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Constitution Review Packet
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Constitution Unit Constitution Review Packet for A Social Studies Life's Constitution Unit FOR GOOGLE DRIVE Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! 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. ★★ Looking for the printable, pen and paper version of this resource? Find it here! Constitution Unit Review ASSL 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.
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.
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.
Articles of Confederation Review Packet
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Articles of Confederation Review Packet

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Articles of Confederation and Constitutional Convention Articles of Confederation Review Packet for A Social Studies Life's Articles of Confederation Unit Buy the BUNDLE and SAVE!! •• This product is also included in the Articles of Confederation UNIT BUNDLE! •• 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 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 Unit Test
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Articles of Confederation Unit Test

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Articles of Confederation and Constitutional Convention Articles of Confederation Test for A Social Studies Life's Articles of Confederation Unit Buy the BUNDLE and SAVE!! •• This product is also included in the Articles of Confederation UNIT BUNDLE! •• Included in this product: • Title page • Multiple Choice questions • Constructed Response questions • Answer Key for teachers 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 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.
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.
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 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 Test
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Constitution Unit Test

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Constitution Unit Test for A Social Studies Life's Constitution Unit FOR GOOGLE DRIVE Digital, 1:1, interactive, Social Studies learning! 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. ★★ Looking for the printable, pen and paper version of this resource? Find it here! Constitution Unit Test ASSL •• 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.
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.
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 - 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.
Articles of Confederation Word Wall without definitions
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Articles of Confederation Word Wall without definitions

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Articles of Confederation Word Wall with Images (without definitions) Buy the BUNDLE and SAVE!! •• This product is also included in the Articles of Confederation UNIT BUNDLE with BONUS card sets! •• Included in this product: • Title page • 40 vocabulary words/terms/important people (21 pages) with images Terms include: • Republic • Articles of Confederation • Shays' Rebellion • Constitutional Convention • Virginia Plan • New Jersey Plan • and more! ★★ 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! 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 - Preamble and Popular Sovereignty
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Constitution - Preamble and Popular Sovereignty

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U.S. Constitution - Preamble and Popular Sovereignty 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} Buy the BUNDLE and SAVE!! •• This product is also included in the Constitution UNIT BUNDLE! •• 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 - 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.
Articles of Confederation Shays' Rebellion
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Articles of Confederation Shays' Rebellion

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Articles of Confederation - Shays' Rebellion Aim: How did the new United States government struggle for power under the Articles of Confederation? 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: Failures of the Articles of Confederation political cartoon analysis • The Failure of the Articles of Confederation reading passage with scaffolding questions • Shays' Rebellion reading passage with questions • Application/Closing/Higher order thinking question • Answer Key(s) for Teachers Students will research and analyze the failures of the Articles of Confederation; Shays' Rebellion 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) 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.