In this Goals of U.S. Foreign Policy Creative One-Pager Project for Civics, students create shields depicting the five goals of United States foreign policy, showcasing how foreign policy protects America. Students decorate their shield with each of the five goals of U.S. foreign policy, including definitions, examples, and images. This imaginative One-Pager lets students get creative and have fun — all while showing off how much they’ve learned about U.S. foreign policy. Perfect for your middle school Civics, American History, or American Government students!
Compatible with the updated Florida State Standards for 7th Grade Civics:
- SS.7.CG.4.1 Explain the relationship between U.S. foreign and domestic policy.
This Goals of U.S. Foreign Policy resource includes:
✯ The Goals of U.S. Foreign Policy Instructions & Rubric. Students are provided with a brief overview of the five goals of government, and a rubric gives clear instructions for the project and a grading guideline.
The five goals of government covered are:
- national security
- provide foreign aid
- promote the spread of democracy
- promote international trade
- promote world peace
✯ Four (4) Goals of Foreign Policy Shields Templates. Each blank template features a differently shaped shield, so students can choose whichever they like (or, they can make their own!) The shields are divided into five sections, one for each goal of foreign policy.
In each section of the shield, students:
- label the goal of foreign policy
- define the goal
- provide an example (preferably from real-life)
- and include an image
Students can draw, color, paste images from the internet, or make the entire shield online using TPT Easel. Or, extend the activity even further and let students bring in cardboard, tin foil, sytrofoam and other materials to make actual shields!
✯ Two (2) Sample Shields, one illustrated and one made digitally, so students have options to kickstart their creativity!
This resource can be printed out, or used digitally with the TPT Easel tool! TPT Easel Activities can be assigned directly to your Google Classroom, or you can generate a link to share with students via email or your LMS!
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