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8th grade elections - voting activities
Women's Suffrage Activity From Seneca Falls to the 19th Amendment
In this Women's Suffrage and 19th amendment primary source-based resource on the Women's Suffrage Movement, students analyze the struggle for women's voting rights from the Seneca Falls Convention to the passage of the 19th Amendment. Students also learn the roles of several key figures, including Alice Paul, Susan B Anthony, Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and President Woodrow Wilson.This lesson is included in BOTH the Progressive Era (Gilded Age) Bundle and my Roaring '20s and 1930s B
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6th - 10th
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Presidential Election 2024 | Political Parties Spectrum | Democrat & Republican
The two major Political Parties, Democratic and Republican, are debating their beliefs to influence voters! What is a political party anyway? What is the difference between Democrats and Republicans? Am I a Democrat or Republican? These are common questions that all students begin to ask themselves, and this lesson will help answer all their burning questions!I have been teaching for many years and have struggled to find a resource that helps students truly understand what the differences are
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Election Activities | Mock Election
It's an election year, which means you have the perfect opportunity to host a candy bar-themed mock election in your classroom! This versatile resource can be used in any grade between kindergarten and 6th grade, and you'll be able to teach about the electoral process in an engaging way!Download the preview to learn more!●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●What resources did I include in this product for you?The following activities are included for before, durin
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K - 8th
Political Parties 2.6 - Democrats, Republicans & Third Parties Civics EOC
Political Parties - Democrats, Republicans & Third Parties: PowerPoint, Lesson Plan, Smart Board Activity, Flipped Class Video and Various ActivitiesThese lessons will be updated soon (stay tuned), but this is still a tested benchmark. The content is the same for the 2024 Florida Civics EOC exam. This lesson also works great for any civics, government, or U.S. history course.This lesson is an excellent introduction to political parties. Students are provided with an overview of the history o
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7th - 12th
Also included in: Civics / Government Bundle III
Election of 1860 and Civil War Activity Student Matrix and Electoral College Map
In this Civil War and Election of 1860 activity, students complete a 4-person matrix and electoral map activity to understand the experience and views of Abraham Lincoln, Stephen Douglas, John Breckinridge, and John Bell in the Election of 1860. ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Civil War activities unit bundle here!Students will also calculate the electoral votes of this Election (provided students already have an understanding of the Electoral College).
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5th - 8th
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Women's Suffrage The Women's Rights Movement Analyzing the Protests of the NWP
With this lesson, students learn the background leading up to the passage of the 19th amendment. They will visit two stations that discuss the major protest activities from the National Woman's Party, led by Alice Paul and Lucy Burns. They will analyze the methods of protest utilized by the NWP specifically the suffrage parade of 1913 and the silent sentinel protestors in front of the White House. This is a topic that is often overlooked, and that deserves more attention. This product matches th
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8th - 11th
Also included in: Woodrow Wilson and the Ideals 14 Points Inquiry Based Essay Assessment
Election Day Voting Activities on Voter Rights & Behavior - Civics Activities
Dive into voting rights, voter turnout, voter registration, and voting methods in this 7-activity Election Day prep kit.This kit works great as once-a-week stand-alone lessons or a two-week mini-unit leading to Election Day. Or save for super easy sub plans any time in your Civics or Government class. This resource comes in both printable PDF and paperless Google files. Get this and a bunch more activities in the complete 3-5 week Voting & Elections PBL Unit and make engaged citizens out of
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7th - 12th
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Political Parties & History! Learn Origins & Evolution of Political Parties!
In this Political Party history activity, students learn the origins, history, and evolution of political parties in the United States to understand their impact on American History.Students are engaged with two parts with this political party and elections resource. Part one focuses on the origins of the first debate between political groups (Federalists and Anti-Federalists) and the fight over the United States Constitution. Part two focuses on the history of political parties through five d
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5th - 8th
US Government Warm-Ups (Bellringers)- 1 Semester
This product provides 75 warm ups (bellringers) for U.S. Government classes! The warm ups include thought provoking questions and content review, and are designed to get your students thinking about important course themes. Warm-ups come with keys when appropriate. The warm-ups/bellringers are organized by unit and I have included a table of contents that will allow you to easily identify and use these warm-ups in your classroom no matter what order you teach your content. I have also included a
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8th - 12th
Government | Comparing Forms of Government in the Real World | Case Studies
In this Government class activity your students will learn about the different Forms of Government and how they can be classified (direct/representative democracy, theocracy, oligarchy, monarchy, parliamentary, presidential etc.) by using EIGHT real world government examples. For example, students will examine how a real world monarchy, like the one used in Saudi Arabia, affects life in Saudi Arabia. The overall essential question is: What is it really like to live in countries with different fo
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8th - 12th
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USA Citizenship Test
Need a relevant activity for teaching Government or Contemporary Issues? This is a 40 question test compiled with need-to-know knowledge for the actual US Citizenship test. Use this multiple-choice activity as an introduction for Government class to see if your students would even qualify to be American citizens! Or, use it to show how difficult it is for foreigners to become citizens in your Contemporary Issues class. Fun and eye-opening for students as they experience a real-life activity! C
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8th - 12th
Presidential Election Activities Unit Bundle | 7 Resources for Elections!
In this Presidential election, primary and caucuses, and electoral college bundle, you receive 7 election resources to teach the purpose of a primary and caucus, campaigns, political parties, and much more! Purchase this bundle for $20, instead of paying $25 for buying each resource separately!This bundle includes:✔ Constitution, Amendments, Electoral College Guided Notes & PowerPoint! Engaging!✔ How to Win an Election: Students Understand Election Trends and Swing States!✔ Electoral Colleg
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6th - 10th
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The West Wing Teaching Guide - Seasons 1-7
This is a complete book for ALL 7 SEASONS!
Like most Social Studies teachers, I’m always very excited anytime a new movie or better yet television series comes out that is about something that I teach in class. Yes, there are often lots of inaccuracies, but it’s about the things I love…and that things I teach….double whammy! The West Wing was one of those series, but more than just watching when it was on TV, I now find myself watching it over and over again in the years since it has gone off
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7th - 12th
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Political Parties & the Election Process: A Class Simulation
Election, Voting, Simulation
This interactive and engaging class simulation will introduce your students to the entire election process. From voter registration to campaigning to the Electoral College, students will have fun while learning all the steps to a Presidential Election. By creating unique political parties (Pizza Party, Slumber Party, Birthday Party) and funny candidates (Olive Slice, Holly Wood, Faye Muss), I've created a unit that keeps students interested throughout the learning
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4th - 8th
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Government Task Cards
Students need to understand the democracy in which we live. I created this government task card activity (scoot) to help my students distinguish between the 3 branches as they learn about the abstract concept of government! There are 20 task cards, a recording sheet, and an answer key for easy grading. Check out my Differentiated Reading Passages for the Year! Check out my Student Created Newspapers Here!Check out my Government Book of Sorts BUNDLE that perfectly complements this pack! Check out
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2nd - 8th
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Also included in: Social Studies Task Cards Revolution to Reconstruction BUNDLE
Election Electoral College Explained w/ Coloring Map & Comprehension ?'s
This printable is perfect for ANY election year especially this Presidential Election of 2020. This sheet is perfect for explaining the presidential election process, how the Electoral College works and is interactive and applicable for any year. I love to use this during the election year and have my students fill out how many electoral votes each state earns, then after completing the map legend we follow along and update our map based on real-time election results. The majority of the general
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
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Types of Government Wanted Posters: A fun way to learn about political systems
This lesson is a fun way to teach your students about different political systems around the world throughout history and in modern times. Students can work independently or in small groups to research four different kinds of political leadership: dictatorship, monarchy, theocracy, and democracy.They need to complete independent research to find information about the following topics:Rise to power: How does this type of leader get chosen (are there fair elections, do they take power by force, or
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4th - 9th
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U.S. President Facts | Two Truths and A Lie Activity Game | President's Day
U.S. President Facts | Two Truths and A Lie Activity Game | Presidents Day | Whacky Zany U.S. President FactsDid you know one of our president's had pet tiger cubs in the White House? Or that another went blind in one eye from a boxing accident? Capture your student's attention and fascination by learning these "not so well-known" weird and whacky U.S. President facts! Project the PowerPoint on the screen and have them follow along guessing which two facts are true and which one is the lie! The
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3rd - 12th
How a Bill Becomes a Law Board Game Activity
Here is a fun and engaging board game about United States government and how a bill becomes a law. Some of the key topics covered are two-thirds vote, veto, House of Representatives, Senate, the President, and more.The purpose of this activity is for students to show their understanding of how a bill becomes a law in United States government in a fun and engaging way.Here is what you'll get:one game boardgame cards for you to cut out and use with each game boardThere are many ways that you coul
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5th - 8th
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Presidential Election Process Texts & Activities: Electoral College, Primaries+
Presidential Election Process: Becoming the President Texts & ActivitiesThis civics unit teaches students the presidential election process, focusing on the Electoral College, Caucuses and Primaries, and Inauguration Day. Each text includes reading comprehension questions. The questions come in both PDF and Google Slides formats. Passages discussing the arguments for and against the Electoral College are included. Teachers can use them in various ways, including a persuasive essay or as a
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6th - 8th
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Election 2024 Compare the Issues Reading and Activities Print & Google Drive
Updated for the 2024 Presidential Election! Compare and Contrast the issues that are important to your students. Learn where Joe Biden and Donald Trump stand on jobs, the economy, immigration, health care, and the environment. Have your students ask critical questions about the presidential campaign. Complete your Campaign 2024 unit with 2024 Election Meet Joe Biden and 2024 Election Meet Donald TrumpOR SAVE SOME MONEY AND Grab the 2024 Election Bundle. You'll get all three resources at a di
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: 2024 Presidential Election Meet the Candidates Bundle Print & Digital
Resistance to Reconstruction: Sharecropping, KKK, Jim Crow Laws
I found that students lacked a true understanding of the institutionalized racism and social/political/economic challenges African Americans faced in the 100 years between the end of slavery and the first breakthroughs of the Civil Rights Movement. To provide more context, I created this assignment explaining sharecropping, the KKK, Jim Crow Laws, Poll Taxes, Literacy Tests, and Grandfather Clauses. It is very informative and great for class discussion afterwards and linking to modern times.
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7th - 12th
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President Project Executive Branch Help Wanted Ad Election 2024
Your students have been hired to create a "Help Wanted Advertisement" to find a highly qualified person to become the next president. The task of your students is to create a help wanted ad describing the constitutional qualifications, presidential powers and more. They'll also consider the actions and accomplishments of the current or a previous president. Additionally, an optional extension project is included in the resource in which students apply for the job by creating a career portfoli
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Election 2024 and Executive Branch President Biden Trump Bundle
Election Day Class President Election & Campaign Simulation! Fun & Authentic!
In this Election Day class and student simulation, students learn how to run a presidential campaign, keep track of a budget and campaign expenses, target and win the vote of certain populations, and make campaign decisions to guide their philosophy! The simulation contains six distinct steps that guide students through the campaign and election process. This election simulation begins with students completing a questionnaire to figure out what matters to them and what candidate they will be i
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5th - 8th
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