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10th grade elections - voting homework microsofts
U.S. Government Resources - Power Points, Guided Notes, HW, Tests, & Projects
UPDATE 8/1/2021 - I have converted the PowerPoints included in this bundle to google slides as well with all of the video included. You will get both with this package. This is a great deal of the materials that I use for my U.S. Government and U.S. Government Honors classes. This probably will not carry you for an entire school year, but it's close. Some of the things that I do in my class I do not have rights to (textbook worksheets, etc.) and I’m in no position to share. I also teach financi
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
Voting and Voter Behavior (U.S. Government) Bundle with Video
*Now includes 2020 voting data.You can purchase all of my U.S. Government resources which includes power points, guided notes (with questions), homework, quizzes, unit tests, and group projects here: U.S. Government ResourcesA quick word about my teaching style so that you know what you are getting into. I have worked at several schools in the past where I did not have the ability to check out books to students because of short supply. Because of this, I created materials in which I wouldn't nee
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
Elections and Campaigns (AP Government) Bundle with Video
You can purchase my entire AP U.S. Government course which includes pacing, unit tests, and a 4-week review session prior to the AP exam here: AP U.S. Government Complete CourseI have worked at several schools in the past where I did not have the ability to check out books to students because I only had enough for a class set. Because of this, I created materials in which I wouldn't need my students to have a textbook at home to be prepared for any tests or quizzes that they received. The power
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9th - 12th
DBQ - The Election of 1800: Political Campaign Cartoons
This activity looks at campaign election cartoons from the election of 1800 and 2004. Students answer questions about each image and compare and contrast the messages of each. Answer key included. MS Word doc for easy editing.
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â The Election of 1800 Mini Bundle
Elections: The Electoral College Debate
An informational text article about the history of the debate surrounding the Electoral College. The information is from the History Channel's website, the questions are mine. A great activity for a government or history class. A great supplement, fill in activity, substitute teaching plan. Can also be used as a web quest using the history.com website. MS Word doc for easy editing.
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Voting in the United States: National Election Bundle
How Do The US Presidential Elections Work? - Reading Comprehension / Information
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text describes how the US Presdential Elections work from the Primaries to Inauguration Day.After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including a true or false exercise, a multiple choice exercise, a crossword and an independent fill-in-the gaps exercise on the responsibilities of the US President.This worksheet /
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Informational Texts BUNDLE - Reading Comprehension Worksheets
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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Info Reading Text - Elections: Gerrymandering in US Elections
An informational text article about the history of "Gerrymandering" in US elections. The article discusses the origins, implementation, and future redistricting in areas impacted by gerrymandering. The information is from the History Channel's website, the questions are mine. A great activity for a history or government class. A great supplement, fill in activity, substitute teaching plan. MS Word doc for easy editing.
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Crash Course Politics Mini Bundle: #37 - Gerrymandering
Crash Course: Government and Politics #41 - Party Systems
This is a viewing guide for Crash Course: Government and Politics #41 - Party Systems, which looks at the history of political parties, changes in the parties, the role of third-parties, and more. It can be used either as an active viewing guide, or as a post viewing assessment. The activity includes 8 active viewing questions (remember to have kids preview them first), 8 post-viewing True/False statements, and two follow up questions, focusing on the big ideas.It is a very good idea to have you
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Crash Course Politics Mini Bundle: #41- Party Systems
Info Reading Text - Elections: Why is Iowa the First State to Vote? (no prep/sub
Click here for "Author's Purpose" additional activityAn informational text article about the history and reasons why the Iowa Caucuses are the first of the primary elections. A great activity for studying elections, a supplement, extra credit, or substitute teaching plan anytime! This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. The information is from History.com, the questions are mine. To make this assignment even more engaging, dow
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Voting in the United States: National Election Bundle
Politics of Deficit Spending Activity: Why Can't We Balance the Budget?
This hands-on activity, developed by Shawneen Morrison, poignantly demonstrates the disconnect between partisan ideological posturing on government spending and achieving a balanced budget. Students color a map according to partisan voting patterns (red, blue, and purple states) and then indicate each state’s status as a welfare state (states that receive more federal spending than they pay in taxes) or donor state (states that pay more in taxes than they receive). This exercise indicates a cl
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9th - 12th
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Informational Text-Citizens and Government: Campaigns and Elections (Sub Plans)
An informational text reading assignment about American citizens and how they connect with their government, focusing on campaigns and elections. A great way to introduce the subject. The reading comes from a really great website, ushistory.org, under their free textbook tab. The information presented is theirs, I made up the questions. This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. Also great as a Sub Assignment. MS Word for easy editing.
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Info Reading Text - Citizens and Their Government Bundle (No Prep/Sub Plans)
Elections: A History of American Voting Methods Web Quest
An informational text article (digital web quest) about how voting has been conducted in American history. Great for a government or history class. This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. The information is from History.com, the questions are mine.
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7th - 12th
Introduction to Government/Current Events: Political Party Comparison Activity
A one class period activity that helps students compare/contrast two political parties and their platforms.
Students learn:
More about their political identity
How to differentiate different parties
About third parties in United States politics
The differences and similarities between political parties in the United States
How they could/would/will vote in the upcoming presidential election
About political platforms and the role they play in party politics/American politics
Could be complete
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9th - 12th
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Elections and Voting: The Election of 2000 - O'Connor's "Swing Vote"
An informational text article about the election of 2000, and how the election would be settled by the Supreme Court, and in particular, Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. The information is from history.com, the questions are mine. Great for a government or history class. A great supplement, fill in activity, substitute teaching plan, or extra credit. MS Word doc for easy editing.
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Voting in the United States: National Election Bundle
Informational Text - Citizens and Their Government: Political Parties (no prep)
An informational text reading assignment about the role of political parties in government. A great way to introduce the subject. The reading comes from a really great website, ushistory.org, under their free textbook tab. The information presented is theirs, I made up the questions. This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. Also great as a Sub Assignment. MS Word for easy editing.
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Info Reading Text - Citizens and Their Government Bundle (No Prep/Sub Plans)
Crash Course: Government and Politics #42 - Interest Groups
This is a viewing guide for Crash Course: Government and Politics #42 - Interest Groups, which looks at the function of interest groups, their influence, funding, and more. It can be used either as an active viewing guide, or as a post viewing assessment. The activity includes 8 active viewing questions (remember to have kids preview them first), 8 post-viewing True/False statements, and two follow up questions, focusing on the big ideas.It is a very good idea to have your students read the ques
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Crash Course Politics Mini Bundle: #42 - Interest Groups
Voice to Parliament - Commerce Assignment
This assignment is designed to engage students in the current political debate surrounding the Australian referendum on "The Voice to Parliament."The assignment sets an overall topic research question - To examine the Voice to Parliament proposal and to explain the necessary law reform required to enact it.The research process is then stepped out for the students, with hyperlinks in the document provided for each resource.Steps to take:1. As a class, watch the following documentaries: a. “Ul
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Voice to Parliament - Teaching Resources
Info Reading Text - 1960's From Camelot to Watergate: The Election of 1960
A reading assignment about the politics of the 60's from Kennedy to Nixon, focusing on the election of 1960. A great way to introduce the subject. The reading comes from a really great website, ushistory.org, under their free textbook tab. The information presented is theirs, I made up the questions. This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. Perfect as a supplement, or if you don't have a textbook! Also great as a Sub Assignment. MS Word for easy editing.
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9th - 12th
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Minor Political Party Research Activity
This research activity can be assigned as either an assignment or in-class activity. This should completed after one talks about elections, political parties, etc. The second page is the list of options to assign students. I typically do it by random selection from a hat/envelope. (Warning: Some third parties hold extreme views concerning race, gender, and monetary policy.)
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10th - 12th
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Crash Course: Government and Politics #35 - Political Ideology
This is a viewing guide for Crash Course: Government and Politics #35 - Political Ideology, which explains the basic current and historical viewpoints of both liberals and conservatives, and more. It can be used either as an active viewing guide, or as a post viewing assessment. The activity includes 8 active viewing questions (remember to have kids preview them first), 8 post-viewing True/False statements, and two follow up questions, focusing on the big ideas.It is a very good idea to have you
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Crash Course Politics Mini Bundle: #35 - Political Ideology
Crash Course: Government and Politics #37 - Gerrymandering
This is a viewing guide for Crash Course: Government and Politics #37 - Gerrymandering, which explains process, reasoning, pros, cons, and more. It can be used either as an active viewing guide, or as a post viewing assessment. The activity includes 8 active viewing questions (remember to have kids preview them first), 8 post-viewing True/False statements, and two follow up questions, focusing on the big ideas.It is a very good idea to have your students read the questions before you show them t
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Crash Course Politics Mini Bundle: #37 - Gerrymandering
Crash Course: Government and Politics #36 - Election Basics
This is a viewing guide for Crash Course: Government and Politics #36 - Election Basics, which explains the basics of US elections, differences between states, and more. It can be used either as an active viewing guide, or as a post viewing assessment. The activity includes 8 active viewing questions (remember to have kids preview them first), 8 post-viewing True/False statements, and two follow up questions, focusing on the big ideas.It is a very good idea to have your students read the questio
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Crash Course Politics Mini Bundle: #36 - Election Basics
Info Reading Text - Elections: Why is Election Day on a Tuesday in November?
Click here for "Author's Purpose" additional activityAn informational text article about the history and reasons why Election Day is held on a Tuesday in November. A great activity for studying elections, a supplement, extra credit, or substitute teaching plan anytime! This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. The information is from History.com, the questions are mine. To make this assignment even more engaging, download
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Voting in the United States: National Election Bundle
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