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Civics Common Core W.11-12.1 resources
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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President Election Campaign Game: iCivics Win the White House Game Reflection
How does a presidential candidate go about campaigning, winning the election, and then becoming the next President? What's with the electoral college anyway? This game has proven to be an excellent way for students to comprehend what a candidate needs to go through in order to become the next President. From taking stances on issues, giving speeches, and traveling to various states, students will take the role of candidate and do their best to win the most electoral votes and become the next Pr
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5th - 12th
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Legislative Branch Activity: Classroom Simulation on How a Bill Becomes a Law
Make civics practical and exciting for students using this Social Studies simulation that allows students to experience the Legislative Branch! Students will participate in writing bills for their school, community, or state while learning the various stages within the lawmaking process. All voices are heard as students become members of Congress, participate in committees, debate on the floor, and watch their President sign the bills that survive the entire process. Not only do students love
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6th - 12th
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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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Political Parties | Campaign Simulation Running for President
This presidential election simulation is an excellent way for students to comprehend all aspects of political parties and the campaigns needed to elect a presidential candidate - "Let's Get The Party Started!" The teacher will divide class into groups of 4 to 5 students per group. Each group will develop their own political party and choose a presidential candidate to represent their party. Using the included criteria, allow students a few class periods, or portions of class periods, to create
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5th - 12th
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The Legislative Branch: Unit Notes & Worksheets for Government or Civics Class
Make civics informative and practical for your students by using this set of notes and assessments that summarize the main points of the Legislative Branch! I have used this set of notes regarding the Legislative Branch in my 8th grade civics class for many years. This branch of government, which is the largest, can be daunting to summarize and teach. However, I have narrowed down the important aspects so students get the main concepts and you’ll get a complete unit of notes on the Legislative
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7th - 12th
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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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Social Justice Speech Project | Printable & Digital
Engage students in social justice--online or in-person--with this speech project! With this Social Justice Speech Project, students will deliver a speech on a social justice topic of their choosing. First, students will select a social justice topic. Then, they'll research it. Next, students will outline a speech that introduces the issue, explains the problem, and offers a solution while delivering a call-to-action. After practicing their speech with a peer, they'll deliver the speech to the cl
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Social Justice Literature Circle Unit Bundle: Black Lives Matter
PRESIDENTS BUNDLE: Civics, Executive & Presidential Resources
Save 20% on this bundle that includes 9 different resources and activities on all 45 United States Presidents including our current President Donald Trump. For an incredible value, you will receive numerous days of content-rich resources for your class! You can even use some of the ideas for your sub plans! See included resources above!*Check out the 50 States & Capitals MEGA pack*Thank You!Thanks so much for stopping by! It's great to meet you! I hope this resource adds value to your class
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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
BLACK LIVES MATTER, Current Events, Common Core Unit
Great for Black History Month! This full unit covers multiple perspectives on the "Black Lives Matter" debate and allows students to find their own point of view on the issue. The unit includes a literary connection, background, historical connections, an implicit argument, arguments across multimedia, photographic connections, a class debate planning system, a research guide, and space for an argumentative essay.
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9th - 12th
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CONGRESSIONAL DEBATE UNIT PLAN: Lessons, PwPt, Videos, Worksheets!
Teach Congressional Debate in 5 weeks with this detailed unit plan! Product includes:A scale to be used throughout the unit, including Florida standards.Lesson plans complete with bellwork, direct instruction, activities, and exit tickets as well as ideas for modification, enhancement, and VIRTUAL learning.A PowerPoint presentation with 248 slides to take you step by step through the lessons (as well as a PDF version if you prefer that format).Original videos, each appro
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Congress: The Committee System
In order to more efficiently conduct the business of the United States, Congress divides its workload up among a variety of committees and subcommittees. As a result of this however, both the Senate and House of Representatives are home to a bewildering array of legislative sub-bodies, each with its own purpose and agenda.This 'match-em' and short answer worksheet is designed to help students navigate the complicated world of congressional committees. Using 'match-ems' and short answer questions
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Government MEGA BUNDLE: Projects, Debates, & Viewing Guides
This massive bundle includes a variety of our best-selling resources for teaching through Government or Civics. These differentiated activities can be scattered throughout the span of your curriculum for the school year or semester. The products include projects, class debates, and viewing guide materials. Make the study of Government engaging for your students! Just print and go!Resources included in this mega bundle:Government Projects:1. Create Your Own Constitution - Project - 2 Day Lesson P
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9th - 12th
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Media Literacy and Journalism Lesson Plan about Media Ownership
Teach high school students the media literacy skills of media bias and ownership using this interactive short research lesson. My high school media literacy and journalism lesson plan and research slideshow about media bias and ownership is designed to be completed in 2 class periods, is completely digital using Google Workspace, and requires little prep.What students will do:In groups or individually, students will research and select a media outlet of their choice (e.g., newspaper, television
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10th - 12th
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Presidents Day Writing Activity: How to Write a Letter to the President ⭐ Civics
Formal Letter Writing Unit: How to Write a Letter to Politicians: This complete letter writing unit will equip your students with basic skills that will last them a lifetime. From addressing the envelope to content to formatting, this resource has you covered. Perfect for high school and middle school civics, social studies, history classes, citizenship, and adult education! Check out the preview to see each page of the resource!This resource is perfect for Presidents Day, but it is always rel
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9th - 12th
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AP® US Government Unit 2.4 - Roles & Powers of the President
Unit 2.4 of the AP® curriculum focuses on executive power in the United States system of government, and how Presidents use these powers to accomplish policy goals.This six-question short answer worksheet seeks to identify the various types of executive, diplomatic and judicial powers granted to US Presidents in the Constitution, while also defining the practical implications of these powers, and their limitations. Additionally, special attention is given to an analysis of how presidential acti
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: AP® US Government - Comprehensive Full-Year Accompanying Curriculum
The Constitution: Text Analysis - Mini Unit, CCSS
This is a 3-day mini unit in which students analyze the text of the Constitution of the United States. This works well as a text analysis for ELA, history, or a civics classroom. Students will read the text (included), engage with the vocabulary, collaborate to answer text-dependent questions, and complete a writing assessment from a choice board. Product includes:OverviewDaily lesson plansWarm UpsExit TicketsVocabulary Preview (answer key included)Anticipation GuideThe text itself ("The Constit
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8th - 12th
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Love Letter to a US Amendment: Government Civics Valentine's Writing Activity
This fun Valentine's Day writing activity allows students to show their creative or funny side without getting behind in content. This writing activity requires students to use historical claims to write a love letter to their favorite amendment. Suitable for Civics, US Government, or Comparative Government.IncludesScaffolded instruction page and resource websitesThree Differentiated pages: one scaffolded for ELL/IEP/504 with checklist rubric, one with lines and checklist rubric, and one with a
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Social Justice Research Project - Distance Learning
This research can be done at home or at school. It focuses on social justice issues so that students can find what they are passionate about and learn how to effectively inform or persuade others to care about it as well. I have included an "ideal" teaching guide as well as how I taught it during the hybrid model. This is the project and the rubric for the project. While I catered this to English 3 (or English 11 depending on your state), it can be used for multiple grade levels.
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8th - 12th
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Criminal Law - Full Year Course for High School Students
Criminal Law is a year long course that uses situations close to students' experiences to examine and analyze issues in criminal law. It both explains laws and concepts and provides numerous examples and exercises to help students absorb, grapple, engage with, and master the material. Students will analyze Supreme Court cases and apply legal precedent to new facts and and hypotheticals. The skills focus includes reading comprehension, critical thinking, persuasive writing and analytical readi
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10th - 12th
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Teens Take Action
Teens Take Action! Shouldn't all students leave high school equipped with the knowledge, confidence, and ideas to participate in civic responsibilities and changes? The highlight of this product is the "Action Plan" that students will create, individually or as a group (however it best works for your class). The formal action plan project is a chance for students to solve, or at least improve, a social justice issue. It's meant to be a creative project led by research and critical thought. This
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11th - 12th
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First Amendment Free Speech Course
Welcome to the First Amendment! This is a one-semester course intended for high school juniors and seniors. This course provides an in-depth curriculum that will immediately engage students through the use of subject matter and examples that are close to their experience. The content covers First Amendment free speech that is relevant to students and impacts education settings. The text provides explanations of legal concepts and numerous examples and exercises to help students absorb the mat
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10th - 12th
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Structure of Government - Textbook and Debate
This activity provides secondary government students with a solid background on the structure of governments - not only in the USA but around the world!Included in this resource is a slide-deck of Google slides with an engaging "Monty Python" hook video where your class can brainstorm how governments related to the video clip. In addition, students will use an open-source government textbook (link included) to gain background knowledge on the structure of government. The concluding "exit ticke
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6th - 12th
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