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Constitution Task Cards
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Constitution Task Cards

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Constitution Task Cards and Recording Sheet for Student Responses Included in this product: • Title page • Full Set of 27 vocabulary words/terms/important people tasks cards in the form of a question • Answer Key Cards (you do not have to give these to students or you can after the activity) • Recording Sheet for student responses (can make enough copies for your students to answer as many questions as you'd like) This set of 27 task cards covers important people, terms, and events regarding the Constitution and its six principles. These cards are great for stations, centers, as an independent study tool, SCOOT and other cooperative learning activities. ★★ Looking for the Constitution Flash Cards? Find them HERE! ★ You can find all my Constitution/Government lessons and activities HERE! Buy the BUNDLE and SAVE!! •• This product is also included in the Constitution UNIT BUNDLE with BONUS card sets! •• Digital Papers by Ashley Hughes KG Fonts © 2014 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Constitution Flash Cards - Black and White
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Constitution Flash Cards - Black and White

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Constitution Flash Cards Black and White Included in this product: • Title page • Full Set of 27 vocabulary words/terms flash cards with definitions Print on brightly colored paper, laminate back to back, and distribute to your students :) ★★ This flash card set is a great activity to use for review. I print out a few sets, laminate back to back and have the students use them for review before a test/exam. Or, you can have the students utilize them if they "finish early!" ★ Find more Flash Card sets HERE! Buy the BUNDLE and SAVE!! •• This product is also included in the Constitution UNIT BUNDLE with BONUS card sets! •• Digital Papers by Ashley Hughes KG Fonts © 2014 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Constitution FLASH CARDS
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Constitution FLASH CARDS

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Constitution Flash Cards Included in this product: • Title page • Full Set of 27 vocabulary words/terms flash cards with definitions ★★ This flash card set is a great activity to use for review. I print out a few sets, laminate back to back and have the students use them for review before a test/exam. Or, you can have the students utilize them if they "finish early!" ★ Find more Flash Card sets HERE! Buy the BUNDLE and SAVE!! •• This product is also included in the Constitution UNIT BUNDLE with BONUS card sets! •• Digital Papers by Ashley Hughes KG Fonts © 2014 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Bill of Rights Paraphrased POSTERS - Black and White
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Bill of Rights Paraphrased POSTERS - Black and White

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Bill of Rights Posters First Ten Amendments Paraphrased Posters - Black and White This product includes: • 8.5 X 11" sized posters for Amendments 1-10! {The Amendments are paraphrased for interpretation} Print on brightly colored paper, laminate, and hang! ★★ Interested in the Bill of Rights lesson? Find it here. Patriotic Papers by Sonya DeHart KG Fonts © 2015 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Bill of Rights Paraphrased POSTERS
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Bill of Rights Paraphrased POSTERS

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Bill of Rights Posters First Ten Amendments Paraphrased Posters This product includes: • Colorful 8.5 X 11" sized posters for Amendments 1-10! {The Amendments are paraphrased for interpretation} Print, laminate, and hang! ★★ Interested in the Bill of Rights lesson? Find it here. Patriotic Papers by Ashley Hughes KG Fonts © 2014 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Bill of Rights Primary Source POSTERS - Black and White
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Bill of Rights Primary Source POSTERS - Black and White

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Bill of Rights Posters First Ten Amendments Patriotic Primary Source Posters - Black and White This product includes: • 8.5 X 11" sized posters for Amendments 1-10! {Each constitutional amendment is outlined from The Constitution} Print on brightly colored paper, laminate, and hang! Cover page is @astrobrights paper! ★★ Interested in Bill of Rights Posters {paraphrased} version? Find it here. Patriotic Papers by Sonya DeHart KG Fonts © 2015 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Bill of Rights Primary Source POSTERS
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Bill of Rights Primary Source POSTERS

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Bill of Rights Bill of Rights First Ten Amendments Patriotic Primary Source Posters This product includes: • Colorful 8.5 X 11" sized posters for Amendments 1-10! {Each constitutional amendment is outlined from The Constitution} Print, laminate, and hang! ★★ Interested in Bill of Rights Posters {paraphrased} version? Find it here. Patriotic Papers by Ashley Hughes KG Fonts © 2014 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Constitutional Amendments 11-27 Primary Source POSTERS - Black and White
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Constitutional Amendments 11-27 Amendments 11-27 Patriotic Primary Source Posters Black and White This product includes: • 8.5 X 11" sized posters for Amendments 11-27! {Transcript from the Constitution} Print on brightly colored paper, laminate, and hang! Patriotic Papers by Sonya DeHart KG Fonts © 2015 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Constitutional Amendments 11-27 Primary Source POSTERS
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Constitutional Amendments 11-27 Primary Source POSTERS

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Constitutional Amendments 11-27 Amendments Patriotic Primary Source Posters This product includes: • Colorful 8.5 X 11" sized posters for Amendments 11-27! {Transcript from the Constitution} Print, laminate, and hang! Patriotic Papers by Ashley Hughes KG Fonts © 2014 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Constitutional Amendments 11-27 Paraphrased POSTERS - Black and White
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Constitutional Amendments 11-27 Paraphrased POSTERS - Black and White

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Constitutional Amendments 11-27! Amendments Patriotic Paraphrased Posters Black and White This product includes: • 8.5 X 11" sized posters for Amendments 11-27! {The Amendments are paraphrased for interpretation} ★★ Looking for Constitutional Amendments 11-27 primary source posters? Find them HERE! Print on brightly colored paper, laminate, and hang! Patriotic Papers by Sonya DeHart KG Fonts © 2015 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Constitutional Amendments 11-27 Paraphrased POSTERS
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Constitutional Amendments 11-27 Paraphrased POSTERS

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Constitutional Amendments 11-27! Amendments Patriotic Paraphrased Posters This product includes: • Colorful 8.5 X 11" sized posters for Amendments 11-27! {The Amendments are paraphrased for interpretation} ★★ Looking for Constitutional Amendments 11-27 primary source posters? Find them HERE! Print, laminate, and hang! Patriotic Papers by Ashley Hughes KG Fonts © 2014 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Constitution Unit Test
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Constitution Unit Test

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Constitution Unit Test for A Social Studies Life's Constitution Unit Sometimes, you just have to give your students a formal assessment. This is a differentiated test that includes: • Multiple Choice Questions • Matching for Understanding • Principles of the Constitution Scenarios • Identifying the different powers of Federalism • Who Am I? {Matching various leaders pictures with their names} • Constructed Response Question • Answer Sheet for Students • Answer Key for Teachers **Updated with President Trump ★★ Looking for A Social Studies Life's Constitution unit and individual lessons? Find them here. Buy the BUNDLE and SAVE!! •• This product is also included in the Constitution UNIT BUNDLE! •• Patriotic Papers and Stars by Ashley Hughes © 2014 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Constitution Unit Review Packet
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Constitution Unit Review Packet

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Constitution Review Packet for A Social Studies Life's Constitution Unit Sometimes, a simple review packet with scaffolding questions does just the trick. After completion, students can color their answers as they study and read aloud for comprehension. This review packet includes questions on: • Preamble to the Constitution • Federalism and Separation of Powers • Checks and Balances • Legislative Branch • Executive Branch • Judicial Branch • Bill of Rights • Powers Granted by the Constitution • Our Representatives (vary by your state) • Flexibility & the Elastic Clause • Judicial Review • The Electoral College to prepare for: The Constitution Unit Exam ★★ Looking for A Social Studies Life's Constitution unit and individual lessons? Find them here. Buy the BUNDLE and SAVE!! •• This product is also included in the Constitution UNIT BUNDLE! •• Patriotic Papers and Stars by Ashley Hughes © 2014 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Bill of Rights FLASH CARDS
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Bill of Rights FLASH CARDS

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Constitution - Bill of Rights Bill of Rights Flash Cards Included in this product: • The Bill of Rights/First Ten Amendments Flash Cards Simply print out, place back to back in a laminator, and you have wonderful flash cards for student review!! :) ★★ Looking for the Bill of Rights Lesson? Find it HERE! ★ Looking for the Bill of Rights with BONUS Flash Cards BUNDLE? Find it HERE! Patriotic Papers and Stars by Ashley Hughes KG Fonts © 2014 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Bill of Rights with BONUS Flash Cards
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Bill of Rights with BONUS Flash Cards

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The Bill of Rights A Primary Source Document, Common Core Based Lesson Aim: How does the Bill of Rights of the Constitution help protect American citizens? ★★ BONUS FLASH CARDS INCLUDED! Included in this product: • Title page • Do Now question: What is the most important right you think we have as Americans? • The Bill of Rights {transcript}: Each of the first ten amendments are written with vocabulary defined for student application • Scaffolding Questions based on Bill of Rights amendments • Bill of Rights Analysis scenario activity for student understanding and application {can be a cooperative activity or individual} • Application/Closing/Higher Order Thinking Question • Answer Key for Teachers ★★ BONUS!: Bill of Rights {First 10 Amendments} Flash Cards! Simply print out, place back to back in a laminator, and you have wonderful flash cards for student review!! :) These flash cards are only $2 when included in this lesson! ★ Want this lesson without flash cards? Find it here. ★ Looking for just the Flash Cards? Find them HERE! Students will research and understand the concept and impact of the Bill of Rights Amendments and apply their new knowledge by answering scaffolding questions based on the transcript of the BOR, and a BOR scenario activity Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary Differentiation: cooperative {students may work in pairs/groups according to teacher's discretion for activities}; questions are scaffolded; students argue their opinions using relevant examples and details from the lesson and their knowledge of social studies Patriotic Papers and Stars provided by Ashley Hughes American Symbols Clip Art by Kerri's Art Corner KG Fonts © 2014 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Constitution - Bill of Rights
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Constitution - Bill of Rights

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Constitution - Bill of Rights Bill of Rights A Primary-Source Document, Common Core Based Lesson and Activity Aim: How does the Bill of Rights of the Constitution help protect American citizens? Included in this product: • Title page • Do Now question: What is the most important right you think we have as Americans? • The Bill of Rights {transcript}: Each of the first ten amendments are written with vocabulary defined for student application • Scaffolding Questions based on Bill of Rights amendments • Bill of Rights Analysis scenario activity for student understanding and application {can be a cooperative activity or individual} • Application/Closing/Higher Order Thinking Question • Answer Key for Teachers ★★ Want this lesson with the Bill of Rights {First Ten Amendments} Flash Cards?! Find it HERE! Students will research and understand the concept and impact of the Bill of Rights Amendments and apply their new knowledge by answering scaffolding questions based on the transcript of the BOR, and a BOR scenario activity Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary Differentiation: cooperative {students may work in pairs/groups according to teacher's discretion for activities}; questions are scaffolded; students argue their opinions using relevant examples and details from the lesson and their knowledge of social studies Buy the BUNDLE and SAVE!! •• This product is also included in the Constitution UNIT BUNDLE! •• Patriotic Papers and Tags provided by Ashley Hughes KG Fonts © 2014 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Constitution - Flexibility and Elastic Clause
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Constitution - Flexibility and Elastic Clause

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Flexibility and Elastic Clause of the Constitution Aim: Why is the Constitution considered a "living document? Included in this product: • Title page • Do Now question: What considers something or someone "alive?" • Student-centered activity brainstorming question: How is the United States different today than when the Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution over 200 years ago? • Understanding the flexibility of the Constitution: amendment process, elastic clause, supreme court decisions • The Amendment Process reading passage with scaffolding questions • The Elastic Clause questions based on primary source quotation from the Constitution • Supreme Court decisions reading passage with scaffolding questions • Application/Closing/Higher Order Thinking Question • Flexibility Political Cartoon analysis for application • Answer Key for Teachers Students will research and understand the concept of the flexibility of the Constitution and what makes the Constitution a "living document" through the amendment process, the elastic clause, and supreme court decisions Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary Differentiation: cooperative {students may work in pairs/groups according to teacher's discretion for activities}; questions are scaffolded; students argue their opinions using relevant examples and details from the lesson and their knowledge of social studies Buy the BUNDLE and SAVE!! •• This product is also included in the Constitution UNIT BUNDLE! •• Paper and Tags by Ashley Hughes USA clipart by Educlips & Melonheadz KG Fonts © 2014 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Constitution - Federalism, Delegated, Reserved, and Concurrent Powers
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Constitution - Federalism, Delegated, Reserved, and Concurrent Powers

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Constitution Unit Federalism: Delegated, Reserved, and Concurrent Powers Aim: How does the Constitution separate the powers between the state and national governments? Included in this product: • Title page • Do Now question: Based on the quotation by a defender of the Constitution, what is the definition of federalism? • Student-centered activity brainstorming issues/laws of their local government and the United States • Delegated, Reserved, and Concurrent Powers reading passage • Application Venn diagram based on student responses and reading passage • Supremacy Clause understanding • Federalism: The Division of Powers application activity • Application/Higher Order Thinking/Closing activity • Student journal entries based on federalism for application • Answer Key for Teachers Students will research and understand the role of delegated, reserved, and concurrent powers granted by the principle of federalism - they will apply their knowledge in a multitude of student-centered critical thinking activities Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary Differentiation: cooperative {students may work in pairs/groups according to teacher's discretion for activities}; questions are scaffolded; students participate in application scenarios Buy the BUNDLE and SAVE!! •• This product is also included in the Constitution UNIT BUNDLE! •• Paper and Tags by Ashley Hughes American Symbols Clip Art by Kerri's Art Corner KG Fonts © 2014 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Constitution - Checks and Balances
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Constitution - Checks and Balances

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Constitution - Checks and Balances Checks and Balances Aim: Why is no branch stronger than another? Included in this product: • Title page • Do Now: Student-centered critical thinking question - What is the principle that created the three branches of government? What is its purpose, and why is it important? {separation of powers} • The Separation of Powers & Checks and Balances reading passage with scaffolding questions • The Branches of Government "Check" Each Other Out Activity {can be individual or cooperative activity} • Application/Closing/Higher Order thinking question • Answer Key for Teachers Students will research and understand the role of the concept of checks and balances, and abilities of each branch to check and balance another - they will understand the connection between the branches of government and make their own decision about which branch is the strongest! Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary Differentiation: cooperative {students may work in pairs/groups according to teacher's discretion for activities}; questions are scaffolded; students participate in application scenarios Buy the BUNDLE and SAVE!! •• This product is also included in the Constitution UNIT BUNDLE! •• Patriotic Papers provided by Ashley Hughes Rainbow Tags by Ashley Hughes USA clipart by Educlips KG Fonts © 2014 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Constitution - Supreme Court and Judicial Branch
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Constitution - Supreme Court and Judicial Branch

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Supreme Court and Judicial Branch Aim: What are the roles and responsibilities of the highest court of the Judicial Branch? Included in this product: • Title page • Do Now: Student-centered critical thinking question - Have you ever had someone settle an argument for you? What did they do or say to settle the argument? • The Supreme Court graphic organizer including the outlining of the role of the Supreme Court and the requirements of a person to be nominated to be a Supreme Court Justice • Understanding Judicial Review: Marbury v. Madison reading passage • Judicial Review simulation/explanation activity • Who's who on the current Supreme Court bench? - Identifying today's Supreme Court justices ★ NOTE: When identifying the current Supreme Court justices, I have my students research their names and nominations via internet research. The website I typically have them use is:The Supreme Court {they sometimes work with a partner} • Application/Closing/Higher Order thinking question • Answer Key for Teachers Updated October 2017 with President Trump and Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch ★ NOTE: This is usually a two-day lesson with my students. Students will research and understand the role and responsibilities of the Judicial Branch's Supreme Court, the structure of the Supreme Court, judicial review Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary Differentiation: cooperative {students may work in pairs/groups according to teacher's discretion for activities}; questions are scaffolded; students participate in application scenarios Buy the BUNDLE and SAVE!! •• This product is also included in the Constitution UNIT BUNDLE! •• Patriotic Papers provided by Ashley Hughes Rainbow Tags by Ashley Hughes USA clipart by Educlips KG Fonts © 2014 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.