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Civics Common Core RI.5.2 resources
CNN 10 Worksheets: Current Events News Summary, Graphic Organizer, Video Project
CNN 10 (CNN Student News) is the perfect avenue for students to stay informed on current events. This PDF and GOOGLE DRIVE set of graphic organizer worksheets are an excellent way to analyze and summarize the current events of the day using CNN10. These various templates will help students of all ages stay engaged while watching CNN 10. A simple writing format helps students recognize, summarize, and write opinions about the major headlines of the day. I find this resource to be extremely prac
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CURRENT EVENTS: News Article Summary, Main Idea, Reading Comprehension | NEWSELA
This Current Events Summary is an excellent tool for students to get involved with the news and the current events of the week. A simple writing format helps students find, summarize, and write opinions about current news stories and events. I find this activity to be a practical filler for various social studies courses. What's Included:Teacher directions with ideas for implementation and useSimple student directions: Find, Highlight, Summarize, Importance, OpinionGuided student writing temp
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Three Branches of Government- Reading Passages, Lapbook, PowerPoint, and Test!
Teach about the three branches of government, checks & balances, civics, & more with this is a complete 4+ week, No-Prep unit. Included are complete lesson plans, a student workbook with informational text and reading comprehension tasks, an accompanying interactive notebook (activity lapbook), a PowerPoint for teacher-guided instruction, and an end-of-unit assessment.The student workbook and PowerPoint presentation are Google 1:1 compatible. Reading and literacy skill building activitie
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4th - 5th
The World From A to Z With Carl Azuz - News Viewing Guides & Worksheets
Carl Azuz is back with his brand new show called The World from A to Z. It's an excellent format for students to stay informed on current events while watching a brief 9 minute segment that is updated every day with news highlights from around the world. This set of graphic organizer worksheets is an excellent way to analyze and summarize the current events of the day while watching the news broadcast by Carl Azuz ... he's back!These various templates will help students of all ages stay engaged
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4th - 12th
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Declaration, Constitution, & Bill of Rights: Mini-Books & Activities BUNDLE!
Bundled "Charters of Freedom" Mini-Books, Flip Card activities, and Tests! Great for providing a student-centered overview of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. Each mini-book includes annotation directions and reading tasks to enhance literacy skill-building. These are very easy to use for independent learning, Close Reads, and are Google 1:1 compatible!Use these Charters of Freedom mini-books with an AMERICAN REVOLUTION UNIT and THREE BRANCHES OF
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3rd - 5th
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Pledge of Allegiance and American Flag Close Read Activities
Both the American Flag and the Pledge of Allegiance are so important for students to understand! This bundle is a great way to teach your students about the American Flag and the Pledge of Allegiance! With Close Reading and Writing Activities, you will be able to hit both your Social Studies and Language Arts Standards at the same time!Each resource includes:3 versions of the non-fiction article for differentiation3 versions of comprehension questionsSummary Writing TemplateOpinion Writing Temp
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4th - 6th
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Government & Civics Paired Passages & Writing Prompt - Student Uniforms
School Uniforms & Freedom of Speech: Paired Passages & Opinion Writing - Digital & PDFThis is set of leveled paired passages or texts with reading comprehension tests, short response questions, and extended writing prompts. This unit can be used in reading, writing, or social studies. Teachers can use the passages to answer a more general opinion question (Should your school adopt a uniform policy?) or a civics-focused writing prompt on freedom of speech (Do school uniforms' limit st
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4th - 7th
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Washington DC: Create a Field Trip Project Activity to the Nation's Capital City
OverviewCan't take your class to Washington DC? This lesson is the solution to getting your students to our Nation's Capital without spending a dime. As tour guides, students will study various memorials, buildings, and attractions to research and present to the class in the form of a presentation. These various "tours" will bring the entire class around to the major attractions of Washington DC. This student-led, virtual class field trip will help your students learn about the major sites o
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5th - 12th
Declaration of Independence: Mini-book, Flip Card, & Assessment! (Close Read)
Printable AND Google Compatible! This fun, 9-page student mini-book provides the perfect snapshot of the Declaration of Independence It is student-centered and includes reading skills tasks for close reads and to enhance literacy. The mini-book is easy to make, and your students will get a kick out of Tony the Tourist! This mini-book is also part of a Full AMERICAN REVOLUTION Unit!Included:- Teacher Guide with instructions and implementation suggestions- 9-page student mini-book that includes
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3rd - 5th
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Government Activities for 5th Grade Social Studies
Bring government to life with these exciting lessons for 5th grade! Your students will read, debate, and play games as they learn about the government of the United States. Each resource is designed to engage students with a variety of activities including Word Wall Terms, Vocabulary Activities, Doodle Notes, card sorts, reading and writing assignments, and games! Rich in primary sources and information text, this bundle will make teaching 5th grade Social Studies easier for you! ⭐Please downl
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4th - 6th
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Understanding the Constitution Preamble Branches of Government Activity
Engage your students while learning the Constitution including the Three Branches of Government and the amendments with vocabulary word walls, readings, graphic organizer, multiple processing activities, and a card sort game. Your students will be engaged as they participate in a 4-Corner activity, create hands-on models of the Preamble, and visit different stations to learn about the Constitution and the branches of government.This resource is designed to help you teach the Constitution. There
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Government Activities for 5th Grade Social Studies
US Constitution Civics Gov't History Primary Source Document Analysis Bundle
Introduce your students to analyzing primary source documents in the elementary classroom with these easy to use student lessons on the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights. With these ready-to-use print or Google Drive-ready resources, your students will examine and think critically about topics from American History to learn and practice skills vital for the Social Studies classroom. Bundle Includes:Preamble and Signing of ConstitutionFirst AmendmentSecond Amendment4th & 5th A
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4th - 8th
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GA 5th Grade Gallopade FULL YEAR Discussion Questions
This product includes chapter discussion questions for EACH page and chapter of Gallopade to use in small groups or to facilitate your whole group teaching for the WHOLE YEAR. I place students in small groups to read each page and discuss the questions from these products before they move on to the next pages. Sometimes, I will pull a question from the product as a closing activity or use a few for a grade.
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5th
Understanding Political Parties Activity
In 5th grade Social Studies, students are required to understand and explain the symbols and members of the different political parties. Help your students understand government with this resource which gives an overview of the Democratic and Republican party.Start off the lesson with an activity to introduce the vocabulary associated with the political party system. Students will then read about the differences between the Democratic and Republican party and take Doodle Notes™. Once they are
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Government Activities for 5th Grade Social Studies
Dear America With the Might of Angels Novel Guide
Dear America: With the Might of Angels by Andrea Davis PinkneyConcepts covered are prejudice, discrimination, segregation, school integration, American history; This novel unit includes:Learning ObjectivesPre-Reading ActivityKWL ChartNew Vocabulary Activities Reading Comprehension QuestionsExtension Activities Compare and Contrast Activity Character AnalysisWord SearchEssay QuestionsJournal QuestionsIf you would like the Google Classroom link for this resource, please email me @ mrslenamed@gmail
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4th - 6th
5th Grade Social Studies TEKS Unit 12 | The United States Today | Google Apps!
The 5th Grade Social Studies TEKS Unit 12: The United States Today COMPLETE Lesson Plan Unit is PERFECT for those teaching 5th grade social studies. The resources included in this lesson plan unit follow the TEKS standards and come ready to use for BOTH in-person and online digital learning (via Google Apps)! *************************************************************************************************************Get an even GREATER VALUE and save even more TIME and MONEY! This unit is a part
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5th
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Election Day reading comprehension passage and questions - vocabulary, main idea
You want your upper elementary students to learn about the Presidential Election in the United States but they need to work on reading comprehension skills, too. This reading passage is where Civics and Social Studies meet close reading, with Escape Room challenges! Not only do they build background knowledge, but they'll also work on comprehension skills like words in context and main idea and detail.This low-prep resource requires no special equipment, boxes, or locks. Just print it and you
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4th - 6th
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Declaration of Independence VIDEO Lesson & Activity
All these resources go with this video on “The Events that led to the Declaration of Independence.”As students watch they complete an interactive note-sheet with fill-in-the-blanks, comprehension and critical thinking questions, and a thinking map. The driving question of the video is what events led the colonists to not just want their rights back but to declare independence? It covers the Olive Branch Petition, Thomas Paine’s Common Sense, and how Thomas Jefferson was selected to write the De
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5th - 8th
Also included in: French and Indian War to Revolutionary War Bundle | 4 VIDEO lessons!
Persuasive Writing-Letter to the Editor
This cross-curricular unit was designed to give students tools to use for responsible decision making. It demonstrates how opinions are formed from real-life experiences. When students discuss and role play varying life situations, they come to understand, and value, the Constitutional right we have to differ in viewpoints.
The lessons will provide practice in communicating thoughts and opinions in an organized, understandable manner through writing.
First impressions make lastin
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4th - 8th
Three Branches of Government Workbook- Google 1:1 Compatible, Student-Centered!
This Three Branches of Government student-workbook is brought to you by Tony the Tourist! It is completely student-centered and makes independent learning a breeze. The workbook is also Google 1:1 compatible. Reading skill building activities (including Summarize, Main Idea, Annotations, and Guided Notes-Taking) are included throughout the workbook to enhance literacy development.This workbook is easy to use in hybrid classrooms, with at-home learners, or fully in-person classes. And as a bonus-
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4th - 5th
Constitution Day Lesson Plan with George and Ben- An Interactive Powerpoint
This CCSS interactive Power Point lesson and engaging student activity packet is designed to meet your needs for Constitution Day. The 5 W's of the Constitution are taught from the unique perspectives of George Washington and Ben Franklins as they share the what,why, who, when, and where of our Constitution through an informative dialogue. Students participate in periodic Constitution Checkups throughout and engage in a final Constitution chant to "Peel Banana" at the end of the lesson. Packed
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5th - 8th
GA 5th Grade Gallopade Civics/Government Chaps. 1-2 Discussion Questions
This product includes chapter discussion questions for EACH page of Gallopade to use in small groups or to facilitate your whole group teaching for chapters 1-2 Civics/Government. I place students in small groups to read each page and discuss the questions from this product before they move on to the next pages. Sometimes, I will pull a question from the product as a closing activity or use a few for a grade.
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5th
Also included in: GA 5th Grade Gallopade FULL YEAR Discussion Questions
Election Day, Digital Secret Code Activity Resource, Election Day Activities
This low-prep, time-saving digital activity resource is perfect for 3rd-6th graders learning about Elections and Voting in a fun way!Transform your Election Day lessons with this engaging digital secret code activity resource. Designed for 3rd-6th graders, this resource allows students to practice reading comprehension and using text-based evidence to support their answers while decoding a secret cipher and revealing a final code word. With quick setup and clear student directions, this resource
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3rd - 6th
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The Electoral College Digital Activities Bundle | Distance Learning
Understanding the Electoral College can be difficult! This resource provides everything you need to help your students understand this important part of the U.S. election system in a fun and engaging way!This bundle includes:A Digital Close Read with comprehension questions and activities to teach your students what it is, how it works, and why we have this system.A Digital Research Activity to give your students background knowledge about the Electoral College using websites and videos (all .g
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4th - 6th
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