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9th grade elections - voting resources for Easel
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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Political Parties | Where are you on the political spectrum? | Quiz and Activity
Use this left vs. right survey to assist students in discovering their political ideology. By the end of this assignment, students will be able to explain their stance on hot button issues in politics. They'll explain why they identify with being more left, liberal, and Democratic, moderate, or right, conservative, and Republican. Students will gain an understanding of how they can become civically involved based on their political views. Students will answer 20 questions by rating how much they
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8th - 11th
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Abraham Lincoln Political Cartoon Analysis - Election of 1860
Your students will analyze a political cartoon that captures the spirit of the election of 1860. They will be encouraged analyze the cartoon in its entirety and comment on which groups of people may or may not support the artist's views.Get free stuff! Did you know that you get TPT credit for every dollar you spend after you comment on a purchase? It's an easy and inexpensive way to add to your teaching toolbox!
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8th - 10th
Who Can Run? Qualifications for Office U.S. Election Article & Review for Civics
This Who Can Run? Qualifications for Political Office Article & Review for Civics covers the Constitutional requirements for running for the Presidency, Senate, and House of Representatives in the United States. A graphic organizer, vocabulary review, and reflection are included, as well as a Who Can Run? scenario activity in which students read character bios and determine who is qualified to run for office. Perfect for any middle or high school Civics, American History, or American Govern
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7th - 12th
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Lincoln-Douglas Debates Reading
A great READING resource with QUESTIONS and ANSWER KEY included! It focuses on the Lincoln-Douglas Debates. Included are 1 page reading, 1 question sheet and 1 answer key! Perfect for homework assignments, classwork or test review! Can be used for both middle and high school level. The reading defines what debates are and provides context on why Lincoln and Douglas debated. Next, it focuses on events that shaped the topic of the debates. This includes Kansas-Nebraska Act, Bleeding Kansas, and t
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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All The President's Men Movie Guide | Reporting | Journalism (PG - 1976)
All The President's Men Movie Guide | Reporting | Journalism (PG - 1976) challenges students to digest and comprehend the many complexities of the Watergate scandal as investigative reporters Woodward and Bernstein team up. Compare and contrast the strategies they use while questioning their sources. Evaluate Ben Bradlee's decisions to print, or not print, their stories. Conduct further research on the headlines that resulted from their story and finally, imagine how this story would be handled
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â School Site License (1 SSL) 20 Movie Guide Bundle | War & Political History
U.S. Elections, Electoral College, Interest Groups Task Cards for Civics
This set of U.S. Elections, Electoral College, and Interest Groups Task Cards are a perfect review activity for middle school Civics, American Government, or even American History students studying United States elections. This set of 32 task cards quizzes students on vocabulary and key concepts related to United States Elections, the Electoral College and Bush v. Gore, qualifications for running for office (the Presidency, Senate, and House of Representatives), term limits and lengths, and Inte
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â U.S. Elections, Electoral College, and Interest Groups Review Bundle
Women's Suffrage Activity | 19th Amendment Voting | Virtual Field Trip
Looking for an activity for Women's History Month or your lessons about the Suffrage Movement, 19th Amendment & Women's Rights to Vote in the United States? This Google Slides digital resource let your students explore information about the places, people, and events connected to Suffrage Movement. Choice boards feature over 25 links to amazing videos, virtual tours, and student-friendly websites. You can assign all of the blocks or allow students to choose a given number of virtual tours, v
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5th - 9th
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Race to the White House: Electoral College | Primary | Caucus | Activities
Do you have a future president in YOUR classroom? "Can I be President?" "What's the electoral college?" "When is the election?" "How do they count votes?" "What's a caucus?" "Why do we have a primary?" "What's a lame duck?" "Who is hanging chad?" Answers to these questions and much, much more can be found in these timely lessons! Updated in July 2020, these lessons are ready for the upcoming election! Bring the election process to life! This resource offers an up-close look at
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4th - 12th
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Reconstruction Era: Jim Crow Voting Laws Primary Source Analysis
Students will read a primary source written for black voters in the South during Reconstruction in order to understand the restrictive voter suppression laws like poll taxes and literacy tests.
After annotating the reading (an annotation guide is also provided), students answer several comprehension questions, fill in a comparison chart, and interpret their learning by creating a visual representation (cartoon/drawing).
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6th - 12th
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U.S. Elections, Electoral College, and Interest Groups Review Activities
This United States Elections, Electoral College, and Interest Groups Review Games kit includes four review puzzles that cover key concepts and vocabulary related to U.S. elections, qualifications for office, the Electoral College and Bush v. Gore, Interest Groups, PACs, and Super PACs. The worksheets include a maze escape, crossword puzzle, vocabulary word search, and an emoji riddle for students to crack! Perfect for Civics, American History, or American Government students, these puzzles can s
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6th - 11th
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Also included in:Â U.S. Elections, Electoral College, and Interest Groups Review Bundle
Charts and Graphs on the Presidents
27 printable or digital pages for students to analyze charts and graphs of US Presidents, comparing and contrasting the best and the worst of Republican and Democrat administrations:How important is immigration to the President?How old are Presidents when they start office?Which President issued the most Executive Orders?Which President created the most jobs?What is happening with the National Debt?What experience did each President have?Which President did the best on unemployment?Which Preside
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6th - 12th
Progressive Era Election of 1912 w/ Graphic Org and Questions Distance Learning
Everything about the Progessive Era Presidential Election of 1912! This packet includes direct excerpts from the political platforms of the Democrat, Republican, Progressive, and Socialist Party on the key issues of the election, along with a graphic organizer and guided reading questions. Answer key is provided.
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9th - 12th
Presidential Debate Worksheet- September 29, 2020 DIGITAL
Do you plan to ask your students to watch the 9-29-2020 presidential debate between Trump and Biden and need a printable worksheet to accompany the viewing? You are in the right spot! This worksheet asks students to consider the candidates in the following areas:The major focuses of the debate according to the Commission on Presidential Debates (the Trump and Biden records, the Supreme Court, Covid-19, the economy, race and violence, and the integrity of the election)First impressionsUse of appe
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8th - 11th
Also included in:Â 2020 Presidential Debates and Vice Presidential Debate Worksheets BUNDLE
The Presidents Centers or Small Group Activity - Great for President's Day!
Introduce students to the roles and responsibilities, qualifications for, and reasons for being a U.S. President in this Centers or Response Group Activity. Activity addresses the office of presidency and the contributions of key presidents from George Washington to Abraham Lincoln to Barack Obama, and introducing our newest president, Joe Biden.Avoid lecturing or boring text reading by allowing students to visit 5 Centers around your classroom to gather information on the following topics:1.
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5th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Custom Bundle for AT
Ultimate Guide to the US Presidents | Presidents Walking Tour, Centers Activity
Looking for a fun and engaging activity to teach all the basic facts about American Presidents? Take your students on a Walking Tour to meet George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Barack Obama, Joe Biden and others as they served in the White House. This is a wonderful Walking Tour or Gallery Walk lesson on ten of the significant presidents in American history. From the founding fathers to our first African-American leader, the stories of leadership and dedication are shared with
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7th - 10th
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Also included in:Â US 1 Early U.S. History Interactive Lessons Bundle - Walking Tours & More
Electoral College Task Cards
It's election year! Do your students understand the Electoral College? This set of task cards will walk your students through discovering the role and responsibilities of the Electoral College. All you need is a textbook, and the internet and you students are on their way!
Included in this product:
~16 Task Cards
~Electoral College Map & Answer recording sheet
~Instructions
~Number badges for implementation
Other Activities dealing with the Presidential election are also available:
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4th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Road to the White House Bundle--9 products!
Critical Thinking - Education and Healthcare
34 printable or digital pages exploring education and healthcare:Contrast young people to old people, Compare high school life to college life, Differentiate failing vs succeeding, Explain what it means to be smart, Describe being a good or bad student, How to ride a bike, What do you know about your teacher, What if you are sick, Being a nurse, Feeling overwhelmed, Analyze quotes on fear, Explaining why,How to make the world better, Descriptive writing, Dialogue and quotation marks, Being diffe
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Grades:
4th - 10th
Also included in:Â Critical Thinking BUNDLE
The History of Voter Suppression Worksheet
Delve into the complex history of voter suppression in America with this comprehensive worksheet. Designed for American History, Government, and Civics studies, this resource explores historical methods of voter suppression, empowers students to create a timeline, and examines present-day laws affecting voting rights. Engage students in critical analysis by researching and discussing current news articles on voter suppression laws.Printable Activity / Worksheet. PDF - File FormatAnswer Key Inclu
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
Public Opinion Government/Civics Reading Guided Worksheet
Explore the dynamic world of public opinion in politics with this comprehensive guided worksheet tailored for government or civics courses. Delve into the role of media, types of political advertisements, propaganda strategies, interest groups, lobbyists, and political action committees. Engage students with insightful reading guided questions and an integrated vocabulary activity, fostering a deeper understanding of public opinion's impact on governance.Printable Activity / Worksheet. PDF - Fil
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Critical Thinking - Voting and Immigration
31 printable or digital pages exploring voting and immigration topics:Can immigrants vote,Patriotism, Loneliness,Xenophobia,Racial Profiling,Age Discrimination,Gender Discrimination, A divided America, Walking in someone else's skin, Why do we have a national flag,Politicians, Respect, Fear vs Bravery, Democrats vs Republicans,Compare and Contrast, Descriptive Writing,Dialogue and Quotation Marks,Interview Questions,Internet Activities, Make your own postage stamp,Personal Letter, Hidden Words,
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4th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Critical Thinking BUNDLE
Charts and Graphs - Presidents' Day
22 printable or digital pages for students to analyze charts and graphs exploring the Presidents and Donald Trump: the trade deficit, the height of presidents, age of presidents, employment and unemployment numbers, experience of presidents prior to office, vocabulary level of presidents, popular vote and the electoral college, firing within the executive branch by the president, executive orders, immigrants, the stock market, defense spending, civilian deaths in Afghanistan, mass shootings, sch
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4th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Presidents' Day BUNDLE
Voting and Why it Matters Fun Research Activity (Print and Digital)
Engage students in a captivating research activity exploring contemporary issues. This comprehensive worksheet encourages students to delve into topics of personal interest, compare them across various age groups and demographics, and scrutinize their relevance to different political parties. Featuring charts, graphic organizers, and accessible research links, this activity fosters critical thinking and informed discussions on diverse societal concerns.Printable Activity / Worksheet. PDF - File
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Grades:
9th - 12th
3 branches of Government Checks and Balances
PDF worksheet to accompany lecture/reading on the 3 branches of government as well as basic checks and balances. Designed to be used in reverse order (I.E. Page 4 should be page 1, Page 3 should be page 2, and so on).
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Grades:
4th - 12th
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