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Declaration of Independence Taylor Swift Inspired Lesson 13 pages
$4.00Say goodbye to boring lessons and hello to a revolutionary learning experience with the ultimate American History and Declaration of Independence lesson that combines history with a touch of Taylor Swift's iconic breakup anthem, "We Are Never Getting...$4.00 -
The Bill of Rights in the Supreme Court Mini Projects
$3.50Students will review how the Bill of Rights has been handled by the Supreme Court by making trading cards, a cube, or both. Each project balances academic requirements, visual creativity, and personal choice. There are 9 requirements for the trading card...$3.50 -
U.S. Government | Legislative Branch | How a Bill Becomes Law | Simulation
$3.75In this Article I: Legislative Branch class simulation, your students will walk through the steps of How a bill becomes a law as they participate in a fun, hands-on interactive activity! Specifically, your students will: 1) Be...$3.75 -
PLANET PREAMBLE! A Preamble and 6 reasons for government simulation activity!
$2.00Planet Preamble is a fun engaging simulation that has students crash land on an alien planet. They answer 4 key questions that will guide them in the right direction to thinking about the 6 purposes for a new government outlined in the preamble to the...$2.00 -
Civic Duties & Responsibilities student note taking sheet or poster
$1.00Real easy and simple graphic organizer for students to use as they learn about civic rights, duties and responsibilities :) tied to teks visually engaging key included Check out my store for more engaging resources$1.00 -
FLIPRCS- the 7 PRINCIPLES of Government Puffin- an engaging story and activity
$5.00If you are looking for a fun and engaging way to teach principles of government then look no further! Meet FLIPRCS the principles of government puffin. This student centered activity tells the story of FLIPRCS the principles of government puffin and his...$5.00 -
Racing to Ratification! Ratifying the Constitution Simulation & Notes
$2.00Race to Ratify by icivics is an incredible way to teach your students the process of ratification! I created this game tracking sheet and note taking device to pair with it! I included ideas for a room transformation, links to supplies and ideas to step...$2.00 -
Presidential Inauguration Webquest
$3.00Students will visit 8 websites (or parts of a website) and answer 15 questions to get an overview of Inauguration Day. The focus is on the history and traditions of a presidential inauguration and how they have changed over time. The answers are included...$3.00 -
Presidential Election Webquest
$3.25Students will visit 4 websites, answer 19 questions, and complete an extension task to get an overview of presidential elections. The questions cover qualifications for the presidency, political parties, the nomination to election process, and the...$3.25 -
The Bill of Rights Comprehension Tasks
$3.00Students will read the Bill of Rights and then identify which is which in everyday terms. They will then match 6 images to the amendments they represent and they will match 7 Supreme Court case opinion excerpts to its corresponding amendment (and...$3.00 -
U.S. Constitution | 27 Amendments | Web-Quest & Realistic Scenario Cards
$3.25In this web-quest and card matching activity your students will be learning about the 27 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution and using what they have learned to discuss real life scenarios and how the amendments apply to each situation. (higher...$3.25 -
Voting Rights Timeline Project
$3.50Students will create a 20 item timeline representing the changes in American voting rights from 1607-2000. There are 7 time frames that must be represented and the 20 items on the timeline must be expanded on in 6 different ways. Each extension task is...$3.50