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Constitution - Preamble and Popular Sovereignty
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Constitution - Preamble and Popular Sovereignty

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U.S. Constitution - Preamble and Popular Sovereignty FOR GOOGLE DRIVE Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Aim: What does the Preamble to the Constitution mean to me? Included in this product: • Title page • Do Now student-centered question: what is a contract? • Principle #1 Popular Sovereignty discussion/scaffolded notes • The Preamble to the Constitution discussion/student-centered activity: students create images based on wording of the Preamble • Preamble Activity: Students use phrases of the Preamble to apply them to real life historical situations • Application/Closing/Higher Order thinking question • Answer Key for Teachers Students will research and understand the meaning popular sovereignty & discuss the Preamble to the Constitution 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} Digital Paper 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 - Six Principles of the Constitution
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Constitution - Six Principles of the Constitution

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United States Constitution Six Principles of the Constitution FOR GOOGLE DRIVE Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Aim: What are the main principles of the Constitution? Included in this product: • Title page • Do Now: How the Government Affects Us student-centered question & student-created cartoon • Discussion of the definition of "principle" • Six Principles of the Constitution boxes for student notes • Six Principles of the Constitution PowerPoint Slideshow/Answer Key for Teachers to aid in whole-group discussion Students will research and understand the meaning of a principle and discuss the six principles of the U.S. Constitution: popular sovereignty, limited government, federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, flexibility Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary Differentiation: auditory/visual Patriotic 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 UNIT BUNDLE
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Constitution UNIT BUNDLE

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Constitution UNIT BUNDLE 11 Lessons, Review Packet, Test Included in this product: 13 resources including lessons, a review packet, and test! A $48.25 VALUE FOR ONLY $32!! MORE THAN 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 2) The Premable and Popular Sovereignty 3) Limited Government and the Separation of Powers 4) The Legislative Branch 5) The Executive Branch and Powers of the President 6) The Electoral College 7) The Supreme Court and the Judicial Branch 8) Checks asnd Balances 9) Federalism: Delegated, Reserved, and Concurrent Powers 10) Flexibility and the Elastic Clause of the Constitution 11) The Bill of Rights 12) The Constitution Review Packet 13) The Constitution Unit Test ★★ Please note: This bundle does not contain my posters, word wall cards, flash card set, or task card set. To view that bundle, CLICK HERE! © 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.
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 - 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
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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.
Executive Branch FLASH CARDS
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Executive Branch FLASH CARDS

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Executive Branch and Powers of the President FLASH CARDS Included in this product: • Title page • 7 Powers of the President "Hats of the President" Flash Cards These fun, colorful flashcards outline the powers or the many "hats" the president wears during his/her presidency. They include: • Chief Executive • Chief Diplomat • Commander-in-Chief • Economic Chief • Chief Legislator • Political Party Chief • Chief of State ★★ Looking for the Executive Branch & Powers of the President full lesson? Find it here Just cut out & laminate! :) 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.
United States Constitution Interactive Notebook Pages
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United States Constitution Interactive Notebook Pages

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The Constitution Interactive Notebook Pages Six Principles of the Constitution Interactive Notebook Pages 4 Six Principles of the Constitution Interactive Notebook Templates Fun, interactive notebook pages on the Six Principles of the Constitution. They can easily fit into your teaching of the Constitution. They can be used in conjunction with a textbook, or can go side-by-side with my United States Constitution Unit Bundle located HERE! Six Principles of the Constitution: Popular Sovereignty Limited Government Federalism Flexibility Checks and Balances Separation of Powers Your students will cut out, paste into their notebook, label and/or write definitions using their notes, color, and study! KG Fonts © 2017 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 Vocabulary Matching Activity
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Constitution Vocabulary Matching Activity

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The Constitution Vocabulary Matching Activity and Recording Sheet Included in this product: • Title page • 33 sets of vocabulary matching cards (words/terms/important people; some do not have image matches) including color sets and black and white (you don't have to use all the cards in your activity!) • Recording Sheet for student responses (can make enough copies for your students to record as many sets as you'd like) This set of 33 (plus black and white) vocabulary matching cards outlines the important people, terms, and events outlining the time of The Constitution. Vocabulary Matching Cards include: • The Constitution • Bicameral • Legislative Branch • Executive Branch • Reserved Powers • Concurrent Powers • and more! These cards are great for stations, centers, as an independent study tool, SCOOT and other cooperative learning activities. ★ You can find all my Constitution lessons and activities HERE! Digital Papers by Ashley Hughes Borders by I Teach What's Your Superpower KG Fonts © 2017 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 Snapshot Activity
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Constitution Snapshot Activity

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The Constitution Unit Principles of the Constitution Snapshot Booklet Activity Included in this product: • Cover Page • Principles of the Constitution Snapshot Booklet Task Sheet and Reminders for students • Snapshot Booklet template • Principles of the Constitution Snapshot Booklet Activity Rubric • Directions for teacher (to give to your students) with images • The completed snapshot booklet images (to show you what the end result should be) Do your students love Snapchat?? This snapshot booklet activity is a great way for them to create "snapshots" of the principles of the Constitution. Students will create a collection of snapshots from the study of the principles of the Constitution. The snapshot booklet will include: • Title and illustration on the cover • Three "snapshots" that include COLORED ILLUSTRATIONS exemplifying three principles of the Constitution • Students will write a paragraph (at least 5 sentences) next to/under each image explaining the image and principle of the Constitution. • Illustration on the back page of your booklet that summarizes and represents the Constitution. This snapshot booklet activity can be given as in an in-class assignment/assessment or a homework assignment. It is up to teacher's discretion. ★★Looking for my complete Constitution unit bundle for middle grades?! FIND IT HERE! Digital Papers by Ashley Hughes 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 Task Cards - Black and White
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Constitution Task Cards - Black and White

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The Constitution Task Cards and Recording Sheet for Student Responses Black and White 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. ★ You can find all my Constitution/Government lessons and activities HERE! 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 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 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.