Less than $5 8th Grade Government Activities (by date, oldest first)

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World Cultures The Government of East Asia Passage & Activities - NO PREP!

By Holly O'Hara

This passage and assortment of activities are an engaging and accessible way for your students to strengthen their knowledge of the government of East Asia, including countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.


THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

  • The Government of East Asia Passage (2 pages)
  • 10 Multiple Choice Questions
  • 5 Short Answer Questions
  • 9 Choice Board Extension Activities
  • Answer Keys
  • Link to Digital Version

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Social Studies - History
Government
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World Cultures The Government of SW Asia Passage & Activities - NO PREP!

By Holly O'Hara

This passage and assortment of activities are an engaging and accessible way for your students to strengthen their knowledge of the government of Southwest Asia, including countries such as Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, and Turkey.


THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

  • The Government of Southwest Asia Passage (2 pages)
  • 10 Multiple Choice Questions
  • 5 Short Answer Questions
  • 9 Choice Board Extension Activities
  • Answer Keys
  • Link to Digital Version

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Social Studies - History
Government
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The Civil War: The Dred Scott Decision Passage and Activities - NO PREP!

By Holly O'Hara

This product covers the landmark Supreme Court case Dred Scott v. Sandford and the case's impact on the lead up to the Civil War.


THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

★ 2 page passage

★ 10 multiple choice comprehension questions

★ 5 short answer comprehension questions

★ Primary source analysis of the majority opinion's ruling in Dred Scott v. Sandford

★ Choice board with diverse activities to extend learning

★ Answer keys

★ Link to Google Slides version


This product is a part of my Civil War series (products will be linked as they are published) ⤵⤵⤵

Pre-War: 1830s-1860

  • The Abolitionist Movement
  • Compromises (The Missouri Compromise, The Compromise of 1850, and the Kansas-Nebraska Act)
  • Dred Scott Decision
  • John Brown’s Raid

Secession and Formation of the Confederacy (1860-1861)

  • Election of 1860
  • Formation of the Confederacy
  • Confederate Leadership

Opening Conflict (1861)

  • Union Leadership
  • Fort Sumter
  • First Battle of Bull Run

Early War (1862)

  • Naval Warfare

Eastern Theater

  • Peninsula Campaign
  • Second Battle of Bull Run
  • Battle of Antietam

Western Theater

  • Battles of Shiloh and Fort Donelson

Turning Points (1863)

  • Emancipation Proclamation
  • Battle of Gettysburg
  • Siege of Vicksburg

Total War and Union Advancements (1864)

  • Sherman’s March to the Sea
  • Grant’s Overland Campaign

End of the War (1865)

  • Fall of Richmond
  • Appomattox Court House
  • Assassination of Abraham Lincoln

Reconstruction (1865-1877)

  • Reintegration of Southern States
  • Freedmen’s Bureau
  • Amendments

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World Cultures The Government of Latin America Passage & Activities - NO PREP!

By Holly O'Hara

This passage and assortment of activities are an engaging and accessible way for your students to strengthen their knowledge of the various governments of Latin America!


THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

  • The Government of Latin America Passage (2 pages)
  • 10 Multiple Choice Questions
  • 5 Short Answer Questions
  • 9 Choice Board Extension Activities
  • Answer Keys
  • Link to Digital Version

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Other (Social Studies - History)
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The Civil War: The Formation of the Confederacy Passage & Activities - NO PREP!

By Holly O'Hara

This product introduces the formation of the Confederacy to students, particularly in the context of the lead up to the Civil War. The passage specifically discusses the tensions that led to the formation of the Confederate States of America, Jefferson Davis, and the Confederate States of America Constitution.


THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

★ 2 page passage

★ 10 multiple choice comprehension questions

★ 5 short answer comprehension questions

★ Primary source analysis of an excerpt of the Confederate States of America Constitution

★ Choice board with diverse activities to extend learning

★ Answer keys

★ Link to Google Slides version


This product is a part of my Civil War series (products will be linked as they are published) ⤵⤵⤵

Pre-War: 1830s-1860

  • The Abolitionist Movement
  • Compromises (The Missouri Compromise, The Compromise of 1850, and the Kansas-Nebraska Act)
  • Dred Scott Decision
  • John Brown’s Raid

Secession and Formation of the Confederacy (1860-1861)

  • Election of 1860
  • Formation of the Confederacy
  • Confederate Leadership

Opening Conflict (1861)

  • Union Leadership
  • Fort Sumter
  • First Battle of Bull Run

Early War (1862)

  • Naval Warfare

Eastern Theater

  • Peninsula Campaign
  • Second Battle of Bull Run
  • Battle of Antietam

Western Theater

  • Battles of Shiloh and Fort Donelson

Turning Points (1863)

  • Emancipation Proclamation
  • Battle of Gettysburg
  • Siege of Vicksburg

Total War and Union Advancements (1864)

  • Sherman’s March to the Sea
  • Grant’s Overland Campaign

End of the War (1865)

  • Fall of Richmond
  • Appomattox Court House
  • Assassination of Abraham Lincoln

Reconstruction (1865-1877)

  • Reintegration of Southern States
  • Freedmen’s Bureau
  • Amendments

I do my best to make sure every product is free of typos or mistakes, but please feel free to message me with any corrections or concerns.

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Social Studies - History
Government
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World Cultures The Government of South Asia Passage & Activities - NO PREP!

By Holly O'Hara

This passage and assortment of activities are an engaging and accessible way for your students to strengthen their knowledge of the government of South Asia, including countries such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives.


THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

  • The Government of South Asia Passage (2 pages)
  • 10 Multiple Choice Questions
  • 5 Short Answer Questions
  • 9 Choice Board Extension Activities
  • Answer Keys
  • Link to Digital Version

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Government
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World Cultures The Government of Australia Passage & Activities - NO PREP!

By Holly O'Hara

This passage and assortment of activities are an engaging and accessible way for your students to strengthen their knowledge of the government of Australia.


THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

  • The Government of Australia Passage (2 pages)
  • 10 Multiple Choice Questions
  • 5 Short Answer Questions
  • 9 Choice Board Extension Activities
  • Answer Keys
  • Link to Digital Version

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Other (Social Studies - History)
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3 Branches of Government Reading Comprehension Passage and Activities - NO PREP!

By Holly O'Hara

This passage and worksheet is an engaging and accessible way for your students to strengthen their knowledge of the structure American government and the history behind our country's governmental systems.


THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

  • 3 Branches of Government Passage (2 pages)
  • Multiple Choice Questions
  • Vocabulary Activity
  • Research Extension Activities
  • Answer Keys
  • Link to Digital Version

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Social Studies - History
Government
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World Cultures The Government of North Africa Passage & Activities - NO PREP!

By Holly O'Hara

This passage and assortment of activities are an engaging and accessible way for your students to strengthen their knowledge of the government of North Africa, including countries such as Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and Egypt.


THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

  • The Government of North Africa Passage (2 pages)
  • 10 Multiple Choice Questions
  • 5 Short Answer Questions
  • 9 Choice Board Extension Activities
  • Answer Keys
  • Link to Digital Version

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World Cultures The Government of Russia Passage & Activities - NO PREP!

By Holly O'Hara

This passage and assortment of activities are an engaging and accessible way for your students to strengthen their knowledge of the government of Russia.


THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

  • The Government of Russia Passage (2 pages)
  • 10 Multiple Choice Questions
  • 5 Short Answer Questions
  • 9 Choice Board Extension Activities
  • Answer Keys
  • Link to Digital Version

I do my best to make sure every product is free of typos or mistakes, but please feel free to message me with any corrections or concerns.

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Government
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Texas Constitution and U.S. Constitution Comparison

By TxMAP Teacher

In this lesson, students will compare and contrast the Texas Constitution and the U.S. Constitution. Students will use a graphic organizer to compare both constitutions and then answer questions about the 3 documents.

Social Studies - History
Government
U.S. History
$3.00
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Alexander Hamilton's Financial Plan Reading

By TxMAP Teacher

This is a lesson over Alexander Hamilton and his role in the United States economy as the first Secretary of the Treasury. Students will read about the Hamilton's economic proposals and then the response and impact of those proposals. Students will answer the questions that follow the reading.

Economics
Government
U.S. History
$2.75
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Texas Constitution Scavenger Hunt

By TxMAP Teacher

In this lesson, students will use a copy of the Texas Constitution of 1876 to analyze the various parts of the document.

Social Studies - History
Government
U.S. History
$3.00
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Bill of Rights and 7 Principles of Government Gallery Walk

By TxMAP Teacher

This product is a gallery walk of the Bill of Rights and the & Principles of Government. Included is an answer document and Placards. This activity can be a traditional gallery walk with placards spread around the room or can be done on the computer with programs such as Nearpod and Google Classroom. An answer key is included.

Social Studies - History
Australian History
Government
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The 3 Branches of the United States Government Reading

By TxMAP Teacher

The assignment is a reading over the The 3 Branches of United States Government - Executive, Legislative, and Judicial. Students will read paragraphs and then answer the Fill in the Blank, Multiple Choice, and Matching questions that follow.

Social Studies - History
Government
U.S. History
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Understanding Types of Government Reading

By TxMAP Teacher

The assignment is a reading over the Types of Government - Anarchy, Democracy, Monarchy, Theocracy, Autocracy, and Oligarchy. Students will read paragraphs and then answer the Fill in the Blank, Multiple Choice, and Matching questions that follow.

Social Studies - History
Government
Other (Social Studies - History)
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United States Constitution Structure Notes

By TxMAP Teacher

This is a US History lesson on Structure and Function of the United States Constitution. Product includes notes over topics such as the Preamble, Structure and Function of the 3 Branches, the 7 Articles of the Constitution, the Bill or Rights and other amendments, and the 7 principles of the Constitution. Also included are fill in the blanks worksheet with answer sheet. Format is a PDF with a link to a Google Slide Presentation.

Social Studies - History
Government
U.S. History
$3.00
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Constitution Overview

By TxMAP Teacher

This is a basic overview of the Constitution. It is divided into 6 parts ...

A. The Articles of Confederation

B. The Constitutional Convention

C. Terms and Definitions

D. The Amendment Process

E Branches of the Government

F. Principles of the Constitution

Government
U.S. History
$2.50
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Constitution Scavenger Hunt

By TxMAP Teacher

In this lesson, students will use a copy of the Constitution to analyze the Preamble, 7 Articles, and the Bill of Rights.

Government
U.S. History
$3.50
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Talk, Read, Talk, Write Lesson: The Ratification of the Constitution

By TxMAP Teacher

This product utilizes the Talk, Read, Talk, Write teaching strategy to get students talking, reading, and writing about The Ratification of the Constitution. There are 4 parts to this lesson. Students will first talk in partners or groups about a topic related to the Constitution. Students will then read 4 paragraphs about the Constitution and answers some questions. Students will then discuss a question related to the Constitution. Finally, students will reflect and write on a topic related to the Constitution.

Reading Strategies
Government
U.S. History
$2.50