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Elections - voting Common Core RH.11-12.4 resources
The Political System and Election Process PowerPoint and Guided Notes
This 77 slide PowerPoint presentation on the political system and election process covers a myriad of topics including:- Political Parties (how they started, our 2 party system, differences between Republicans and Democrats, 3rd parties, organization of political parties, political party financing, choosing a presidential candidate )- Voting (expanding suffrage/the electorate, registering to vote, primary elections, general election, voter participation and non-participation)- Electoral College-
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9th - 12th
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Distance Learning | Political Party Ideologies: Liberal vs. Conservative
For every major issue in America, two ideologies emerge: Liberalism and Conservatism. This resource allows students to read statements presented from both sides of the argument. For example, this assignment includes a short argument for or against key issues such as: abortion, climate change, affirmative action, gun control, immigration, welfare, and many more. Students can analyze the arguments made and evaluate the ideological stance of each statement presented. There are 15 topics that are e
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7th - 12th
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Battleground States: Tug-of-War for Hearts, Minds, Votes
It’s an election year and what an exciting one it is proving to be! With the presidency and control of the Senate up for grabs, what better way to start 2024 than running presidential and senatorial campaigns in your own classroom. If that sounds good, then this simulation is for you.I have boiled down the campaigns to their essentials. But here’s the twist: your students will only vote in the 5 presidential and 6 senatorial Battleground States (the ones that will decide the outcomes in both cas
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8th - 12th
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Create & Run A Political Campaign Project
This activity will help students learn the various political party platforms, political campaigns, voter trends, the role of PACs, and the impact of a debate on a political campaign. This activity is so much fun! My students look forward to this activity every year. Students will research current political parties, make campaign ads, research PACs and interest groups, and even hold a mock debate.What's Included: Teacher Instructions, Student Instructions, Rubric, and all Handouts / Question Pape
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10th - 12th
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It's Not a Salamander; It's a Gerrymander
Reapportionment and GerrymanderingThis project allows you and your students to explore and understand how congressional districts are created, why it is important who controls the state legislatures and the nature of partisan and racial gerrymandering. Students will be making their own maps and in doing so they have the option to create more fair districts (or less fair ones, if you want.)There is also a lesson on racial gerrymandering which is an ongoing issue in our country with a number of ca
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9th - 12th
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Interactive Quiz: Are You Liberal or Conservative?
Are You Liberal or Conservative? An Interactive QuizDo you want to know where you stand on the political spectrum? Are you curious about how your views compare to others? Do you need a fun and engaging activity for your social studies class?If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this quiz is for you! This quiz is an interactive presentation that will test your knowledge and opinions on various political issues. You will answer 15 multiple-choice questions and get instant feedback o
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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A Brief History of Who Can Vote in the United States, Text, Terms, Questions
As teachers, we want to impart to students the importance of the right to vote in a democracy. Perfect for both middle school and high school, students will find the text in A Brief History of Who Can Vote in the United States, Text, Terms, Questions to be engaging and interesting and the discussions they have with each other will challenge them to think critically. The 37-page, editable, easy-prep resource has been updated through the 2022 elections and will be updated again after the 2024 e
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Every Four Years...The Presidential Election Unit Bundle
PowerPoint-To Vote, or Not to Vote... That is the question!
Editable PowerPoint Presentation exploring the Right to Vote, who votes and why, and provides opportunities for your students to question their thought processes about voting.
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6th - 12th
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Where do the Candidates Stand on the Issues? Research and Analyze their Websites
Are you seeking a more dynamic approach to helping your students understand the policy disparities between the two presidential candidates, Joe Biden and Donald Trump? Where do the Candidates Stand on the Issues? Research & Analyze their Websites offers an interactive 23-page lesson designed to engage middle and highs school students in exploring and analyzing the policy ideas of both candidates. This lesson involves students delving into the candidates' websites, a third-party website show
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6th - 10th
Also included in:Â Every Four Years...The Presidential Election Unit Bundle
Civics 101: How a Bill Becomes a Law
This graphic organizer is a worksheet that students can fill out as they are listening to NHPR's Civics 101 episode about How a Bill Becomes a Law.Episode: How a Bill (Really) Becomes a Law (25 minutes)
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6th - 12th
Executive Branch Word Jumble (with Key)
Unscramble and categorize departmental roles.
Categorize each word jumble into the correct department: Executive Department. Cabinet. Department of State. Department of Treasury. Department of Defense. Department of Justice. Department of the Interior. Department of Agriculture. Department of Commerce. Department of Labor. Other Executive Departments
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7th - 12th
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Civics 101: Life Stages: School
This graphic organizer is a worksheet that students can fill out as they are listening to NHPR's Civics 101 episode about How a Bill Becomes a Law.We explore how K-12 education has developed in the US since the 1600s, what teachers can and can't teach, what rights students have in public school, and how the federal government gets involved. Today's episode features Mary Beth Tinker, Dan Cassino, Kara Lamontagne, Adam Laats and Campbell Scribner. Episode: Life Stages: School (30 minutes)
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6th - 12th
Long-Term Primary Election Binder Project
Student Objective:To become active in the US election process. Through this process you will investigate, analyze and form educated opinions on issues and candidates throughout the primary presidential election process.Included the Isidewith.com reflection pageI used Document Analysis forms from the National Archives: https://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/worksheets
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9th - 12th
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AP Government Chapter 14 Amsco Campaign and Elections Reading Guide
AP US government Unit 5 Chapter 14 Campaigns and Elections chapter reading guide allows the students to take notes on main ides, describe their impact, and respond to key discussion questions.
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11th - 12th
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Also included in:Â AP United States Government Chapter Reading Guides Amsco Text
Symbols of the Women's Suffrage Movement
Uncover the power of symbols in the Women's Suffrage movement with this captivating activity. Students delve into the significance of various symbols that played a pivotal role in the fight for the 19th amendment. They explore and describe the meaning behind these symbols and creatively depict them in a provided table. Foster understanding of historical symbolism while encouraging artistic expression with this engaging resource.Printable Activity / Worksheet. PDF - File FormatAnswer Key Included
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9th - 12th
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US Government: Essential Questions
This is an adapted version of the New York State, 12th Grade Government Standards. The standards have been re-written into multi-part questions to facilitate students' exploration of the curriculum. In my classroom, students take 1 or 2 weeks studying each question and gathering materials useful for answering them. Every 5 weeks, students submit a portfolio which answers the questions they have been assigned and shows what they have been working on for the duration. Students are then graded on t
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11th - 12th
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