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Introduction to Civics and Government 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 social studies disciplines of civics and government!


THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

  • Introduction to the Study of Civics and Government Passage (3 pages)
  • 15 Multiple Choice Questions
  • 5 Short Answer Questions
  • 9 Choice Board Extension Activities
  • Answer Keys
  • Link to Digital Version

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The Giver Novel Book Study: North Korea and China, Ch 4, Geography-Focused

By Geography & Math Made Easy

Please note that the video preview is of the entire unit (All 23 chapters)

Take your students on a journey through The Giver with this engaging geography-focused book study. Explore and compare China's and North Korea's culture and government systems to The Communities where Jonas and Lily lived. Your students will work cooperatively in groups to complete the interactive notebook activities related to each chapter. (Or this resource can be easily modified and completed on an individual basis)

This resource focuses on The Giver: Chapter 4

The full interactive notebook resource covers all 23 Chapters of The Giver from a geographical perspective. Your students will walk away understanding the challenges that the citizens and the government of China and North Korea have faced and continue to face, as well as their successes and triumphs.

Each chapter resource comes with:

  • Detailed teachers instructions
  • Student coloring cover page
  • A student-guided table of contents
  • Group reading
  • Incorporates suggested audiobooks/readings for modifications
  • Interactive notebook activities + Instructions
  • Exit cards

This resource incorporates CHAPTER 4. Topics that are discussed are:

  • Comparison of Elderly Treatment in North Korea, China, and The Community
  • China: Social Security & Welfare Availability
  • China's Life Expectancy and Declining Birth Rates
  • North Korea: Social Status, Poverty, Welfare Programs, Discrimination
  • North Korea: Rations, Command Economy

FIND THE FULL VERSION OF THE GIVER BOOK STUDY HERE (Coming Soon)

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Bill of Rights: Boom Cards

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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Back to School Four Corners | Mini Debate | Icebreaker | Digital Games 4 Teens

By Perfectly Planned Designs

Looking for fun activities for the first days or week back to school? Well, you found the right place...this classroom game bundle will get your students excited to be in school, create relationships, and get students talking and connected! Great for any time of year or as a back-to-school get-to-know-you activity! Students are always nervous on the first day and playing games like Four Corners is a fun, stress-free way for them to get to know their classmates, while sharing similarities about themselves!

►Use them as engaging class activities throughout the year! It's the perfect icebreaker for middle and high school!

WHAT'S INCLUDED....

1. Four Corners Icebreaker

Use this fun whole class activity to get your students up and out of their seats and making connections! You will find a few typical all about me questions, but the majority of the slides are geared toward the interests of teenagers, leaning into social media, musical artists, food, fashion and more! You definitely won't see overused questions like "what's your favorite color?" or "How many siblings do you have?" You'll see instant engagement as students realize this isn't another boring classroom game.

Simply print the included labels for each corner of your classroom and project one of the questions. Read it aloud, then students should move to the corner that corresponds with their answer choices. You'll quickly see that students will start opening up as they relax and feel confident to defend their choices.

INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:

  • 50 Questions (Google Slides)

  • Includes a Blank Editable Slide

  • 4 Printable Classroom Labels

The presentation includes 50 get-to-know-you questions. For example...

  • Who do you think would win the rap battle?
  • Which music artist do you think has the best live performances?
  • If you could collaborate with any fashion brand, which would it be?
  • What's your favorite way to spend time online?
  • If you could switch lives with any celebrity for a day, who would it be?
  • Which fast food restaurant would you want to eat at for the rest of your life?

HOW TO USE IT:

  • first day of school get-to-know-you activity
  • icebreaker
  • brain breaks
  • morning meeting
  • teach respecting differences

2. Four Corners Mini Debate Activity

Teacher burnout begone!!! You AND your students will love this fun activity! Perfect as icebreakers for those in-between days during back to school when you don't have anything planned. This Four Corners Mini Debate Activity is a great no-prep activity that you can use any time of year for a fun, engaging activity that your students will LOVE!

Students will love moving around the room as you click through the 35 debatable topics - mostly controversial, but some are silly as well! This is perfect for middle school/high school, but teachers are encouraged to preview the statements and skip over any which you feel are too controversial for your student population. (I definitely stayed away from the most controversial topics).

►You will love this well-organized activity that allows students to voice their opinions, defend their positions, and even learn something new!

►The printable Reflection Sheet will allow them to reflect on the ideas presented, and asks them to discuss two issues that they may have changed their stance on after the debate and the reasons why. This is an activity I use in my classroom every year and I know your students will love it!

INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:

  • 35 Statements (Google Slides)

  • Includes a Blank Editable Slide

  • 5 Printable Classroom Signs

  • Student Reflection Sheet

STUDENT GUIDELINES FOR USING THIS RESOURCE:

►If you agree with the statement, move to the side of the room labeled “Agree” or “strongly agree.” If you disagree, move to the side of the room labeled, “Disagree” or “strongly disagree.” If you’re not sure how you feel about the topic yet, move to the side of the room labeled, “Undecided.” (I typically have "undecided" students stand in the middle and hang the other posters in the four corners of the room.)

***Students should be prepared to defend their position even if they’re undecided.


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FREEBIE 2024 Summer Games Reading Passage, Q & A, and Note-Taking Sheets

By Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom

Dive into the excitement of the 2024 Summer Games with this comprehensive, free educational resource!  Perfect for upper middle school to high school students, this package includes a detailed reading passage on the upcoming Paris Games, a set of questions and answers to test comprehension, and note-taking sheets to help students organize their thoughts.  This resource is an excellent way to engage students in the rich history and cultural significance of the Olympics while enhancing their reading and critical thinking skills.

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Cybersecurity: Current Event Guided Reading Comprehension Worksheet

By More Lessons Less Planning

Embark on a thrilling adventure through the digital wilderness with this engaging reading comprehension worksheet on cybersecurity! Students will become savvy explorers, learning to identify lurking threats, navigate safely through the online jungle, and emerge as cyber-aware citizens.

Uncover the secrets of the digital landscape:

  • Demystify Cyber Threats: Discover the cunning predators of the online world, from malware wolves to phishing phantoms, and understand their tactics for stealing data and disrupting systems.
  • Decode Primary Sources: Analyze real-world reports and statistics to grasp the magnitude of the cybersecurity challenge and learn how individual vigilance can make a difference.
  • Fortify Your Defenses: Build your digital toolkit with essential cybersecurity practices, like crafting strong passwords and recognizing suspicious emails.
  • Join the Resistance: Explore how governments and private companies collaborate to strengthen our online defenses, and understand your role as a responsible citizen in the fight against cybercrime.
  • Test Your Knowledge: Put your newfound skills to the test with engaging multiple-choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions.

More than just facts, this resource empowers students to:

  • Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Analyze and interpret real-world data.
  • Practice responsible online behavior.
  • Become informed and engaged digital citizens.

Bonus Material:

  • Teacher answer key for seamless lesson planning.

Ideal for:

  • Middle and high school social studies, language arts, or technology classes.
  • Civic engagement and digital literacy courses.
  • Any educator seeking to equip students with essential cybersecurity knowledge and skills.

Don't wait! Download this action-packed resource today and guide your students on a thrilling journey through the digital wilderness, emerging as protectors of our online world!

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Lesson Plan on the Civil Rights Movement

By Bright Classroom Ideas Marketplace

This 90-minute high school lesson explores key milestones of the American Civil Rights Movement from 1909 to the present. Using the YouTube video "Turning Points in Civil Rights History," students are introduced to pivotal events, legislation, and grassroots efforts that shaped the fight for equality.

The lesson begins with a warm-up discussion to activate prior knowledge, followed by a guided viewing of the video with fill-in-the-blank notes. Students then complete a chronological timeline activity and engage in deeper analysis through group discussion and a critical thinking task that connects historical movements to current civil rights issues. A brief review quiz wraps up the session to reinforce learning.

The included student worksheet features a variety of activities—guided notes, a timeline sort, a written reflection, and a quiz—with an answer key provided for easy assessment. This lesson not only builds historical understanding but also encourages students to think critically about ongoing struggles for justice and equality in modern society.

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What is Equality Activity

By Language Arts Excellence

What does it mean to be equal?

This product features a thought-provoking lesson to help students articulate what equality means to them and to see how it varies widely (and often passionately) from person to person. In this activity, students must choose between 6 different quotes about equality 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 equal in the midst of a higher level thinking activity.

Product includes:

  • Comprehensive Lesson Plan
  • "Equality Talk" Worksheet
  • 6 Corresponding "Equality Quote" signs to hang up around your room

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DAILY BELLRINGER U.S. Constitution Worksheet PACK with VIDEOS and key!

By Jared Bruening

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
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Child Labor: Compare Industrial Era to Present Day

By Sarah Austin

This lesson involves having students examine the impacts of the Industrial Era in the United States with a specific focus on child labor. It is recommended that students will have explored, to some degree, the Industrial era prior to this lesson. This resource will prompt students to analyze social activist Lewis Hines' photographs that depict the various jobs and working conditions that children experienced. The Slide Presentation is interactive, problem posing, and vicariously draws the students into the lives of the children of the Industrial era.

Optional Extension Activity: Students compare and contrast the child labor of the Industrial era with the child labor that exists today. A 22 minute documentary film titled 'Zoned for Slavery: The Child Behind the Label' supplements this lesson.

This lesson includes:

  • Slide Presentation [59 Slides]
  • Student Guided Notes
  • Venn Diagram Handout

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Today in History Daily Warm-Up - September

By José Guzmán

Today in History Daily Warm-Up Instructions:

Image Observation:

Display a historical image related to the day's date or a significant event in history.

Instruct students to carefully observe the details in the image without providing any background information.

Individual Inference:

Ask students to individually jot down their inferences about what they think might be happening in the image.

Encourage them to consider details such as clothing, setting, facial expressions, and any other relevant visual cues.

Partner Discussion:

Pair up students and have them share their individual inferences with their partners.

Prompt partners to discuss and compare their interpretations, encouraging them to consider different perspectives.

Collaborative Inference:

Bring the class back together and facilitate a collaborative discussion.

Select a few pairs to share their inferences with the entire class.

Encourage students to consider diverse interpretations and discuss any common themes or differences in their observations.

Historical Context:

After the collaborative discussion, provide some historical context or information about the image.

Discuss how the actual events align or differ from the students' inferences.

Benefits for Students:

Critical Thinking Skills:

Analyzing historical images promotes critical thinking as students must observe details, make connections, and draw conclusions.

Inference and Interpretation:

Making inferences based on visual cues enhances students' ability to interpret information and think beyond the surface.

Collaborative Learning:

Partner and class discussions foster collaborative learning, allowing students to share and refine their ideas through dialogue.

Engagement with History:

Connecting historical events to visual stimuli makes history more tangible and relatable for students, increasing their interest and engagement.

Communication Skills:

Sharing inferences with partners and the class improves communication skills and helps students articulate their thoughts effectively.

Diverse Perspectives:

Encouraging students to consider different interpretations promotes an appreciation for diverse perspectives and helps them understand that history can be viewed from various angles.

Contextual Learning:

Providing historical context after the activity solidifies students' understanding, reinforcing the connection between visual stimuli and historical events.

By incorporating this activity into the daily warm-up routine, students can develop a deeper appreciation for history, enhance their analytical skills, and actively engage with the learning process.

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The Giver Novel Book Study: North Korea and China, Ch 14-16, Geography-Focused

By Geography & Math Made Easy

Please note that the video preview is of the entire unit (All 23 chapters)

Take your students on a journey through The Giver with this engaging geography-focused book study. Explore and compare China's and North Korea's culture and government systems to The Communities where Jonas and Lily lived. Your students will work cooperatively in groups to complete the interactive notebook activities related to each chapter. (Or this resource can be easily modified and completed on an individual basis)

This resource focuses on The Giver: Chapters 14 - 16

The full interactive notebook resource covers all 23 Chapters of The Giver from a geographical perspective. Your students will walk away understanding the challenges that the citizens and the government of China and North Korea have faced and continue to face, as well as their successes and triumphs.

Each chapter resource comes with:

  • Detailed teachers instructions
  • Student coloring cover page
  • A student-guided table of contents
  • Group reading
  • Incorporates suggested audiobooks/readings for modifications
  • Interactive notebook activities + Instructions
  • Exit cards

This resource incorporates CHAPTERS 14-16. Topics that are discussed are:

  • Jonas learns about war and suffering, aspects of the world, and how having knowledge leads to independent thinking and choices.
  • Explores the Cultural Revolution of China (1966-1976)
  • Discuss and discover the importance of world citizens to study and understand events in geography and history and the outcomes?
  • Complete a character analysis of Jonas' memory experience of the Civil War.

FIND THE FULL VERSION OF THE GIVER BOOK STUDY HERE (Coming Soon)

Disclaimer: We are currently working through The Giver book study and will make the full version available once it is completed.

☑ For secondary — middle school and high school students

☑ Check out the preview to see what is included.

Visit our store Geography & Math Made Easy to view other related resources.

OTHER RESOURCES YOU MAY LIKE:

✧ Full Version of The Giver Book Study (Interactive Notebook)

✧ Additional Resources on China

✧ Additional Resources on Asia

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Bill of Rights ⚖ PPT

By YourTeachingDoc

Thank you for your interest!

This PowerPoint Presentation details what each of the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution (Bill of Rights) means. Following each Amendment, there are 2 scenarios to discuss. This can be used as a whole group or for more advanced learners, as an individual assignment.

I also have the Bill of Rights Bundle that includes a Google Slides presentation, BoomCards Review Activity, an Anchor Poster for the Classroom, a "What Does This Amendment Mean To Me" Activity, and more! Click Here for More Information!

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Four Corners | Mini Debate Activity | Fun Friday Activity Game |DIGITAL RESOURCE

By Perfectly Planned Designs

Teacher burnout begone!!! You AND your students will love this fun activity! Perfect as icebreakers for those in-between days during back to school when you don't have anything planned. This Four Corners Mini Debate Activity is a great no-prep activity that you can use any time of year for a fun, engaging activity that your students will LOVE!

Students will love moving around the room as you click through the 35 debatable topics - mostly controversial, but some are silly as well! This is perfect for middle school/high school, but teachers are encouraged to preview the statements and skip over any which you feel are too controversial for your student population. (I definitely stayed away from the most controversial topics).

►You will love this well-organized activity that allows students to voice their opinions, defend their positions, and even learn something new!

►The printable Reflection Sheet will allow them to reflect on the ideas presented, and asks them to discuss two issues that they may have changed their stance on after the debate and the reasons why. This is an activity I use in my classroom every year and I know your students will love it!

***CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW FOR FULL DETAILS!***

INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:

  • 35 Statements (Google Slides)

  • Includes a Blank Editable Slide

  • 5 Printable Classroom Signs

  • Student Reflection Sheet

STUDENT GUIDELINES FOR USING THIS RESOURCE:

►If you agree with the statement, move to the side of the room labeled “Agree” or “strongly agree.” If you disagree, move to the side of the room labeled, “Disagree” or “strongly disagree.” If you’re not sure how you feel about the topic yet, move to the side of the room labeled, “Undecided.” (I typically have "undecided" students stand in the middle and hang the other posters in the four corners of the room.)

***Students should be prepared to defend their position even if they’re undecided.


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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Kyle K. said, "Excellent resource for students to use after state testing. It got them up and moving. It also got them to use critical thinking skills and focus on speaking and listening skills."

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rosa Claudio (TeachShare Seller) said, "Great discussions with this activity. Students enjoyed sharing their point of view on the topics and trying to convince others."

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Elizabeth M. said, "My students enjoyed learning more about each other in a fun and engaging way. This was a great beginning of the year activity!"

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2024 Summer Games Full Unit Study

By Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom

Immerse your students in the excitement and significance of the 2024 Summer Games with this comprehensive unit study.  This resource is designed for upper middle school to high school students and includes everything you need for an in-depth exploration of the Paris Summer Games. This resource includes a reading passage, lesson plan, scope and sequence, PowerPoint presentation, engaging activities including a crossword puzzle and word search, comprehension questions, note-taking sheets, and assessment tools. Perfect for integrating history, geography, physical education, and social studies, this unit study will captivate your students and enhance their understanding of global events.

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The Gun Control Debate in America Current Event Reading Comprehension Worksheet

By More Lessons Less Planning

Unlock Critical Thinking on Gun Control Debate with this Engaging Current Events Activity

Boost student engagement and informed debate with this timely resource on the complex issue of gun control in America!
Key features:

  • Explores arguments for and against stricter gun control, including public safety, Second Amendment rights, and potential impacts.
  • Features primary sources from the NRA and Everytown for Gun Safety for authentic perspectives and analysis.
  • Includes multiple-choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions to cater to different learning styles.
  • Boosts reading comprehension, critical thinking, and argumentation skills.
  • Aligned with current events, social studies, and civics standards
  • Answer key included for easy assessment.

Engage students in respectful discourse and informed decision-making on this critical issue today!

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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.

Product includes:

  • Comprehensive Lesson Plan
  • "Government" Worksheet
  • 6 Corresponding "Government Quote" signs to hang up around your room
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  • Detailed instructions for accessing digital resource

This lesson is ideal for sparking conversations about the role of government during the 2020 elections!

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Analyzing the Declaration of Independence & U.S. Constitution

By Sarah Austin

This lesson involves having students identify the basic principles and grievances of the Declaration of Independence, as well as exploring the conception of the 'Articles of Confederation' and the 'Constitution of the United States'. Students will demonstrate their interpretation of excerpts of the Declaration of Independence in a hands-on activity.

The provided slide presentation is a primary based resource that is designed to engage the students in the learning process. Full of colorful images, intertwined with problem posing questions, discussion, and a variety of engaging video clips, students will be invited to closely examine and understand the historical interconnections between the 'Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the U.S. Constitution.

A wrap-up, thought-provoking activity includes having students work in pairs and analyze a fictitious country and its' governing laws. This activity serves as a critical discussion piece in prompting students to understand the complexities and ethical considerations in creating laws that govern a country.

Materials Include:

  • 45 Slide Presentation
  • Guided Notes Student Handout
  • Activity Handout: Interpreting the Declaration of Independence
  • Activity Handout: Creating a Government 'Pelonia'

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  • YOU Be the Judge: Analyzing Supreme Court Decisions
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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:

  • 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:

  • Introduction PowerPoint Game
  • Procedure Semi-Silent Carousel Activity
  • 15 Carousel Cards
  • Review PowerPoint Game
  • Exit Cards
  • and More!

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Bill of Rights ⚖ Anchor Poster

By YourTeachingDoc

Do your students know what is in each Bill of Rights? Students struggle with understanding the Bill of Rights and how it applies to their life. With this easy to read Anchor Poster, students can see, with graphics, each amendment and what it means. This anchor poster can be blown up to poster sized, or printed out for students to have in their notebook.

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>>An Anchor Poster - Ready-To-Go with Examples

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