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7th grade government resources for parents
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom Viewing Guide
A key part of holding students' attention and keeping them interested in class is relevance. The 2013 film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom is a Social Studies teacher's dream! It's new, exciting, AND uber-educational! YAY!
Here's my tried and true viewing guide pack for the film. It includes student questions to answer during the film (in order), teacher notes (answers and lets you know when to hit FastForward due to some intimate moments), a permission slip to send home to parents, and a refle
Grades:
7th - 12th
U.S. Government Structure
Looking for a straightforward and clear summary of the United States Government Structure? Here it is! Give your students a sound basic understanding of how our country's government is supposed to work. TpT Digital Activities Pages now available!PowerPoint Version with Doodle Dat Notes:U.S. Government Structure: PowerPoint and Doodle Dat NotesVisit Suzanne's Classroom Store! The resources are designed to enrich or supplement your current curriculum.This packet by Suzanne Buras includes the foll
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5th - 8th
Virtual Civics & Government Field Trip Bundle (Citizenship Constitution Voting)
Google Slides - Online Learning - Classroom or Distance Learning - ChromebooksLet your students venture out on a field trip to learn about PRESIDENTS, VOTING & ELECTIONS, MEDALS OF HONOR, U.S. CONSTITUTION, AND CITIZENSHIP & IMMIGRATION using technology! Using digital choice boards, your students will learn about U.S. Civics and Government - the past & present! These products cover the important people, places, and events related to our country's government. Students will take online
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4th - 7th
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Ancient Hebrew Civilization: EXODUS Slavery and Deliverance PowerPoint
How did the Israelites end up as Egyptian slaves? How did they escape from bondage? Did God really carve out the 10 Commandments on a slab of stone? The story of the Exodus is the defining moment in the history of the Hebrews. It is here that this small group of slaves went from worshipping a multitude of nature-gods to worshipping the God of all creation. These fascinating stories are the subject of this presentation about Ancient Israel.Product format:PowerPoint Show made in Microsoft 10F
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Ancient History Growing Mega Bundle
Third Grade Georgia Milestones Social Studies Study Guide
This social studies review booklet covers the major standards associated with Georgia's Milestones test taken in April. Included are key terms over American Leaders, Greek Impact on U.S. Government, Levels and Branches of Government and Economics. The review is intended for use after the standards have been taught. This social studies guide can be used by students, parents, and teachers in preparation for the Georgia Milestones or any state testing.
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2nd - 7th
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American Government Syllabus High School Template
This syllabus is an editable Microsoft Word document and can be altered to meet the needs of other courses. I have used this syllabus to success in my own classroom. I enjoy that is is straight forward and covers the basics. It is written in the style of the United States Constitution with a preamble, articles, and sections. It has been effective in introducing content vocabulary on the first day! Includes: course description, grading policy, materials, assignments outline, student expectations,
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6th - 12th
Social Studies BINGO Game BUNDLE
This BUNDLE includes all 18 of my Social Studies BINGO games! They make reviewing content way more engaging! Break it down into easy to manage definitions and review with this BINGO game collection. What about a super easy low-prep sub activity? These BINGO games are exactly what you need!Depending on the topic and the needs of your class, consider using it as a small group activity or station. If using whole group maybe play just for fun or for something like Class Dojo points, not candy or pri
Grades:
4th - 8th
Parent Email Template on Student Performance
Product Description:Unlock Seamless Communication with Parents - Teacher Email TemplateAre you a teacher striving to build stronger connections with parents, but find yourself short on time to craft personalized updates on each student's progress? Look no further! Our Teacher Email Template is here to streamline your communication process and ensure that parents stay informed about their child's academic journey.With our meticulously crafted email template, you can effortlessly update parents on
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
American Government BINGO
Looking for an engaging way to review Social Studies content? What about a super easy low-prep sub activity? This American Government BINGO game is exactly what you need! Depending on the topic and the needs of your class, consider using it as a small group activity or station. If using whole group maybe play just for fun or for something like Class Dojo points, not candy or prizes. Mix and match the calling cards and game version, too! Start out using the terms as calling cards and the BINGO ca
Grades:
4th - 8th
Also included in:Â Social Studies BINGO Game BUNDLE
Constitution and Citizenship
The Constitution and Citizenship presentations is done through PowerPoint. It discusses the ideas that went into the creation of the Constitution, its parts including the Bill of Rights, and the ideas of separation of powers, checks and balances, and Federalism. This can be used in conjunction with my Constitution and Citizenship notes.
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7th - 9th
Learn About the 2020 Election Candidates Biography & Activity Book for Kids!
Get the printed paperback version on Gallopade.comEvery four years, Americans elect a new Chief Executive. Let’s learn about the 2020 candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden and their fascinating lives. (Pages are black and white for an opportunity to color)This objective kid-friendly book shares interesting facts about the 2020 candidates, Donald Trump and Joe Biden. It includes information about their childhoods, educational background, careers, and families. The book also contains info on the V
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3rd - 8th
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Civics Newsletter
This is my parent newsletter for civics. I send this out before the unit starts so parents can discuss the unit with their children as we are talking about it. It includes interesting election facts, presidential trivia, suggested movies and books, and an overview of the essential questions for the unit.
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5th - 8th
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Government - Issue Night
Lesson summary
The lesson will begin with students and the teacher demonstrating common public speaking mistakes. That activity is designed to make students feel more comfortable with the process and to remind them how common it is to make a mistake when public speaking, but at the same time it is no big deal if they do so. The teacher will then introduce the idea of an issue night as well as provide students a brief overview of issues. During this time, students will line up in a continuum in t
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7th - 12th
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NATIONAL FREEDOM DAY: FEBRUARY 1st Word Search
This word search covers many facts related to National Freedom Day including the Thirteenth Amendment. Two presidents were involved in National Freedom Day: Abraham Lincoln and Harry Truman. Thanks so much for visiting!
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3rd - 8th, Adult Education, Staff
How is the Constitution Structured?
What is the structure of the U.S. Constitution?
This is a card sort activity to assist students in mastering the concept of the structure of the U.S. Constitution, the Preamble, the structure, function and powers of the three branches, the Bill of Rights, and additional amendments. It is to be used as reinforcement after learning the concepts.
This activity supports the following Florida Civics Standards for 7th Grade:
SS.7.C.1.6 - Interpret the intentions of the Preamble of the Constituti
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7th
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Social Studies Vocabulary: Grades 6-12 Student Copy
This vocabulary list includes the following:100 essential vocabulary wordsSpace for students to fill in their definitions, especially how they relate to social studiesSpace for students to fill in examples of what it looks like in action / throughout historySpace for students to fill in images for each word to help students visualizeThe suggested unit to cover each word filled in, but editableThis has been made to go WITH the "Master List" and Flash Cards...(Bundle available at discounted price)
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in:Â Social Studies Vocabulary - Whole Year BUNDLE! Grades 6-12
Politics_Biden Approves Oil Drilling in Alaska_Current Events News Reading_2023
The Biden administration on Monday approved a massive oil development project on Alaska’s North Slope, and said it is adding new environmental protections to limit future oil development in several areas of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska.ConocoPhillips’ $8 billion Willow prospect in the Indiana-size reserve is expected to be one of the largest oil fields developed in Alaska in decades. It’s expected to produce oil for 30 years, including 180,000 barrels daily at its peak.Follow Us on Twit
Grades:
7th - 11th
Social Studies Vocabulary: Grades 6-12 Master List
This vocabulary list includes the following:100 essential vocabulary wordsTheir definitions, especially how they relate to social studiesExamples of what they look like in action / throughout historyImages for each word to help students visualizeThe suggested unit to cover each wordThis has been made to go WITH the "Student Copy" and Flash Cards...(Bundle available at discounted price)
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in:Â Social Studies Vocabulary - Whole Year BUNDLE! Grades 6-12
Super Social Studies
This cute award is just what you need to encourage your students in their efforts in Social Studies!
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Printable as a single certificate per A4 sheet, this award is easily re-sized for multiple certificates per page. Print on card stock for best results.
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Grades:
5th - 8th
ELECTION DAY
This is good for a civics class or social studies class. It is a fun challenge to reinforce the importance of voting. There is a hidden message. Thanks for visiting. Go out and vote, America!
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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President Posters
List of 44 presidents (you can add the last one after Nov. 8th!) Posters than can be laminated and hung around your room.
Grades:
1st - 8th
Corrupt Government
Includes: article about corrupted government after civil war, political cartoon and graphic organizer.
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7th - 12th
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CIVICS OPEN HOUSE POWERPOINT
I use this powerpoint for Open House night in my civics classroom. It can be edited for your needs.
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7th - 8th
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Homeschool Project Based Social Studies Famine
This is a Project I created for my 7th-grade homeschooler. It is a basic outline to help a student work through a project-based question. There is more guidance in the structure than a traditional public school project-based curriculum, but there is plenty of latitude to tailor it for you and your child.
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6th - 12th
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