406 results
8th grade government homeschool curricula
Full Year of U.S. Government and Civics Essentials Bundle
This bundle includes a variety of slide decks, simulations, activities, and games designed to provide the scaffolding that connects major ideas for a semester of U.S. Government.It includes Google Slide presentations, which include over 1000 slides, on:Purpose of Government, Public and Political ProcessForms of GovernmentThe Three BranchesCivic ParticipationRights and ResponsibilitiesFederalists and AntifederalistsPolitical Parties, Interest Groups, and ValuesAmerican Elections ExplainedGerryman
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education
You Be the Judge - analyzing Supreme Court cases on the Bill of Rights
It’s one thing to simply memorize the Bill of Rights; it’s quite another to actually understand how they apply in everyday life. Teaching the former gives students words but no understanding for what they mean; teaching the latter gives students practice in critical thinking as well as a deep appreciation for their basic rights as American citizens. It is, in effect, the ultimate lesson in civics.
This activity is designed to teach students the meaning and application of the Bill of Rights by h
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 11th
Plessy v. Ferguson/ Brown v. Board of Education primary source analysis activity
“Great!”
In the 1896 case of Plessy v. Ferguson the Supreme Court ruled that segregation of races in public life was perfectly legal under the doctrine of “separate but equal.” This ruling legitimized Jim Crow laws and second-class citizenship for generations of African-Americans. Finally, in 1954, the Supreme Court reversed itself in the case of Brown v. Board of Education and banned the “separate but equal” doctrine, finally paving the way for true equal rights for African-Americans, nearly 1
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 11th
Types:
The Constitution Google Classroom | US Constitution Google Slides
The United States Constitution Interactive Google Slides for Distance Learning and Google Classroom | Digital LearningThis teaching resource is quite the virtual experience! Students can click their way through it on individual chromebooks, tablets, smartphones, and/or computers. Can be assigned in Google Classroom for Distance Learning during Coronavirus | Covid-19This resource is part of the US History Complete CurriculumLooking for the full PowerPoint version? (includes PowerPoint + Google Sl
Grades:
4th - 9th
Types:
Also included in: US History Google Slides US History Digital Activities Google Classroom
Culture and Cultural Diffusion Packet
This packet addresses the Ohio 6th grade contents standard - "I can explain how tradition and diffusion have influenced modern cultural practices and products in the Eastern Hemisphere" The packet includes key vocabulary, traits of culture, poster project and cultural diffusion exercise. It also have I can statements that can be checked off when completed.
Grades:
5th - 9th
Year Long American / United States History Curriculum (Google)
United States History Year-Long Curriculum Unit Plans and Lesson Plans with activities, projects, Power Points, worksheets, bell ringers, and MORE!An entire YEAR worth of unit plans and lessons plans for American History. Units/ Topics include:1. Early America United States History Unit2. Founding of American (Revolution and Constitution) 3. Westward Expansion and Sectionalism Unit Plan4. The Civil War U.S. History Unit (Google Compatible)5. The United States Gilded Age Unit (Google Compatible)6
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 12th
Global Economics, Trade, Supply Chain, We Made a T-Shirt Planet Money (Google)
Global Economics, Trade, Supply Chain, We Made a T-Shirt Planet Money ActivityIs your class struggling with understanding global supply chain and global economics?This interactive and hands-on activity will help students to master the concept of trade, supply chain, and production as it relates to economics and personal finance. Students will use the Planet Money video series "We Made a T-Shirt" to track the complete production of making a graphic t-shirt from growing the cotton to shipping to a
Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education
American Civics / Government Workbook
mmerse students in the world of American Civics with this meticulously crafted workbook, thoughtfully aligned with National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies. Each chapter presents a deep dive into essential topics, offering a rich reading guide, engaging worksheets adorned with captivating graphic organizers, and immersive hands-on activities. Perfectly suited for both homeschooling and classroom settings, this workbook covers crucial subjects such as:Chapter 1: CitizenshipChapter 2: Righ
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th, Adult Education
The Founding Fathers Research Project (Google Compatible)
The Founding Fathers One-Pager Gallery Walk Project The Founding Fathers One-Pager Gallery Walk Project asks students to research one of the founding fathers (list is provided) and to create a guided One-Pager about the father’s life and career. Students will research the founding father’s biography, political positions, and influence on the founding of our country. Once students have finished their gallery project, the one-pagers are hung around the classroom and the entire class will complete
Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Foundations of Government Unit Plan (Google Compatible)
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Lapbook (PREVIOUS AB CURRICULUM)
*THIS UNIT IS PART OF A BUNDLE*
This lapbook contains all the required curriculum for the Charter of Rights and Freedoms for the Grade 6 social studies program of studies. It lists the questions, has a vocabulary booklet, an outline of each of the rights and freedoms and a folder that covers the Canadian Constitution as well as much more!!
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 8th
Economics Bundle - Developing a Market Economy: Text, Images, and Assessment
This bundle contains 10 assignments over the following topics about Economics - Developing a Market Economy: · Borrowing, Lending, and Credit· Comparing Personal and National Budgeting· Economic Concepts in a Mixed Market Economy· Economic Concepts in Early Civilizations· Economic Factors that Influenced US History· Economic Growth Throughout US History· Financial Institutions in a Market Economy· Profits, Incentives, and Competition· The US Market and Mixed Economy· Traditional and Command Econ
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 10th
The Principles, Function, & Organization of Government Bundle: Text & Questions
This bundle contains 11 assignments over the following topics about the Principles, Function, and Organization of Government: · Advantages of the U.S. Constitutional Republic· Amending the U.S. Constitution· Obligations of the Local, State, and National Government· The Electoral College· The Executive Branch of Government· The Judicial Branch of Government· The Legislative Branch of Government· The Relationship Between the State and National Governments· The U.S. Capitalist Economy· The U.S. Con
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 10th
Civics: The Roles, Rights, and Responsibilities of U.S. Citizenship Bundle
This bundle contains 10 assignments over the following topics about Civics: The Roles, Rights, and Responsibilities of U.S. Citizenship · Citizenship and the 14th Amendment· Civic and Political Participation from the Colonial Period Through Reconstruction· Civic Virtue from the Colonial Period through Reconstruction· Expanding Civic Participation· How the Bill of Rights Guarantees Civil Rights and Liberties· How the Constitution Safeguards Individual Rights· Qualifications to Hold State of Natio
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 10th
Sons of Liberty/Stamp Act/American Revolution Virtual Classroom w/activities
JOIN OR DIE! ... Said Ben Franklin! If you teach the American Revolution and the events leading up to it, here is a classroom for you. This classroom is modeled after a colonial tavern similar to the Green Dragon Tavern in Boston where on the Sons of Liberty met. This is a classroom where there are many video and reading links to information on:The Sons of LibertyThe Stamp ActSamuel AdamsJohn HancockPaul ReverePatrick Henry Join or Die cartoon, and more.There are also several activities that fo
Grades:
5th - 9th, Staff
Types:
Also included in: THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION VIRTUAL CLASSROOM UNIT
Primary Source Analysis Activity - Marbury v. Madison and Federalist #78
Everybody “knows” that the Courts have the power to declare any law passed by Congress “unconstitutional,” but where did that power come from? The Constitution itself is silent on the matter, and several founding fathers, including Jefferson, argued that this power resided in the Legislative Branch, rather than the Judiciary. That question remained unanswered for the first 15 years of the new Republic until Justice John Marshall’s opinion in the 1803 case of Marbury v. Madison, which established
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 12th
Hawaii History Interactive Unit + AUDIO–ALL Hawaii State Study Content Included
Hawaii History uses Nonfiction Informational Text (All Content Included), the entire lesson recorded on Audio, EIGHT Interactive Notebook assignments, and a variety of engaging hands-on activities aligned with HAWAII'S FOURTH AND SIXTH-EIGHTH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARDS to teach about Hawaii's points of interest, main islands, first people, King Kamehameha, Captain James Cook, Queen Liliuokalani, Hawaii's journey to statehood, Pearl Harbor, and World War II:Hawaii nonfiction informational tex
Grades:
4th - 8th
Year Long Government / Civics Curriculum (Google Compatible)
Government and Civics Year-Long Curriculum Unit Plans and Lesson Plans with activities, projects, PowerPoints, worksheets, bell ringers, and MORE!An entire YEAR worth of unit plans and lessons plans for Government/Civics. Units/ Topics include:1. Foundations of Government Unit Plan2. The Legislative Branch / Congress Unit Plan3. The Executive Branch Unit Plan4. The Judicial Branch Unit Plan5. The Bill of Rights Mini-Unit6. Elections and Politics Unit Plan7. State and Local Government Unit Plan8.
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 12th
2103 Marbury v. Madison and Judicial Review
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to explain the importance of Marbury v. Madison in strengthening the judicial branch of the government and establishing its power of judicial review. Lesson warm up, teacher instructions, teacher answers, guiding discussion questions, all student handouts and activities are included in this CRITICAL THINKING lesson!
This is one InspirEd lesson from "I Think: Government - The Constitution."
Grades:
6th - 12th
Readers Theater Bundle American Presidents
Presidents Readers Theater for High School. Two ten minute plays, with 7 presidents. McKinley, Roosevelt, Taft, Wilson, Harding, Coolidge, and Hoover. 1901 - 1929. 13 written questions for the first play, 10 questions for the second. Entertaining, back-and-forth and fact-based. Covers key events of each president. By teacher and playwright John Glass.
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 12th
Types:
Arizona State History Lapbook / Interactive Notebook - EBOOK
Ready to study Arizona State History in a fun, hands-on way? Gather up the entire family and get ready to explore! Our comprehensive State History Lapbooks and Lapbook Journals are designed so that all age groups can study together. Trek across your state discovering not only state symbols, songs and landmarks, but also famous people, geographical regions, timelines of historical events and so much more. Lapbooks are structured for use for K-8th grade students and Lapbook Journals are for 6-12t
Grades:
K - 8th
Canada's Interaction with the Global Community | NGOs
This resource can be done at home (remote learning) or at school using Google Apps for Education (GAFE). Students are asked to choose an NGO that Canada is a part of and research how Canada interacts with the global community. This is an excellent online activity to showcase many ways that Canada helps those in need in both normal circumstances and in new circumstances, including the current global pandemic, COVID-19. Students are asked to:a) choose an NGO to research: a document is linked for s
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 9th
Types:
Three Branches of Government Bitmoji Virtual Classroom Template
The Elections are coming! The Elections are coming! What better way for students to learn about the Three Branches of the US Government but to visit them with their teacher. Add in your own Bitmoji as you visit these famous rooms! The Executive Branch includes: The White House, The Oval Office, and Press Room; The Legislative Branch includes The Capitol and the Senate Chamber Room, and the Judicial Branch includes the Supreme Court Building and inside the courtroom. These Bitmjoi classroom t
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 9th, Staff
Types:
World Affairs and U.S. Foreign Policy Bundle: Text, Images, & Assessment
This bundle contains 3 assignments over the following topics about Civics: World Affairs and Foreign Policy: · The U.S. and International Organizations· U.S. Domestic vs Foreign Policy· U.S. Responses to International Conflict Each of the above topics contains a worksheet with informational text and illustrations. A 10 question assessment is on page 2 of each worksheet that assesses the student over the informational text section. There is also an answer key on page 3 for each worksheet for teac
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 10th
Presidents' Day Mini Unit
Embark on a patriotic journey with our Presidents' Day Mini Unit! From unraveling the history of Presidents' Day to exploring presidents on money, understanding the qualities of a leader, honoring the First Ladies, and meeting our current president, this unit brings the fascinating world of American leadership to life.Mini Unit Highlights: History Unveiled: Delve into the rich history of Presidents' Day, understanding its evolution from celebrating Washington's Birthday to encompassing all U.S.
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 10th
Showing 1-24 of 406 results
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.
IXL family of brands