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Government lessons for Microsoft Word
Civil Rights Movement: Jim Crow Era Literacy Test (with Answers)
Here is an opportunity to really bring history to life in a memorable fashion. This is a 30 question Literacy Test given by the state of Louisiana to disenfranchise African Americans in the early 1900's. As stated in the directions on the actual document, individuals were given 10 minutes and had to receive a perfect score. This is virtually impossible, especially since some questions appear to have more than one possible right answer -- but that was the point. I tell students the day before tha
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8th - 12th
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Ellis Island Immigration Webquest
Students will learn about Ellis Island and European immigration to America. The Ellis Island Webquest uses an engaging website that allows students to explore Ellis Island and learn about the positive and negative experiences immigrants had at Ellis Island. Click here to view the website.The webquest contains 55 questions and is a great way for students to learn more about the following topics: • What was Ellis Island used for?• What was Ellis Island like for immigrants?
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Ellis Island and Angel Island Immigration Lesson Plan Collection
Vietnam War: The Draft - Who Stays, Who Goes?
Some of the best group discussions I have ever seen came out of this assignment, which asks students to "serve" on a Vietnam-era draft board to determine who goes and who stays from 10 short, realistic bios, and defend their decisions. Students get worked up and passionate! It really helps bring the tension and frustration of a draft (and allowing exceptions to the draft) to life.
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7th - 12th
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One Day In Auschwitz - Holocaust Documentary Viewing Guide
Are your students studying WWII and the Holocaust? This Cornell-style worksheet goes with the documentary One Day In Auschwitz, which is the story of Holocaust survivor Kitty Hart-Moxon. In this video, Kitty narrates the story of her time at Auschwitz as a teenager and the struggles that she endured to stay alive. She brings two high school students back to Auschwitz to show them what her life was like during that period. IMDB ReviewMs. Kitty Hart-Moxon gives two teenage girls a walking to
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8th - 12th
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2nd Amendment- Gun Control Agree/Disagree Activity
In light of recent events regarding gun control, my students find this to be an incredibly thought-provoking activity. Students will read twelve different opinions related to the 2nd amendment. They will then be forced to think about, and circle where they fall on the continuum of “strongly agree” to “strongly disagree.” They must explain why they placed themselves where they did, as they are called upon to justify their answers when I ask them to move around the room to the four corners. Th
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8th - 12th
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Federalism Webquest
The assignment contains 35 questions about the principle of federalism in the Constitution. Students will use kid-friendly websites to answer the questions. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. *The document can be uploaded to your personal website or Google Drive; however, please make sure it is password protected. Topics/Key Vocabulary: Federalism Articles of Confederation Unitary System (Advantages and Disadvantages)Confederation System (Advantages and
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: 8th Grade American History Resources
Richard Nixon - The Watergate Scandal Webquest
The assignment contains 30 questions about Richard Nixon and the Watergate scandal. Students will use an internet article and a 5-minute video clip to answer the questions. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. *Engaging lesson! *Editable Word Document *The document can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive; however, please make sure it is password protected. Topics/Key Vocabulary:Nixon’s re-election campaign Watergate break-in Bob Woodward and Carl
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7th - 11th
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Also included in: American History Webquest Bundle (1877-2001)
Info Reading Text - Freedom of Speech: Hate Speech (no prep/sub plans)
This article summarizes the history of "hate speech" what it is, what it protects, what is not protected, and court cases that helped to define this. This is a great way to introduce or review this topic! Makes for a great substitute teaching plan, homework, or in small group activity! All information comes from legaldictionary.net. MS Word doc for easy editing.
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Info Reading Text - Freedom of Speech Bundle (no prep/sub plans)
Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities Webquest
The assignment contains 30 questions about U.S. citizenship and a citizen’s rights and responsibilities. Students will use kid-friendly websites to answer the questions. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. ⭐ Engaging lesson!⭐ No textbook required!⭐ Editable Word Document⭐ The document can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive; please make sure, however, that it is password protected.Topics/Key Vocabulary:Rights and responsibilities of citizenship 14t
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: 8th Grade American History Resources
Political Parties: Find out if your students are conservative or liberal!
Students can have very strong opinions on many of the topics that surround the news today (often their parents' opinions, but opinions all the same). But do they really know if they are truly conservative or liberal: democrat or republican?
This activity explores all of their beliefs and thoughts on a number of world/national issues and begin to filter their political preferences to one side of the spectrum or the other. This IS NOT an exercise to pin students against students, but rather to
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8th - 11th
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Election Process Webquest
The assignment contains 35 questions about the U.S. presidential election process. Students will use a kid-friendly website to answer the questions. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. *Great lesson plan! *I have included critical thinking questions at the end of the assignment. *The document can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive; however, please make sure it is password protected. Topics/Key Vocabulary: Requirements for presidential candidates E
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: Constitution Unit Bundle
Comprehensive Constitution Test Study Guide, Review Packet
This is a comprehensive study guide for the Constitution test. It is organized the way the Constitution is. It starts with the Preamble and then goes through each article, explaining the powers of each branch etc. Different districts use different tests and this guide can be adapted to whatever you need. It could be used as a note-taking guide as they learn or used as a review guide at the end. I used this for high school students and if you are teaching middle school US history, perhaps so
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7th - 12th
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Foundations of American Government Webquest
The assignment contains 45 questions about the foundations of American Government. Students will use a kid-friendly website to answer the questions. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. *The document can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive; however, please make sure it is password protected. Topics/Key Vocabulary: American Revolution The Enlightenment Protestant Reformation Printing PressHobbes view of people Voltaire, Montesquieu, and Rousseau bel
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7th - 11th
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Also included in: American Government Unit
Marbury v. Madison Classroom Skit Play Presentation Judicial Review - Rev 2024
This lesson discusses the role of John Marshall in aiding the development of the U.S. court system in the court case of William Marbury vs. James Madison. In the end, Marshall established the concept of judicial review. The lesson starts with a background summary of events followed by 4 PRE & POST questions that can be done independently or as a class discussion. The second part of the lesson is a 4-page skit that allows six students to role play this landmark court case.Characters:Bail
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8th - 12th
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Ellis Island and Angel Island Immigration Lesson Plan Collection
This great lesson plan collection will cover everything your students need to know about immigration to United States through Ellis Island and Angel Island. The webquests will give your students historical information about both immigration centers. Immigration journal activities are included for both Ellis and Angel Island. Teacher answer sheets are included for the webquests.The lesson plans on Ellis Island and Angel Island include the following: (Please click on the links to learn more about
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5th - 12th
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Reconstruction: Black Codes vs The Bill of Rights
Immediately following the Civil War, Southern States tried passing infamous "Black Code" laws that were blatantly racist. Black people were not allowed in public after sunset, or to meet in groups, or own guns. This assignment provides students with a simplified version of the Bill of Rights and several real examples of Black Codes. Students analyze which amendment right is being denied by each new law, and explain their decision. Always leads to good discussions afterward.
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7th - 12th
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Civil War: Dred Scott Decision in 6 Minutes Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students learn about the Dred Scott Decision and how it impacted the United States. The video clip is only six minutes long, but it is packed full of information that will keep your students engaged.This video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on the Civil War time period. The video is great for visual learners and helps breaks up class time so students are more focused throughout the entire period. This acti
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4th - 12th
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Info Text - The Foundations of Government: Creating the Constitution (Sub Plans)
A reading assignment about the founding of the US Constitution. A great way to introduce the subject. The reading comes from a really great website, ushistory.org, under their free textbook tab. The information presented is theirs, I made up the questions. This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. Perfect for Constitution Day, and great as a Sub Assignment. MS Word for easy editing.
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5th - 12th
Legislative Branch Webquest
The assignment contains 46 questions about the leadership positions, the powers of Congress, the importance of committees, and the process of how a bill becomes a law. Students will use a kid-friendly website to answer the questions. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. *Great lesson plan!*The document can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive; however, please make sure it is password protected. Topics/Key Vocabulary:House of Representatives and Sen
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7th - 11th
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Also included in: American Government Unit
Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists Debate - An Investigation using Primary Sources
Activity to help students investigate some of the different views held by Federalist and Anti-Federalists over ratification of the Constitution.
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1. Directions for how to complete the activity on page 1.
2. Chart for students to record findings and questions to answer after investigation.
3. Multiple versions of primary sources documents (pages 4-15). Primary sources are included for both Federalists and Anti-Federalists. Topics covered include: the power of the federal
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9th - 12th
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Conspiracy Theory? Kennedy Assassination- AWESOME INQUIRY LESSON-3 days
With this lesson students play detective, look at suspects and theories, and rule out those theories relating to the Kennedy Assassination.
This includes 11 Documents and videos to help students question suspects and rule out theories to have them develop their own belief as to who killed JFK.
I LOVE this inquiry lesson because I had my students use posters and create web links similar to most detectives on crime shows.
THEY LOVED THIS!
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Not Grade Specific
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Create your own (dystopian) society
This assignment allows a teacher to introduce students to a dystopian society without ever defining it...the students themselves create a world in which they have to figure out how to maintain control. Through guided questions and mini activities (like creating a slogan and emblem), your students will have an understanding of a dystopia and will be able to define it clearly after completing this exercise.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Spirit of the 60's: Women, Latino, Gay, Native American Civil Rights Movements
This very informative yet efficient reading and worksheet track battles and breakthroughs the women's rights movement, Latinos, Gay, and Native Americans experienced in the counter-culture years of the 60's and 70's, and makes connections to today as well. Students learn not to take rights for granted, and the power of organized protest. Very good for class discussions afterward, especially linking to current events.
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7th - 12th
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Info Reading Text - The Judicial Branch: The Supreme Court (No Prep/Sub Plan)
A reading assignment about the judicial branch and the Supreme Court. A great way to introduce the subject. The reading comes from a really great website, ushistory.org, under their free textbook tab. The information presented is theirs, I made up the questions. This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. Perfect as a supplement, or if you don't have a textbook! Also great as a Sub Assignment. MS Word for easy editing.
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7th - 12th
Also included in: Info Reading Text - The Judicial Branch Bundle (No Prep/Sub Plans)
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