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Higher education government internet activities
Government: Political Party Handouts and Activities
There are many activities and handouts that will surely get students more acquainted with the American political party system! Many of these are web-based, while others do not need a computer.
Here are the activities:
1. Web activity: find out what each political party believes in regard to 10 key issues.
2. Partner activity: groups will receive strips of paper, which each has a party's stance on it. They then need to glue or staple each stance in the student handout table (box) provided. Thi
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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COMPLETE CRASH COURSE US Government & Politics Series Google Forms Quiz Bundle
These are GOOGLE FORMS quizzes and printable PDF worksheets for 50 CRASH COURSE U.S. GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS VIDEOS. Each product includes:2 Differentiated Versions of the QuizEasy Version (With a Word Bank)Harder Version (Without a Word Bank)These quizzes can be used as a video guide to hold students accountable as they watch the video. It can also be used as a video quiz to assess student learning or as part of homework. These quizzes can be assigned to your GOOGLE CLASSROOM for DISTANCE LEAR
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Congressional Committees - Lecture & Internet Activity - Print & Digital -Civics
Students will be able to analyze the roles and responsibilities of committees in Congress in this engaging lecture and activity. Includes both print and digital versions.Buyer Feedback:Easy to follow, easy to adjust, and implement at different skill levels.First students will complete a fill-in lecture notes template while learning about the committee system. This creative, editable presentation includes all directions, pictures, political cartoons, a film clip, pair-share, and sentence frames.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Legislative Branch | BUNDLE | Congress Unit | CIVICS | Printable & Digital
Roles of the President Web Activity
Most historians and politicians agree that Presidents must wear many hats and perform a variety of roles. These roles include Legislative Leader, Foreign Policy Leader, Judicial Powers, and Commander in Chief. Students will be assigned a President that served at least one full term and use a variety of classroom and internet resources to complete the attached form. Students will provide at least two examples of how their President performed each of the above mentioned roles as well as basic i
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Where do my Tax Dollars Go? - an activity on government spending
This is a follow up activity did after "Paycheck Percentages". In this activity, groups analyzed and discussed graphs and compared government spending in many areas. They then looked at wasteful government spending, included. Each group created an infographic on the most outrageous and wasteful spending by the government that was included in the booklet linked in this document. (The group members voted on what they felt was the most outrageous.) Infographics were shared and explained to the
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
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Prisons Around the World: Research Jigsaw (Sociology - Deviance)
Perfect for use in a Sociology class during the Deviance and Crime unit! Students will become an expert on one of 9 prisons around the world. Hyperlinked resources (videos and articles) are already provided for students to use for research. Each student will complete a "doodle notes" style graphic organizer on their assigned prison before sharing with other students. During sharing, an additional graphic organizer is provided for the remaining 8 prisons. At the end of the activity, students will
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Sociology Growing Bundle (30% Savings)
Investigating Media Bias (A HyperDoc / Webquest)
-Includes: Printable, Interactive Word Doc (.docx) for use as HyperDoc or Webquest, Exemplar Answers (Answer Key), and 'Tips for Optimizing Your Students' Educational Experience' -Recommended Target Audience: Grades 7-12-Subjects: U.S. Government, Civics, Journalism, Research, Fake News & Fact-Checking, Media Bias-Unit: Influence of Media Tennessee State Standard: GC.33-Materials Needed: Computers with Internet Access (Smartphones can be used to access,
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Campaign Commercials
This organizational chart helps students analyze political advertisements over the course of American television and now onto the internet. Using this product, students will watch presidential campaign commercials from the 1952 election between Dwight D. Eisenhower and Adlai Stevenson all the way to the 2008 election between John McCain and Barack Obama.
Students are asked to record the sights and sounds of the campaign commercials. Students will use this handout to write down the images and sy
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Supreme Court Case Investigation Project (Bill of Rights Review)
This lesson has been designed to help students understand our justice system through researching and investigating "landmark court cases" in America. Students will also be able to define and identify specific amendments that were violated in many of the cases listed in this lesson. It is critical that students understand the Bill of Rights (Amendments 1-10) before completing this activity. So, there is a video link attached that reviews this information. You will also find additional lesson acti
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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ELA | Introduction to American Politics (The Political Compass) COMPLETE LESSON
This interactive Google Slides resource includes Google Slides with speaker notes to either help a teacher prepare to give the lesson or for students to follow along with as they interact with the slides. Additionally, the slides include reflective journal prompts, a link to the Political Compass' official quiz to test to find where everyone lands on the political compass themselves, and a mini-research activity for students to apply what they have learned to current, real-life examples. While
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Study Hall Power and Politics in US Government Complete Set (Full Bundle)
This ZIP file contains Microsoft Word document worksheets (along with PDF versions) for each of the thirty episodes of Study Hall Power and Politics in US Government, hosted by various contributors.Worksheets contain a combination of fill-in-the-blank and short answer questions. Each worksheet is accompanied with an answer key and relevant images.By purchasing this file, you agree not to make it publicly available (on external websites, etc.) or to share with any other teachers. It is intended f
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Government Scavenger Hunt Illinois & any State
This is an internet scavenger hunt activity in which you use your government webpage to find answers to the questions. I use Illinois government because I teach in Illinois, but it can be modified for any state. Great activity for the students to find the answers rather than just lecture them to death.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Civil War Battle of Gettysburg WebQuest Activity (Google Comp)
The Civil War Battle of Gettysburg WebQuest Activity Is your class learning about the Civil War and the Battle of Gettysburg in American History?Through articles, videos, and photographs, students will research the Battle of Gettysburg with the links provided on the WebQuest. A great way to facilitate student research and fact finding through quality and reliable historical sources. The activity is low prep, easy to use, and google compatible. It also includes an answer key document.With this re
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â The Civil War U.S. History Unit (Google Compatible)
Principles of the US Government in the Real World
This no prep needed project covers the Principles of the US Government:Sovereignty Limited GovernmentPopular SovereigntyFederalismSeparation of PowersChecks & BalancesThe students will explain these in their own words, give synonyms, apply how the principle has affected their life, & search for a modern day example of the word being used. My students have shown a marked improvement in their state test scores on the Principles of the US Government since I have been using this assignment t
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Rights Under Review: Investigating Amendments and Their Violations
This no prep activity will have the students research the 27 amendments and determine which three interest them the most (or assign the students three amendments each). Then they will analyze these three amendments and include a time when the amendment has been violated. I normally have the students present their findings as it creates a lot of awesome class discussion. This activity will include:Engaging Research: Students select three amendments from the Bill of Rights to explore in depth.Real
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Civil Liberties versus Civil Rights
This lesson helps students understand the meanings of these pillars of American democracy.This lesson includes:an introduction on civil liberties and civil rightsa graphic organizer on these terms with critical questionsa key to the graphic organizera visual identification of civil liberties and rightsa Google Foms civil liberties and rights scavenger hunt with current events and scenarios
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Conservatives & Liberals in the Media
Looking for an engaging way to teach politics and government? This assignment is perfect for you!Students will analyze the meaning of being liberal vs conservativeStudents will then discuss their favorite forms of media and jot down some of their favorite charactersStudents will then determine if their characters have liberal or conservative leaningsThis assignment always brings out the best discussions, you'll get to know your students better while teaching them political ideologies.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Federalism: Expressed, Concurrent, & Reserved Powers Activity
Looking to liven up your Federalism Unit? This no prep activity is perfect for you!Students will analyze the expressed, concurrent, & reserved powers Students will choose one power from each and do an analysis on it (including what the power implies)The students will then find a real life example of the power at workIf time permits I usually have the students present their findings, totally up to you!This activity is a fun way to teach a subject the class may find dry, when the activity is o
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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TED Talk: The Problem with the U.S. Bail System- Camilo Ramirez
In this eye-opening assignment, students will explore the complex and often unjust world of the U.S. bail system through a compelling TED Talk. They will discover how the bail system, designed to uphold the presumption of innocence, has strayed from its intended purpose and instead perpetuates inequalities, particularly affecting low-income and minority communities.Through the TED Talk, students will learn about the origins of the bail system and how it has evolved into a mechanism that often pr
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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TED Talk: The First and Last King of Haiti- Marlene Daut
In this engaging assignment, students will delve into the fascinating life of Henry Christophe, the first and only king of Haiti. Through a TED Talk, students will explore Christophe's early life as an enslaved person, his role in the Haitian Revolution, and his ascension to power as king. They will learn about his ambitious policies, including land redistribution and trade agreements, as well as the impressive cultural and educational developments that took place during his reign. The assignmen
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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TED Talk: The Last Chief of the Comanches and the Fall of an Empire- Dustin Tahm
Description: Immerse your students in the compelling story of Quanah Parker, a legendary figure in Native American history, with this engaging assignment inspired by a TED Talk. Quanah Parker's life is a testament to resilience, adaptation, and cultural preservation, making it an excellent topic for high school and college-level students interested in history, leadership, and indigenous studies.Key Features:Historical Exploration: Students will delve into the complex history of the Comanche peop
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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TED Talk: Whatever Happened to Acid Rain?- Joseph Goffman
In this assignment, students will explore the phenomenon of acid rain through the lens of a compelling TED Talk. The talk delves into the discovery of acid rain in 1963, its devastating effects on ecosystems, and the scientific and political efforts to combat it.Students will watch the TED Talk and then answer a series of 10 thought-provoking questions that delve into the causes of acid rain, its environmental impact, and the solutions that have been implemented to mitigate its effects.Through t
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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TED Talk: How Statistics Can Be Misleading- Mark Liddell
In this thought-provoking assignment, students will explore the fascinating world of statistics and the potential pitfalls of misinterpretation. Through a TED Talk titled 'How statistics can be misleading,' students will learn about Simpson's paradox, a phenomenon where aggregated data can lead to misleading conclusions when not properly analyzed.Using compelling examples such as hospital survival rates and legal sentencing disparities, students will discover how seemingly straightforward statis
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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TED Talk: How to Understand Power- Eric Liu
In this engaging TED Talk, the speaker delves into the often uncomfortable topic of power and its role in civic life. Exploring the six main sources of civic power, including physical force, wealth, state action, social norms, ideas, and numbers, the talk provides a comprehensive understanding of how power operates in society. The speaker also discusses the three laws of power, highlighting the dynamic and fluid nature of power in the civic arena. Drawing on examples from current events and hist
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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