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Declaration of Independence Unit -Common Core

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Checks and Balances DBQ or primary source activity

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Checks and Balances Chart and Activities

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Checks and Balances Chart and Activities

By Lisa Battista's Classroom

Checks and Balances – Graphic Organizers and handoutsDigital version now included!This lesson covers the system of checks and balances. Checks and Balances is an important concept to understating how American government works. Included in this

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Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Activities, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

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Checks and Balances

By Lisa Battista's Classroom

Do your students struggle with the concept of checks and balances? This resource explains the concept in a simple easy to understand way. The Checks and Balances is an important concept for any American government or civics unit. There are three

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Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Checks and Balances DBQ or primary source activity

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Checks and Balances Writing Assignment/ DBQDigital and Print versions includedChecks and Balances is an important part of every American government unit. This resource can be used two ways: have students just answer the questions or apply their

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Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, DBQs, Assessment

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DBQ Writing Workshop DISTANCE LEARNING

By Lisa Battista's Classroom

DBQ Writing Workshop!PRINT AND DIGITAL VERSIONS INCLUDED!This is a step by step explanation of how to write a DBQ! It is designed to walk the students through every step and allow multiple opportunities for guided practice. The teacher copy

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Social Studies - History, U.S. History, World History

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Worksheets, DBQs, Graphic Organizers

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Girl Scout Daisy Petals Activity

By Lisa Battista's Classroom

Daisy Petals ActivityAre you looking for an easy way to start your next Girl Scout Daisy meeting?Coloring pages to use at the start of each of your Daisy petal lessons. These are a great activity for daisies to complete while you wait for the whole

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Other (Specialty)

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Kindergarten, 1^st

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Activities, Printables

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Constitution and Constitutional Convention

By Lisa Battista's Classroom

Constitutional Convention The Constitutional Convention can be a hard topic for students to understand. In this resource you will find easy to use student handouts that graphically show the different plans and compromises at this convention.

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Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens

By Lisa Battista's Classroom

Rights and Responsibilities LessonQuick No prep resource to use when discussing the Rights and Responsibilities of American CitizensRights and responsibilities is a concept that is covered from elementary school all the way through high school.

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Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets, Graphic Organizers

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Girl Scout Brownie Snack Badge

By Lisa Battista's Classroom

Brownie Snack Badge ActivitiesAre you looking for an easy low prep activity for your Girl Scout meeting? This resource will make teaching the Girl Scout Brownie Snack Badge easier. Included:1. Title page - this can be used as a quick coloring page

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Health, For All Subjects

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Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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Digital Download PDF (3.95 MB)

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Iroquois Document Based Question DBQ Distance Learning

By Lisa Battista's Classroom

PRINT and DIGITAL copies includedAre you looking for more ways to get your students writing in Social Studies class? DBQ essays are the perfect answer. They expose students to primary and secondary sources. Each document has scaffold questions to

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Social Studies - History, Native Americans, U.S. History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, DBQs, Google Apps

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New York State Government Notes Graphic Organizer

By Lisa Battista's Classroom

New York State Government NotesAligns with new Common Core NYS Social Studies Standards.No prep needed! This Note page/Graphic Organizer covers the 3 branches of New York State government. There is a place for students to write down their NYS

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Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Handouts, Printables, Graphic Organizers

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Explorer DBQ

By Lisa Battista's Classroom

This is a shortened Document Based Essay that can be used in an Age of Exploration or Colonization unit. It includes 4 documents with scaffold questions to help the students. The essay questions asks students to: - Discuss one positive effect of

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Social Studies - History, U.S. History, World History

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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DBQs, Handouts, Homework

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Columbian Exchange Lesson

By Lisa Battista's Classroom

Columbian Exchange Lesson and Writing Activity 26 pages - This includes a teacher copy, so there are repeat pages! Included in this purchase: - Lesson Plan that describes how you can use these resource to teach about the Columbian Exchange. - 2

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Social Studies - History, U.S. History, World History

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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DBQs, Handouts, Graphic Organizers

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American Revolution DBQ

By Lisa Battista's Classroom

The following is a DBQ on the American Revolution. It includes 9 documents that each have scaffolding questions. The Task asks students to:Using the information from the documents and your knowledge of social studies, answer the following

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Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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DBQs

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Solar Eclipse 2024 Activities

By Lisa Battista's Classroom

Solar Eclipse 2024 Coloring PagesIf you are looking for an easy way to celebrate the Solar Eclipse, this resource will help planning for this once in the lifetime event on April 8, 202 easier. This resource includes 8 different designs of Solar

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Science, Astronomy, Holidays/Seasonal

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Not Grade Specific

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Activities, Printables

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Government DBQ - Document Based Essay

By Lisa Battista's Classroom

Government DocumentsThis resource is a Document Based Essay (DBQ) about American Government. It would be best in an Upper- Elementary - Middle School Classroom. It covers the concepts of: Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances, and Federalism.

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Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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DBQs

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Washington Farewell Address - Distance Learning

By Lisa Battista's Classroom

George Washington Farewell AddressBoth -- Print and Digital Version IncludedThis lesson covers the main ideas of George Washington’s Farewell Address. George Washington’s Farewell Address is a great opportunity to expose our students to primary

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Social Studies - History, U.S. History

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Printables, Google Apps

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Girl Scouts Philanthropist Badge

By Lisa Battista's Classroom

Girl Scout Brownie Philanthropist BadgeThis resource is designed to supplement your activities for the Girl Scouts Brownie Philanthropist Badge. Page 1: Title page for all the worksheets: This sheet can be colored while you are waiting for scouts

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For All Subject Areas, Character Education

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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British Colonies DBQ Essay

By Lisa Battista's Classroom

This resource is a DBQ essay for the 13 British Colonies. It is designed to be used in a middle school classroom. It contains a historical context, task, 5 documents, and scaffolding questions for each document. Essay topic - Reasons for the

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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DBQs, Homework

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Swing Vote Movie Guide Digital and Print

By Lisa Battista's Classroom

Swing Vote -- Digital and Print versions includedThis resource is a guided reading for use with the movie "Swing Vote". The movie is rated PG-13 and should only be used in a high school classroom. The guide contains a pre-thinking questions,

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Social Studies - History, Government

Grades:

11^th, 12^th

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Activities, Printables, Movie Guides

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William Penn Primary Source

By Lisa Battista's Classroom

William Penn Letter to Native Americans Primary SourceThis lesson is geared for Upper Elementary - High School. Skills: Text dependent questions, Author's Purpose, VocabularyIncluded:1. Lesson Plan2. Note page to introduce William Penn, student

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Native Americans, U.S. History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Activities, Handouts, Printables

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have been teaching 7th grade United States history and 12th grade Participation in Government in New York State for 23 years. I started my teaching career at a small rural district right after graduation. I hope to be able to retire from this same district. I love the opportunities I have to make an impact in student lives.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I believe in creating meeting the needs of the standards but also including fun and excitement into my lessons. I use games, activities, movies, writing activities to make history come to life.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I have presented at the New York State Middle School Conference and the National Middle School Conference on the topic of differentiation. I have also presented for my district as well as a neighboring district on the same topic.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I have received a Masters from SUNY Brockport in social studies education.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I am married with 2 young daughters. I have lived in New York State for most of my life and love it. I am also an active Girl Scout leader for my daughter's troop.

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading, Specialty, Math, Graphing, Science, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Social Studies, Civics, Elections - Voting, Government, Native Americans, U.S. History, World History, Arts & Music, Graphic Arts, Health, Other (Specialty), Geography, Other (Social Studies), For All Subjects, Classroom Management, Character Education, Study Skills, General Science, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Social Emotional Learning