10th Grade Government Worksheets

Use this crossword puzzle and word search combo to introduce and review key terms relating to the North's pre-Civil War era in U.S. History!

Key Terms Include:

• INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
• SAMUEL SLATER
• MASS PRODUCTION
• LOWELL SYSTEM
• ROBERT FULTON
• TELEGRAPH
• CYRUS MCCORMICK
• TEXTILES
• ELI WHITNEY
• RHODE ISLAND SYSTEM
• STRIKES
• CLERMONT
• MORSE CODE
• ISAAC SINGER
• RICHARD ARKWRIGHT
• INTERCHANGEABLE PARTS
• TRADE UNIONS
• TRANSPORTATION REVOLUTION
• GIBBONS V OGDEN
• JOHN DEERE

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

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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.

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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Step into the architect's office of American democracy! This engaging worksheet invites you to explore the cornerstone principles that hold our government together, like pillars supporting a towering monument of freedom. Through vivid metaphors, primary source

investigations, and thought-provoking activities, you'll dive deep into:

• Federalism: Discover how power is shared between the national and state levels, ensuring regional autonomy and preventing centralized dominance.
• Checks and Balances: Witness the intricate dance of power as each branch of government (legislative, executive, judicial) keeps the others in check, safeguarding against abuse.
• Judicial Review: Be the fly on the wall as the Supreme Court, armed with the Constitution, upholds its principles and ensures justice prevails.
• Popular Sovereignty: Grasp the power of the people as you explore how citizens, through voting and engagement, shape the decisions that impact their lives.

Perfect for high school American Government or Civics classes!
This comprehensive resource includes:

• Engaging narrative and metaphors: Transform dry political concepts into relatable scenarios for deeper understanding.
• Primary source analysis: Hone critical thinking skills through close examination of historical documents like the Constitution and landmark cases.
• Interactive activities: Multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions reinforce learning and assess comprehension.
• Answer key: Save valuable time and simplify grading.

Boost your students' understanding of the bedrock principles that define the American political landscape!

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the key principles of federalism, checks and balances, judicial review, and popular sovereignty in the American government.
• Analyze how these principles interact and contribute to a balanced and stable political system.
• Evaluate the historical and contemporary relevance of these principles in upholding freedom and protecting citizens' rights.
• Develop critical thinking skills through primary source analysis and discussion of real-world implications.
• Recognize the role of active citizenship in maintaining a healthy democracy.

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.

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

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.

Use this crossword puzzle and word search combo to introduce and review key terms relating to political and social movements in America during the 1960s and 1970s!

Key Terms Include:

• CESAR CHAVEZ
• BRACERO PROGRAM
• LA RAZA UNIDA PARTY
• AMERICAN GI FORUM
• BILINGUALISM
• EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT
• UNITED FARM WORKERS
• CHICANO MOVEMENT
• ZOOT SUIT RIOTS
• BARRIO
• REPATRIATION
• TITLE IX
• DOLORES HUERTA
• BROWN BERETS
• LULAC
• BILINGUAL EDUCATION ACT
• AMERICAN INDIAN MOVEMENT
• SECOND WAVE FEMINISM

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.

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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Unmasking the Mystery: What is Government All About? Reading Comprehension Worksheet

• Engage students with a relatable introduction that demystifies government's role in everyday life.
• Explore the fundamental purpose of government, contrasting societal order with potential chaos.
• Highlight the diverse and often unseen ways government impacts daily lives (stoplights, libraries, clean water, etc.).
• Analyze a primary source from James Madison on the importance of checks and balances.
• Reinforce learning through multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions.
• Answer key provided for easy grading.

Benefits for Teachers:

• Ready-made lesson plan with engaging content and activities.
• Promotes critical thinking and active learning.
• Aligned with Common Core standards.
• Saves valuable planning time.
• Easy to differentiate for diverse learners.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the core functions and purposes of government.
• Analyze the connection between individual lives and government services.
• Evaluate the significance of checks and balances in preventing power abuse.
• Hone critical thinking and reading comprehension skills through engaging questions.
• Apply knowledge to real-world examples and historical insights.

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.

Unmask the mystery of government for your students with this informative and engaging resource! Download today and watch your students gain a deeper understanding of the institutions that shape their lives.

U.S. Constitution Worksheets that go directly with DAILY BELLRINGER VIDEOS. Each video is 4-6 minutes long and have not bad language, inappropriate jokes, or political spin. The videos cover the history of the Constitution and then go article by article through the document itself.

U.S. CONSTITUTION VIDEO PLAYLIST: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWWndCnip3V2cH-ihbrjIIy7we\_1rUrNL

Each worksheet includes additional questions on the front side, a writing activity or table to complete, on the backside some include a PRIMARY SOURCE or an ART ACTIVITY or an INTERACTIVE WRITING PROMPT. ANSWER KEY INCLUDED.

INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

• Articles of Confederation
• Shays’ Rebellion
• The Constitutional Convention
• The Great Compromise
• ⅗ Compromise
• Preamble of the Constitution
• Article I Section 1,2, & 3
• Article I Section 4, 5, 6, & 7
• Article I Section 8, 9, & 10
• Article II Section 1 & 2
• Article II Section 3 & 4
• Article III Section 1, 2, & 3
• Article IV Section 1, 2, 3, & 4
• Article V
• Article VI & VII
• The Bill of Rights 
• Branches of Government Graphic Organizer

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.

Use this crossword puzzle and word search combo to introduce and review key terms relating to the 1980s, Conservatism, and the Reagan Era in U.S. History!

Key Terms Include:

• RONALD REAGAN
• COLD WAR
• IRAN CONTRA AFFAIR
• TRICKLE DOWN ECONOMICS
• EVANGELICALISM
• BERLIN SPEECH
• CONSERVATIVE COALITION
• JERRY FALWELL
• CONSERVATISM
• SUPPLY SIDE ECONOMICS
• MORAL MAJORITY
• STAR WARS INITIATIVE
• JUST SAY NO
• IRAN HOSTAGE CRISIS
• NEW RIGHT
• TELEVANGELISM
• RONALD REAGAN
• COLD WAR
• IRAN CONTRA AFFAIR
• TRICKLE DOWN ECONOMICS
• EVANGELICALISM
• BERLIN SPEECH
• CONSERVATIVE COALITION
• JERRY FALWELL
• CONSERVATISM
• SUPPLY SIDE ECONOMICS
• MORAL MAJORITY
• STAR WARS INITIATIVE
• JUST SAY NO
• IRAN HOSTAGE CRISIS
• NEW RIGHT
• TELEVANGELISM

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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Teens Tackle Food Deserts: Reading & Action Guide (Empowering Changemakers)

Dive into the critical issue of food deserts and empower your students to become agents of change with this engaging reading comprehension and action guide. Aligned with Common Core standards, this resource tackles the complexities of food insecurity, providing real-life examples and showcasing teen-led solutions.

What's Included:

• Informative and captivating reading passage: Explores the definition, impact, and causes of food deserts, while highlighting real-life stories and statistics.
• Analysis questions: Foster critical thinking and comprehension with a range of multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions (aligned with RI.8.1, RI.8.2, RI.8.3, RI.8.4, RI.8.7, RI.8.10).
• Teen-led initiatives spotlight: Introduce students to inspiring projects like urban gardens, mobile markets, and youth policy councils, sparking conversations about civic engagement (SS.8.C.1, SS.8.C.3.a, SS.8.C.3.b).
• Action guide for changemakers: Equip students with concrete steps to make a difference in their communities, from starting conversations to advocating for policy change (promoting W.8.1, W.8.2, W.8.4, W.8.5, W.8.9).
• Teacher answer key: Save valuable time and ensure easy assessment.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of food deserts and their consequences (RI.8.1, RI.8.2).
• Students will analyze and evaluate teen-led solutions, fostering critical thinking skills (RI.8.3, RI.8.4).
• Students will be inspired and empowered to take action and contribute to their communities (SS.8.C.1, SS.8.C.3.a, SS.8.C.3.b, W.8.1, W.8.2, W.8.4, W.8.5, W.8.9).
• Students will develop communication and collaboration skills through discussions and action-oriented activities (SL.8.1, SL.8.2, SL.8.4).

Benefits:

• Raises awareness of a crucial social issue (food insecurity).
• Empowers students to become active changemakers.
• Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Engages diverse learners with informative text and engaging activities.
• Aligns with Common Core standards across multiple disciplines.

Ideal for:

• Social studies
• Health
• Current events
• English language learners
• Civic engagement initiatives

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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.

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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

Save $$$s when you buy in bundles!

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If you like this lesson, you may also like my other products in these categories:

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All Math Products

All Presidents' Day Products

All Memorial Day/Veterans Day/Independence Day/Patriot Day Products

All Holiday Products

All Four Seasons Products

All Product Bundles

All Language Art Products

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All History Products

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Thank you so much and I hope you enjoy this lesson.

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Unleash your students' understanding of the 21st century's defining force: China's Rising Global Influence!

This power-packed resource goes beyond headlines and delivers a comprehensive analysis of:

• China's economic engine: From export giant to tech leader, understand the drivers behind its economic juggernaut.
• The dragon's claws: Investigate China's military modernization and its impact on global security.
• The US-China rivalry: Unpack the complexities of this multifaceted contest and potential pathways to navigate it.
• Uncharted futures: Analyze diverse scenarios, from peaceful coexistence to a reshaped world order, and prepare for the possibilities.

Empower your students with:

• Authentic primary sources: Analyze excerpts from Xi Jinping's speech and the US-China joint statement for critical thinking.
• Engaging activities: Multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and open-ended prompts spark curiosity and ignite discussions.
• Critical thinking skills: Develop informed opinions through analyzing diverse perspectives and interpreting evidence.

This isn't just a worksheet, it's a launchpad for informed discussions and critical thinking about the world shaped by China's rise. Equip your students with the knowledge and tools to navigate this complex and crucial topic!

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