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Elementary government rubrics
Create Your Own Country Project-Step by Step Guide-Editable
In this project, students will be working in pairs to create their own country from scratch. They will also choose a type of government for their country. Their final product will be a brochure and a PowerPoint presentation.This resource includes:PowerPoint presentation with complete project detailsStudent Handout following the Power Point Presentation (PDF and MSWORD)Rubric for grading the brochure and presentation (PDF and MSWORD)PowerPoint Presentation Images are flattened but all titles and
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
Three Branches of Government Brochure Project & Editable Rubric #catch24
This resource is an engaging project for teaching the branches of our government. Students can create a brochure with a cover illustrating how the three branches are rooted to the Constitution and open the fist fold to read The Preamble. Inside the brochure the students will list characteristics of each branch as a trifold. As an extension students can use the illustration to observe and sketch the buildings ( The White House, The Capitol, and The Supreme Court) where each branch is housed. Sco
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Also included in:Â USA Presidential Bundle: 3 Branches of Government and Hall of Fame Project
BUNDLE: Create Your Own Country Project (Requirements & Digital Templates)
Looking for a fun way to end the year while still keeping the students engaged? I use this Create Your Own Country Project as a year end project in 6th grade for students to show their knowledge of basic social studies terms (including: geography, history, culture, government, economics, etc), but it can be used in any grade after these basic social studies terms have been taught. Students take ownership and tap in their creativity as they get to create their own country! This bundle includes BO
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5th - 9th
American Revolution Battle of the Battlefields Project
Sometimes learning about battles can be boring for students. In this project, students research and debate which battle was the most important in The American Revolution in a collaborative, engaging and authentic manner. This can be done as a research project or you can use the provided background information on each battle so you can do it as self contained project in the classroom.
What is included:
1. Project directions for teachers.
2. 2 rubrics for the presentation and letter to The Pr
Grades:
5th - 11th
Year 6 HASS Australian Government Research Project
This Year 6 HASS engaging government project has students using inquiry skills to research the Australian Government. It has TWO assignments, with both providing critical thinking with Civics and Democracy. Now suitable for home and distance learning with Google slides option. It has been designed to tie assessment with the Australian Curriculum Year 6, although it could meet Year 5 standards or for any class completing research on Australian GovernmentThis resource includes: Printable student o
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5th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Year 6 HASS Australian Curriculum Bundle | Year 6 HASS
Good Citizens Lesson Plan with Social Studies Writing Prompt for Back-to-School
Searching for the perfect back-to-school lesson plan to teach your students about being good citizens? Look no further than this detailed lesson plan! This social studies lesson begins with an engaging read-aloud of the book "David Goes to School" by David Shannon. Then, students will discuss the qualities of good and bad citizens during a fun sorting activity. To conclude, assess student understanding with the Good Citizen Writing Prompt page, complete with answer key and rubric for easy gradin
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1st - 3rd
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Branches of Government Research Project for ELA CCSS and Social Studies
This research project incorporates student comprehension of various informational texts, explanatory writing, planning and publishing opinion writing, creativity, and presentation! Students will benefit from this all inclusive Branches of Government unit that aligns with 16 of the 3rd grade ELA CCSS, 20 of the 4th Grade ELA CCSS, and 22 of the 5th Grade ELA CCSS.
This 23 page project includes the following:
*Lists of all 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade ELA CCSS
*Notes for the Teacher
*Student Research
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3rd - 5th
Year 4 Civics and Citizenship Play Bundle. AC V9.0 aligned
Elevate your Year 4 Civics and Citizenship lessons with our all-inclusive resource pack, designed to align with the Australian Curriculum Version 9.0. Engage your students with over 20 hands-on, experience-based activities that perfectly complement your existing units. Covering every content descriptor, this pack explores the difference between rules and laws, the roles of local government, and cultural diversity within communities. Implement with ease using activity labels and instructions tail
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3rd - 5th
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Government Project Choice Board for Third Grade Georgia Performance Standards
NO MORE BORING PROJECTS! This Government Choice Board allows you to be one click away from having awesome student projects that you can’t wait to see! The Choice Board allows students to pick one assignment that matches their interests and learning style. The Choice Board offers a variety of assignments, such as: baking a cake, writing a play, acting in a commercial, creating a poster, singing a song, making a model, designing a game board, and much more! It fits all student ability levels
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3rd
Gummy Bear World Government Project
Are you looking for a project to culminate your World Government unit? Have your students show their understanding of how democracies, monarchies, republics, and dictatorships work with gummy bears! Simply grab gummy bears and go!This product will help you lead your students in creating a multimedia presentation to represent their understanding of different world governments. Governments included in this project are democracy, monarchy, republic, and dictatorship. For each government type, stu
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4th - 8th
Immigration Assignment
Students must interview a person who has immigrated to Canada. This file contains the assignment outline, student self-assessment rubrics, teacher-assessment rubrics, interview outline and a Passport template. Students also create a suitcase and include 4 artifacts to enhance their presentation.
Students are assessed on their knowledge of the immigration process and their oral communication skills when they present their project to the class.
This assignment aligns with Ontario Social Studie
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4th - 6th
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Create Your Own Country Project Template (Google Slides)
This project is a template for your students to use to create their own countries. I use this as a year end project in 6th grade for students to show their knowledge of basic social studies terms (including: geography, history, culture, government, economics, etc), but it can be used in any grade after these basic social studies terms have been taught. It includes a 10 page student project template (including a video presentation slide), a project timeline, editing checklists for students, and e
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5th - 9th
Also included in:Â BUNDLE: Create Your Own Country Project (Requirements & Digital Templates)
Important People of the Constitutional Convention of 1787 Project Activity
Bring creativity to the research that your US History students will perform when learning about the Constitutional Convention of 1787. Students will choose an important American figure, and create a cereal box inspired by their chosen figure and the era in which they lived. This product includes detailed instructions of what students should put on each side of the box, and a grading rubric to guide them towards acing this project, and to make grading easier for you!HistoTeam- Trust the Team!Want
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â US History Curriculum Exploration Through The American Constitution BUNDLE
Civil War: Battle of the Battlefields Research Project
What is included: 1. Project directions 2. Directions for the teacher 3. 2 rubrics 4. Battlefield chart 5. Small group discussion cards 6. Brief overview of each battle 7. SOAP your primary source clean handout with sample primary source from Battle of Gettysburg Here is what students do: 1. Each group researches one of 8 battles. 2. Each group presents their battle to the class attempting to persuade the class that their battle is the most important in the Civil War. 3. As a class, students
Grades:
5th - 11th
Branches of Government Distance Learning Lesson and Project in Google Drive
This product includes everything you need to teach your students about the Three Branches of Government and it is digital! This product includes a 16 slide lesson on The Three Branches of Government. It then turns into a project based learning activity. Students choose a branch, research it, create a project either on poster board or in Google Slides and then present. This is fun, engaging, little work for teachers and students will become experts after researching and listening to presentat
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3rd - 4th
Wisconsin County Travel Guide Project
This project pack outlines everything you'll need for your students to research information about one of the 72 Wisconsin counties. Students will create a visual display of the information they researched about their county as well as give an oral presentation of this information.
This project pack includes a parent letter about the project, grading rubric, Wisconsin county cards for students, and a student project tracker.
This is a great project to complete when reviewing map skills, expl
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in:Â Wisconsin Social Studies Series BUNDLE
French Letter to Canadian Government Project
This culminating French project asks students to research a social or environmental issue that affects them personally, and then to write a letter (or email) to a member of Canadian government to share their thoughts. It fulfills expectations for Strand B of the Grade 5 Ontario Social Studies curriculum and includes curriculum expectations, success criteria, a graphic organizer to help students organize their ideas, an example letter and a rubric for assessment.While created for Grade 5 students
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in:Â Canadian Government French Grade 5 Bundle
Make Your Own Country: Project/Lesson Plan & Rubric
This is for a government, geography, or social studies project! Kids learn about country names, flags, mottos, government systems, economic systems, resources, agriculture, etc. After learning all of this, they are challenged to "make their own country", using everything they learned previously. This includes a grading rubric, and detailed project instructions and ideas. My kids have loved this! Great way to integrate TONS of information.
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3rd - 12th
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Civil Rights Event Poster Project with Rubric!
Quick and easy Civil Rights poster project. Use as an end of unit assignment, or end of class project. Includes rubric - works great for middle and high school social studies classes!
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5th - 12th
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Constitution Cliffnotes Project | Color, Draw, and Describe
Having trouble teaching students the Constitution in an engaging way? Use my Constitution Cliffnotes project! In this project, students will:Describe the importance of the Constitution.Draw the Constitution, Capitol Building, White House, and Supreme Court Building.Complete several fill-in-the-blank pages on the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial BranchDescribe the Preamble, Article I, Article II, and Article III of the U.S. ConstitutionComplete a chart on the Checks and Balances between branc
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3rd - 7th
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"What's It Like in the Middle East?" Middle Eastern Governments Project
Use: This project can be used for students to display mastery of standard SS7CG3. Students will research different aspects of the governments in Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Turkey, and they will explain what life is like in those countries for their citizens based on research.Includes: instructions and rubricTerms:This resource is intended for classroom distribution only. You are not permitted to print this resource for any class other than your own. You are not permitted to resell or claim this r
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4th - 8th
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Intro to Judicial Branch PowerPoint
This powerpoint is a nice supplemental resource for your government unit. It is an introduction that outlines the Judicial Branch of government and goes over its roles and responsibilities. It discusses the Supreme Court and introduces each of the current justices. This is meant to be used as a resource only. There is a short letter writing assignment at the end, complete with a rubric. I've included both the powerpoint and a pdf version if that works better for you. For optimal formatting, plea
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Bill of Rights PowerPoint Project
Students will create a PowerPoint project on the Bill of Rights. Packet includes a detailed rubric on how to design the PowerPoint including a few questions to get the students thinking about their rights.
Grades:
4th - 11th
State Simulation: An Integrated Unit for Upper Elementary
Students will engage in an interactive simulation, in combination with other classrooms, at the same grade level, to learn local and state government, economics, and integrate reading, science, and math during a six week period. In addition to government, the students will engage in a study of economics. There will be elections held for state governor, senate members, and local mayors. Students will be given an assigned role within the simulation that they will participate with. Students will ke
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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