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This 5-9 day customizable unit includes an activity for each theme of geography, review activity, and summative assessment. It is designed as a first unit of the year activity and incorporates some "get to know you" activities, as well as offers teachers the opportunity to circulate and offer individual assistance to students. Each lesson includes a warm up, notes, activity, and closure. There are detailed instructions provided to guide teachers through the delivery. Student FAQ, and ideas f

This lesson plan can be used in conjunction with the free 5 Themes of Geography PPT posted in my SS Mackey store. In this activity, students identify places based on the human characteristics and physical characteristics presented. Some assembly required (I didn't want to violate copyright protections by including pictures) but I have posted a list of major places in the US and around the world. This is part of the 5 Themes of Geography unit posted in my store.

Are you having trouble finding a lawmaking process diagram that is both thorough and concise? So did I, so I took things into my own hands and created a flow chart that accounts for a variety of scenarios in one resource. This is a great middle ground for secondary students, instead of using a resource that is too basic, or too complex. In addition to a student handout, and answer key, I also include a step by step presentation guide which contains additional commentary to help add context to

Help your students learn how to effectively write a persuasive paper on a topic of their choice (or yours) with this versatile packet. The guidance is specific enough to support success, and generic enough to be used with any topic to support engagement. The packet includes an assignment description, scoring rubric, research notes worksheet, outline worksheet, and revision checklist to help students avoid common mistakes. This assignment was born out of my experience as a teaching assistant f

This activity can be used as a preview, review, or both. Each student receives a game board and then circulates to learn about their classmates' connections to the themes of geography. Teacher participation is strongly encouraged! This activity is also included in my 5 Themes of Geography unit listed in my SS Mackey store. Check out the FREE 5 Themes of Geography PPT that serves as a foundation for this unit.

Don't just lecture on how a bill becomes a law, help students experience the process with this multi-layered simulation! Empower students to participate in the legislative process by going behind the scenes and expecting them to write and think like a lawmaker. Other skills addressed include collegial collaboration, debating with respect, and crafting persuasive arguments. Students enjoy designing their own district and taking on one of the 9 leadership roles available. Increase content rete

Students will create a geography autobiography to demonstrate their knowledge of the five themes of geography. There are three versions of the assessment included in this 8 page file - a single session assessment, and two differentiated versions of a full writing sample. Rubrics for writing samples, and instruction techniques for teaching the writing process accompany the assessments. This is part of the 5 Themes of Geography unit posted in my SS Mackey store. Check out the FREE 5 Themes of

For this activity, students will use atlases to identify the three region types: formal, functional, and vernacular. A list of maps categorized by regions are provided. The list is generic enough to be used with any atlas. This lesson is part of my 5 Themes of Geography unit Check out the FREE 5 Themes of Geography PPT that serves as a foundation for this unit.

I use this lesson each Constitution Day as it ties well with the early settlement unit I teach at that time. Students analyze the text structure and ideas in the Mayflower Compact and US Constitution. It can be completed individually for students in higher grades, or with small groups for students who are less familiar with US history. Follow this link for more US government teaching resources

Students will complete an activity using their textbooks to identify movements of people, goods, and ideas, and identify the push and pull factors of each movement. A list of major movements in US and world history are provided. The activity is generic enough to use with any social studies history textbook. This is part of the 5 Themes of Geography unit posted in my store. Check out the FREE 5 Themes of Geography PPT that serves as a foundation for this unit.

There is an activity for exact location and relative location for US geography, and another for world geography. One part of each activity has students naming the city which can be found using geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude), and another part has students identify the coordinates for a city. This is part of the 5 Themes of Geography unit posted in my store. Check out the FREE 5 Themes of Geography PPT that serves as a foundation for this unit.

Use this student-friendly breakdown of the first ten Amendments to the Constitution to support students as they think critically through 13 scenarios to determine if actions are constitutional. A teacher-friendly detailed answer key anticipates common student questions and missteps, and how to address them. Related recommendation Abridged Articles of the Constitution Find more US government teaching resources in my SS Mackey store

Students will show connections between their neighborhoods and the three types of human - environment interactions. This is part of the 5 Themes of Geography unit package. Check out the FREE 5 Themes of Geography PPT that serves as a foundation for this unit.

Help students develop a deeper understanding of the work that went into creating the Declaration of Independence through excerpts from the film 1776. In addition to promoting knowledge of ideas contained within the Declaration of Independence, it also serves as a review of events along the road to revolution. These excerpts can also serve as a springboard to understanding parliamentary procedure. Bring history to life by bringing students to the sidelines of one of the most pivotal moments in

Use this chart to assess prior knowledge, as a study guide, or as a formative or summative assessment. Looking for lessons that help students acquire this knowledge? Check out a variety of US government teaching resources in my SS Mackey store including - Abridged Articles of the Constitution - Checks and Balances - How a Bill becomes a Law Flow Chart - In-depth Lawmaking Simulation - Abridged Bill of Rights with 13 Scenarios - Constitution Scavenger Hunt Feedback is appreciated! Go to y

This assessment is based on the Chinese dynasties PPT in my SS Mackey store. Students incorporate contributions from past dynasties into a scene of society today. The focus of the assessment is to get students to represent the relationship between past contributions, and their modern significance. I used this as a summative assessment for my China unit.

Help students differentiate between three categories of facts to build literacy skills. This activity can be used with teacher selected articles on a single topic, or with student selected topics to enhance engagement. In addition to helping students distinguish between types of facts, students may also analyze quality of sources as they search for articles to use for this task. This activity can be used as a regular current events study, springboard to a class discussion, or as a warm up to

This product can be used to prepare students for, and guide students through, an in class seminar regarding immigration history, and current regulations. By exploring these questions, students will be able to mold their own ideas about the shape of immigration policy. Related lessons include: Campaign Finance Discussion Questions Distinguishing Types of Facts Via Article Analysis Position Paper Writing Process Packet

This product can be used to prepare students for, and guide students through, an in class seminar regarding campaign finance history, and current regulations. There are connections to the First Amendment and who, or what, is entitled to freedom of speech. By exploring these questions, students will be able to mold their own ideas about how political campaigns should be financed. Related lessons include: Immigration Seminar Discussion Questions Distinguishing Types of Facts Via Article Analys

Use this activity to support or assess students' Constitution literacy skills. This is designed for secondary students who have experience with the original text of the Constitution. Looking for activities to help them gain more experience before attempting this task? Check out more US government teaching resources such as Abridged Articles of the Constitution and Bill of Rights bundle in my SS Mackey store. Feedback is appreciated! Go to your "My Purchases" page. Next to each purchase, you