Homeschool U.S. History Interactive Notebooks

SS.7.C.1.1 Recognize how Enlightenment ideas including Montesquieu's view of separation of power and John Locke's theories related to natural law and how Locke's social contract influenced the Founding Fathers. SS.7.C.1.2 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. This unit has interactive notebook pieces, assessments, and tons of paper based and technology based items. There are 30 items in this file that hits every part of the standards listed above. It includes a variety of lessons which meet multiple intelligences and different leveled learners. This has a variety of Document Based Questioning activities as well as EOC Prep activities where students measure their knowledge. There is no extra work needed. Just pick and chose, print and go! File items included, but not limited to: -Learning Goal Chart with standards and "I can" statements -Assessments with standards & levels of questions attached -Input/ Processing activities -Output/ Formative Check items -Close Reading -Bellwork -EOC Practice Items -ETC! ETC! ETC!

Civics Standards:

SS.7.C.1.6 Interpret the intentions of the Preamble of the Constitution.

SS.7.C.1.9 Define the rule of law and recognize its influence on the development of the American legal, political, and governmental systems.

SS.7.C.1.7 Describe how the Constitution limits the powers of government through separation of powers and checks and balances.

SS.7.C.2.5 Distinguish how the Constitution safeguards and limits individual rights.

SS.7.C.3.6 Evaluate Constitutional rights and their impact on individuals and society.

This unit has interactive notebook pieces, assessments, and tons of paper based and technology based items. There are 47 items in this file that hits every part of the standards listed above. It includes a variety of lessons which meet multiple intelligences and different leveled learners. This has a variety of Document Based Questioning activities as well as EOC Prep activities where students measure their knowledge. There is no extra work needed. Just pick and chose, print and go!

File items included, but not limited to:

-Learning Goal Chart with standards and "I can" statements

-Assessments with standards & levels of questions attached

-Alternative Learning Units (MULTIPLE)

-Input/ Processing activities

-Output/ Formative Check items

-Close Reading

-Bellwork

-EOC Practice Items

-ETC! ETC! ETC!

Civic Foundations of the US Government File Interactive Notebook Unit This Interactive Notebook file is filled with hook activities, processing activities, and EOC practice items for ALL four standards listed above. There are 35 pages filled with standard based learning activities for each of the FOUR standard topics listed above. Over the years with being Tech Leader for our school, along with Social Studies Department Head, Coach, Interactive Notebook Leader, and Civics teacher... I have become very talented in taking benchmarks, getting to the root of what is tested on within that benchmark and making lessons. Through the Universal Design Model and AVID, I have created great lessons, activities, DBQs, and practice EOC items that will make your life so much easier this school year. If you like these items, please feel free to check out my store. SS.7.C.1.1 Recognize how Enlightenment ideas including Montesquieu's view of separation of power and John Locke's theories related to natural law and how Locke's social contract influenced the Founding Fathers. SS.7.C.1.2 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. SS.7.C.1.3 Describe how English policies and responses to colonial concerns led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence. SS.7.C.1.4 Analyze the ideas (natural rights, role of the government) and complaints set forth in the Declaration of Independence.

Civics Standards: SS.7.C.1.6 Interpret the intentions of the Preamble of the Constitution. SS.7.C.1.9 Define the rule of law and recognize its influence on the development of the American legal, political, and governmental systems. This unit has interactive notebook pieces, assessments, and tons of paper based and technology based items. There are 30 items in this file that hits every part of the standards listed above. It includes a variety of lessons which meet multiple intelligences and different leveled learners. This has a variety of Document Based Questioning activities as well as EOC Prep activities where students measure their knowledge. There is no extra work needed. Just pick and chose, print and go! File items included, but not limited to: -Learning Goal Chart with standards and "I can" statements -Assessments with standards & levels of questions attached -Alternative Learning Units (MULTIPLE) -Input/ Processing activities -Output/ Formative Check items -Close Reading -Bellwork -EOC Practice Items -ETC! ETC! ETC!