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Articles of Confederation Types of Governments
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Articles of Confederation Types of Governments

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Articles of Confederation and Constitutional Convention Articles of Confederation - Types of Governments Aim: Why do we need a government? What types of government are there? Buy the BUNDLE and SAVE!! •• This product is also included in the Articles of Confederation UNIT BUNDLE! •• Included in this product: • Title page • Create your own government Do Now/Motivation activity • The Need for Government reading passage with scaffolding questions • Types of Government reading passage with application activity • Application/Higher Order Thinking/Closing questions • Answer Key for Teachers Students will research the definition of and reasons for government within a nation; first by creating their own government & discussing in a whole-group setting; activity and discussion of need for government and types of governments: direct democracy, limited monarchy, aristocracy, dictatorship, oligarchy, representative democracy, absolute monarchy Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary Differentiation: cooperative (may work with a partner according to teacher's discretion for questions or application activities) Digital Paper by Christi Fultz Clipart by Educlips © 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.
Articles of Confederation Northwest Territory & Land Ordinance of 1785
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Articles of Confederation Northwest Territory & Land Ordinance of 1785

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Articles of Confederation and the Land Ordinance of 1785 Aim: Why did the Founders think a Constitution was necessary and how did they split up new land? Buy the BUNDLE and SAVE!! •• This product is also included in the Articles of Confederation UNIT BUNDLE! •• Included in this product: • Title page • Do Now: Creating the Articles of Confederation reading passage and scaffolding questions/graphic organizer • Provisions/Problems with the Articles Analysis Activity • Organizing the Northwest Territory/Land Ordinance of 1785 reading passage with scaffolding questions • Application/Closing questions • Answer Key(s) for Teachers Students will research and analyze the creation of the Articles of Confederation, the problems with the Articles, and how the Northwest Territory was organized using the Land Ordinance of 1785 Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary Differentiation: cooperative (may work with a partner according to teacher's discretion for questions or activities) Title page digital paper by Christi Fultz 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.
Articles of Confederation
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Articles of Confederation

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Articles of Confederation Lesson Aim: How did the Articles of Confederation govern the United States? Buy the BUNDLE and SAVE!! •• This product is also included in the Articles of Confederation UNIT BUNDLE! •• Included in this product: • Title page • Do Now: Devising A Plan reading passage with scaffolding questions • The Articles of Confederation reading passage/graphic organizer with scaffolding questions • Application/Closing/Critical Thinking Articles of Confederation Situation Analysis Students will research and analyze the reasons for implementing the Articles of Confederation after the American Revolution and understand the structure, decision-making skills, money & finances, protection rights, and other powers of the Articles Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary Differentiation: cooperative (may work with a partner according to teacher's discretion for questions or situation activities) ★★ Note: This lesson can be broken up into two days with Day 2 being the Situation Analysis Digital Papers by Christi Fultz 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.
Articles of Confederation Peanuts & the Constitutional Convention
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Articles of Confederation Peanuts & the Constitutional Convention

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Articles of Confederation and Constitutional Convention Unit Peanuts Gang Explain the Constitutional Convention Aim: How was the U.S. Constitution born? Buy the BUNDLE and SAVE!! •• This product is also included in the Articles of Confederation UNIT BUNDLE! •• Included in this product: • Title page • Chronological Guided Video Questions corresponding with "This Is America, Charlie Brown: Birth of the Constitution" (25 minutes) Students will watch and learn about the Constitutional Convention from Charles Schultz's Peanuts Gang ★★ Note: The video clip is not bundled with this lesson. It is not mine to sell! ★ This video is what I show my students to get started with the Constitutional Convention. It is a great and fun introduction. I usually break the lesson into two days: We watch half the video and talk about the questions together on each day. Differentiation: cooperative (may work with a partner according to teacher's discretion for questions) Digital Paper by Christi Fultz 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 BUNDLE
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Constitution UNIT BUNDLE

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Constitution UNIT BUNDLE 15 Lessons, Review Packet, Test, Activity, Task Cards FOR GOOGLE DRIVE Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Included in this product: 15 resources including lessons, a review packet, test, project, and task cards! A $50 VALUE FOR ONLY $37.50!! 25% OFF! This bundle is priced to save you significantly over buying each product separately! See the links below for full details on each lesson/product included! 1) Six Principles of the Constitution ASSL 2) The Premable and Popular Sovereignty ASSL 3) Limited Government and the Separation of Powers ASSL 4) The Legislative Branch ASSL 5) The Executive Branch and Powers of the President ASSL 6) The Electoral College ASSL 7) The Supreme Court and the Judicial Branch ASSL 8) Checks asnd Balances ASSL 9) Federalism: Delegated, Reserved, and Concurrent Powers ASSL 10) Flexibility and the Elastic Clause of the Constitution ASSL 11) The Bill of Rights ASSL 12) The Constitution Review Packet ASSL 13) The Constitution Unit Test ASSL 14) Constitution Task Cards ASSL 15) Constitution Snapshot Activity ASSL ★★ Looking for the pen and paper, hardcopy of this resource? Find it here! Constitution Unit Bundle ASSL © 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.
Articles of Confederation Unit Test
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Articles of Confederation Unit Test

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Articles of Confederation Test for A Social Studies Life's Articles of Confederation Unit FOR GOOGLE DRIVE Included in this product: • Title page • Multiple Choice questions • Constructed Response questions • Answer Key for teachers ★★ Looking for the printable, pen and paper version of this resource? Find it here! Articles of Confederation Unit Assessment ASSL Digital Papers by Christi Fultz 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.
Articles of Confederation Review Packet
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Articles of Confederation Review Packet

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Articles of Confederation Review Packet for A Social Studies Life's Articles of Confederation Unit FOR GOOGLE DRIVE Included in this product: • The Articles of Confederation; ideas and terms to know; weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation; the Constitutional Convention ideas and terms to know; Virginia Plan; New Jersey Plan; Great Compromise; Three-Fifths Compromise; Ratification ★★ Looking for the printable, pen and paper version of this resource? Find it here! Review of the Articles of Confederation and Constitution ASSL Digital Papers by Christi Fultz 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.
Ratification of the Constitution
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Ratification of the Constitution

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Articles of Confederation - Ratification of the Constitution Ratification of the Constitution FOR GOOGLE DRIVE Aim: How was the Constitution finally ratified? Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Included in this product: • Title page • Do Now/Motivation: What does it mean to ratify? • Federalist or Anti-Federalist reading passage & • Activity: Students will take on the role of a Federalist or an Anti-Federalist • Final Approval reading passage with scaffolding questions • Application/Closing/Higher-Order thinking question • Answer Key for Teachers Federalist/Anti-federalist Activity: according to the Federalist or Anti-Federalist perspective, students will analyze the issues of the power of the central government, the role of the president, and the bill of rights ★★ Note: When I give my students this activity, I split them up into heterogeneous groups and give each group a a perspective. It is my recommendation that you do not give the groups both worksheets for each perspective (you will see the worksheets). Give the Federalist groups their worksheet, and the Anti-federalist groups their worksheet only. Differentiation: graphic organizer, research, cooperative (may work with a partner according to teacher's discretion for questions) ★★ Looking for the pen and paper, hard-copy version of this resource? Find it here! Ratification of the Constitution ASSL Digital Papers by Christi Fultz and 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
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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.
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 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 Primary Source POSTERS - Black and White
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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.
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.
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 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 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.
Constitution Word Wall
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Constitution Word Wall

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Constitution Word Wall with Definitions Included in this product: • Title page • 27 vocabulary words/terms/important people (15 pages) with definitions ★Terms include: Preamble Six Principles of the Constitution Popular Sovereignty Republicanism Limited Government Federalism Enumerated Powers Reserved Powers Concurrent Powers Separation of Powers Checks and Balances Legislative Branch Executive Branch Judicial Branch Individual Rights Living Constitution Flexibility Amend Implied Powers Seven Hats of the President Chief Diplomat Commander in Chief Head of State Chief Legislator Chief Executive Economic Chief Political Party Chief ★ This word wall is a great addition to any classroom or bulletin board! Each word can be cut out, laminated, and displayed in your classroom! 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 Word Wall - Black and White
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Constitution Word Wall - Black and White

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Constitution Word Wall with Definitions Black and White Included in this product: • Title page • 27 vocabulary words/terms/important people (15 pages) with definitions ★Terms include: Preamble Six Principles of the Constitution Popular Sovereignty Republicanism Limited Government Federalism Enumerated Powers Reserved Powers Concurrent Powers Separation of Powers Checks and Balances Legislative Branch Executive Branch Judicial Branch Individual Rights Living Constitution Flexibility Amend Implied Powers Seven Hats of the President Chief Diplomat Commander in Chief Head of State Chief Legislator Chief Executive Economic Chief Political Party Chief ★ This word wall is a great addition to any classroom or bulletin board! Each word can be printed on brightly colored paper, cut out, laminated, and displayed in your classroom! Digital 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.
Constitution Word Wall without definitions
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Constitution Word Wall without definitions

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Constitution Word Wall without definitions Included in this product: • Title page • 27 vocabulary words/terms/important people (15 pages) ★Terms include: Preamble Six Principles of the Constitution Popular Sovereignty Republicanism Limited Government Federalism Enumerated Powers Reserved Powers Concurrent Powers Separation of Powers Checks and Balances Legislative Branch Executive Branch Judicial Branch Individual Rights Living Constitution Flexibility Amend Implied Powers Seven Hats of the President Chief Diplomat Commander in Chief Head of State Chief Legislator Chief Executive Economic Chief Political Party Chief ★★ This word wall is a great addition to any classroom or bulletin board! Each word can be cut out, laminated, and displayed in your classroom! Buy the BUNDLE and SAVE!! •• This product is also included in the Constitution UNIT BUNDLE with BONUS card sets! •• Digital Papers 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 Word Wall without definitions - Black and White
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Constitution Word Wall without definitions - Black and White

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United States Constitution Unit Constitution Word Wall without definitions Black and White Included in this product: • Title page • 27 vocabulary words/terms/important people (15 pages without definitions) ★Terms include: Preamble Six Principles of the Constitution Popular Sovereignty Republicanism Limited Government Federalism Enumerated Powers Reserved Powers Concurrent Powers Separation of Powers Checks and Balances Legislative Branch Executive Branch Judicial Branch Individual Rights Living Constitution Flexibility Amend Implied Powers Seven Hats of the President Chief Diplomat Commander in Chief Head of State Chief Legislator Chief Executive Economic Chief Political Party Chief ★ This word wall is a great addition to any classroom or bulletin board! Each word can be printed on brightly colored paper, cut out, laminated, and displayed in your classroom! Digital 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.