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8th grade government activboard activities
Nothing But The Truth Novel Study Bundle (editable)
A Brief Breakdown of the NovelNothing But The Truth is a documentary novel about a high school student, Philip, and an incident that occurs in his English class taught by Miss Narwin, a veteran English teacher. What unfolds is a story about motives, perspectives, media bias, local politics, free speech, and, most significantly, how the truth can get lost in the shuffle. As someone who taught middle school government, modern world history, and English Language Arts, I think this novel is essentia
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6th - 9th
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Checks & Balances 3.1 Civics EOC Continued: Lesson Plan, PowerPoint, Smartboard
Checks & Balances 3.1 Civics EOC Continued: Lesson Plan, PowerPoint, SmartboardThis lesson is an in-depth look at the Checks & Balances of the three branches of the United States Federal Government. Students will learn first why a system of checks and balances was put in place, and then they will look at most of the ways (checks) that the three branches stop each other from abusing their powers. Each check is explained and examples are given to reinforce comprehension. Checks and balance
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6th - 10th
Also included in: Civics / Government Bundle II
The Constitution - Checks and Balances - Interactive Powerpoint and Worksheet
This lesson on checks and balances includes an interactive power point (8 slides total) as well as a student worksheet that helps to clearly explain the various checks and balances of the U.S. Government (CA Standard 8.2.7). What makes this power point unique is that it is specially designed with hidden links that make it a truly interactive power point and perfect for any smart board, however only a laptop and a digital projector are required. The power point consists of one title page, one hub
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
Three Branches of Government Worksheet
Students circle the branch of government that is responsible for each duty listed.
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5th - 10th
United States Constitution Bill of Rights Interactive Google Slides Pear Deck
Engage your students with these interactive Google Slides/Pear Deck that cover the fundamentals of the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights. This resource includes a BrainPop video (log-in required!) about the Constitution and interactive writing and drawing prompts to help students master the content. Additionally, this lesson features 3 samples of "Do Now" questions and 2 samples of "Closing" tasks to connect the lesson to current events of 2020 or to prompt students to reflect on
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6th - 8th
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What Is Civics Introduction to Civic Engagement Pear Deck Google Slides
Introduce your students to Civics with these 10 thought-provoking questions! This slide deck can be used in whole-group instruction for maximum engagement, or in self-paced mode. A YouTube video explaining the importance of civics and civic engagement are also included. This lesson incorporates mixed-level questions to guide instruction and improve students' ELA skills, such as identifying and applying domain-specific vocabulary and composing clear written responses.These slides are perfect for
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6th - 8th
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Bill of Rights Informational Social Studies Reading Passages & Worksheets
Bill of Rights Informational Social Studies Reading Passages & WorksheetsAnswer Key Included10 Amendments matching activity US HistoryUSA GovernmentUsage ideas:Social Studies LessonReading NonfictionPartner WorkGuided InstructionIndependent WorkEnrichmentReteachingHomeworkSubstitute FolderPreview for entire resource availableAdditional S.S. Resources:Three Branches of GovernmentChecks & BalancesThe Statue of LibertyThe Washington MonumentPresident's DayVeteran's DayDr. Martin Luther King
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3rd - 8th
Senate 9 Toss up election races for 2024 election
This is a class powerpoint that will guide students through the 9 toss up seats for 2024 senate election. It asks about the key counties, which way the seat has gone the past 3 elections, students take a screenshot of the counties, The process is belowPost this on google classroom Give all students access to this google slideAssign one or two students a specific race, give them a day or two to work on their slide and their slide only.Print off slide 14-15 pass out to all students. You will use t
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8th - 12th
Checks and Balances to Make a Law
In this fun activity, student explore the roles of each branch of government for creating a law. The students are separated into the three branches of government. Each branch is given a set of bills and directions for how their branch is to react to the bill. The activity starts by having the Legislative Branch choose one of the bills they would like to pass. Next, the Executive Branch determines if the bill is good for the country and then the Legislative Branch checks the Constitution. In addi
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4th - 9th
The U.S. Constitution - Google Bundle
This engaging Google Apps Bundle includes everything you need to teach your U.S. Constitution Unit, including vocabulary support, video multi-media, primary and secondary sources with analysis questions, writing outlines with rubrics, and self-guided instructions, and so much more....All in GOOGLE APPS format!!!The U.S. Constitution - Google Bundle includes:- The Preamble - Google Slides Student Activity- The U.S. Constitution Scavenger Hunt - Google Forms Student Activity- Separation of Powers
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Ancient Chinese Philosophies Interactive Google Slides Pear Deck
Introduce your students to the fascinating world of ancient Chinese philosophies! This activity covers three significant ancient Chinese philosophies, Taoism/Daoism, Legalism, and Confucianism, and includes writing tasks where students will relate these philosophies to modern-day scenarios. Not only will your students learn about these philosophies, but they will also practice important ELA skills, such as identifying and applying domain-specific vocabulary, composing clear written responses, an
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient China BUNDLE Pear Decks, Google Docs, and more!
Election Day for Midterm Elections Pear Deck Google Slides
Stress the importance of midterm elections and teach about how local and state-level elections work with these interactive slides! Students will learn about political parties and various issues people vote on, regardless of the type of election. This slide also introduces the concept of voting with a "This or That" game where students must pick ONE side with multiple things that interest them or they like. Can be used as a whole class lesson (recommended for discussion!) or in self-paced mode. S
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6th - 8th
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Letter to Congress Alternate Assignment (Narrative)
This is an Alternate assignment to the classic letter to congress assignment. Works well in Social Studies or ELA or a hybrid class. This can be used for PBL units, Highly Capable Students, SPED Students, or as part of a choice board. This is a 5 paragraph narrative essay that uses an issue of the students choice to follow the path through Congress from a bill to a law.
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8th - 12th
8th SS STAAR Study Guide PPT #1 (with STAAR questions): Colonialism & Revolution
This Power Point is one of five ppts that go hand-in hand with my 8th SS STAAR Study Guide Packet. This Power Point contains eight pages of the Study Guide packet on a Power Point followed by 80 slides with previous STAAR test questions related specifically to the Colonial and Revolutionary Eras. Yes, you read that right, 80 slides! I scoured through the previous STAAR tests pulling nearly every question I could find that related to this specific period of American History and placed one ques
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8th
United States History Map Set; A History of Greatness Created by Ordinary People
Once downloaded, each of these maps from the set “United States History Map Set; A History of Greatness Created by Ordinary People” can be printed and copied for students, made into transparencies and projected onto screens, converted into images for Smart Boards, and so on.
These maps can act as visual cues that will help students form mental links for understanding and for remembering related historical concepts. They are excellent resources when used to supplement reading about the event. T
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5th - 11th
Social Studies | Activity Board | Bitmoji | Middle School | Junior High | Elem
Dive into the News & Unleash Your Inner Social Studies Sleuth!Calling all elementary, middle and junior high school detectives! Are you curious about current events and eager to explore the inner workings of Canadian government? Step into this interactive adventure in social studies exploration.Forget boring textbooks and dusty lectures! This Google Slide document is your one-stop shop for dynamic learning:Click your way through a vibrant Bitmoji classroom: Explore different zones dedicated
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3rd - 8th
United States Bill of Rights Create a Comic Google Slides Pear Deck
Looking for an engaging and fun lesson on the Bill of Rights? Check out these interactive Pear Deck slides! This resource covers the basics of the Bill of Rights and includes a Ted Ed video to provide a brief explanation of why the Bill of Rights is necessary. Students will then use the Draw Feature via Pear Deck to create comic squares for each of the first ten amendments. These slides can be easily modified to fit your classroom needs with low-to-no prep required. Use them in a whole-group les
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6th - 8th
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Early Republic Unit BUNDLE!!
Purchase all of my Early Republic Unit resources at a discount in this BUNDLE!Included in this bundle are the following 6 resources:1) Who's in YOUR Cabinet? Activity2) First 5 Presidents Notes Packet3) Landmark Supreme Court Cases Graphic Organizer4) War of 1812 Causes, Events, and Outcomes Assignment5) Monroe Doctrine Notes6) First 7 U.S. Presidents TestStudents can master the Early Republic with this bundle!***Please- If you like it, RATE IT!***
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4th - 11th
The US Constitution Review Games for Civics and U.S. History
Engage your students in the study of the U.S. Constitution through TWO fun review games! These review games can be used before a test as a final review or throughout the unit to gauge understanding. Battle for the Bill of Rights GameIn this battle of wits, two teams will go head-to-head to answer questions as they work together to reveal all seven hidden pictures on their game board! Each team has 25 unique questions to answer while the teacher uses an interactive PowerPoint game board to help s
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: United States Constitution Complete Unit Bundle
Branches of United States Government Promethean ActivInspire Flipchart Lesson
This flipchart will be sure to engage your children as they learn about the three branches of the United States government. The students will learn about the Executive Branch, the Legislative Branch including Congress, the House of Representatives, and the Senate, along with the Judicial Branch. This flipchart lesson includes container activities, links to outside videos and games, as well as ten pages of voting for your students. Enjoy!
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE PROMETHEAN ACTIVINSPIRE SOFTWAR
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3rd - 8th
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Check the Balance! - TurnKey Game/Activinspire/PowerPoint
This is a nearly turn-key flipchart/PowerPoint review game requires a modicum of effort for the teacher, and will fill a full class period with quality review material.The purpose of this fast-paced, interactive group game is to reinforce and review with your students how the three branches of government influence each other in a system of checks and balances. This game best serves students in the days leading up to an assessment, as a group review of concepts learned. While the fast-paced natu
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5th - 12th
Federalism Sort (Federal Government Powers vs. State Government Powers)
A fun digital sort that can be used to help students understand the powers held by the states governments and the federal government.
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4th - 12th
Also included in: US Government Resources
Electoral College Cookie Activity
In light of presidential elections in which one candidate seems to have won the popular vote and the other the electoral vote, some analysts are calling for the end to the electoral college. Students look into this controversy by participating in an electoral college with two amazing candidates: Chips Ahoy & Oreos! Afterwards, students look at alternatives to the electoral college and determine whether this is the most fair system to elect a president. Included [All Editable]:- Teacher Direc
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7th - 12th
OHIO READING AND SOCIAL STUDIES PACK WITH HELP FOR COMMON CORE ALIGNMENT
THIS HAS A READING SECTION ABOUT OHIO’S GEOGRAPHY. NEXT COME:
A. WORD SEARCH ACTIVITY OVER OHIO’S GEOGRAPHY with Answers Key
B. WORD SEARCH ACTIVITY OVER OHIO’S GEOGRAPHY with Answers Key
C. WORD SEARCH ACTIVITY OVER OHIO’S GEOGRAPHY with Answers Key
OHIO TRUE-FALSE TEST (50 Questions) with Answers Key
READING OVERVIEW ABOUT OHIO’S GOVERNMENT
D. WORD SEARCH ACTIVITY OVER OHIO’S GOVERNMENT with Answers Key
FILL-IN TEST OVER OHIO’S GOVERNMENT
READING OVERVIEW ABOUT OHIO’S HISTORY
E. WORD SEA
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6th - 12th
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