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High school elections - voting webquests for Google Apps
Biden v. Trump Candidate Comparison Election 2024 webquest
Get your students interested in the next presidential election with two candidates who have received a lot of attention recently! A great webquest and research activity that can lead to great class debates or argumentative essays. This is a great way to introduce the 2024 election process, develop research skills with credible websites, develop informed opinions with evidence to back it up, and teach civic responsibilities. Students really have fun with this!
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7th - 12th
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Two-Party System Webquest
Every couple of years Americans exercise their right to vote on the next political leader. However do your students know that the United States is a two-party system. In this webquest, your students will learn about the two different political parties, which parties are associated with which issues, and advantages or disadvantages to the two-party system. Includes:- a print AND digital version of the webquest to meet your classroom needs. For those that use the printed version of the webquest, I
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6th - 12th
Ohio Election 2023 Issue 1 Abortion, Issue 2 Cannabis Marijuana
Looking for a way to tackle the tough issues in your class? In Ohio, Issue 1 (on abortion) and Issue 2 (on legalizing recreational cannabis / marijuana) are both on the ballot this November 2023. Help your students to research the topics by looking at both sides and show them actual ballot language. After helping them to become informed, it's time to decide! Are they in favor or against Issue 1 and Issue 2?This activity is great on it's own, but it can also be a great jumping off point for a
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
The Electoral College Interactive Map: Presidential Election of 2024
This interactive assignment has students forecasting the results of the 2024 Presidential Election while seeing in real-time how the Electoral College works. Students will view a current projection map of the 2024 election and interact with the map to better understand how candidates for president win state's electoral votes until they reach the magic number of 270 votes. **This resource will be updated as the election progresses and candidates are finalized. Students and teachers can re-visit t
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7th - 12th
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Special Interest Groups Webquest
Special interest groups play a major role in American politics and government. They are also a great way for citizens to make their voice heard. What better way to get your students excited about getting involved in government than to have them find what really interests them? In this webquest, students work independently (or with a partner) to research interest groups that could potentially be meaningful to them. In doing so, students will learn more about the role SIGs play, how they persu
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8th - 12th
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How Voting Works Webquest
Do your students know the history of voting or that our votes actually go towards electors that help elect the President? This activity reviews all of this and more. It is important that students learn the important right and privilege that is given to all Americans once they reach age. Includes:- a print AND digital version of the webquest to meet your classroom needs. For those that use the printed version of the webquest, I have included the answer key as well. The digital webquest is on Goog
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6th - 12th
Comparing Candidates research, webquest, building arguments, using evidence
This activity is perfect for the government, civics, history and even speech/debate classes! Use the form to compare two candidates that are running now or have faced off in history. Help students to develop informed opinions, use specific evidence, use credible resources and build arguments. This is an excellent starting point for class discussions or debates or can be a way to organize an argumentative essay or paper. Students really enjoy searching and learning and forming their own opini
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7th - 12th
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Electoral College Webquest
Do your students know what the Electoral College is or how the process works? If not, this webquest is for you. This activity goes over the process of the Electoral College, how the state chooses the electors, and pros and cons of the process. Includes:- a print AND digital version of the webquest to meet your classroom needs. For those that use the printed version of the webquest, I have included the answer key as well. The digital webquest is on Google Forms and is auto set to grade for you. T
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6th - 12th
Voting and Elections Webquest for Google Apps - Internet Activity
Students learn about the major political parties, the Electoral college, party platforms, campaigns, polls and ballots, local offices and more. This US Voting and Elections Social Studies/Civics webquest helps students develop their internet search skills while advancing their reading and understanding of informational text. A great introductory lesson to help students develop beginning or deepen knowledge of Voting and Elections. Answer Key and extension activity included. Lesson links with Co
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7th - 10th
Electoral College video guide and webquest
This product was created to assist you in your US Government, Civics, or History class when discussing the Electoral College and its role in the Presidential Elections. This product includes the following:An instructional page for the teacherBoth ANSWER KEYS are included!Video Guide Questions with both hyperlinks AND static QR code to the videoWebquest activity with short answer responses: both hyperlinked and AND static QR code to Webquest URLs.Potential questions to add or swap on the handout
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6th - 12th
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Running for Office Webquest
Have your students have thought of running for school office or even dream of running for public office? Then this webquest is for you! This activity reviews the requirements for running for office, how politicians raise money for their campaigns, and how they convince people to vote for them. Includes:- a print AND digital version of the webquest to meet your classroom needs. For those that use the printed version of the webquest, I have included the answer key as well. The digital webquest is
Grades:
6th - 12th
Inauguration Day 2021 Webquest & Reflection Questions
Students participate in an online Webquest to discuss and analyze Inauguration Day 2021. Topics include: 20th AmendmentInauguration TraditionsThe historic nature of the 2021 ceremonyInaugural AddressPerformances (Lady Gaga, Amanda Gorman (nation's first youth poet laureate))There are 12 Webquest questions (and an answer key) with direct links to sources from:The Constitution CenterNPRThe New York TimesPBSNBCFollowing the webquest there are two reflection questions (1- Inaugural Address, 2- Kamal
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6th - 12th
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2020 Presidential Election - Comparing the Candidates on Green Issues
This project guides students through a comparison of the 2020 presidential candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden with respect to environmental issues. Students will research and complete a graphic organizer of the various proposed environmental policies of the two main presidential candidates then write a CER (claim-evidence-reasoning) paragraph arguing which candidate will better protect the environment. Ten different specific environmental policy categories are provided, along with an additi
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6th - 12th
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Electoral College Webquest
Students will access a website and read about the Electoral College. They will then answer a series of questions based on the information they read. This is a great activity to introduce and build background information on the Electoral College.
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6th - 12th
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Political Parties Hyperslides
Allow your students to work independently as they browse various resources on political parties. After filling out the slides, they will answer the LEQ, "Is the two-party system effective?" This Google Doc is great for distance learning, independent work, or substitute days!
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6th - 12th
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