to any early US history classroom. Use the American History notebooks as they are already created, and seamlessly integrate the resources into your own interactive notebook structure! The TEN notebooks that are included are:⭐ 1.) 13 Colonies Interactive Notebook! Students Construct Learning on 13 Colonies!⭐ 2.) American
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5th - 9th
American Revolution - War Battles PowerPoint, Notes, and Foldable Set
This mini bundle includes a PowerPoint and corresponding notes sheets for the major battles fought in the American Revolution. Battles Included:- Battle of Lexington and Concord- Battle of Bunker Hill- Battle of Trenton- Battle of Saratoga- Valley Forge- Battle of YorktownBundle Includes: - 11 slide PowerPoint detailing the important events in each battle- Fill in the blank notes that go along with each battle in PowerPoint (great as a study tool!)- Answer KeyThis PowerPoint and Notes Set cover
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: American Revolution Unit Bundle
Enlightenment Philosophers Locke, Rousseau, Voltaire, Montesquieu
In this Enlightenment stations resource, students analyze five stations on the Enlightenment philosopher such as John Locke, Thomas Hobbes, Rousseau, Montesquieu, and Voltaire to learn their influence on the Enlightenment and how we see their influence still today. This activity is designed to be used as stations (either text or QR code based) to teach students how John Locke, Thomas Hobbes, Jean Rousseau, Baron de Montesquieu, and Voltaire influenced the Age of Enlightenment. Each station is
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5th - 9th
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FIFTY (50) US STATE CAPITALS Word Search & Find Worksheet Activity
Challenge your sharp-eyed kids with this printable state capitals word search handout perfect for a fun homework assignment. This worksheet makes a great supplement to U.S. geography lessons and unit plans you may already have. Word search puzzles make great no prep activities for early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, lesson plan supplements, sponge activities, introductions to new topics, and sub files.Students are given a list of the states along with the capital,
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4th - 7th
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Constitution Declaration of Independence Escape Room Crack the Code
In this Constitution and Declaration of Independence Escape Room activity, students are introduced to the secret cipher code developed by Dr. Benjamin Church to communicate secretly with the British during the American Revolution. Enjoy cracking this historical cipher!This version is designed for the traditional classroom. You can find the version that is optimized for the digital, distance learning classroom here.Students are placed in the shoes of investigators on the trail of the "American I
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5th - 9th
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(3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Grade) US GOVERNMENT & CIVICS Crossword Puzzle Worksheet
Help students learn important vocabulary terms while teaching a unit on the government of the United States with this captivating puzzle worksheet. There are a total of 31 vocabulary words for puzzlers to fill in. This could be used as at treat for early finishers or a supplement for your own US government and civics unit. Crossword puzzles make fun no prep activities for early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, lesson plan supplements, sponge activities, introductions
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4th - 7th
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Three Branches of Government PowerPoint and Foldable Set
This bundle includes a PowerPoint that outlines the three branches of government: executive, legislative, and judicial. The PowerPoint also includes checks and balances and the separation of power. Any slide in the PowerPoint can also be used as a classroom poster! Along with the PowerPoint, a printable foldable is included that allows students to explain the three branches of government, using the PowerPoint as a guide.
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- 9 slide PowerPoint
- Three Branches of Government foldable
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: New Nation and United States Government Unit Bundle
Kansas and Nebraska Act & the beginnings of Lincoln Douglas Debates! Engaging!
Kansas and Nebraska Act & the beginnings of Lincoln Douglas Debates! Engaging!This resource on the Kansas and Nebraska Act is also included in the much larger Sectionalism and Irreconcilable Period Bundle, located here:Sectionalism & Irreconcilable Period Bundle! 8 engaging and Common Core focused resources! Dred Scott, John Brown, Nat Turner, Kansas-Nebraska Act and More!Buy the Bundle and Save a Bundle!----------In this highly engaging resource, students are introduced to the Kansas-N
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5th - 8th
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John Brown DBQ Inquiry Investigation | What were the two sides of John Brown?
John Brown: How did North and the South view him? What was John Brown's legacy?This resource on John Brown's Legacy is also included in the much larger Sectionalism and Irreconcilable Period Bundle, located here:Sectionalism & Irreconcilable Period Bundle! 8 engaging and Common Core focused resources! Dred Scott, John Brown, Nat Turner, Kansas-Nebraska Act and More!Buy the Bundle and Save a Bundle!----------In this highly-engaging investigation, students investigate seven stations on the l
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5th - 8th
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Alexander Hamilton, the Financial Plan, DC Compromise, and Whiskey Rebellion!
In this Alexander Hamilton, the Bank Plan, and the deal that created the Washington D.C. capital resource, students complete guided notes in a graphic-organizer type format from the included teacher PowerPoint! Students are guided through Alexander Hamilton's signature financial plan to pull the nation out of debt from the Revolutionary War, the debate over the national bank, the compromise that moved our nation's capital to Washington D.C., and President Washington's role in the Whiskey Rebelli
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5th - 8th
Great Depression and New Deal Stations Activity | Causes of Great Depression
In this highly-engaging activity on the Great Depression, Market Crash, and the New Deal, students understand the causes of the Stock Market Crash of 1929, then investigate eight different impacts of the ensuing Great Depression through easy-to-use stations, a graphic organizer, and a final writing prompt!Students come to learn the origins of the Stock Market Crash of 1929, the meaning behind the "Roaring '20s," the terms "Black Monday" and "Black Tuesday," the impact of the crash and the Best D
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5th - 10th
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Bill of Rights & Current Events: Which of the Bill of Rights is being violated?
In this highly-engaging Bill of Rights amendments student resource, students investigate and apply 5 current event news articles to understand how the Bill of Rights amendments are still relevant today! Students complete a source analysis of each of the five current events, then make a determination of if a Bill of Rights amendment was being violated! This is a great activity to bring the Bill of Rights and the United States Constitution to life! ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge disc
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5th - 8th
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Bill of Rights PowerPoint and Notes Set
This bundle includes a patriotic themed PowerPoint that outlines the rights in the Bill of Rights, in kid friendly language. The PowerPoint outlines how the 10 amendments, called the Bill of Rights, was added to the Constitution in 1791. The PowerPoint explains each of the 10 amendments. Also included is a two page note handout that goes along with the PowerPoint. This is an awesome study resource!
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-14 slide PowerPoint
-2 page Bill of Rights notes handout
-answer key
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: New Nation and United States Government Unit Bundle
American History Curriculum Part 1 | 1590 to 1877 | US History Curriculum
The American History and US History Part 1 Curriculum contains thousands of pages of engaging resources to teach American History from 1590 to 1877. Enjoy access to 13 best-selling US History units and the most popular supplements, including interactive notebooks, differentiated primary source activities, learning goal logs, trivia review games, and much more!Purchase this full-year curriculum and save considerably over purchasing these resources individually!The Standard American History Part
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5th - 9th
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Power and Authority Bundled Unit- SK outcomes PA3.1, PA3.2 & PA3.3
Informal/Formal Leadership, Decision Making, Rules and Laws, Conflict/Conflict Resolution & Rights and Responsibilities are the concepts covered in this Power and Authority bundled unit. I have included information pages, worksheets, video links and unit quizzes for each major topic. This unit covers 3 of the Saskatchewan Grade 3 outcomes: PA3.1, PA 3.2 & PA3.3.If you prefer to purchase the smaller mini-units, I have those listed individually!- Leadership and Decision Making (SK outcom
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2nd - 4th
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