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Presidents & World Leaders Around The World — PowerPoint Game — Geography, Civic

By Geography & Math Made Easy

A Fun PowerPoint Review Game to Engage Your Students!

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Review the presidents and world leaders throughout the world with this fun Who Am I? PowerPoint game.

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 review 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 highschool geography and history classrooms.)

PRESIDENTS & LEADERS INCLUDEDsunit. Students will understand and recognize world leaders and how they played an important part in government and managing their countries — both positive and negative ways.

  • John F. Kennedy - USA
  • Nelson Mandela - South Africa
  • Joseph Stalin - Soviet Union
  • Adolph Hitler - Germany
  • Mao Zedong - China
  • Vigdís Finnbogadóttir - Iceland
  • Barack Obama - USA
  • Mustafa Kemal Atatürk - Turkey
  • Leonid Makarovych Kravchuk - Ukraine
  • Kim Jong Un - North Korea
  • Fidel Castro - Cuba
  • Omar Al Bashir - Sudan
  • Prathibha Devisingh Patil - India
  • Vladimir Putin - Russia
  • Rishi Sunak - United Kingdom

LESSON INCLUDES:

  • Who Am I? PowerPoint Game

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The Era of Andrew Jackson - 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 President Andrew Jackson and this time period of U.S. History!

Key Terms Include:

  • Nullification Crisis
  • John Calhoun
  • Indian Territory
  • Daniel Webster
  • Mcculloch V Maryland
  • Convention
  • Martin Van Buren
  • Worcester V Georgia
  • William Henry Harrison
  • Spoils Sytem
  • Tariff Of Abominations
  • Blackhawk
  • Sequoya
  • Trail Of Tears
  • States Rights
  • Bureau Of Indian Affairs
  • Whig Party
  • Democratic Party
  • Jacksonian Democracy
  • Osceola
  • Indian Removal Act
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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:

☻Independent Work

☻Pair Work

☻Sub plan

☻Stations

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US Government WebQuest - The Republic - 15 Questions

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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.

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Bill of Rights NO PREP Bundle

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.

Note: This contains a Boom Card download. To use Boom Cards, you must be connected to the Internet. Boom Cards play on modern browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge). Apps are available for modern Android, iPads, iPhones, and Kindle Fires. For security and privacy, adults must have a Boom Learning account to use and assign Boom Cards. You will be able to assign the Boom Cards you are buying with "Fast Pins," (a form of play that gives instant feedback to students for self-grading Boom Cards). 

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Why We Don't Fly Solo: Justifications for Government Reading Comprehension

By More Lessons Less Planning

Ever questioned why we have traffic lights, schools, and laws? Dive into the fascinating world of political thought and explore the diverse reasons why humans choose to be governed!

This engaging worksheet unravels classic theories like the Social Contract and Divine Right, while introducing modern perspectives like Utilitarianism and Ecological Governance. Analyze a primary source from John Locke, answer thought-provoking questions, and discover how these justifications continue to shape our world today. Perfect for high school students in American Government or Civics classes!

Highlights:

  • Engaging introduction: Captures student interest with relatable scenarios and intriguing questions.
  • Exploration of diverse justifications: Covers classic and modern theories about government's origins and purpose.
  • Primary source analysis: Provides an opportunity to engage with historical texts and develop critical thinking skills.
  • Variety of question formats: Multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions assess different levels of understanding.
  • Answer key included: Saves teachers valuable time and simplifies grading.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand different justifications for the existence of government.
  • Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of various political theories.
  • Evaluate the historical and contemporary relevance of different views on governance.
  • Hone critical thinking and reading comprehension skills through interactive activities.
  • Apply knowledge to analyze primary sources and engage in discussions about government.

Common Core Standards Alignment:

  • CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.9-10.1: Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of complex, diverse sources.
  • CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.9-10.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary specific to government and politics.
  • CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.9-10.7: Analyze various primary and secondary sources to understand historical events and issues.
  • CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.9-10.2: Write informative texts that explain complex topics, using evidence from the text.
  • CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SS.9-10.7: Integrate and interpret information from diverse sources, including primary and secondary, to draw evidence-based conclusions about the structure and function of government.

Unleash the inner political philosopher in your students with this captivating resource! Download today and watch them engage in critical thinking, debate diverse perspectives, and gain a deeper understanding of the fundamental question: Why do we choose to be governed?

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What is Democracy Activity

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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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  • Comprehensive Lesson Plan
  • "Democracy Talk" Worksheet
  • 6 Corresponding "Democracy Quote" signs to hang up around your room
  • Digital Worksheet to support distance learning for use with Google Drive
  • Detailed instructions for accessing digital resource

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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The Debate on Affirmative Action

By Sarah Austin

Affirmative Action had been a contentious issue in the United States since the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960's. The Supreme Court’s 2023 decision to reject race-conscious admissions at colleges and universities around the nation upended decades of law and the higher education landscape. This lesson will invite students to draw connections between the past and today, as they take a focused look at affirmative action as it applies to admission programs at universities. Students will be provided with an introductory framework from which to understand the historical roots of affirmative action and its' controversial application today through the analysis of primary sources, research, and student-led discussion forum activity.

Time Frame: 2-3 class periods (Based on 60 min class period)

Materials:

  • Teacher Reference Guide
  • 35 Slide Presentation
  • Guided Notes
  • Four Articles
  • Four Corner Signs

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Expanding West - U.S. History | Crossword & Word Search Worksheets

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Use this crossword puzzle and word search combo to introduce and review key terms relating to the era of Westward Expansion in U.S. History!

Key Terms Include:

  • JOHN JACOB ASTOR
  • SANTA FE TRAIL
  • FATHER MIGUEL HIDALGO
  • MANIFEST DESTINY
  • BEAR FLAG REVOLT
  • DONNER PARTY
  • MOUNTAIN MEN
  • MORMONS
  • ALAMO
  • JAMES K POLK
  • GUADALUPE HIDALGO
  • FORTY NINERS
  • OREGON TRAIL
  • BRIGHAM YOUNG
  • BATTLE OF SAN JACINTO
  • CALIFORNIOS
  • GADSDEN PURCHASE
  • PROSPECT
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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.

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The Bill of Rights - What It Means To Me!

By YourTeachingDoc

Students often can/will recite the basics of SOME of the Bill of Rights but often do not know how they apply to their personal life. They believe that it was written years ago and does not have any relevant meaning to the HERE and NOW. With this interactive activity, my US History and Government classes dived into the Bill of Rights and learned how to apply each of the Amendments to their personal life. This brought about outstanding debates in class (and online) about civil rights and liberties.

This was created as a PDF document to use in the classroom. There is also a Digital Learning Format where it can be assigned to students to complete in a virtual setting such as Google Classroom, Canvas, etc.

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Twelfth Amendment: Vice President Election Reading Comprehension Worksheet

By More Lessons Less Planning

Untangling the Electoral College: Dive Deep into the 12th Amendment with this Engaging Worksheet!

Demystify a Cornerstone of American Democracy!
Empower your students to grasp the intricacies of the 12th Amendment with this comprehensive reading comprehension worksheet. Designed for middle and high school learners, it explores the fascinating history behind this amendment and its enduring impact on U.S. elections.

Content They'll Crave:

  • Historical Context: Students delve into the events leading to the 12th Amendment, including the near-crisis of the 1800 election.
  • Primary Source Analysis: A real-world excerpt from Alexander Hamilton's letter fosters critical thinking skills.
  • Amendment Explained: The worksheet breaks down the key changes introduced by the 12th Amendment, such as separate ballots for President and Vice President.
  • Lasting Significance: Students explore how the 12th Amendment promotes stability and clarity in the electoral process.

Assessment for Understanding:

  • Multiple Choice: Assess knowledge of key concepts.
  • True or False: Gauge factual comprehension.
  • Fill in the Blank: Reinforce content retention.
  • Short Answer: Encourage critical analysis and application.
  • Detailed Answer Key: Streamline your grading process.

Learning Objectives:

  • Explain the historical context that led to the ratification of the 12th Amendment.
  • Analyze the flaws exposed in the original electoral system by the 1800 election.
  • Identify the key changes implemented by the 12th Amendment, including separate ballots and procedures for resolving contested elections.
  • Evaluate the significance of the 12th Amendment in ensuring a smooth and predictable presidential election process.
  • Explain how the 12th Amendment contributes to the separation of powers in the U.S. government.

Recommended Common Core Standards:

  • CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.6-8.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources.
  • CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.6-8.3 Identify key steps in a historical process; describe the influence of humans on historical events.
  • CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.2 Determine the central ideas or author's purpose in a text; provide an objective summary.
  • CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.8 Distinguish between cause and effect relationships in a text.
  • CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SS.7.6 Explain how the structure of the federal government (including separation of powers, checks and balances, federalism) promotes a balance between national power and state power.

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First Day of School Government Talk

By Language Arts Excellence

Now with digital worksheet to support distance learning!

This product features an engaging back to school Government Talk activity that will have your students thinking, writing, speaking, and moving all in one class period. A perfect conversation starter for the 2020 elections, the activity prompts students to choose between 6 different quotes about the role of government and articulate why the quote aligns with their perspective on the government. Use this lesson every year to set the tone for what you expect in class; it is a great way to gain insight about your students' current attitudes toward government while getting to know one another with a higher level thinking activity. We have also recently added a digital version of the Government Talk worksheet to support distance learning and cut down on paper.

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  • Comprehensive Lesson Plan
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The 'Bill of Rights' Time Travel

By Sarah Austin

This resource will provide students with an engaging way to learn about the 'Bill of Rights'. In a critical reading activity, students will explore and understand the historical background of how each Constitutional Right came to exist. The provided reading is an easy to read, attention-grabbing resource. The second part of this lesson involves having students delve deeper into their analysis by completing a graphic organizer in which students will:

  1. Interpret each amendment.

  2. Summarize the historical background of why/how each amendment came to exist.

  3. Illustrate: Find an image/gif (or draw) that best depicts the meaning behind each of the 10 amendments. Be creative!!

SUPPLEMENTARY ACTIVITIES:

Option #1: This activity will have students vacillate between two different time periods: late 1700’s and current day. The slide presentation will guide students through the ‘Bill of Rights' reading AND prompt student discussion and debate as it surrounds the 1st, 2nd, 5th, & 8th amendments.

Option #2: The Bill of Right Rank-O- Meter will have students rank their Constitutional Rights in terms of importance. Working collaboratively, students will present and defend their analysis to their classmates.

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The Civil War, 1861-1865 - 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 American Civil War in U.S. History!

Key Terms Include:

  • STONEWALL JACKSON
  • ANTIETAM
  • SHILOH
  • CONTRABANDS
  • HABEAS CORPUS
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  • SHERMAN
  • BULL RUN
  • IRONCLADS
  • VICKSBURG
  • MASSACHUSETTS
  • CLARA BARTON
  • GETTYSBURG ADDRESS
  • TOTAL WAR
  • ROBERT E LEE
  • ULYSSESS GRANT
  • EMANCIPATION
  • COPPERHEADS
  • GETTYSBURG
  • WILDERNESS CAMPAIGN
  • APPOMATTOX
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25th Amendment: Presidential Succession Reading Comprehension Worksheet

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Unveiling the 25th Amendment: A Secure and Stable Government

Empower your students to grasp the significance of the 25th Amendment with this engaging reading comprehension worksheet! Packed with informative text, thought-provoking questions, and a primary source analysis, this resource delves into:

  • The Line of Succession: Students will understand the clear order of who takes over if the President is unable to serve.
  • Determining Disability: Explore the process for addressing presidential incapacity, ensuring a balance between leadership and the President's rights.
  • Historical Context & Modern Use: Uncover the reasons behind the 25th Amendment's creation and its crucial role in maintaining government continuity.

Content:

  • Informative Text: Clear and concise explanation of the 25th Amendment's key points.
  • Multiple Choice, True/False, Fill-in-the-Blank, & Short Answer: Varied question formats assess comprehension and critical thinking.
  • Primary Source Analysis: Students analyze an excerpt from a congressional debate, solidifying their understanding.
  • Answer Key: Effortless grading for teachers.

Learning Objectives:

  • Explain the significance of the 25th Amendment.
  • Identify the line of presidential succession.
  • Analyze the procedures for determining presidential disability.
  • Understand the historical context surrounding the 25th Amendment.
  • Evaluate the modern-day importance of the 25th Amendment.

Common Core Standards Addressed:

  • RI.5.1: Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
  • RI.5.2: Determine the central ideas or author's purpose of a text, and provide an objective summary.
  • RI.5.3: Explain the relationships or interactions between ideas in a text, including cause-effect relationships.
  • SS.5.CN.1.2: Describe the roles of the President, Vice President, Congress, and the Supreme Court in the United States government.

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What is Feminism Activity

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What does it mean to be a feminist?

The perfect supplement to any unit on women's studies or current events, this product features a thought-provoking lesson to help students articulate what feminism means to them and to see how it varies widely (and often passionately) from person to person. In this activity, they must choose between 6 different quotes about feminism and explain why the quote aligns with their own perspective. It is a great way to gain insight about your students' current attitudes about what it means to be a feminist in the midst of a higher level thinking activity. A digital version of the Feminism Talk worksheet is included to support distance learning and cut down on paper.

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Citizenship & The Constitution - US History - Crossword & Word Search Worksheet

By The Classroom Globetrotter

Use this crossword puzzle and word search combo to introduce and review key terms relating to U.S. citizenship and the Constitution!

Key Terms Include:

  • FEDERALISM
  • EXECUTIVE ORDER
  • SANDRA DAY O'CONNOR
  • PETITION
  • INDICT
  • NATURALIZATION
  • INTEREST GROUP
  • IMPEACH
  • PARDON
  • JAMES MADISON
  • SEARCH WARRANT
  • DOUBLE JEOPARDY
  • DEPORT
  • PAC
  • VETO
  • THURGOOD MARSHALL
  • MAJORITY RULE
  • DUE PROCESS
  • EMINENT DOMAIN
  • DRAFT
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Fourteenth Amendment: Citizenship and Equal Protection Reading Comprehension

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Unveiling the Fourteenth Amendment: A Cornerstone of Civil Liberties

Empower Your Students to Grasp a Pivotal Amendment in American History!
Uncover the transformative power of the 14th Amendment with this engaging reading comprehension worksheet. Designed for middle and high school learners, it explores the historical context that led to this amendment and its enduring impact on civil rights. Packed with primary sources, analysis questions, and engaging activities, this resource fosters critical thinking skills and sparks insightful discussions in your classroom!

Content that Captivates:

  • Historical Context: Students delve into the challenges of rebuilding the nation after the Civil War and the need for protecting former slaves.
  • Primary Source Analysis: An excerpt from a Senator's speech strengthens critical thinking skills.
  • The 14th Amendment Explained: A clear breakdown of key provisions like Citizenship Clause, Due Process Clause, and Equal Protection Clause.
  • The 14th Amendment's Legacy: The worksheet explores the amendment's role in expanding civil rights and its ongoing relevance.

Assessment for Understanding:

  • Multiple Choice: Assess factual knowledge of key concepts.
  • True or False: Gauge comprehension of historical events.
  • Fill in the Blank: Reinforce content retention.
  • Short Answer: Encourage analysis and application of knowledge.
  • Detailed Answer Key: Streamline your grading process.

Learning Objectives:

  • Analyze the historical context surrounding the passage of the 14th Amendment.
  • Explain the significance of the 14th Amendment's Citizenship Clause in defining citizenship and overturning the Dred Scott decision.
  • Identify the Due Process Clause and its role in guaranteeing fair legal procedures.
  • Analyze the Equal Protection Clause and its impact on dismantling discriminatory laws and practices.
  • Evaluate the ongoing struggle for equal rights and the 14th Amendment's role in ensuring a more just society.
  • Analyze the concept of federalism through the lens of the 14th Amendment.

Recommended Common Core Standards:

  • CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.6-8.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources.
  • CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.6-8.3 Identify key steps in a historical process; describe the influence of humans on historical events.
  • CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.2 Determine the central ideas or author's purpose in a text; provide an objective summary.
  • CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.8 Distinguish between cause and effect relationships in a text.
  • SS.ELA-Literacy.SS.7.6 Explain how the structure of the federal government (including separation of powers, checks and balances, federalism) promotes a balance between national power and state power.

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What is Democracy Activity

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.

Product includes:

  • Comprehensive Lesson Plan
  • "Democracy Talk" Worksheet
  • 6 Corresponding "Democracy Quote" signs to hang up around your room
  • Digital Worksheet to support distance learning for use with Google Drive
  • Detailed instructions for accessing digital resource

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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Civics
Elections - Voting
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