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Civics Common Core RI.9-10.1 resources
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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CNN 10 Worksheets: Current Events News Summary, Graphic Organizer, Video Project
CNN 10 (CNN Student News) is the perfect avenue for students to stay informed on current events. This PDF and GOOGLE DRIVE set of graphic organizer worksheets are an excellent way to analyze and summarize the current events of the day using CNN10. These various templates will help students of all ages stay engaged while watching CNN 10. A simple writing format helps students recognize, summarize, and write opinions about the major headlines of the day. I find this resource to be extremely prac
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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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ENLIGHTENMENT PHILOSOPHERS Contributions to Democracy | Print & Digital
This engaging and fun activity where students will learn about nine Enlightenment philosophers and their contributions to American Government. Both Print & Digital versions are included! Perfect for distance learning.Buyer Feedback:"This resource was fantastic and a great way to get my kids thinking critically about the Philosophers!" SarahDirections for both a Gallery Walk and Centers Activity are included. To check for understanding, students will play a fun review game identifying the ph
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: CIVICS | American Government MEGA BUNDLE | Semester | Print & Digital
2025 Presidential Inaugural Address Activities Worksheet
Invite students to be active citizens by viewing the 2025 Presidential Inaugural Address, predicting, analyzing, evaluating, and discussing it throughout with this complete activity kit.As a BONUS you also get the State of the Union Analysis Kit to use the other three years! Both kits include mix-and-match activities that can be scaled up or down to challenge students at their level and to fit your time constraints. And these kits have been universally designed to use year after year. How easy i
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Civics and Government Inquiry Full Course Curriculum for High School
The World From A to Z With Carl Azuz - News Viewing Guides & Worksheets
Carl Azuz is back with his brand new show called The World from A to Z. It's an excellent format for students to stay informed on current events while watching a brief 9 minute segment that is updated every day with news highlights from around the world. This set of graphic organizer worksheets is an excellent way to analyze and summarize the current events of the day while watching the news broadcast by Carl Azuz ... he's back!These various templates will help students of all ages stay engaged
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4th - 12th
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Create Your Own Constitution - Project - 2 Day Lesson Plan, CCSS
This is a set of materials in which students come up with their own constitutions for creating their own government! The imaginary scenario is that society has gone through a major upheaval and has decided to entrust these groups of students to represent them in forming a constitution. The criteria covers key concepts that align with the principles of the U.S. Constitution. The end result is a project in which groups of students draft and read their own “ratified” constitutions for the class. St
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: U.S. Constitution UNIT PLAN BUNDLE - 4 Weeks - Includes Pacing Guide
7 Articles of the US Constitution, Bill of Rights & Amendments Simplified Notes
Confidently guide students through the US Constitution's text so they can see for themselves their rights and the powers of the US government. This annotated Constitution includes both the entirety of the original Constitution plus all 27 amendments:Article 1 -- the Legislative BranchArticle 2 -- the Executive BranchArticle 3 -- the Judicial BranchArticles 4-7 -- Federalism, State Rights, & SupremacyAmendments 1-10 -- the Bill of RightsAmendments 11-27 Use this as an alternative or suppleme
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Civics and Government Inquiry Full Course Curriculum for High School
Industrial Revolution- Economic Systems - Presentation & Project-print & digital
In this creative and fun activity, students will learn about the different economic systems that developed during the Industrial Revolution: Capitalism, Utopianism, Socialism, and Communism. Both Print & Digital (Google drive) versions are included!I loved this resource - particularly the warmup question about apples as the wealth of the world. My students were surprised to learn about what these economic systems ACTUALLY are, and not what they've been portrayed as or morphed into throughout
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION | BUNDLE | World History | Print & Digital | 9-12
CNN 10 Student News Reflection & Analysis - Easy Printable!
*UPDATED WITH NEW HOSTS - NEW SEGMENTS COMING SOON!*Help your students learn more about current events and the world around them with this engaging analysis and reflection activity and CNN10 (formerly CNN Student News)My students LOVE CNN10 and these forms are the perfect way to help keep them engaged and focused during these news segments - there are over 20 different versions, with a variety of questions, prompts, and reflection activities, which help to create variety!These templates are perf
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5th - 12th
Reconstruction & First African American Congressman Cartoon Worksheet
Reconstruction Cartoon Worksheet
This worksheet features a great cartoon about Hiram Revels - the first African-American member of the US Senate and Congress. During the Age of Reconstruction after the Civil War, Revels represented Mississippi in 1870 through 1871.
After analyzing the political cartoon, students answer a set of Common Core-aligned questions to help them determine the artist's central ideas and make connections to what they have learned about the Civil War and Reconstruction.
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7th - 11th
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Civil Rights Movement Project Research and Role Play
In this inquiry-based project, students become figures from the Civil Rights Movement. Students research their figure and then embody that person at a culminating party. This project puts students literally in the lives of historical figures. Meet Rosa Parks, Maya Angelou, Thurgood Marshall and more through your students' discovery of them. A great addition to your Civil Rights Movement study.This detailed teacher’s guide includes:● How to use this resource and complete timeline within the te
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Civil Rights Movement Activities
Individual Rights and the Common Good Activity with Case Studies
Looking for a way to engage your students in abstract political philosophy? The balance between individual rights and the common good is a tough concept, but your students will discuss them like political philosophers once they think through them with multiple case studies and a graffiti board activity! They will connect the tension between individual rights and the common good to modern-day examples and develop and share their thoughts throughout the lesson.I try to include as many opportunitie
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9th - 12th
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Current Events Debate Lesson: Is Social Media Good for Democracy?
CURRENT EVENTS DEBATE LESSON: IS SOCIAL MEDIA GOOD FOR DEMOCRACY?Be sure to follow my store - I'll be adding more current events resources throughout the year.Social Studies teachers - Are you searching for a quick lesson plan to help your students discuss and debate controversial issues that are in the news? Look no further!In this lesson, students will build background knowledge on this issue by reading two sets of opposing evidence and then engage in a debate/discussion on this issue. The rea
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9th - 12th
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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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How to Analyze Political Cartoons - Civics Bell Ringer Activity
Easily weave political cartoons into your U.S. History or Civics/Government class with the effective POPES method. The best part is this kit works for both historical and current-day cartoons.Perfect for unit assignments or daily bell ringers! Comes in both printable PDF and digital for Google Slides.Greatness is being an active and critical constituent. Included in this FREEBIE Activity: Teacher overview with links to online historical and current-day cartoon databasesPOPES Political Cartoon A
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Civics and Government Inquiry Full Course Curriculum for High School
Credible Sources, Fact vs Opinion, Bias, & Fake News
In our times it is paramount that our students can identify credible sources. In today's world this is a crucial literacy skill, that is just too important to skip over! Critical thinking and research skills can and should be something that every student is equipped with going forward.This lesson series challenges middle school students to investigate credible and non-credible sources, bias, fact v opinion, and fake news. This product contains 3 easy to follow lessons that build towards a small
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Writing to Argue Bundle
Executive Branch Activities - Civics 101 Podcast Episode Guided Notes
Learn all about the Executive Branch, includingthe powers of the President the roles of White House advisers and Cabinet membersthe importance of the Presidential approval rating These Civics 101 podcast episode guided notes are the perfect alternative to lectures or textbook reading. Students can listen and learn at their own pace, wherever!Included are political cartoon and news source analysis templates to dig deeper into any mentioned topic by examining them through real-life issues.This ki
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Executive Branch Unit with Activities, PPTs, & Simulations
Legislative Branch Activities on Congress - Civics 101 Podcast Episode Notes
Learn all about the Legislative Branch, likethe structure and operations of Congressthe differences between the House of Representatives and the Senatehow a bill becomes a lawCongressional districting and gerrymandering These Civics 101 podcast episode guided notes are the perfect alternative to lectures or textbook reading. Students can listen and learn at their own pace, wherever!Included are political cartoon and news source analysis templates to dig deeper into any mentioned topic by examini
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Legislative Branch Unit with Activities, PPTs, Card Sorts, & Games
Judicial Branch Activities on Supreme Court - Civics 101 Podcast Notes
Learn all about the Judicial Branch, includingthe Supreme Courtthe federal court system how a case makes it to the Supreme Courtthe role of federal judgesThese Civics 101 podcast episode guided notes are the perfect alternative to lectures or textbook reading. Students can listen and learn at their own pace, wherever!Included are political cartoon and news source analysis templates to dig deeper into any mentioned topic by examining them through real-life issues.This kit comes in both print PDF
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7th - 12th
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Media and Information Literacy Text Analysis Bundle
This bundle includes 6 engaging informational texts about important topics in media and information literacy. Texts cover confirmation bias, social media and misinformation, "fake news," facts and opinions, media bias, and more. Each text includes a study guide and a set of 10 challenging text analysis questions, plus detailed answer explanations. I love resources that build both content knowledge and academic skill. These informational texts cover key topics in media and information literac
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8th - 11th
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Current Events Debate Lesson: Cancel Culture
CURRENT EVENTS DEBATE LESSON: CANCEL CULTUREBe sure to follow my store - I'll be adding more current events resources throughout the year.Social Studies teachers - Are you searching for a quick lesson plan to help your students discuss and debate controversial issues that are in the news? Look no further!In this lesson, students will read an edited collection of evidence about cancel culture (or call-out culture) and then engage in a debate/discussion on this issue. The evidence included in the
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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
Current Events Debate Lesson: Death Penalty
CURRENT EVENTS DEBATE LESSON: DEATH PENALTYBe sure to follow my store - I'll be adding more current events resources throughout the year.Social Studies teachers - Are you searching for a quick lesson plan to help your students discuss and debate controversial issues that are in the news? Look no further!In this lesson, students will read two articles about the death penalty and then engage in a debate/discussion on this issue. The articles were published recently and represent opposing sides of
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9th - 12th
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