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Higher education elections - voting resources for Microsoft Word
"Big Money, Big Sky" Video Questions
This movie guide goes with the PBS / FRONTLINE documentary "Big Money, Big Sky" about the issue of campaign finance and the influence of the Supreme Court's Citizen's United decision. Included both questions from the film and higher-level opinion questions. Great for a High School government course.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Gender Study: Miss Representation (2011) Viewing Guide
This file includes a viewing guide for students to complete as they watch Newsom's Miss Representation (2011). This file also includes an answer key.
According to Netflix, Miss Representation "[e]xplore[s] how the mainstream media's often disparaging portrayals of women contribute to the under-representation of females in positions of leadership." The documentary is 90 minutes and can be streamed using Netflix. As a result, many students can watch the documentary and complete the viewing guide
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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American Political Culture
American Political Culture
Almost all Americans in spite of a diversity of races, classes, religions, ethnicities, or occupations hold to a common set of core values and beliefs. This course/unit explores six core beliefs of American political culture. Most of these core beliefs and values are unique to the American culture. In spite of these common beliefs, many Americans act in ways that are opposite to these values and assumptions.
These beliefs are:
• Individualism
• Free enterprise and
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Democrat v Republican: Who would say what? Quiz worksheet - Political Parties
WS or Quiz that lists statements like "If you have a problem, fix it yourself" and "Everybody deserves a helping hand when they are down" and asks students to idetnify if typically a Democrat or Republican would say each statement.
Includes states on many important issues in the US today.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Federal Election Research Paper | US History Project | 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
The Federal Election Research Paper or Project is a great opportunity for 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade students to learn how to become informed voters in their future. This editable research activity/project allows students to flex their research skills on possible candidates in a Federal Election. They are required to do in-depth research on candidates and policies, format their research paper in a specific way and argue their selected candidate. Teachers will love that this activity is struc
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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The Candidate (1972) Movie Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions
"The Candidate" is a political satire film released in 1972, directed by Michael Ritchie and starring Robert Redford. The film follows the story of Bill McKay (played by Redford), a young and idealistic lawyer and community organizer. McKay is approached by Marvin Lucas (played by Peter Boyle), a political strategist, to run for the U.S. Senate in California against the incumbent Republican Senator Crocker Jarmon. Initially uninterested in politics and skeptical of the political system, McKay ag
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Elections/Voting/Government Movie & Documentaries Viewing Guide BUNDLE
Dave (1993) Movie Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions with KEY
"Dave" is a 1993 comedy film directed by Ivan Reitman. The story revolves around Dave Kovic, a look-alike for the President of the United States, Bill Mitchell. When President Mitchell falls into a coma, his conniving Chief of Staff, Bob Alexander, recruits Dave to stand in for the President to avoid a political scandal. Dave, an affable and well-meaning man, embraces the role and begins to make positive changes in the country, much to the surprise of those around him.As Dave becomes more involv
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Elections/Voting/Government Movie & Documentaries Viewing Guide BUNDLE
Milk (2008) Movie Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions/KEY
Milk (2008) is a biographical film directed by Gus Van Sant. The movie tells the story of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay person to be elected to public office in the United States.The film starts in 1970s San Francisco, where Harvey Milk, a middle-aged closeted man, and his partner Scott Smith move to the city and open a camera shop in the Castro District. Milk becomes a prominent figure in the gay community and is eventually elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.Throughout the mo
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Psychology of Gender/Sexuality Movie Guide BUNDLE
LBJ (2016) Movie Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions
"LBJ" is a biographical drama film directed by Rob Reiner, released in 2016. The film focuses on the political career and presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson, the 36th President of the United States. It particularly highlights the period following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963 when Johnson ascended to the presidency.The movie explores Johnson's efforts to push through significant civil rights legislation, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It delves into his complex rel
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Politics/Government/Voting Movie Viewing Guide BUNDLE
Government of Bulworth (1998) Movie Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions
"Bulworth" is a satirical political comedy-drama film released in 1998, directed by and starring Warren Beatty. The film follows the story of Jay Bulworth, a California senator facing a tough re-election campaign. Frustrated with his life, political career, and the state of American politics, Bulworth decides to take drastic action. In a fit of desperation, Bulworth hires a hitman to assassinate him, ensuring that his life insurance will provide for his family. With nothing to lose, Bulworth beg
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Elections/Voting/Government Movie & Documentaries Viewing Guide BUNDLE
Politics of Dune (2021) Movie Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions
"Dune" (2021) is a science fiction epic film directed by Denis Villeneuve, based on the classic novel of the same name by Frank Herbert. The movie is set in a distant future on the desert planet Arrakis, also known as Dune, which is the only source of the valuable spice melange, a substance with immense economic, political, and mystical significance.The story follows the young nobleman Paul Atreides (played by Timothée Chalamet) and his family as they are entrusted with the stewardship of Arraki
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: American Government/Civics/Political Science Movie Guide BUNDLE
Primary Colors (1998) Movie Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions
"Primary Colors" is a 1998 film directed by Mike Nichols, based on the novel of the same name by Joe Klein. The movie offers a fictionalized portrayal of a political campaign, drawing parallels with Bill Clinton's 1992 presidential campaign. The story follows the charismatic Southern governor Jack Stanton, played by John Travolta, as he runs for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination. The film is seen through the eyes of Henry Burton, played by Adrian Lester, a young and idealistic polit
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Politics/Government/Voting Movie Viewing Guide BUNDLE
Swing Vote (2008) Movie Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions with KEY
"Swing Vote" is a comedy-drama film directed by Joshua Michael Stern and released in 2008. The movie revolves around a fictional U.S. presidential election and explores the concept of a single individual's vote having the potential to decide the outcome of the entire election. The story centers on Bud Johnson, played by Kevin Costner, an apathetic and irresponsible man living in a small town. Due to a series of unusual events, Bud's vote is not counted on Election Day. However, the election come
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Kevin Costner Movie Viewing Guide BUNDLE: High School Social Science
Federal, State & Local Representatives Research & Quiz Social Media Editable
The Who Represents You Research Worksheet and Quiz is fully editable, so you may personalize it for your own Civics, Government, AP Government, or other relevant class.
This research worksheet and quiz asks students to use the web to find out their representatives at the federal, state and local level. In addition to finding out who their representatives are, students will also find their representatives on social media—twitter, facebook, official websites—and then choose a tweet, post or mess
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Government Legislative Branch Representative Bundle
We Need To Talk About An Injustice: Bryan Stevenson TED Talk Analysis
This is a transcript of Bryan Stevenson's TED Talk, "We Need to Talk About An Injustice," accompanied by 10 questions for analysis and discussion. The transcript is freely available through the TED website, but I have formatted it for easier and cleaner printing. Time markers and page numbers are included, and the margins are wide enough for active annotation. Although this could be read as an essay, the hyperlink to his in-person talk in linked in the document and highly recommended. This TED t
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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PBS FrontLine- "NRA Under Fire" Video Questions
These questions follow along with PBS Frontline's "NRA Under Fire" that can be found on the PBS website. Once an unrivaled political power, the NRA is facing challenges from all sides. FRONTLINE investigates the organization’s history and evolution, how it aligned with President Donald Trump and his base, and why it is under attack ahead of the 2020 election.https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/nra-under-fire/
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: PBS FrontLine & NOVA Video Questions Bundle
I, Too by Langston Hughes Close Reading Poetry Analysis for students
Close Reading Poetry Analysis of "I, Too" by Langston Hughes. Analyzing poetry is an art. How do you get better at it? Practice. Here is an easy way to teach close reading with self-guided questions that help the student gain understanding of breaking down lines of poetry.This poem pairs well with a using short stories/excerpts such as the novel, "A Long Walk to Water". As well with other poems such as "I Hear America Singing" by Walt Whitman or other Hughes poems such as "The Negro Speaks o
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: America for All Paired Texts Thematic Unit
By The People-The Election of Barack Obama Viewing Questions and Answers
A 35 question viewing guide, with answers, to the documentary "By The People, The Election of Barack Obama" (which is currently available on Netflix). I use this documentary in my Civics/AP Gov classes to introduce the election process--including caucuses, primaries, delegates and the general election. It can also be used in History courses to cover the 2008 election. Good for sub work.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Political Party Research
It's important for young people to be engaged in the political process and understand the various parties and what they stand for. This editable worksheet requires students to research the leadership, history, and beliefs of three political parties. It is designed for Canada, but could easily be edited for American content. For beliefs, students need to consider the following typologies: Economics, Culture, Politics and Geography.This assignment would be part of a unit on the political spectr
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Election (1999): Movie Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions
"Election" is a dark comedy film directed by Alexander Payne and released in 1999. The film follows the story of Tracy Flick (played by Reese Witherspoon), a highly motivated and ambitious high school student who decides to run for student body president. Tracy's opponent is Jim McAllister (played by Matthew Broderick), a popular teacher at the school who opposes her campaign. As the election progresses, Tracy's relentless drive for victory clashes with Jim's efforts to stop her. The film portra
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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PBS Frontline- “President Biden” Video Questions
These questions follow along with PBS Frontline's "President Biden" that can be found on the PBS website. FRONTLINE tells the story of how crisis and tragedy prepared Joe Biden to become America’s next president. Those who know him best describe the searing moments that shaped President-elect Biden and what those challenges reveal about how he will govern.https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/president-biden/
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Politics & Society (Unit B Pack): Elections (Adult ESL/ EL Civics)
Whether your students are interested in becoming US citizens or just itching to discuss the process, this is an excellent conversation and practice-based lesson packet on government elections and leaders for your intermediate and up English/ESL/EFL students.
Your students will discuss important national issues, learn how electing a US president works, and have a fun mock voting activity, all while using common word pairings (prepositions collocations) and sharing their opinions at every junct
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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30 Days Immigration - Debate Immigrant Rights - Video Guide
This is a great Video Guide for Morgan Spurock's 30 Days episode on Immigration. Great for heating up some debate about Immigrant Rights.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Watching The “News” for Bias Activity Rationale/Outline/Vocabulary
In today's information age, media plays a significant role in shaping public opinion and influencing perspectives on various issues. However, news reporting is not always objective and can be influenced by biases, either unintentionally or intentionally. As educators, it is essential to help high school students develop critical thinking skills and media literacy to navigate the vast array of information they encounter daily.The "Watching the News for Bias" activity aims to engage students in an
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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