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SS.7.C.1.1 (Enlightenment)

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  1. Spec Page: 1.1 DOE http://floridacitizen.org/files/resources/middle/benchmark/ss7c11/SS7C11_Specification.pdf

  2. Escambia: 1.1 Page http://ecsd-fl.schoolloop.com/C11

  3. Assessment Items: Additional 1.1 Higher Order Assessment Items http://floridacitizen.org/download/resources/middle/benchmark/ss7c11/1-1_BC3_H.docx

  4. Tutorial: Florida Students Enlightenment Tutorial http://www.floridastudents.org/PreviewResource/StudentResource/101384 

  5. Video: What Does John Locke Say? Music Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kItXvJLnTtk

  6. Video: The Enlightenment John Locke >3min https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZBs78WQuUc

  7. Video: Social Contract https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aPnKCDArdE

  8. Lesson: iCivics Enlightenment Mini-Lesson https://cdn.icivics.org/sites/default/files/uploads/The%20Enlightenment.pdf?_ga=1.109113413.1173122875.1480514632

  9. Vocab Flashcards: https://quizlet.com/87797446/ss7c11-vocab-flash-cards/

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SS.7.C.1.2 (Founding Documents)

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  1. Spec Page: 1.2 DOE http://floridacitizen.org/files/resources/middle/benchmark/ss7c12/SS7C12_Specification.pdf

  2. Escambia: 1.2 Page http://ecsd-fl.schoolloop.com/C12

  3. Assessment: Additional 1.2 Higher Order Assessment Items http://floridacitizen.org/download/resources/middle/benchmark/ss7c12/1-2_BC1_H.docx

  4. Tutorial: Florida Students Colonists Tutorial http://www.floridastudents.org/PreviewResource/StudentResource/102484

  5. Video: Horrible Histories Magna Carta Epic Rap Battle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_5My8XH-n0

  6. Video: Mr. Raymond’s Foundations of Democracy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_j-cZnBPy9c

  7. Other: This Day In History Common Sense by Thomas Paine http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/thomas-paine-publishes-common-sense

  8. Storyboards: Common Sense  http://www.storyboardthat.com/teacher-guide/common-sense-by-thomas-paine

  9. Vocab Flashcards: https://quizlet.com/87797573/ss7c12-vocab-flash-cards/

 

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SS.7.C.1.3 (English Policies and Colonial Responses)

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  1. Spec Page: 1.3 From DOE http://floridacitizen.org/files/resources/middle/benchmark/ss7c13/SS7C13_Specification.pdf

  2. Escambia: 1.3 Page  http://ecsd-fl.schoolloop.com/c13

  3. Assessment: Additional Higher Order Assessment Items http://floridacitizen.org/download/resources/middle/benchmark/ss7c13/1-3_BC2_H.docx

  4. Tutorial: Florida Students Tutorial http://www.floridastudents.org/PreviewResource/StudentResource/107763

  5. Tutorial:  Schoolhouse Rock No More Kings http://www.cpalms.org/Public/PreviewResourceUrl/Preview/121800

  6. Video:  Too Late to Apologize : A Declaration  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZfRaWAtBVg

  7. Video: Common Sense (Parody of “Can’t Stop the Feeling”) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhYUyniqWlo

  8. Game: For Crown of Country? http://www.mission-us.org/pages/mission-1

  9. Reading: Ben’s Guide to Government Declaration of Independence https://bensguide.gpo.gov/declaration-of-independence-1776

  10. Vocab Flashcards: https://quizlet.com/87797761/ss7c13-vocab-flash-cards/

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SS.7.C.1.4 (Declaration of Independence)

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  1. Spec Page: 1.4 From DOE http://floridacitizen.org/files/resources/middle/benchmark/ss7c14/SS7C14_Specification.pdf

  2. Escambia: 1.4 Page http://ecsd-fl.schoolloop.com/c14

  3. Assessment: Additional Higher Order Assessment Items http://floridacitizen.org/download/resources/middle/benchmark/ss7c14/1-4_BC2_H.docx OR http://floridacitizen.org/download/resources/middle/benchmark/ss7c14/1-4_BC2_M.docx

  4. Tutorial: Florida Students Tutorial Analyzing the Declaration http://www.floridastudents.org/PreviewResource/StudentResource/116503

  5. Simulation: Sign the Declaration of Independence https://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/join_the_signers/declaration_sign_bw.html

  6. Reading: Ben’s Guide https://bensguide.gpo.gov/j-declaration-of-independence

  7. Video: Schoolhouse Rock Declaration https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrSeCYSnj5Y

  8. Video: Mr. Bett’s Declaration (I Can’t Feel My Face Parody) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shwNBBJj15M

  9. Song: We Need Independence Rap https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ny5mtvLRq8c&index=5&list=PLGBP_PWuTLZDhOXFfj4co3sqaMl_D_Yno   

  10. Vocab Flashcards: https://quizlet.com/87828107/ss7c14-vocab-flash-cards/

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SS.7.C.1.5 (Articles of Confederation)

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  1. Spec Page: 1.5 from DOE http://floridacitizen.org/files/resources/middle/benchmark/ss7c15/SS7C15_Specification.pdf

  2. Escambia: Page 1.5 http://ecsd-fl.schoolloop.com/c15

  3. Assessment: Additional Higher Order Assessment Items http://floridacitizen.org/download/resources/middle/benchmark/ss7c15/1-5_BC1_L.docx

  4. Tutorial: Florida Students Tutorial http://www.floridastudents.org/PreviewResource/StudentResource/116010

  5. Video: Mr. Bett’s Articles of Confederation (parody of Milkshake) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxYHW8Jr0Ng

  6. Video: Brainpop Articles of Confederation https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/usgovernment/articlesofconfederation/

  7. Song: Feds vs. States Rap https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sw_xJE3uTOU&list=PLGBP_PWuTLZDhOXFfj4co3sqaMl_D_Yno&index=11

  8. Other: Constitution Board Game http://texaslregames.org/games_web_eng/crelay/index.html 

  9. Other: Constitutional Convention tutorial game http://www.annenbergclassroom.org/page/the-constitutional-convention

  10. Reading: Ben’s Guide Articles of Confederation https://bensguide.gpo.gov/articles-of-confederation-1777-1789

  11. Vocab Flashcards: https://quizlet.com/87828582/ss7c15-vocab-flash-cards/

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SS.7.C.1.6 (Preamble)

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  1. Spec Page: 1.6 from DOE http://floridacitizen.org/files/resources/middle/benchmark/ss7c16/SS7C16_Specification.pdf

  2. Escambia: Page 1.6 http://ecsd-fl.schoolloop.com/c16

  3. Assessment: Additional Higher Order Assessment Items http://floridacitizen.org/download/resources/middle/benchmark/ss7c16/1-6_BC1_M.docx OR http://floridacitizen.org/download/resources/middle/benchmark/ss7c16/1-6_BC1_H.docx

  4. Tutorial: Florida Students Preamble Tutorial http://www.floridastudents.org/PreviewResource/StudentResource/117894

  5. Video: Schoolhouse Rock Preamble https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHp7sMqPL0g

  6. Other: Preamble Scramble Game http://texaslregames.org/games_web_eng/preamble_game/

  7. Reading:  Explanation of the Preamble http://kids.laws.com/preamble-of-the-constitution 

  8. Interactive Constitution: http://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/preamble

  9. Paper Puzzle: Preamble Scramble http://constitutioncenter.org/media/files/Preamble_Puzzle.pdf

  10. Vocab Flashcards: https://quizlet.com/87828774/ss7c16-vocab-flash-cards/

 

 

 

SS.7.C.1.7 (separation of power/checks & balances)

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  1. Spec Page: 1.7 from DOE http://floridacitizen.org/files/resources/middle/benchmark/ss7c17/SS7C17_Specification.pdf

  2. Escambia: Page 1.7 http://ecsd-fl.schoolloop.com/C17

  3. Assessment: Additional Higher Order Assessment Items http://floridacitizen.org/download/resources/middle/benchmark/ss7c17/1-7_BC1_BC4_H.docx

  4. Tutorial: Florida Students 3 Branches Tutorial http://www.floridastudents.org/PreviewResource/StudentResource/126030

  5. Tutorial: Center on Congress Checks and Balances Tutorial http://centeroncongress.org/checks-and-balances

  6. Video: 3 Branches Superheroes Rap https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jny_4BBGh_g

  7. Video: 3 Branches Rap Flocabulary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOS7RGpvNVs&t=32s

  8. Video: Schoolhouse Rock Checks and Balances http://www.schooltube.com/video/9ee8d7e4bef24e8394b4/Checks%20and%20Balances-%20schoolhouse%20rock-

  9. Other: Branches of Power Game https://www.icivics.org/games/branches-power

  10. Vocab Flashcards: https://quizlet.com/87829157/ss7c17-flash-cards/

 

 

 

SS.7.C.1.8 (Federalists & Anti-Federalists)

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  1. Spec Page: 1.8 from DOE http://floridacitizen.org/files/resources/middle/benchmark/ss7c18/SS7C18_Specification.pdf

  2. Escambia: Page 1.8 http://ecsd-fl.schoolloop.com/C18

  3. Assessment: Additional Higher Order Assessment Items http://floridacitizen.org/download/resources/middle/benchmark/ss7c17/1-7_BC1_BC4_H.docx

  4. Tutorial: Florida Students Fed vs. Anti- Tutorial http://www.floridastudents.org/PreviewResource/StudentResource/117965

  5. Video: Mr. Raymond’s Civics Federalists v. Anti-Federalists https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dG-gUT_ftw

  6. Video: Mr Bett’s Federalists v. Anti-Federalists/Bill of Rights Parody Song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KmB_PRmIhY

  7. Other: Fed or Anti-Fed Game http://texaslregames.org/games_web_eng/federalists_game/federalists.html

  8. Other: Federalist/Anti-Federalist mini-lesson from iCivics https://cdn.icivics.org/sites/default/files/uploads/Federalists%20&%20Anti-Federalists_0.pdf?_ga=1.149617526.1173122875.1480514632

  9. Vocab Flashcards: https://quizlet.com/87829211/ss7c18-vocab-flash-cards/

 

 

 

SS.7.C.1.9 (Rule of Law)

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  1. Spec Page: 1.9 from DOE http://floridacitizen.org/files/resources/middle/benchmark/ss7c19/SS7C19_Specification.pdf

  2. Escambia: Page 1.9 http://ecsd-fl.schoolloop.com/C19

  3. Tutorial: Florida Students Rule of Law Tutorial http://www.floridastudents.org/PreviewResource/StudentResource/118748

  4. Video: Mr. Raymond’s Rule of Law, Types of Law, and Sources of Law https://youtu.be/ZI_7rt9cLnQ?list=PLGTShTj_H-cLCkijQqNNCvXJInOuR0fII

  5. Video: The Law Rules http://www.weebly.com/uploads/1/5/7/7/15777460/rol_-_the_law_rules_-_iphone_603.mp4

  6. Image and questions: http://www.thecenterforruleoflaw.org/uploads/1/5/7/7/15777460/lady_justice.pdf

  7. Rule of Law Banner Lessons http://www.thecenterforruleoflaw.org/uploads/1/5/7/7/15777460/rule_of_law_banners.pdf

  8. Rule of Law Case Studies: http://www.thecenterforruleoflaw.org/educational-resources.html#casestudies

  9. Other: Rule of Law Skit Activity from iCivics https://cdn.icivics.org/sites/default/files/uploads/Rule%20of%20Law_4.pdf?_ga=1.10220789.1173122875.1480514632

  10. Vocabulary Flashcards:

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