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Government and Civics Year-Long Curriculum Unit Plans and Lesson Plans with activities, projects, PowerPoints, worksheets, bell ringers, and MORE! An entire YEAR worth of unit plans and lessons plans for Government/Civics. Units/ Topics include: 1. Foundations of Government Unit Plan 2. The Legislative Branch / Congress Unit Plan 3. The Executive Branch Unit Plan 4. The Judicial Branch Unit Plan 5. The Bill of Rights Mini-Unit 6. Elections and Politics Unit Plan 7. State and Local Government Unit Plan 8. Foreign Policy Unit Plan All units include: 1. PowerPoints and Guided Notes 2. Document Based Questions Activities 3. Vocabulary Graphic Organizer 4. Bell Ringer Activities 5. Worksheets and Activities 6. Answer Key and Grading Rubrics 7. Hands-on Real-Life Projects This purchase is for one teacher/one class license. If you would like to purchase multiple licenses please do so in my store with a 25% discount. Visit my website at: www.thepatriotresource.com for new lessons and discounts! Follow me with the button above to find out about new lessons and resources first! Thank you so much for your business! © 2021 The Patriot Resource
This fantastic lesson plan on comparing Presidential Policies is perfect for a lesson on the Executive Branch or for modern US History! The download features a full lesson plan in which students compare various aspects of presidential policies and agendas for every president since World War 2! Your students will look to compare foreign and domestic policies along with significant social events of the era. The included presidents are: Harry Truman Dwight D. Eisenhower John F. Kennedy Lyndon Johnson Richard Nixon Gerald Ford Jimmy Carter Ronald Reagan George H.W. Bush Bill Clinton George W. Bush Barack Obama Donald Trump Joe Biden There are links to online sources to learn about each president's foreign and domestic policies as well as video links to extend the lesson. The chart covers 4 pages in a student notebook so they can go in greater depth about each category for all 14 presidents. A completed answer key/teacher's guide is included for your convenience. After completing the chart, students move on to an analysis worksheet on which they describe successes and failures as well as ranking the presidents on their accomplishments. A guide for this is included as well! This also includes a full Google Docs version of the lesson so it can be completed online or in a paperless class! If you are looking for PowerPoint presentations and more on these policies, you can take a look at this Cold War Policies Complete Lesson Plan and this Detente, Ronald Reagan, & The End of the Cold War PowerPoint. Thanks for looking! Please "Like" my page on Facebook for updates, giveaways, links and more! Thanks!
What is the Executive Branch? What does the President do? Need a Differentiated Lesson?Teaching from home? Remote learning? Need something for Google classroom? Executive Branch: Differentiated Lesson is designed for success in middle school or high school. The Lesson includes Do Now, Closing Activities, Presentation, Guiding Notes (High, Mid, Low), Graphic Organizer and More! The comprehensive unit provides rigorous instruction allowing students to Boost students' knowledge on The Executive Branch. This Lesson can be used in middle school or high school . WHAT'S INCLUDED: This LESSON includes: Aligned with the Social Studies Standard Step By Step Directions Ready To Go No Prep Distance Learning Optional (With minor modification) The President The Vice President The Executive Branch High, Mid, Low GUIDED NOTES PowerPoint/ Google Slides 15 Slides Graphic Organizer ** Optional for Remote Learning (With modifications)** Be the first to know about my new products 50% off sale. • Look for the green star next to my store logo and click it to become a follower. How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases: • Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to login). Besides each purchase, you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. Each time you give feedback, TPT gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly as it helps me determine which products are most valuable for your classroom so I can create more for you. ☺
Branches of Government: Fun sorting activity - Maybe you are looking for something fun to do on President's Day...... This is fun for President's Day or any day you are working with the branches of government. This is an activity where students will work with a partner or individually to sort characteristics of each branch into the correct column. For example, they would sort "Article 1" into the Legislative column and "must be 35 and born in the US" into the Executive Branch. There are 27 different slips to sort. After students have sorted all of the cards, there is a skill sheet for students to fill each of the characteristics in the correct branch of government. For more creative lesson ideas, click on "elementary lesson plans" by my picture above.
Branches of Government: Fun sorting activity - Maybe you are looking for something fun to do on President's Day...... This is fun for President's Day or any day you are working with the branches of government. This is an activity where students will work with a partner or individually to sort characteristics of each branch into the correct column. For example, they would sort "Article 1" into the Legislative column and "must be 35 and born in the US" into the Executive Branch. There are 27 different slips to sort. After students have sorted all of the cards, there is a skill sheet for students to fill each of the characteristics in the correct branch of government. For more creative lesson ideas, click on "elementary lesson plans" by my picture above.
Do you want to save both time and $$$? Purchase in BUNDLE! This product includes everything you need to teach a full unit on The Executive Branch (The U.S. Presidency) for your secondary Civics/U.S. Government class. Most products include both printable and digital!Buyer Feedback:This bundle saved ...
This bundle package includes 7 activities to be used in an Executive Branch Unit. . Topics covered are: Notes Who Has the Authority? Growth of Presidential Power The President’s Executive Powers The President’s 8 Roles Assignments Choose Your President Paper Presidential Headlines Presidential Jeopardy If you like this bundle, be sure to check out The Three Branches of Government: A Unit Plan. You can find “Full Unit’s” for World History, US History, Economics, and Government at my store.
This engaging lesson plan on Executive Orders and the Powers of the President is great to use for a unit on the Executive Branch in Civics or American Government! The download includes a lesson plan with step-by-step instructions on how to use each activity plus video links, and Google Doc versions of each resource! First is a secondary source introductory reading on Executive Orders, what they are, how they work, and the history of them through the American Presidency. A set of analysis questions for this is included for students to answer. Next, students analyze 5 primary source examples of well-known Executive Orders from American History from Roosevelt through Donald Trump (Executive Orders: 9066, 9981, 11111, 13228, and 13769). This can be done as stations, in groups, individually, or digitally through the included Google Doc version. An answer key is included for your convenience. Finally, students complete a reflection activity on Executive Orders and whether or not they give the president too much law-making power. The entire lesson plan can also be downloaded with many others as part of my Executive Branch Unit Bundle Thanks so much for looking! You can "Like" my page on Facebook for updates, giveaways, links and more! Thanks!
Empower students to understand the Executive Branch with StoryboardThat's engaging civics lessons. Learn about the president, government structure, and more.
31 lessons in one! This bundle package includes interactive activities, group projects, worksheets, notes, and homework. Here is a breakdown of what’s included: Notes Growth of Presidential Power The President’s Executive Powers The President’s 8 Roles Intro to Congress Article 1: The Legislative Branch The Senate The House of Representatives Members of Congress Committees The Expressed Powers Nonlegislative Powers The Supreme Court The Special Courts Judicial Terms Quizzes The Senate The HOR Congress Activities Choose Your President Paper How a Bill Becomes a Law Booklet Expressed Powers Skit Create a Court Activity Special Court Presentations Jeopardy Review Game Congress Family Feud Congressional Duties Comic Strip Worksheets Presidential Headlines The Four Types of Committees in Congress Supreme Court Decisions Congress Word Search ***Note - I uploaded 40 new pages worth of activities on 3/11/17. If you had bought this previously, please re-upload for more activities. If you like this bundle, be sure to check out The Three Branches of Government: A Unit Plan. You can find “Full Unit’s” for World History, US History, Economics, and Government at my store.
Empower students to understand the Executive Branch with StoryboardThat's engaging civics lessons. Learn about the president, government structure, and more.
This bundle includes many interesting and thought-provoking activities and projects that are perfect for Presidents' Day for middle school students. Students will have the opportunity to work individually, with partners and in a group to create or complete several activities and projects. All pro...
This “Executive Branch at Work", Chapter 8 Bundle is great for 12th graders. It includes PPT, Activities, Videos, Tests, Quizzes, Activities, and Crash Course guide(s). BOOK: Holt - US Government Principles and Practice. If you are having any problems please email me: [email protected] CLICK HERE TO BUY THE WHOLE SEMESTER OF CIVICS Here is what is included: 0. DAILY PLANS: This outlines how I go about teaching CHAPTER 8 using the lesson ideas included in this chapter bundle. 1. ACTIVITIES: There is 1 activity included in this folder that will reinforce the teaching and lead to some great discussion. 2. QUIZZES: There is 1 quiz. 3. VIDEOS: I have included the link to one video. 4. TESTS: There is 1 test. 5. PPT: This is a 9 slide PPT that goes through all of the concepts from chapter 8. 6. ENTRY / EXIT SLIPS: This is a great way to assess what the students know up front and at the end of the unit/lesson. 7. WRITING: This is a great writing assignment that will allow students to think and express their thoughts on the chapter. 8. NEWSPAPER NOTES: This is another fun way for students to use the material and book in class. I have also included my NEWSELA guide as well as my CNN student news guide for some additional activities to use with current events in the classroom. 9. CRASH COURSE GUIDE(S): Crash Course is another great way to explain economics. There are 3 episodes in this unit. (12, 13, and 14) CRASH COURSE CIVICS TRADITIONAL CHAPTERS LIST: These are the chapters that I will be posting. - Roles of Government - Origins of US Government - The US Constitution - Federalism - Role and Powers of Congress - Congress at Work - The Presidency - Executive Branch at Work - Economic Policy - Foreign Policy and National Security - The Federal Court System - The US Legal System - Fundamental Freedoms - Assuring Individual Rights - Protecting Civil Rights - Public Opinion - Interest Groups - Political Parties - The Electoral Process - State Government - Local Government - Comparing Political and Economic Systems - International Relations If you have any questions: Email: [email protected] Make sure to check out my blog: Social Studies MegaStore Blog *************************************************************************** How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases: • Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. Each time you give feedback, TPT gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly as it helps me determine which products are most valuable for your classroom so I can create more for you. ☺ Do you like this style of teaching? Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies and product launches: • Look for the green star next to my store logo and click it to become a follower. Voila! You will now receive email updates about this store. ☺ *************************************************************************** © Social Studies MegaStore. This purchase is for you and your classroom. 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
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What is the Executive Branch? What does the President do? Need a Differentiated Lesson?Teaching from home? Remote learning? Need something for Google classroom? Executive Branch: Differentiated Lesson is designed for success in middle school or high school. The Lesson includes Do Now, Closing Activities, Presentation, Guiding Notes (High, Mid, Low), Graphic Organizer and More! The comprehensive unit provides rigorous instruction allowing students to Boost students' knowledge on The Executive Branch. This Lesson can be used in middle school or high school . WHAT'S INCLUDED: This LESSON includes: Aligned with the Social Studies Standard Step By Step Directions Ready To Go No Prep Distance Learning Optional (With minor modification) The President The Vice President The Executive Branch High, Mid, Low GUIDED NOTES PowerPoint/ Google Slides 15 Slides Graphic Organizer ** Optional for Remote Learning (With modifications)** ** Available as Google Product** **Be the first to know about my new products 50% off sale. • Look for the green star next to my store logo and click it to become a follower. How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases: • Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to login). Besides each purchase, you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. Each time you give feedback, TPT gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly as it helps me determine which products are most valuable for your classroom so I can create more for you. ☺