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Post these 9 candidates' political platforms around the classroom and have students read them and provide textual evidence to figure out what political party the candidates are part of. Make it interesting by adding points to different ones - or make it a competition - whoever finishes first - add an extension activity by having them choose a platform they agree with and explain why. Real candidates and platforms were used in making this This download includes: 9 political candidates' platform

A neat way for students to organize the important information from the Declaration of Independence.Each Section is filled with information as well as space for students to provide their own interpretation as well. I. Preamble II. Declaration of Rights III. Grievances IV. Conclusion **To print correctly you need to flip on short edge so that the information prints correctly to fold - I am happy to help if needed.This graphic organizer covers standard: SS.7.C.1.4 Analyze the ideas (natural rights,

75 Page Packet - Includes worksheets - graphic organizers for ALL standards to review for the FL State Civics Course with mini quizzes for assessments. Also included is a Student Tracking chart by standard.

A game that takes students through the entire process of getting a bill passed through congress. This download includes: I. Directions / Student handout / (24) Bill cards / (8) Committee labels & directions / (1) HOR Debate & voting directions / (1) SENATE Debate & voting directions/ (1) Conference Committee directions / Office of the President Sign / At least 11 Die are needed – 1 for each station of the game II. a separate Powerpoint with instructionsYou can add or take away committe

Students will need to answer a series of questions and insert an image in order to identify the political parties in America and illustrate their ideas about government Use this PowerPoint as an individual formative assessment on SS.7.C.2.8 - Political Parties in America OR Use this PowerPoint and assign students a section to complete or have them choose one - used as a live document / jigsaw strategy.

Describe how the Constitution limits the powers of government through separation of powers and checks and balances.Simple two sided Foldable - Print double sided *important to flip on long edge* cut flaps - see example - completed by a student.There is also a Higher Order Thinking Question requiring short response on the backSS.7.C.1.7 Describe how the Constitution limits the powers of government through separation of powers and checks and balances.

This is a 2 page foldable that needs to be printed double sided - flip on short edge. It has one flap dedicated to vocab words all about jurisdiction - original , appellate, concurrent etc... And ties into checks and balance as well. SS.7.C.3.11Diagram the levels, functions, and powers of courts at the state and federal levels.

Get to know your students, (their interests, languages spoken at home, their favorite way to learn etc...) with this quick little "SNAP" all about them - utilizing hashtags and a cellphone template give students the opportunity to tell you all about themselves using quick drawings or words making this activity fun for students of all grade levels! It's in a word doc- Please customize it for you to use in your classroom - changing the "My Teacher" to your name.

Use this Simple foldable/graphic organizer on the Constitution's amendment process with your students. Instructions: 1. print double sided2. cut along dotted line3. fold (like a book)I have students use the textbook or notes to look up the information for their foldable

This is a 3 page foldable Print option - Double Sided - Flip on SHORT edge Please see image how the final product should look I use this foldable with a text book called Gateway to American Government ( the textbook is not needed as these are the essentials of the standard) SS.7.C.2.10Examine the impact of media, individuals, and interest groups on monitoring and influencing government.

This is a simple 2 page foldable that needs to be printed double sided - flip short edge It focuses on the two party system as well as 4 third parties SS.7.C.2.8Identify America's current political parties, and illustrate their ideas about government.

Students will use these 4 primary source excerpts to "name that document" and provide textual evidence from each one to support their answers on the worksheet provided. Answer key also provided.

SS.7.C.1.6 Worksheet - I normally use this along with the School House Rock - The Constitution song/video

Cut up the different scenarios and place them around the classroom - Have students read each one and identify whether or not the Articles of Confederation could solve that problem.