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Examining Marxism in Cuba, North Korea, Vietnam, and China (Communism)
By Geography & Math Made Easy
In 1989, after the death of pro-reform Chinese Communist Party (CCP) general secretary Hu Yaobang in April 1989, a younger Chinese generation wanted changes in the government and to be heard. In response, the communist government enforced marshall law on the night of 3 June, deploying troops and military tanks to occupy the square in on the crowds of students and young adults who were peacefully protesting calling for greater accountability of the government, constitutional due process, democracy, freedom of the press, and freedom of speech. China's communist government would get control of its citizens. This event has many names and is often referred to as the Tiananmen Square Massacre, the Tiananmen uprising. the June Fourth Incident, or '89 Democracy Movement.
This informative geography and civics lesson will take students on a journey into the events surrounding the Tiananmen Square Massacre and examine what government policies led to the devastating outcomes. Students will understand the similarities and differences in the constitutional and basic rights of those under communism versus democracy. The younger generation fought for more democratic rights while the communist government fought to keep its stronghold on the Chinese citizens.
OBJECTIVE:
o The learner will examine the theories behind Karl Marx's communism.
o The learner will identify the characteristics and political philosophy of Marxism.
o The learner will examine how Marxism played a vital role in communism.
o The learner will compare how communism is implemented and ruled in the four remaining communist countries of the 21st century.
o Students will be assigned a communist country and will apply the information learned and researched to determine whether communism is effective or ineffective.
MATERIALS:
o Technology to display the introductory videos
o Communism or Capitalism listening guide reproducible
o A tool to project the Communism or Capitalism listening guide on the board
o Who Was Karl Marx article reproducible (One per team of two)
o Communist Countries Cards reproducible
o Make copies of Who Was Karl Marx article? (One per tea of two)
o Five- to six-foot piece of butcher paper (One per collaborative team)
o Comparing and Contrasting Today’s Communist Countries' Reproducible
PREPARATION:
o Arrange desks so students can work in groups of two.
o Make copies, 1 per group, of Who Was Karl Marx?
o Make copies of the Communism & Capitalism listening guide.
o Set up technology to show an introductory video.
o Make copies of the Communist Countries Cards.
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Reconstruction | Civil War - U.S. History | Crossword & Word Search Worksheets
By The Classroom Globetrotter
Use this crossword puzzle and word search combo to introduce and review key terms relating to the Reconstruction era in U.S. History!
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Political Systems USA vs UK - Reading Comprehension Passages - ESL EFL - B1 - B2 level
By Miss Clever Cookie
Looking for an engaging and informative reading comprehension activity on the topic of political systems in the USA and the UK? These reading passages are are designed to help students practice **skim reading, summarizing **and comparing.
They are perfect for EFL / ESL students at the B1/B2 level and can also be used for native English classes at 7rd to 9th grade level. With low prep, just print and use. It contains 2 reading passages about the political systems in the States and the United Kingdom.
Each reading passage comes with 4 multiple-choice reading comprehension questions. Summarization questions are on a separate sheet of paper. Students use Venn diagrams (included) to compare the 2 countries or to compare and contrast the system in the US or the UK with any other country.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
♥ 2 reading passages (each with 4 multiple-choice questions)
♥ 1 sheet with summaries (2 per page - students choose the best fitting summary)
♥ 2 Venn diagrams (USA vs UK and a universal one)
♥ directions
♥ teacher answer key
Options for use:
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US Government WebQuest - The Republic - 15 Questions
By Quick Assignment Central
This WebQuest includes 15 questions - each with a link for students to explore to find the answer to the questions.
Includes a comprehensive answer key.
Written at a 9th grade level but suitable for many grades.
Check out other WebQuests in the US Government series. Bundle also available.
By YourTeachingDoc
Students struggle with applying the Bill of Rights to their personal life. This game is a GREAT way to help students apply each of the Amendments to real-life situations. This SELF-GRADING game has 20 interactive slides with different real-life scenarios based on the first 10 Amendments of the Bill of Rights.
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China: One Question, Five Generational Perspectives
By Mark Holmes
“China: One Question, Five Generational Perspectives” is a set of resources delving into the changing politics of the Chinese leadership over a seventy year period. This resource contains five files:
Google Slides (31 slides)
Highlighting the background and achievement of five generational Chinese leaders; Mao Zedong, Deng Xiao Ping, Jiang Zemin, Hu Jintao, and Xi Jinping.
Google Doc (12 pages)
The purpose of the document is to provide comparative insights on various questions as if answered by five significant Chinese leaders: Mao Zedong, Deng Xiaoping, Jiang Zemin, Hu Jintao, and Xi Jinping at the time of their leadership. Each response embodies the philosophies and policies prevalent during each leader's tenure.
The responses to the 10 questions posed have been generated using AI. This particular bot was prompted to:
The questions asked were as follows;
Google Doc (3 Pages)
Suggestions for potential lessons, activities and projects (20 suggestions in all).
Google Forms (2)
Presidents' Day Coordinate Plane Graphing Picture: Lincoln
By Qiang Ma
This coordinate system graphic art mystery picture would be ideal for students that are just beginning with graphing coordinates or students that need a little extra practice. It is also a great fun activity and engaging worksheets for Grade 4-11 for Presidents' Day or any time of the year. Prep free! Differentiated! Independent!
The pictures have two different graphing options to easily provide differentiation in your classroom.
- One picture to be graphed in first quadrant with positive whole numbers only only
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Demystifying the Bill of Rights with Real-Life Scenarios: Reading Comprehension
By More Lessons Less Planning
Tired of textbooks that make the Bill of Rights seem like dusty, outdated legalese?
Dive into our interactive workshop where the Bill of Rights comes alive! This reading comprehension worksheet transforms you from a passive learner into an active weaver, matching specific amendments to real-life situations where our fundamental freedoms collide with everyday complexities.
Unravel the Threads of Justice:
Beyond the Loom: Weaving Critical Thinking:
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By Language Arts Excellence
A perfect conversation starter for Election Day or any time during your course on government or current events, this product features a thought-provoking lesson to help students articulate their current views on the definition of democracy. In this activity, they must choose between 6 different quotes about democracy and explain why the quote aligns with their own perspective. It is a great way to gain insight about your students' current attitudes in the midst of a higher level thinking activity. A digital version of the Democracy Talk worksheet is included to support distance learning and cut down on paper.
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This lesson is perfect for using during the 2020 Election, President's Day, or during any unit on current events, civics, or history!
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GA Government Anchor Chart Poster (Georgia Govt.)
By Reece's Tech Shop by Scott Reece
Does your classroom need a quick reference overview of the Government Braches for the state of GA? Well, of course it does! And here it is! This posters shows information about all three branches of government with interesting facts about each one! The Legislative Branch, The Judicial Branch, The Executive Branch...they're all here!!
Government Posters- Quotes for American Government
By Kristen
These posters are a great way to add to your government class. You can analyze a quote each week or use them for a bulletin board set. They can even be writing prompts!
DAILY BELLRINGER Progressive Era Worksheet Pack with VIDEOS and answer key
By Jared Bruening
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, after the American Civil War, the United States experienced a time of enormous industrial and urban growth. This growth gave Americans many opportunities but also led to overcrowding, poor working conditions, and inequalities. Progressives in the late 1800s and early 1900s fought to combat these challenges.
VIDEO PLAYLIST FOR WORKSHEETS: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWWndCnip3V3bTxRbG8nxxKlkm68jiLCz\&si=E1g1toJZOsMjJYhp
YOU Be the Judge: Analyzing Supreme Court Decisions
By Sarah Austin
This lesson will place students in the role of a Supreme Court judge! Students will analyze eight fictitious scenarios based upon actual Supreme Court cases. Drawing upon a judicial mindset-- students are to predict which Constitutional Amendments apply to each case, and then debate the central question of each case. See examples below;
Scenario #2:
Scenario #7:
This activity can be used in two ways;
An assessment- students will apply their prior knowledge concerning the United States’ Constitutional amendments, along with their own ethics and logic, to Supreme Court decisions, or...
Application and Understanding: Using the provided cheat sheet, students will be introduced to the Bill of Rights, and its' application to Supreme Court cases.
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Great Americans Series of Biographies - Fun History - Ulysses S. Grant
By Iconic History
As time passes, many great Americans who have shaped the arts, sciences, sports, and history of our nation and culture get lost in time. The Great Americans Series of Biographies and Worksheets is an easy-to-read 200-word Biography of just the highlights of each subject's life designed to keep young readers engaged. The Questions page ensures student reading comprehension and grasp of key points. The Vocabulary page introduces and explains new words, phrases, and/or institutions students may not have been familiar with. The Quotes page challenges students to write what a famous quote by the subject means to them. The Great Americans Series is available individually or in bundles, making great bell work. An Answer Key is provided with each worksheet.
Presidents & World Leaders Around The World — Geography, Government, Civics
By Geography & Math Made Easy
A Fun Semi-Silent Carousel Activity & PowerPoints to Engage Your Students!
Studying presidents and world leaders throughout the world is important because it allows us to understand the impact individuals can have on society and history. By examining the decisions and actions of past and current leaders, we can learn valuable lessons about leadership through this semi-silent carousel activity.
This is an engaging President's Day or world government activity on world leaders for geography, civic, and other social studies classrooms. Students get involved in the learning process and will learn about 15 presidents & leaders (past & present) around the world to understand the place. This can be used as an introductory before or wrap-up lesson following a World Governments unit. Students will recognize world leaders and understand how they played an important part in government and managing their countries — in both positive and negative ways.
(This lesson is easily modified for time restraints. Simply, choose fewer leaders to cover or remove one of the games. Can be modified for middle school and high school geography and history classrooms.)
PRESIDENTS & LEADERS INCLUDED:
LESSON INCLUDES:
☑ For secondary — middle school and high school students
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World War II on the Home Front - U.S. History Vocabulary Crossword & Word Search
By The Classroom Globetrotter
Use this crossword puzzle and word search combo to introduce and review key terms relating to the United States Home Front during WWII!
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WebQuest - Political Ideologies - 15 Questions Liberalism Capitalism Socialism
By Quick Assignment Central
This WebQuest includes 15 questions - each with a link for students to explore to find the answer to the questions.
Includes a comprehensive answer key.
Written at a 9th grade level but suitable for many grades.
By YourTeachingDoc
Students struggle with understanding the Bill of Rights and how it applies to their life. This bundle has:
* A self-grading interactive BOOM CARD game
* A digital Fill-In-The-Blank activity where the students break down the Bill of Rights into "common language" and I CAN statements
* 28 slide PPT presentation covering, in detail, each amendment PLUS 2 scenarios per amendment
*28 slide Google Slides Presentation covering, in detail, each amendment PLUS 2 scenarios per amendment
* Bill of Rights Anchor Poster
These activities lead to a GREAT synchronous or asynchronous discussion!
BONUS: Included in the Bundle are directions to access a FREE Kahoots review game with your students.
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Democrat Vs Republican: A Matter of Perspective
By Mark Holmes
This resource is aimed at 7th to 10th grade.
The political landscape in the United States is deeply polarized, with Republicans and Democrats often having starkly different positions on many issues.
Here are ten hot contentious topics that hav been prominent in the political discourse. These topics are highly dynamic, and the positions associated with each party can evolve over time, influenced by current events, leadership changes, and public opinion. Always consult the most recent sources for the latest information on these and other political issues.
Each issue has further been divided into two short stories, or rather scenarios, one from the perspective of a democrat, and one from the perspective of a republican.
Finally, there are sets of questions that probe each scenario and dig deeper into the issues and perspectives.
The topics covered are:
Gun control
Abortion
Healthcare reform
Climate change & environmental policy
Tax policy
Immigration
Economic inequality & social welfare
Education
LGBTQ+ Rights
Voting rights and electoral integrity
Presidents' Day Coordinate Plane Graphing Picture: Obama
By Qiang Ma
This coordinate system graphic art mystery picture would be ideal for students that are just beginning with graphing coordinates or students that need a little extra practice. It is also a great fun activity and engaging worksheets for Grade 4-11 for Presidents' Day or any time of the year. Prep free! Differentiated! Independent!
The pictures have two different graphing options to easily provide differentiation in your classroom.
- One picture to be graphed in first quadrant with positive whole numbers only only
- One picture to be graphed in all four quadrants with positive and negative whole numbers
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