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Government Common Core RH.6-8.4 resources
Reconstruction Era and 13th, 14th, 15th Amendments | End of Civil War Activity
In this Reconstruction activity on the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments, students closely examine the text of the Reconstruction Amendments to decide their impact in Reconstruction and the freedmen community. Once students have dissected these three landmark amendments, students turn their focus to how the South responded by the passage of these amendments. Here, students examine two documents that focus on how the South responded and how the freedmen were affected. ☆ ☆ Get this engaging 13th, 1
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6th - 9th
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Declaration of Independence Scavenger Hunt Causes of the American Revolution
In this Declaration of Independence primary source resource for the American Revolution, students complete an engaging scavenger hunt activity to understand the Declaration of Independence. Students work in teams or individually (I'd recommend teams in middle school) to complete this Declaration of Independence activity. There are 32 questions that students will be responsible for hunting down. There are two versions in this purchase to easily allow for differentiation: one provides questions
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5th - 8th
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13 Colonies Map and Scavenger Hunt Activity
In this 13 Colonies activity and map scavenger hunt, students complete a gallery walk on the colonization of the 13 American Colonies. Students navigate around the room examining each colony's station to understand the reason behind its founding. Students can work individually or they can create groups and, before they are turned loose, divide up the responsibilities to research the founding of the 13 Colonies and detail the 13 Colonies map. This lesson is a great introduction to the 13 colo
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5th - 8th
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DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Activity: Primary Source Analysis and Questions
The Declaration of Independence can be a daunting document for teachers to explain to students, but this primary source lesson will help students understand the major themes and concepts within the document itself. Though Thomas Jefferson's Declaration was written in the 18th century, this worksheet has proven to be a fantastic, big-picture way for today's students to study such an important writing without becoming overwhelmed. The Declaration is really just a big "break-up letter" from the co
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7th - 12th
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US Constitution Activities Lessons | Bill of Rights Articles of Confederation
This Constitution unit bundle includes 16 activities to teach the Articles of Confederation, US Constitution, government, the Bill of Rights, the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches, Checks and Balances, Federalism, the 27 Amendments, how Laws are Created, the Electoral College, landmark Supreme Court decisions, much, much more. The 16 resources included in the US Constitution Unit Bundle are:✔ 1.) Are all Governments Equal?. In this lesson, students will work individually or in groups
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5th - 8th
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Articles of Confederation and Constitution PowerPoint and Guided Notes
This 57 slide PowerPoint presentation on the creation of a New Nation covers a myriad of topics including:- Critical Period- Creation of the Articles of Confederation and the role of John Dickinson- Structure of government under the Articles of Confederation- Accomplishments of the Articles of Confederation- Weaknesses and problems of the Articles of Confederation including Shay's Rebellion- Annapolis Convention- Philadelphia or Constitutional Convention- Creation of the Constitution including V
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7th - 12th
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Constitution Doodle Notes and Digital Guided Notes
These doodle notes engage students as they learn about the U.S. Constitution. The doodle notes give an overview of the parts of the United States Constitution: the preamble, the articles, the Bill of Rights, and the amendments. What's included with the printed Doodle Notes:*Teacher directions and a list of the videos included in each PowerPoint (6 pages)*Blank doodle notes for students to fill in and color as you cover the information on the handouts. (12 pages, preamble section does not have a
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8th - 11th
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Civics and American Government Curriculum Bundle: Projects, Activities & Lessons
This amazing, digital download includes over 300 amazing resources for teaching Civics or American Government! Each unit is fully planned out for you from beginning to end and filled with engaging projects, PowerPoints with guided notes, readings, interactive notebook pages, digital Google Drive activities, and so much more. In all, you get 11 complete units for a full Civics course: Introduction to GovernmentFoundations of American GovernmentThe ConstitutionPolitical Parties & ElectionsThe
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7th - 10th
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US Constitution Worksheets | Graphic Organizers | Printable & Digital
Take the stress out of teaching the Constitution! This comprehensive PRINTABLE AND DIGITAL unit includes informational text, vocabulary support, and a graphic organizer for each aspect of the US Constitution. The engaging worksheets can be used independently or made into student workbooks. **This resource is part of the no-prep Constitution Unit Bundle. It includes SEVEN printable and digital resources at a 30% discount price! A FREE Constitution word search is also included with the bundle!! C
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: US Constitution Unit Bundle | Printable and Digital Lessons
Articles of Confederation Student Reading Activity and Worksheet
In this Articles of Confederation and Constitution worksheet reading activity, students are introduced to the first government of the United States, the Articles of Confederation! This close-reading assignment guides students through the text with a variety of questions to "check-in" along the way! A great way to introduce the first system of government in the United States! ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my US Constitution activities unit located here b
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5th - 8th
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Declaration of Independence Activity - Declaration Detectives
Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to teach the Declaration of Independence to your middle school and high school students? This Declaration detective activity is perfect to help your class dig into what the The Declaration of Independence is really about. Through this resource, students will leave with a deeper understanding of the reasons why the colonists decided to break ties with England and become their own nation.What is Included:-Teacher Tips (2-pages) -Introductory Handout (colo
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: American Revolution - Revolutionary War Bundle of Activities
Declaration of Independence Activities Lesson for Causes of American Revolution
In the Declaration of Independence resource bundle, you receive TWO great resources and activities on the Declaration of Independence that are already top sellers here on Teachers Pay Teachers. Instead of paying $6 for these two activities separately, buy the bundle and save 20%! Both lessons in this product are 1:1 Google compatible -- just follow the included instructions to access the Google versions, then share through Google or assign via Google Classroom!Included in this bundle are:1.) Th
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5th - 8th
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How a Bill Becomes a Law Doodle Notes and Digital Guided Notes
Students will color and doodle as they take notes to learn about how a bill becomes a law. These graphic doodles notes summarize the process that a bill starting in the House of Representatives takes to become a law. What's included with the printed Doodle Notes:*Teacher directions and a list of the videos included in each PowerPoint (5 pages)*Blank doodle notes for students to fill in and color as you cover the information on the handouts. (2 pages; uneditable PDFs)*Fill-in-the-blank version fo
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7th - 11th
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Shays Rebellion, Articles of Confederation, and Constitution Activity and Skit
In this Shays Rebellion reading, Articles of Confederation, and Constitution skit activity, students are taught in many different styles to help them understand the event known as Shays' Rebellion and how it demonstrated the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. Students engage in a short reading assignment with analysis questions to help teach how the weaknesses of the Articles led to Shays' Rebellion before reading a short skit and engaging with a primary source activity to understand
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5th - 8th
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Constitution Day Activity Scavenger Hunt | Primary Source Analysis, Google Forms
To better understand the basic information within the U.S. Constitution, students will browse through this primary source document and find the main ideas regarding the 7 Articles and 27 Amendments. Included are 17 questions about the articles and 27 questions about the amendments. All questions (except for one) will be answered with a number. This is a great way to introduce, study, or review the United States Constitution for your civics unit or for a Constitution Day activity. You may even
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Constitutional Convention Compromises | Great Compromise, Bill of Rights, 3/5
In this Constitutional Convention Compromises student activity, students learn about the four major compromises at the Constitutional Convention, including the Great Compromise, the Three Fifths Compromise (3/5 Compromise), the Compromise of 1790 (Washington D.C.), and the creation of the Bill of Rights. Students examine FOUR articles to understand how these deals created the United States while completing an engaging graphic organizer for each to understand the debates.☆ ☆ Get this engaging res
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5th - 8th
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US Constitution Activity - Constitution Detectives
If you are looking to teach the US Constitution in a fun and engaging way, then you will want to check out our Constitution Detectives activity! Reading and understanding the US Constitution can be difficult for students. This detective activity is perfect to help your class dig into what the Constitution is really about. Through this resource, students will leave with a deeper understanding of the three branches of government and how our democracy works.Students will be learning about key vocab
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: United States Historical Documents Bundle
Women's Suffrage Activity From Seneca Falls to the 19th Amendment
In this Women's Suffrage and 19th amendment primary source-based resource on the Women's Suffrage Movement, students analyze the struggle for women's voting rights from the Seneca Falls Convention to the passage of the 19th Amendment. Students also learn the roles of several key figures, including Alice Paul, Susan B Anthony, Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and President Woodrow Wilson.This lesson is included in BOTH the Progressive Era (Gilded Age) Bundle and my Roaring '20s and 1930s B
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6th - 10th
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Constitution, Federalists vs Anti-Federalists Activity Primary Source Analysis
In this Federalists v Anti-Federalists and Constitution primary source activity, students examine 8 total primary source excerpts to understand the Federalist and Anti-Federalist views on the failures of the Articles of Confederation and the new Constitution. Students examine four major questions surrounding the Constitution, Bill of Rights, Rights of the States, and the View of the People by investigating a response to each question from both a Federalist and an Anti-Federalist. ☆ ☆ Get this e
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6th - 10th
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Civil War Battles PowerPoint Notes + Map Activity
In this Civil War Battles Powerpoint and map notes resource, students complete a map graphic organizer where they detail 11 major events of the American Civil War, including the Battle of Antietam (Sharpsburg), Bull Run, Gettysburg, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Vicksburg, and much more! ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Civil War activities unit bundle here!Students complete a map organizer that shows each learner where, geographically, the war is be
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5th - 8th
Magna Carta Analysis | Four Principles of Government | Magna Carta Resource
In this Magna Carta lesson plan, students examine the Magna Carta to learn the major Constitutional principles of limited government, shared power, individual rights, and the rule of law before engaging in a primary source analysis. Once students understand these four principles, students turn their attention to excerpts from the Magna Carta and try to find what principle is at work. This Magna Carta lesson is always a hit with my students!This Middle Ages lesson is included in the larger Middl
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5th - 8th
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American US History Interactive Notebooks | 10 Engaging US History Notebooks!
The US History and American History Interactive Notebook Bundle contains 10 best-selling notebooks for US History. This bundle includes over 200 resources -- a perfect addition to any early US history classroom. Use the American History notebooks as they are already created, and seamlessly integrate the resources into your own interactive notebook structure! The TEN notebooks that are included are:⭐ 1.) 13 Colonies Interactive Notebook! Students Construct Learning on 13 Colonies!⭐ 2.) American
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5th - 9th
The President & the Executive Branch Doodle Notes and Digital Guided Notes
Students will color and doodle as they take notes to learn about the United States' Executive Branch. These graphic doodle notes summarize the Executive Branch and include requirements, qualifications, salary and benefits of the president and vice president; roles and powers of the president and vice president; limits to the powers of the president; presidential succession; cabinet and executive departments; independent agencies, and the federal bureaucracy and Civil Service. What's included wit
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8th - 11th
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New Nation Early US History Unit | Washington and Adams Unit
This New Nation George Washington unit activities bundle includes 13 resources and activities to teach the presidencies of George Washington and John Adams. Each of the 13 New Nation activities is engaging for student learning!The New Nation unit is included in the much larger American History Super Unit: Version 2/4, located here:The American History Super Unit: Version 2/4!Buy Super Unit Version 2 and receive an additional 20% off!-----------------------------------------The New Nation Unit f
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5th - 8th
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