7th Grade Civics Activities

The Amendments to the US Constitution are an integral part of American History and Civics courses. This bundle includes multiple ways for students to engage with and critically think about the Amendments to the US Constitution.

Specifically, this bundle includes:

• 3 Constitutional Amendments Maze Activities (and answer keys)
• 8 Constitutional Amendments Writing Prompts
• Constitutional Amendments Cut and Paste (and answer key)
• Bill of Rights in My Own Words Worksheet

And the 90 Second Social Studies Amendments Bundle

• My Amendments Notebook
• 90 Second Social Studies Presentation Template
• Teaching Guide (teacher reference guide, student sign up sheet, two presentation rubrics)

*all resources are in full color and have an additional printer friendly version

This bundle can be used for:

• First Week Activities
• Formative assessment
• Extension activities
• Centers activity
• Review
• Homework
• Subplans
• Anywhere you want to teach or review the Constitutional Amendments

This passage and assortment of activities are an engaging and accessible way for your students to strengthen their knowledge of the social studies disciplines of civics and government!

THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

• Introduction to the Study of Civics and Government Passage (3 pages)
• 15 Multiple Choice Questions
• 5 Short Answer Questions
• 9 Choice Board Extension Activities
• Answer Keys
• Link to Digital Version

I do my best to make sure every product is free of typos or mistakes, but please feel free to message me with any corrections or concerns.

This is a comprehensive lesson on the reasons for migration and how push and pull factors play a part in the process. Students will watch a PowerPoint on Migration and participate in a group reading activity. As a group students will explore a time in history when people migrated based on economic, social, political, environmental, and demographic reasons based on Ravenstein’s 7 Laws of Migration.

OBJECTIVES:

• The learner will understand how migration impacts society.
• The learner will understand how and why people migrate internally and internationally.
• The learner will examine migration throughout history, examining the push and pull factors of migration.
• The learner will become familiar with the five influences of push and pull factors.
• The learner will become familiar with who Ravenstein was and his 7 Laws of Migration.

MATERIALS:

• Introduction Activity: Watch the Human Migration PowerPoint
• Teacher guide to PowerPoint
• A Safe Place to Land Group Reading Activity (Included)
• A Safe Place to Land Comprehension Research Activity Migration Cards. Find a time in history when people migrated based on economic, social, political, environmental and demographic reasons
• Online access for research for each group
• A Safe Place to Land Character Analysis and Peer Teaching (Included)
• A Safe Place to Land Migration Cards (Front and back - Included)
• Ravenstein’s 7 Laws of Migration Chart (Included) + a way to display it for the class
• Timer for peer teaching activity.

PREPARATION:

• A Safe Place to Land Group Reading Activity (suggest one per group member to be used throughout the day with other classes.)
• Cut, glue (front to back), laminate and place in a paper bag cards for the drawing.
• Paper bag for the drawing Comprehension Research Activity
• Print A Safe Place to Land Character Analysis and Peer Teaching, one per group.
• Print Safe Place to Land Migration Cards, enough for one card per student.
• Print off Ravenstein’s 7 Laws of Migration Chart.

INCLUDES:

• Detailed Teacher Instruction
• An Introduction
• The procedure which includes the Reading Activity, Game, and Character Analysis
• Closure activity

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Looking for an exciting, student-friendly way to teach the 3 branches of government and how a bill becomes a law? This 3 branches of government activity packet is exactly what you need! Combining reading comprehension with interactive, hands-on activities, this resource brings civics to life while keeping students actively engaged.

Whether you’re covering the roles of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches or guiding your students through the steps of the law-making process, this how a bill becomes a law activity makes learning meaningful and fun. Perfect for teachers looking to supplement their curriculum with high-quality, ready-to-use material

What’s Included:

• Branches of Federal Government Organizer – 3-column format (Blank & Filled)
• Levels and Officials of Government Pyramid Organizer (Blank & Filled)
• How a Bill Becomes a Law Organizer – Sequence of Events (Blank & Filled)
• 3-page Reading Passage on How a Bill Becomes a Law with a 10-question comprehension quiz
• 2-page Reading Passage on the Branches of Government with a 10-question comprehension quiz
• Foldable Nameplates for Role-Playing Activity (President, House of Representatives, Senate, Committee, Sub-Committee)
• House of Representatives Bill Proposal (Sample & Blank)
• Senate Bill Proposal (Blank)
• 2-page Bill Summary Templates (for both House and Senate)

Why You’ll Love It:

• Engages students with interactive activities: This resource provides a hands-on 3 branches of government activity and a dynamic how a bill becomes a law activity that immerses students in the legislative process.
• Reading and Activity Combined: Students build knowledge through engaging reading comprehension passages and then reinforce it by participating in real-world activities.
• No-Prep for Teachers: All graphic organizers, reading passages, assessments, and materials are ready to print and use—saving you time and effort.
• Interactive Role-Playing: Students step into the roles of lawmakers and officials, making abstract concepts easier to understand.
• Perfect for Multiple Learning Styles: Combines visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning with reading, graphic organizers, and hands-on role-play.

Ways to Use This Resource:

• Civics and Social Studies Units: Incorporate the 3 branches of government activity into your lessons on federal government.
• Interactive Government Simulations: Use the how a bill becomes a law activity to create a classroom simulation where students follow the legislative process from start to finish.
• Assessments and Reinforcement: Utilize the quizzes and graphic organizers to assess student understanding and reinforce key concepts.

This packet isn’t just about learning—it’s about making civics memorable! Your students will love exploring the 3 branches of government and following a bill’s journey to becoming a law through hands-on activities they won’t forget.

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Teacher burnout begone!!! You AND your students will love this fun activity! Perfect as icebreakers for those in-between days during back to school when you don't have anything planned. This Four Corners Mini Debate Activity is a great no-prep activity that you can use any time of year for a fun, engaging activity that your students will LOVE!

Students will love moving around the room as you click through the 35 debatable topics - mostly controversial, but some are silly as well! This is perfect for middle school/high school, but teachers are encouraged to preview the statements and skip over any which you feel are too controversial for your student population. (I definitely stayed away from the most controversial topics).

►You will love this well-organized activity that allows students to voice their opinions, defend their positions, and even learn something new!

►The printable Reflection Sheet will allow them to reflect on the ideas presented, and asks them to discuss two issues that they may have changed their stance on after the debate and the reasons why. This is an activity I use in my classroom every year and I know your students will love it!

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• 35 Statements (Google Slides)

• Includes a Blank Editable Slide

• 5 Printable Classroom Signs

• Student Reflection Sheet

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►If you agree with the statement, move to the side of the room labeled “Agree” or “strongly agree.” If you disagree, move to the side of the room labeled, “Disagree” or “strongly disagree.” If you’re not sure how you feel about the topic yet, move to the side of the room labeled, “Undecided.” (I typically have "undecided" students stand in the middle and hang the other posters in the four corners of the room.)

***Students should be prepared to defend their position even if they’re undecided.

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This comprehensive bundle equips teens with essential knowledge about their legal rights and responsibilities in various real-world scenarios. Through engaging reading passages, case studies, role-playing exercises, and critical thinking questions, students explore crucial topics like:

• Traffic Stops & Police Interactions: Understand your rights when pulled over, learn how to handle searches, and practice asserting yourself politely.
• School Searches & Privacy: Discover what constitutes "reasonable suspicion" for searches, explore differences between backpack & locker searches, and analyze student vs. teacher rights.
• Digital Privacy & Phone Rights: Delve into the Fourth Amendment and digital privacy, learn how to protect your data, and practice denying unwarranted access to electronic devices.
• Arrest & Legal Rights: Understand Miranda rights, the right to remain silent, and how to effectively navigate arrest situations.
• Street Stops & Your Rights: Learn when police can stop you, what they can ask, and how to assert your rights respectfully.
• Peaceful Protest & Activism: Explore the boundaries of free speech and assembly, differentiate legal protest from unlawful activity, and learn how to interact with police during demonstrations.
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• Unfair Profiling & Discrimination: Define racial profiling, discuss safe responses to biased stops, and explore resources for reporting discrimination.
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• Curfew Laws & Teen Rights: Explain local curfew ordinances and potential consequences, explore exceptions and alternative activities for late-night hours.

Each activity-packed reading comprehension worksheet includes:

• Engaging text with real-life examples and case studies
• Multiple choice, short answer, and open-ended questions
• Clear and concise answer key
• Role-playing activities and discussion prompts
• Opportunities for critical thinking and personal reflection

Learning Objectives:

• Understand key legal rights and responsibilities in various situations.
• Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Practice respectful communication and assertive responses.
• Increase awareness of potential biases and discrimination.
• Learn how to navigate difficult situations safely and responsibly.

Common Core Standards:

• Reading: RI.8.1, RI.8.2, RI.8.3, RI.8.4, RI.8.5, RI.8.6, RI.8.7, RI.8.8, RI.8.9, RI.8.10

• Writing: W.8.1, W.8.2, W.8.4, W.8.5, W.8.6, W.8.9, W.8.10

• Speaking & Listening: SL.8.1, SL.8.2, SL.8.3, SL.8.4

• Civics: SS.8.C.1.1, SS.8.C.1.2, SS.8.C.3.1, SS.8.C.3.2, SS.8.C.3.3

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This lesson involves having students examine the impacts of the Industrial Era in the United States with a specific focus on child labor. It is recommended that students will have explored, to some degree, the Industrial era prior to this lesson. This resource will prompt students to analyze social activist Lewis Hines' photographs that depict the various jobs and working conditions that children experienced. The Slide Presentation is interactive, problem posing, and vicariously draws the students into the lives of the children of the Industrial era.

Optional Extension Activity: Students compare and contrast the child labor of the Industrial era with the child labor that exists today. A 22 minute documentary film titled 'Zoned for Slavery: The Child Behind the Label' supplements this lesson.

This lesson includes:

• Slide Presentation [59 Slides]
• Student Guided Notes
• Venn Diagram Handout

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Civics Interactive Notebook Geared toward the Civics EOC with EOC Practice Items Hooks, Processing, Engagement, EOC Practice, and Assessing Activities Processing and Assessing SS.7.C.1.1 - The Influence of the Enlightenment Recognize how Enlightenment ideas including Montesquieu’s view of separation of powers and John Locke’s theories related to natural law and how Locke’s social contract influenced the Founding Fathers. SS.7.C.1.2 - Influences on the Colonists' Views of Government Trace the impact that the Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights, Mayflower Compact, and Thomas Paine’s Common Sense had on colonists’ views of government. Example: Essential Question: What were some of the key influences on the colonists’ views of government? Colonial Influences Formative Check Explain how the big ideas that emerged from the historical documents you read about in this lesson have been incorporated into the U.S. Constitution.

Why Close Reading Now? I wear a variety of professional hats—Department Head, Social Studies Coach, Youth In Government Advisor, Interactive Notebook Team member for the District, Chromebook Leader, tech Leader, School Based Leadership Team, AVID Tutor, and most of all Teacher. To keep myself honest (and humble), I spend a lot of time in classrooms watching kids and teachers at work. During the past few years, I've observed a transformation in the teaching of reading from an approach that measured readers' successful understanding of text through lengthy packets of comprehension questions to one that requires students to think about their thinking, activating their "good reader" strategies. The National Assessment of Educational Progress even made one of those strategies—making reader/text connections—a thinking strand within its framework (National Assessment Governing Board, 2002). For a long while, this approach looked ideal. What could be better than creating metacognitive readers? 16 Files for your Civics or US Government classroom

Reporting Category 3. Government Policies and Political Processes SS.7.C.2.8 Political parties SS.7.C.2.9 Qualifications for political office SS.7.C.2.10 Groups influencing government; Impact of media; Political action committee SS.7.C.2.11 Bias; Propaganda SS.7.C.2.13 Current issues SS.7.C.4.1 Foreign policy SS.7.C.4.3 International conflicts Study Guides Quizzes Answer Keys

Reporting Category 1. Origins and Purposes of Law and Government SS.7.C.1.2 Separation of powers SS.7.C.1.3 Magna Carta & English Bill of Rights; Mayflower Compact SS.7.C.1.4 Colonial grievances; Role of government SS.7.C.1.5 Constitutional Convention SS.7.C.1.6 Preamble SS.7.C.1.7 Checks and balances SS.7.C.1.8 Bill of Rights SS.7.C.1.9 Rule of law SS.7.C.3.10 Types of law Reporting Category Tests, Study Guides, and powerpoints

Topics Included (but not limited to):

• Citizenship
• Forms and Systems
• Enlightenment
• Founding Documents
• Colonial Concerns
• Glossary

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Types of Activities for each unit Included (but not limited to):

• Create an Instagram for an Enlightenment Thinker
• Question Practice
• Readings & Dialectical Journals
• Videos and Questions
• Interactive Vocab Activities
• Visual Vocab
• Learning Goal Charts to start each unit!
• Bellwork to start each unit!
• Close Readings
• DBQs

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Reporting Category 4. Organization and Function of Government SS.7.C.3.1 Representative democracy SS.7.C.3.2 Federal system SS.7.C.3.3 Powers of Article I SS.7.C.3.4 Division of powers SS.7.C.3.8 Judicial review SS.7.C.3.11 Appellate courts SS.7.C.3.13 Compare constitutions; Comparison of preambles; Government structure SS.7.C.3.14 Concurrent powers; Government services Quizzes Study Guides Review Powerpoints

SS.7.C.3.3 Illustrate Structure and Function of Government This zipped folder contains ideas and activities for Processing, Hooks, and Bellringers/ Quizzes. This give you a creative start to any Three Branches Unit. This mini package will give you an insight into what work I have to offer. If you like this, please check out my other work.

Reporting Category 2. Roles, Rights, and Responsibilities of Citizens SS.7.C.2.1 Naturalization SS.7.C.2.2 Responsibilities of citizens SS.7.C.2.4 First Amendment; Right of assembly; Self-incrimination SS.7.C.3.6 Constitutional rights; Women’s rights SS.7.C.3.7 Twenty-Fourth Amendment SS.7.C.3.12 Bush v. Gore; Gideon v. Wainwright; Tinker v. Des Moines Study Guides Power Points Quizes Answer Keys