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Government Common Core W.4.1 resources
4th Grade Social Studies Curriculum United States YEAR LONG BUNDLE Google
A full year of 4th grade social studies themed in the United States.DISTANCE & GOOGLE DRIVE LEARNING LINKS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS PAGE IN EACH UNITS PDF DOWNLOADAll Units Include:Lesson PlansComprehension PagesVocabulary CardsAssessmentsSuggested Read Alouds/VideosActivities & Graphic OrganizesAnchor Charts & Printable PostersLesson Plan Titles Included Unit 1:Lesson 1 – BE a HistorianLesson 2 – BE a GeographerLesson 3 – BE an EconomistLesson 4 – BE a Political Scie
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3rd - 5th
Presidents Day Activities - President for a Day Activities
Would you like to be president for one day? This is a great mini-unit in celebrating Presidents' Day. And, it's FREE! As president, you have important duties, make important decisions, and events to attend. In this unit, you need to be familiar with the role as president, have knowledge of important issues, follow a daily schedule, and conduct a news conference.- Where are you from? - I Wonder – Things you wonder about being president- I Would Like to be president – Give reasons why you would li
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3rd - 5th
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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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Mock Trial Readers' Theater | 3 Little Pigs | Google Classroom
This mock trial reader's theater of a unique take on "The Story of the Three Little Pigs" is an excellent way for students to experience the judicial system in action!The script has been designed to accommodate 26 students* but can be adjusted based on the class size. *Not all students will have speaking roles but will still be involved in the trial.Google Drive File IncludesReaders' Theater Script as PDF & editable Google DocBackground StoryRole DescriptionsCourtroom LayoutScriptJuror Works
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4th - 6th
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Debate Writing Activities Topics Templates Rubric Graphic Organizer Worksheets
Help your students master the skill of persuasive writing as they participate in these debate topics surely to motivate your upper elementary students! This product includes both printable and digital versions with a link for Google Slide version and digital directions.This introduction to debates writing bundle includes three sets that have everything you need to introduce, review, and enjoy holding debates in your classroom: anchor charts, graphic organizers, task directions, rubric and much m
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3rd - 6th
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The Third Little Pig I A Student Mock Trial Project
Teach your students about the American criminal justice system by holding your own mock trial project! With a printable story, definitions, courtroom roles and procedures, writing prompts, and trial information, your students will have everything they need to put the Third Little Pig on trial - all while thinking critically and creatively.This product now has a fully digital version that is compatible with Google Apps! You can see it here.This resource has been used by middle elementary through
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Stage Your Own Mock Trial Activity Bundle - Print
PRESIDENTS DAY PROJECT: Summarize the Life and Biography of a President
Students will create a slide presentation, video, or any project format about a President of their choice. This project explains what students must research and includes a grading rubric for the teacher. Students will research both personal and executive events of their chosen Commander in Chief. It's great for a President's Day activity, a substitute teacher, or for any unit that studies the United States Presidents. Helpful websites are even included to help students find appropriate informati
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Who's the Boss: What Will the Rules be on Mars?
Moving to Mars might seem like something out of a science fiction movie, but it will be a reality for our students as they become adults. The idea of moving to Mars presents a lot of opportunities for rich critical thinking. For example, who makes the rules on Mars?The UN declared in 1967 that no individual country can claim land on Mars. So who will make the laws? We actually have a similar situation on Earth now with our oceans. Maritime law says that sailors have to follow of the laws of the
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3rd - 5th
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Civics Initiative: Flint Water Crisis Writing Performance Task
This performance tasks puts students in the shoes of the Michigan Governor's top advisor. They are working to ensure that he puts Flint at the top of his priority list in the upcoming election. In this document you will have news articles about Flint, a hook including a letter from President Obama, supplementary YouTube videos, a graphic organizer and more!
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4th - 12th
Cookie Court Case: A Persuasive Writing and Speaking Activity
This engaging project is full of fun as students learn about the judicial system, run through a mock case, and prepare for their own while using reasoning skills. To make it even better, the subject is cookies! Students will get to learn and prepare for arguing for a kind of cookie in their own case in the Cookie Courtroom.This resource comes with many things guide the teacher and students to a successful court case. Lesson PlansMaterials and Resource ListKWL ChartJudicial System Flip Book and A
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3rd - 8th
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Mock Trial Readers' Theater | Christmas Cookie Caper | Google Classroom
This Christmas-themed mock trial reader's theater is an excellent way for students to experience the judicial system in action!The script has been designed to accommodate up to 27 students* but can be adjusted based on the class size. *Not all students will have speaking roles but will still be involved in the trial.Google File IncludesReaders' Theater Script as PDF & editable Google DocBackground StoryRole DescriptionsCourtroom LayoutScriptJuror WorksheetReflection"What Really Happened?" Wr
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4th - 6th
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Mock Trial Readers' Theater | Bears V. Goldie Locks | Google Classroom
This mock trial reader's theater of a unique take on "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" is an excellent way for students to experience the judicial system in action!The script has been designed to accommodate 28 students* but can be adjusted based on the class size. *Not all students will have speaking roles but will still be involved in the trial.Google Drive File IncludesReaders' Theater Script as PDF & editable Google DocBackground StoryRole DescriptionsCourtroom LayoutScriptJuror Worksheet
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4th - 6th
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4th Grade Social Studies MC3 Unit 6 : Taking A Stand - How to Pass a Bill
Need an engaging way to discuss rights and responsibilities with students that is applicable and connects to their everyday lives? Then this might be the product for you!Students will begin be identifying issues effecting their communities and narrowing down a new "rule" or "law" that they'd like to see get enacted. Students will have to analyze their issue and interview individuals that are effected by the issue, organizing reasons "for" and "against" the new bill. The activity culminates in st
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3rd - 5th
Constitution Day Writing Lesson & Writing Test Prep Prompt with Sources
It is never too early to have your students practice for their State Writing Test! With Constitution Day in September and classes required or heavily encouraged to provide activities for their class - this Writing Lesson with essay prompt AND 3 Sources will make it super easy for you!Just print out, provide paper and pencils, and you are ready to go!What's Included:Lesson Plan Writing PromptPlanning Page3 Informational Sources
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4th - 6th
"Who Was Ruth Bader Ginsburg?" by Patricia Brennan Demuth Unit
This book is a perfect way to cover both U.S. government, U.S. history, and language arts. It's a recounting of the life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and what she accomplished during her life.Included in this unit are: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions for each chapter, vocabulary test, modified vocabulary/spelling tests, writing assignments, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test, and answer keys.This unit would also be ideal for homeschool instruction, indep
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4th - 6th
NYCDOE Passport S.S. 4th Grade Unit Plan-Unit 4: Freedom and the New Nation
This 4th Grade Unit Plan includes Essential Questions, CCSS, Vocabulary, Skills, Evaluation, Performance Task, Teaching Points with a Focus Question, Content Understandings, and Learning Experiences for every lesson, Enrichment Activities, Ell's and IEP opportunities, and Multiple Entry Points for Unit 4: Freedom and the New Nation: Federal, State, and Local Government.Every lesson plan aligned to this Unit Plan is posted individually as well as at a bundled deal complete with the Unit Plan and
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4th
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Presidential Inauguration Day 2021 Packet
Looking for something to do with your students on Inauguration Day? Here is the perfect packet! The packet includes:2 research pages with attached linksPrediction of Inaugural AddressNotes to take during the Inaugural AddressOpinion graphic organizer of the Inaugural Address to help students plan for a persuasive essayNote: This is an updated file from the previous Inauguration from 2017. The file reflects the changes for 2021.
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3rd - 8th
Civic Engagement Lesson- Persuasive Letter Writing Campaign
Every May, I lead my students in writing persuasive letters to various government and public officials. This serves as an engaging yet informative enrichment for after testing. The overall unit is about how to be active citizens in a federalist country. Students have to decide to which level is the most appropriate to address their concern: local, state or national.
I have included a lesson plan, as well as two student examples, and a letter my class received from South Carolina’s Governor McMa
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3rd - 6th
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez - Analyzing Her Words
38 printable or digital pages analyzing the words of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Borders and the Wall, Immigrants, Health Care, Education, Housing, Money in Politics, the Media’s Focus, Change, Fixing the Broken System, Courage, Economic Dignity, the Power of the Rich, Challenging Those in Power, Creating a Moral Society, Being Imperfect, Class and Race, Protecting Those without a Voice, Opening Doors for Those who Follow, Eliminating Poverty, Saving our Planet, Cynicism, Honesty, Capitalism, So
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6th - 12th
Comparing 3 Types of Government
What are the benefits of using this resource?This handout and lesson outline saves you time.Use your time away from school to do what you enjoy. Use your planning periods to catch up with your colleagues rather than doing more work.This handout:could be used as pre-assessment at the start of a unit or review at the endcovers absolute monarchy, dictatorship, and representative democracyasks your students to draw a symbol for each type of governmentmakes students think, by asking, "Would you want
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4th - 6th
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"What Is the Constitution?" by Patricia Brennan Demuth Unit
This book gives the reason why our young country needed a new form of government and tells the history surrounding the creation of the Constitution. This unit is a great way to combine language arts, history, and government.Included in this unit are: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions for each chapter, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary and spelling tests, writing assignments, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test, and answer keys.This unit would also
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4th - 7th
2020 Presidential Election | Election Debates : Activity Pages + Printables
✿✿✿This is a print and ready to use activity! ✿✿✿This product includes 35 pages of print-ready, differentiated activities and resources to supplement your lessons around the 2020 Presidential Election and the Democratic Primary Election. Included:KWL Chart: Presidential ElectionInformation Sheet: Electoral CollegeElections vs. Caucuses: Research ActivityTracking the Election: Map ActivityTracking Super Tuesday & Super Tuesday II: Map ActivitySuper Tuesday Primary Election: Research Activity
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2nd - 7th
4th/5th Social Studies | Why My Vote Matters - Civics and Government Lesson
This is a 1 hour, lightly scripted, Social Studies lesson is geared towards 4th grade or 5th grade students. It answers the Essential Question: What are the functions of a governing society?Students willLearn about the electoral college and the importance of the voting process.Be Involved in a simulated voting experience.The lesson provides the opportunity for a multi-day exercise where students campaign for positions in their classroom.Addresses the Civics 3-5 subject: Explain how a democracy r
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4th - 5th
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez - Divergent Thinking Activities
22 printable or digital pages of divergent thinking inspired by the ideas of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Students respond to questions: Where do you see walls each day? How can we help a homeless person? Why do people come to America from other countries? How can immigrants show that they love America? What parts of the nature need our help? What special things are considered “American”? What freedoms do you have in America? How does the government collect money from people? Why do people shoot ot
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4th - 12th
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