7th Grade Civics Graphic Organizers

SS.7.C.3.3 Directions: Fill in the chart with key information about each level of the federal court system.

THE OBLIGATIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND RIGHTS OF CITIZENS COMMON GOOD Students complete: a T-Chart, Diagram, Research project, Table, and answer a list of questions in this preview engagement unit for Citizenship

Bill Of Rights Alternative Learning Unit The entire unit includes: scenarios, graphic organizers, readings, vocab, worksheets, etc. At the end your students then apply their knowledge through an alternative learning unit. Both the rubric for the ALU and their learning goal charts are included with standards attached. The unit is also set up that if you wanted to just pick and chose, you could also do that :) Let me know if you have any questions. Standards: SS.7.C.2.4 Evaluate rights contained in the Bill of Rights and other amendments to the Constitution. SS.7.C.2.5 Distinguish how the Constitution safeguards and limits individual rights. Learning Goal: Students will understand what is in the Bill of Rights, what rights the Bill of Rights and other amendments protect, and how the Bill of Rights influences both individuals and society. Essential Question: How do societies balance community and individual rights? What rights are protected by the Bill of Rights and other amendments to the U.S. Constitution?

The Enlightenment Visual Vocab Essential Question: How did the ideas of Montesquieu and Locke influence the Founding Fathers? Directions: Provide a definition in your own words to each concept. Then draw a picture, symbol, or pictoword in each box representing concepts you learned in this lesson.

Free From Excessive Bail Newspaper Article Exercise Scenario: Jim Hessler is a homeless man arrested for stealing from a large department store. The judge set bail at 1 million dollars, an unusually disproportionate amount. Directions: Using your knowledge from the lesson, write a newspaper article illustrating the situation from above. A reporter's job is to be a whistleblower, to expose the truth and injustice. Finish the story with what may have happened to the excessive bail.

This comic strip walks through the Lead Up to the Declaration of Independence.

Sugar Act, Townshend Acts, Quartering Act, Boston Massacre, Boston Tea

Party, Paul Revere's Ride, and Declaring Independence.

---------------------------------------

Check out samples on my Instagram: @HistoryGuruTeachShare

Customer Tips:

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.

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. If you have any concerns or any of my resources are not what you expected, please contact me first before leaving feedback so I can have a chance to fix it for you! You can DM or follow me at Follow me on Instagram: @HistoryGuruTeachShare

How to get TeachShare 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, TeachShare gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases.

Like this product?

• Click on the Pin it button and pin it to one of your boards!

Follow me on Instagram: @HistoryGuruTeachShare

SS.7.C.4.1 - Understanding U.S. Domestic & Foreign Policy Differentiate concepts related to U.S. domestic and foreign policy. SS.7.C.4.2 - Government and Citizen Participation in International Organizations Recognize government and citizen participation in international organizations. SS.7.C.4.3 - The U.S. & International Conflicts Describe examples of how the United States has dealt with international conflicts. This zipped folder includes: Hooks, Engagement Activities, Graphic Organizers, Questions, Processing Activities

This activity breaks down obligations and responsibilities of U.S. Citizens. 1) What is it? 2) Summarize this obligation using a complete sentence 3) How do you know it is an obligation? 4) How does this obligation relate to the common good? 5) What are the consequences if people do not fulfill this obligation? 6) How does this act relate to being an active participant in society, government or political process? 7) What is the impact of this act?

SS.7.C.3.2 Compare parliamentary, federal, confederal, and unitary systems of government. This zipped unit includes Civics EOC preparation, hooks, processing activities and ways for your students to dive into their work.

Which Right is Being Exercised? Directions: Read each situation below very carefully. Next name the Bill of Rights amendment that is being exercised in each of the following situations and draw it out in the space provided. Please use a brief explanation through a cartoon by using: a key phrase, or number to demonstrate your knowledge of which Amendment is being used. Example: Carl was arrested for assault five years ago. He has been sitting in jail awaiting his trial ever since then, and the court claims that the process has been lengthened due to complications with logistics concerning court dates and witness information. SS.7.C.2.4 Evaluate rights contained in the Bill of Rights and other amendments to the Constitution. SS.7.C.2.5 Distinguish how the Constitution safeguards and limits individual rights.

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE DBQ Activity: Political Cartoon Analysis Students will analyze and look at different political cartoons from political time to discover how they influenced the colonist in declaring their independence from King George II.

The student will demonstrate knowledge of the political philosophies that shaped the development of United States constitutional government. a. Analyze key ideas of limited government and the rule of law as seen in the Magna Carta, the Petition of Rights, and the English Bill of Rights. Instructions: Complete the table and the questions that follow. The English Bill of Rights, US Bill of Rights, and What Does This Mean?

Process: SS.7.C.3.9 How a Bill Becomes a Law The students work through a coloring activity that leads the from a bill to a law!

Do you ever dream about being that awesome teacher that has too much time on their hands so that you can make AMAZING unit plans? Don't worry, I have got your back! This unit goes start to finish through the Preamble of the Constitution. It discusses comparing the Constitution and Declaration Preamble, the 6 principles, the goals, vocab, and even checks their understanding in a nicely scaffold model. EOC class? No problem! I have included an EOC practice question at the end for you, as well as a writing prompt, I know, I am amazing & now you can be too! This standard based mastery unit is the way to go! Worth every penny as you meet all your learners! You just get to sit back and watch the MAGIC happen!!

SS.7.C.1.1 - The Influence of the Enlightenment SS.7.C.1.1 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. Overview: Benchmark Clarifications: Students will identify and describe the Enlightenment ideas of separation of powers, natural law, and social contract. Read more! Students will examine how Enlightenment ideas influenced the Founders’ beliefs about individual liberties and government. Read more! Students will evaluate the influence of Montesquieu’s and Locke’s ideas on the Founding Fathers. Read more!