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A brief summary of the major Supreme Court cases (Marbury v. Madison, Tinker v. Des Moines, Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier, Dred Scott, Brown v. Board of Education, Plessy v. Ferguson, Miranda v. Arizona, In re Gault, US v. Nixon, Gideon v. Wainwright, Schenck v. U.S.) is included as half-page texts. A couple of worksheets for review are also included. They can be used for the students to complete while doing a 'carousel' around the room to read the texts. I have used these text 'hung' around the ro

This set of activities provide practice and reinforcement of standard SS.7.C.1.1 (Recognize how Enlightenment ideas including Montesquieu’s view of separation of powers and John Locke’s theories related to natural law and how Locke’s social contract influenced the Founding Fathers.) The product provides 4 center activities for small group rotations or short activities for whole class practice. The product includes a close read of the Declaration of Independence, a short article describing the

The four activities will provide the students with the opportunity to further explore that the many grievances that the colonies had with the King leading to the need to declare independence. They can be used as center stations in a rotation, or as group activities over the course of a couple of days of instruction (depending on the class schedule and format of the class). A timeline of events leading up to the writing of the Declaration of Independence is included as a reference.

This product includes 5 activities that can be used as center rotations or whole class group activities to provide students with analysis of the different forms and systems of government. Students will, in small groups, read text and create anchor charts, read government descriptions and determine which form/system is represented, compare forms/systems of government, etc. The activities are meant to engage the students in higher order thinking so that deep understanding of the concepts can be

In this resource you will receive two activities that can be used as small group activities within a single class period to reinforce the understanding of the 14th amendment and the naturalization process and requirements. It would be most suitable as a review or application activity for students who have a basic understanding of the standard. You will receive a handout on which students will record their responses as well as scenario cards for the students to analyze to apply their understandi

In this resource, teachers will receive a PDF document with 4 stations for rotation experiences to increase the understanding of standard SS.7.C.1.2. The historical documents of Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights, Mayflower Compact and Common Sense are examined and students should be able to explain how each influenced the Founding Fathers. The rotation activities can be used as whole group activities or as center rotations.

This product provides the materials for four group activities to be used in preparation for the Florida Civics EOC. The activities can be used as 'whole class' group activities or as center rotations. These four activities will give students the opportunity to practice and develop understanding of the impacts of the 13th, 14th, 15th, 19th, 24th and 26th amendments.

This resource is a set of 4 activities that can be used as short whole group activities or for center rotations, either as individual activities or small group work. The activities include a vocabulary activity using a complex text, a sorting and matching activity that will provide students with opportunity to process the various elements of rule of law, a cause and effect matching activity that will provide the students with practice in considering the effects of violations of rule or law and,

A straight forward sorting activity, ready to print and cut. Includes 27 cards. Provides 4 - 5 sort cards to provide review of the Amendments related to voting rights. Includes cards relating to: 13th Amendment 14th Amendment 15th Amendment 19th Amendment 24th Amendment 26th Amendment I sometimes combine my 'sort sets' to add to the challenge as we prepare for the Florida Civics EOC.

This activity relates to Florida Civics standard: SS.7.C.1.8 Explain the viewpoints of the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists regarding the ratification of the Constitution and inclusion of a bill of rights.   In this product, four different small group activities or center activities are provided which will help students understand the positions of the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists regarding the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. The activities include vocabulary development usin

I start each class period with a two-part bell ringer. The 'left side' is to be completed individually which the students entering answers into their Interactive Notebook and the 'right' side is used as a 'turn and talk' and then as a class discussion. The 'right side' focuses on political cartoons, charts / graphs and higher order types of questions. I have found that using these as spiral reviews, I am able to spend a few minutes in each class to review those standards which may need some 'a

This set of documents provides 4 center activities for the practice and deepening of understanding of the amendment process to the US Constitution. Students will read scenarios which will illustrate the formal process, closely read Article V and illustrate the amendment process. The objective of the activities include understanding why the process for amendment is formalized and understanding the steps to the ratification process. The activities can be used either as rotation activities or as c

This is a straight forward sort activity for practice in preparation for the Florida Civics EOC. The number of cards per case varies from 3 - 5. Total number of cards to sort: 39. It covers the following cases: Marbury v. Madison Gore v. Bush US v. Nixon Tinker v. Des Moines Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier Brown v. Board of Education Plessy v. Ferguson Miranda v. Arizona In re Gault Gideon v. Wainwright D.C. v. Heller **These sort cards are included in another product that includes the Supreme Court C

This download provides 5 activities to be used as center rotations or as group activities. The product provides the Teacher Notes, activity directions, activity elements and a Student Accountability handout. With the completion of the activities, students will understand why the powers of the government are separated, how the different branches are provided with checks and balances and the difference between the two concepts. This product is aligned to Florida Standard SS.7.C.1.7 and is prep

A straightforward sort activity with 30 cards. Students will match the characteristics of the different forms and systems of government. Ready to go, just copy and cut. (Laminate for extended life!!)

In this resource, 4 activities are provided which can serve as either short 'whole group' activities or center rotations. With the completion of the activities, the students will have an understanding of civic responsibilities and obligations / duties. Additionally, students will develop an understanding of the 'common good' and how it motivates the actions of civic action. The activities include sorting, close reads with vocabulary development and scenario analysis. Within the resource pack

A straightforward sort activity, ready to print and cut. I use it to provide practice in review for the Florida Civics EOC. It contains 23 sort cards. I sometimes combine sort packs to make the activity more challenging in a review situation. The cards are sorted into four categories: Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, English Bill of Rights and Common Sense.

Included are 5 puzzles for review of the Declaration of Independence and British policies leading up to the Declaration. Puzzle 1: British Policies (which act taxed what product, etc.) Puzzle 2: Declaration of Independence (general knowledge: Who wrote it?, etc.) Puzzle 3: Declaration of Independence Preamble (language of the preamble) Puzzle 4: Declaration of Independence Grievances (language of grievances) Puzzle 5: British Policies "Led to" (which event 'led to' the next event, from Frenc

A straightforward sort activity used to review for Florida Civics EOC. The sort activity includes 3 sets of sort that can be used separately or all together for added challenge. There are a total of 50 cards. The sets include: Obligations and Responsibilities (18 cards) Qualifications for naturalization (12 cards) Vocabulary (resident, alien, citizen, etc.) - 20 cards

This set includes 40 pdfs to use as bell-ringers at the start of class. I have the students do the 'left side' independently and then discuss the 'right side' with table partner. We then 'go over' the bell ringer. I use set for my 7th graders to reinforce and review those topics that are important in the content. Because the U.S. History content is a 'prerequisite' for the Civics content they will take as 8th graders, there is some emphasis on the 'government' related content to create a fo