Civic Literacy Hexagonal Thinking Bulletin Board Display (for displays, bulletin boards, or use as a traditional hexagonal thinking activity!) Includes over 150 large hexagonal cards (four cards per page) containing key vocabulary, concepts, and images relating to civic literacy. Vocabulary included: Articles I, II, III Bicameral Census Checks and Balances Civic Literacy Citizenship Civic Engagement Civic Responsibility Common Good Direct Democracy Interest Groups John Locke Jury Duty Limited Government Majority Rule Natural Rights Political Parties Rule of Law Social Contract Thomas Jefferson Values Volunteerism and much more! What is “Hexagonal Thinking” and how does it work? Hexagonal Thinking is a visual tool to help students make connections & organize ideas on a topic. To create your Hexagonal Thinking bulletin board, select a card to use as your starting point. Build your cluster by moving cards together, making sure each side that touches another card has a “connection” to the cards it touches. (An example of a completed hexagonal cluster is included in this resource.) Instructions for printing: Your bulletin board can be printed on white or colored printer paper. Print pages single-sided. Cut out hexagonal cards. Laminate for longevity if you choose. Other Suggested Uses: Laminate cards and affix magnetic tape to the back of your cards. Use your whiteboard as a display area! Magnetic hexagonal cards enable students to interact with your display! Use as a traditional hexagonal thinking activity. Middle school students prefer working with larger cards! (I recommend laminating cards for reuse.)
Civics teachers! Would you like to stimulate discussion and inspire civic engagement in your students! Bulletin boards are a great way to do this! The purpose of this resource is to raise awareness of the value of civic literacy and civic engagement. In addition to serving an awareness-raising function, this bulletin board aims to educate. Civics terminology is included as well as quotes and links to resources, videos, and online games. This bulletin board resource includes 2 Bulletin Board Displays! Board #1 includes 35 interactive bulletin board cards focusing on key terminology related to civic literacy and engagement. Quotes, video, and resources scannable QR codes and links are included! Board #2 includes 50 single-sided cards to be used in a bulletin board display focusing on why civic education matters. Topics included are: What is Civics? What is Civic Literacy? What is a Citizen? What does it mean to be civically engaged? Civic duty vs civic responsibility Common good and self-interest Civil rights and civil liberties Social Contract Direct vs Representative Democracy What is volunteerism and what are some examples? Civics-related quotes and more! This resource also includes a visually appealing notes page that may be used in conjunction with the bulletin board or may be used alone. 2 bonus binder covers are included as well! (I included a Civics and Government binder cover in this resource.) 1 Citizenship interactive notebook page. This resource is editable. Editable templates are included.
This is a digital item only- no physical items will be mailed. Bill of Rights Bulletin Board Set: Engage your students in a meaningful discussion about the Bill of Rights with our Bill of Rights Bulletin Board Set. Perfect for learning about the amendments or the US Constitution, this educational tool is designed to promote awareness, civic engagement, and justice in the classroom. Join us in learning more about the Bill of Rights. Transform your classroom into a hub of constitutional education and inspire your students to become informed and engaged citizens with our Bill of Rights Bulletin Board Set. Comprehensive Coverage: Includes detailed descriptions of the first ten amendments to the Constitution, making it easy for students to understand their basic rights and protections. Visually Engaging: Bright, colorful illustrations and clear text to capture students' attention and enhance learning. Educational and Informative: Encourages information to spark critical thinking and discussions about human dignity, freedom, and equality. Easy to use: Just print and display! We recommend printing on cardstock or laminating computer paper after printing, ensuring that this inspiring display shines bright in any learning environment. Kindly note that we cannot be held accountable for potential color variations resulting from different printers. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need assistance. Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @mapleandhenresources Copyright ©mapleandhenresources. All rights reserved by author. This product is to be used by the original downloader only. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Clipart and elements found in this PDF are copyrighted and cannot be extracted and used outside of this file without permission or license. Intended for classroom and personal use ONLY.
In this Year 5 unit, students explore the values and features of Australia’s democracy and the roles of citizens and elected representatives, addressing aspects of the HASS Australian Curriculum. This unit includes a mock election process and a mock court case which have been simplified in some areas to allow year 5s to enact the process. ✩ It is a 9-lesson unit (designed to be taught over a term) that contains all lesson resources including worksheets and posters*. ✩ This HASS unit also contains an editable PowerPoint presentation that can be displayed during each lesson. It includes the learning intentions/success criteria, key discussion points, worksheets and display resources. This makes teaching every lesson even easier if your classroom has a T.V or Smartboard. ✩ The editable planner includes relevant Australian Curriculum links. ✩ The lessons are kept simple and succinct, five to six steps each, to help you save time. The clear instructions highlight the key points, allowing you to focus on the students and make the most of the learning opportunities. ✩ Mrs Amy123 is known for its fun and engaging lessons that involve a wide range of cooperative learning strategies. This means that some lessons will not feature worksheets, though many will. ✩ This unit also includes a grading guide that shows what each grade (A-E) would look like based on two activities from the unit. This document is also linked to the Achievement Standard for Year 5 HASS. Included are: ♦Editable planner (6 pages) ♦Lesson resources including answer keys (56 pages) ♦ Editable PowerPoint Presentation (100+ pages) ♦ Editable Grading Guide (1 page) ♦ Editable learning intentions and success criteria Version 9 Outcomes Covered: Civics and Citizenship: The key values and features of Australia’s democracy, including elections, and the roles and responsibilities of elected representatives (AC9HS5K06) How citizens (members of communities) with shared beliefs and values work together to achieve a civic goal (AC9HS5K07) Inquiry Skills: Questioning and research: Develop questions to investigate people, events, developments, places and systems (AC9HS5S01) Locate, collect and organise information and data from primary and secondary sources in a range of formats (AC9HS5S02) Interpreting, analysing and evaluating: Evaluate information and data in a range of formats to identify and describe patterns and trends, or to infer relationships (AC9HS5S03) Concluding and decision-making: Develop evidence-based conclusions (AC9HS5S05) Propose actions or responses to issues or challenges and use criteria to assess the possible effects (AC9HS5S06) Communicating: Present descriptions and explanations, drawing ideas, findings and viewpoints from sources, and using relevant terms and conventions (AC9HS5S07) Version 8.4 Outcomes Covered: Civics and Citizenship: The key values that underpin Australia’s democracy (ACHASSK115) The key features of the electoral process in Australia (ACHASSK116) Why regulations and laws are enforced and the personnel involved (ACHASSK117) How people with shared beliefs and values work together to achieve a civic goal (ACHASSK118) Skills: ACHASSI094, ACHASSI095, ACHASSI96, ACHASSI99, ACHASSI100, ACHASSI101, ACHASSI104, ACHASSI103, ACHASSI104, ACHASSI105 → Other than where stated, this product is not editable → This file is zipped. Once downloaded, right-click the file and select ‘extract all’ to open.
Supporting students as they learn content vocabulary can be a struggle at times. This is especially true in the social studies classroom where students are expected to think critically about concepts they learn. This resource can save you time and can be used as an easy bulletin board idea. It can also help students learn the essential vocabulary related to forms and systems of governments. This resource is a great tool to support both English Language Learners as well as students with special needs. Creating an ever-evolving word wall in the classroom helps students make connections while also helping them develop deeper understanding of word meanings. This product includes the definitions to the following key vocabulary terms: Unitary system Confederal system Federal system Democracy Direct democracy Republic Autocracy Dictatorship Absolute Monarchy Constitutional Monarchy Oligarchy Theocracy Visuals are included for each term to help support students who struggle with the English language or who learn using visual cues. There are blank slides also included for you to be able to customize terms and definitions to meet the needs of your students. If you prefer to save your ink on your printer, a low-ink option for the slides has been included, as well. IMPORTANT: You will need PowerPoint in order to open and edit the file. You are welcome to use this for classroom use, but this is not for commercial use. If you like this product, check out my store for more options to support your students. Thank you! Dominique Let's connect on Instagram! creative.classroom.activities
Civics Collaborative Poster - Team Work - We Love Civics - Bulletin Board Idea - Think Tank Teacher
Happy Friday Eve!! I am linking up with Jessica from Joy in the Journey and Becky from Compassionate Teacher for their: I know that I've blogged about these bulletin boards before, but with testing last week and only two and half weeks of school left, I've slacked a bit on the bulletin boards (yep, I'm a big slacker...) Here is a working timeline that we made for the Road to Revolution. This was it at its beginning stages: This board was made from: aqua sentence strips stapled up, white computer paper with labels I typed for the events that occurred, white string to connect the date to the picture, the dates were printed from the computer, and the title of the board was made from me printing one letter to a sheet of copy paper, cutting them down, and then pasting them to construction paper. Then I stapled each separately all wompy-jawed (I hope you've heard that word...I didn't make it up but if you haven't heard it, it just means crazy crooked) so I didn't have to measure it to make it straight. ;O) This has double border around the edges...cute owls that you can't see... :O( And here it was at the end. Above that board are my Solve it Like a Superhero posters for math problem solving. I just printed the posters in color. For the banner, I folded the pennant banner (which I printed from a color printer) and folded them over a piece of string and stapled. Then I tied the string into the rafters (are those rafters?? they are to me) and just made loops. Of course, since I was working with a small space plus there's a window to the left, I had limited space on centering it (which does make me a little nutso) but it works for now... And here are the dominoes that show the causes of the Revolution (hanging from the illegal string from the ceiling- so the Fire Marshall says...oh well...) I took the black large construction paper (12 x 18) and die cut white circles to make the dominoes. Then printed the events on white paper, cut and pasted. Once again, I hung string from the rafters and then put clothespins on it to hold the dominoes. Simplest "board", ever!!! And easily interchangeable! (even if it is illegal!!!!) Here is a "board" from outside my classroom on the wall- usually just beige space (I really dislike beige). These are the geometry terms we had to learn (real quick-like since testing was coming up) so we made the geometric shapes with our bodies to remember. I took their pictures and printed them in color, along with the geometry posters from our geometry pack. I laminated all of them and then just hot glued them to the wall (which is also probably a no-no from my custodian but he saw me with the gun in hand and did not tell me to put down the weapon so I guess he's surrendered himself to the hot glue gun...) Here is a board that Stacia put up for testing motivation: Stacia typed the words and printed in color and then used the clipart from Melonheadz and also printed them in different sizes, laminated, cut, and stapled! :O) Jessica posed some: Questions to consider: What tools do you use to create bulletin boards? Colorful paper (construction or scrapbook), chart paper, die cuts, print outs of clipart, or bulletin board sets. We cannot cover the bulletin boards with paper because of the grand ole Fire Marshall so all of ours have been painted black. We can only use border, so I double mine up! How often do you change them? I changed mine per science and social studies unit. I have two small boards, so I stick with those units. Math and reading are usually posted up on my white board or on the green board you see by my desk. Or, in the hall like the geometry terms. With the strange shape that my room is, I have limited wall space. Do you have boards that stay up all year? Only the classroom rules and a few science and social studies posters. What types of materials do you put on them? Sometimes it's posters I've bought from the teacher store, most of the time it's anchor charts we've made in class or I've made ahead of time, or we make little posters together to put up while we learn new material. Sorry there is nothing new to share here...but maybe some of you hadn't seen it before? Make sure you link up your tricks of the trade for bulletin boards!! Amanda
Are you looking for board game bulletin board ideas? If you like the idea of a board gamed themed room or you are just looking for unique bulletin board ideas, here are some favorites! Teachers are
Its time for back to school and that means its such an amazing time to decorate the classroom doors and bulletin boards with some inspiring and positive
The DIY bulletin board is a brilliant way to display vital notices, and they also help convey information and facilitate communication and participation. You can head over to these creative and cheap diy bulletin board ideas to keep the students, family members, and even the citizens informed about the community resources. In-office, they can hold all-important for your business like the meeting schedules, to-do list of projects and a complete list of the project. For students, they can be a brilliant way to keep tracking their progress. At the same time, they can also be used to educate the students
Civic Literacy Hexagonal Thinking Bulletin Board Display (for displays, bulletin boards, or use as a traditional hexagonal thinking activity!) Includes over 150 large hexagonal cards (four cards per page) containing key vocabulary, concepts, and images relating to civic literacy. Vocabulary included: Articles I, II, III Bicameral Census Checks and Balances Civic Literacy Citizenship Civic Engagement Civic Responsibility Common Good Direct Democracy Interest Groups John Locke Jury Duty Limited Government Majority Rule Natural Rights Political Parties Rule of Law Social Contract Thomas Jefferson Values Volunteerism and much more! What is “Hexagonal Thinking” and how does it work? Hexagonal Thinking is a visual tool to help students make connections & organize ideas on a topic. To create your Hexagonal Thinking bulletin board, select a card to use as your starting point. Build your cluster by moving cards together, making sure each side that touches another card has a “connection” to the cards it touches. (An example of a completed hexagonal cluster is included in this resource.) Instructions for printing: Your bulletin board can be printed on white or colored printer paper. Print pages single-sided. Cut out hexagonal cards. Laminate for longevity if you choose. Other Suggested Uses: Laminate cards and affix magnetic tape to the back of your cards. Use your whiteboard as a display area! Magnetic hexagonal cards enable students to interact with your display! Use as a traditional hexagonal thinking activity. Middle school students prefer working with larger cards! (I recommend laminating cards for reuse.)
Have your students work together to create a meaningful bulletin board or hallway display for your classroom or hallway. This is perfect for your student council or election season. A reading passage about civic involvement and ways students can make their voices known is included. HOW IT WORKS: Similar to a quilt project, each student will color and cut one section of the poster to form a student-created display. This activity is a great way to foster civic involvement! THE ZIP FILE INCLUDES: :: 18 piece poster (18 x 27) :: 24 piece poster (24 x 36) :: 36 piece poster (24 x 36) :: Detailed student instructions :: Reading passage about civic involvement :: Teacher notes & standards alignment READING PASSAGE: The reading passage explains the importance of civic involvement and ways students can make their voices heard even if they are too young to vote. Examples include joining school clubs or organizations, volunteering their time, speaking up, and writing letters to local leaders. The passage includes one question at the end asking students to name one actionable step they can take to make their voice known on a matter important to them. WAYS TO USE THIS ACTIVITY: :: Sub Plans :: Indoor Recess :: Team Building :: Lesson Introduction :: Student Council :: School Elections Thank you! Michelle McDonald, B.A.E. Social Studies Education, K-12 Elementary Education K-8
Why History Matters Interactive Bulletin Board This resource includes 35 interactive cards to be used in a bulletin board display focusing on "Why History Matters." Topics included are: Why history matters? What skills do we learn when we study history? What does it mean to think like a historian? How are historians like detectives? What is historiography? What is a primary source? What is a secondary source? Why is sourcing important? What is oral history? What is historical inquiry? What is continuity and change? And more! A title, "Why History Matters" is included. This resource also includes two bonus visually appealing note pages that may be used in conjunction with the bulletin board or may be used alone. (Students may use the bulletin board as a reference when completing the notes pages.) A completed notes page is also included. (I provide the completed notes page to my students who struggle with note-taking. I have my students highlight important information on the completed notes page.) Topics included in the notes pages are: Why study history? Tools of a historian. Thinking like a historian, and more! QR Codes are included. NOTE: An answer key is NOT included with the notes pages. Answers will vary on both notes pages depending on the student and depending on how the notes pages are used. The notes pages are included in this resource as a BONUS. Feel free to use them or discard them if you wish. A bonus "Why History Matters" station activity is also included in this resource. This activity includes 5 stations (primary and secondary source sorting activity, quote analysis activity, and more! Bulletin board templates and station card templates are included if you choose to add your own bulletin board cards and/or stations.
Mount Rushmore Collaborative Poster! President's Day - Team Work Activity - for your 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade or 7th grade classroom.
What is included in this package? - 10 pictures (A4 each) - 10 quotes in bubbles ( A4 each) - Letters for Message :”Positive Words have Power” ( 5 x 4.5 each) All the pieces are made out of card stock, high quality, heavyweight and smooth finishes. This decorations will easy any teacher job! you just have to tape them on the door and get done with the job. Border and Background paper ARE NOT INCLUDED
The DIY bulletin board is a brilliant way to display vital notices, and they also help convey information and facilitate communication and participation. You can head over to these creative and cheap diy bulletin board ideas to keep the students, family members, and even the citizens informed about the community resources. In-office, they can hold all-important for your business like the meeting schedules, to-do list of projects and a complete list of the project. For students, they can be a brilliant way to keep tracking their progress. At the same time, they can also be used to educate the students
This collection of easy and engaging Election Day Activities is a great way to introduce preschool, kindergarten and 1st grade students to civics, citizenship and the importance of voting.
Welcome your students back to school with this engaging Civics 5-Station Activity. Designed to spark interest in civics and promote active participation, this activity includes everything you need for a smooth and engaging first-day activity! Stations: Syllabus Close Read: Students examine the syllabus, ensuring they understand course expectations and other key information. Bulletin Board Analysis: Students examine any classroom bulletin board, answering targeted questions to understand the purpose and content of the bulletin board. Hexagonal Thinking Activity: Students will use hexagonal cards to connect key civics concepts, enhancing their critical thinking and collaborative working skills. Would You Rather (Civics-Themed): Students will engage in fun and thought-provoking "Would You Rather" activity focused on various civics topics. Practice U.S. Citizenship Test: Students will answer multiple-choice questions from the U.S. citizenship test to test their knowledge of U.S. civics. Included Materials: Station Instructions: Clear guidelines for each station to ensure students know what to do. Recording Worksheets: For students to record their answers and reflections from each station.
Looking for decorations for your class word wall? Get this civics word wall decoration resource that includes: 1. CIVICS circle letters 2. UNIT Square letters 3. Unit number letters to switch with each unit! 4. Exit Ticket Activity This resources goes perfectly with words fo your word wall.
Are you tired of those same old boring store-bought bulletin board borders? Time to get creative and make your own with DIY Bulletin Board Borders!
The DIY bulletin board is a brilliant way to display vital notices, and they also help convey information and facilitate communication and participation. You can head over to these creative and cheap diy bulletin board ideas to keep the students, family members, and even the citizens informed about the community resources. In-office, they can hold all-important for your business like the meeting schedules, to-do list of projects and a complete list of the project. For students, they can be a brilliant way to keep tracking their progress. At the same time, they can also be used to educate the students
Uh-oh! You've got 20 minutes before the students show up and your bulletin board isn't even started. These 10 boards are perfectly simple and look great!
U.S. History Jokes Bulletin Board - Classroom Posters - Think Tank Teacher
