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Common Core RI.8.1 simulations
Branches of Government Checks and Balances Federalism Stations and Gallery
In this Constitution and Three Branches of Government activity, students examine six easy-to-navigate text stations to explain the workings of the American government system, the 3 branches of government, checks and balances, amendments, and much more! Students complete guided notes on the Executive Branch, Legislative Branch, Judicial Branch, the Amendment Process, Federal System, and Checks and Balances. ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my US Constitution
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5th - 8th
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Checks and Balances Game
This game was a home run in class this past year. Students went crazy competing against the other branches in order to understand the concept of checks and balances. The class is broken up into the 3 branches of government and compete against each other in order to assure that the other 2 branches of government do not gain too much power. All directions for teachers and students are located within the document. Easy to follow and easy to play. Students asked me the rest of the year if we co
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6th - 9th
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Checks and Balances Game Docs
Use the following documents to go along with the Checks and Balances game powerpoint. The game will not work unless these documents are used with the powerpoint. The power grabs are for each branch to try and gain too much power and the simplified Constitution is used for each branch to check the power of the power hungry branches. A real version of the Constitution can be used to challenge gifted and talented students.
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6th - 9th
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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
Project Based Learning | Football Math and Reading - FUN for Super Bowl 2024
Get your students excited about the upcoming Super Bowl with this fun and engaging football-themed project! In this activity, students will imagine being a FOOTBALL MANAGER and will use close reading skills and creative thinking to design their own DREAM TEAM and practice real-world math skills. Go to new depths of learning with this Project-Based Learning activity. This differentiated resource uses elements of the Design Process as well as Depth and Complexity, so that students can further enha
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5th - 8th
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BASKETBALL Math & Reading BUNDLE | Escape Room | March Madness Activities
Get your students excited about reading and Madness in MARCH with this differentiated basketball-themed project bundle!Includes project-based learning, close reading, escape room, CSI activities, and more. Perfect for engaging students in math, science, and informational text practice.Please click on the PREVIEW above to view everything that is included!By purchasing this bundle, you are saving 20% off the price of the individual units.Go to new depths of learning with the Project-Based Learning
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Football Math Reading and Science BUNDLE | Escape Room | PBL | Super Bowl
Get your students excited about reading and the upcoming Super Bowl with this differentiated football-themed project bundle! Includes project-based learning, close reading, escape room, CSI activities, and more. Perfect for engaging students in math, science, and informational text practice.Please click on the PREVIEW above to view everything that is included!By purchasing this bundle, you are saving 20% off the price of the individual units.Close Reading CHALLENGES include:Informational Text- “
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Grades:
5th - 8th
March Madness Activities | Project Based Learning | BASKETBALL Math and Reading
Get your students excited about the upcoming MARCH MADNESS BASKETBALL SEASON with this fun and engaging basketball-themed project!In this activity, students will imagine being a BASKETBALL COACH and will use close reading skills and creative thinking to design their own DREAM TEAM and practice real-world math skills.Go to new depths of learning with this Project-Based Learning activity. This differentiated resource uses elements of the Design Process as well as Depth and Complexity so that stude
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5th - 8th
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Building an Empire
Building a New Empire is an Inquiry-Based Learning opportunity your students will remember for years to come! Absorbed in cooperative work as they take on professional roles and perspectives, your students will uncover the trends in growing empires and use that knowledge to construct their own strong empire. Students will view the development of their empire through various lenses. The task force consists of a:1. Geographer2. Economist3. Sociologist4. Government Advisor5. Commander-in-ChiefOnce
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6th - 10th
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Entrepreneur/STEM Project
This product is a hands-on experience through which students will learn basics of creating a product and pitching your idea to an investor, inspired by the hit television series, Shark Tank! Students will select a large community concern that is important to them. Students will then learn the ins and outs of every detail needed in designing a creative product that will address a community concern, which will reach the needs of their target market. They will be equipped with the tools needed to s
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4th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
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