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8th grade elections - voting worksheet pdfs
Election Electoral College Explained w/ Coloring Map & Comprehension ?'s
This printable is perfect for ANY election year especially this Presidential Election of 2020. This sheet is perfect for explaining the presidential election process, how the Electoral College works and is interactive and applicable for any year. I love to use this during the election year and have my students fill out how many electoral votes each state earns, then after completing the map legend we follow along and update our map based on real-time election results. The majority of the general
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
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Iron Jawed Angels Movie Guide (Women's Suffrage/19th Amendment)
This 2004 film is a great way to help students look at women's suffrage and their fight for the 19th Amendment. It follows the story of Alice Paul and Lucy Burns as they strive for democracy and equality during World War I. My students love this movie! The cast is excellent and is shares what people went through for change. August 2020 will mark the centennial of this amendment's passage.The movie guide contains 40 questions to ensure students are tracking along with the film. I have also i
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: U.S. History Movie Bundle #1
Super Tuesday (2024) Lesson Plan + Artifacts + Questions
This lesson explores Super Tuesday 2024 (March 5th). Students will analyze four different artifacts ( a reader, current polling data, a primary map and a news article) to learn about Super Tuesday.This incredible package includes:- Lesson Plan- Four Artifacts (reader, current polling data, primary map and news article)- Question worksheet- Answer Key*********************************************************************Customer Tips:Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies and product
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6th - 12th
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Elections Electoral College {2020 Election}
Elections: Electoral College Map Activity 2020 Presidential Election★ 10/26/2020- Now updated for the 2020 election! Please download the updated version if you have already purchased this product! Perfect for the 2020 presidential election! This is an Electoral College Map Activity that contains a two-page introduction and a two-part activity. Students color in the predicted safe states for each candidate and answer analysis questions before the election. After the election results, students
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6th - 12th
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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!
Grades:
8th - 10th
Three Branches of Government- Simplified Explanations, Reading and Questions
This file contains a short summary of each branch of government and comprehension/higher order thinking questions. The branches are described at a more middle-school-level-friendly way, and the questions are geared towards fostering a basic grasp of American government.
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6th - 9th
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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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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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Netflix's Knock Down the House Documentary (2019)
Netflix's Knock Down the House Documentary follows the story of four women as they each race in their separate state's primaries. The film follows the stories of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (New York), Cori Bush (Missouri), Paula Jean Swearengin (West Virginia), and Amy Vilela (Nevada). An early caption in the film read, “In 2018, record number of women, people of color, and political outsiders set out to transform Congress.” This documentary covers the trials and tribulations faced as these wom
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Women's History Bundle
Selma Movie Guide (2014)- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Selma, the 2014 film, follows the work of Dr. King and other civil rights activists as they fought for equal voting rights. The film shares the story of the 1965 march from Selma to Montgomery and the struggles they faced as they strived for justice. One also learns about the contributions of John Lewis, Jimmie Lee Jackson, James Reeb, and Viola Liuzzo. The film stars David Oyelowo, Carmen Ejogo, Oprah Winfrey, Common, Wendell Pierce, Cuba Gooding Jr., Tom Wilkinson, and many more. My movie
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Black History Month Movie Bundle #1
The Iowa Caucus (2020 Edition) Link to 2024 in the Description
***********Please follow this link for the 2024 Iowa Caucuses*************This lesson explores the 2020 Iowa Caucuses. Students will analyze three different artifacts ( a reader, current polling data and a news article) to learn about the 2020 Iowa Caucus.This incredible package includes:- Lesson Plan- Three Artifacts (reader, current polling data and news article)- Question worksheet- Answer KeyAlso, make sure to check out great resources for the 2020 Presidential election such as:- this lesson
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6th - 12th
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Whose Vote Counts, Explained (Episode 1: The Right to Vote)
The Netflix and Vox documentary, Whose Vote Counts, Explained, examines the history of voting, the issues with our system today, and the steps needed to ensure voting rights. This episode would be helpful when discussing the election process and concerns with making sure our vote counts. It discusses voter disenfranchisement (Grandfather Clause, literacy test, poll taxes, etc.) and other methods used to deny people the right to vote. My video guide contains 20 questions and an answer key has be
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Whose Vote Counts, Explained (BUNDLE)
Presidential Election Math
Engage your students with these presidential election activities. Help your students better understand the process of electing a president in the U.S. as well as how the electoral college works. Best of all, your students will look at the math that is involved while practicing important skills that include analyzing data and finding percentages. The following activities are included: Does your vote count? Video and Questions: Students will be directed to watch a 5-minute video that explains th
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6th - 8th
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Election of 1860 Reading
A great READING resource with QUESTIONS and ANSWER KEY included! It focuses on the topic of Election of 1860.
Included are 1 page reading, 1 page question sheet and 1 page answer key! Perfect for homework assignments, classwork or reading for test review! Can be used for both middle and high school level.
The reading first provides a background context about the underlying tensions that surrounds the 1860 election. This involves explaining how John Brown’s raid on Harpers Ferry and the 1858
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Media Bias
One of the 28 references in my ELA Reference Bundle*****************************************************************************This is a reference to help students identify media bias. This reference includes bias by spin, bias by omission, bias by placement, bias by labeling, bias by story selection, bias by selection of sources. (Color and black and white versions included)*****************************************************************************Students need more practice with media bias
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5th - 12th
Election Day Speech Therapy Printable Pack
Voting, elections and government are taught during speech and language therapy with this comprehensive packet!This FUN resource will offer activities and worksheets that cover most speech and language goals. They are fun, timely and differentiated. Every part of the packet ties back to the theme which gives students a chance to solidify the ideas presented and a greater chance of them relating to what is happening during the election season.Related Products ⭐ Articulation Set for ALL YEAR Speec
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K - 12th, Not Grade Specific
Also included in: November Speech Therapy Themed Bundle
Elections Campaign Commercial Analysis Activity
Elections Clever Campaign Commercials
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Students will view campaign commercials and choose one each from the Republican and Democratic parties to analyze. Bonus worksheet for students to describe seven different types of campaign commercials included! Suggested website for viewing commercials provided with download.
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Approximate time needed for activity: 45-60 minutes
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8th - 12th
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Election 2024 Candidates Biden Trump Research & Cast Your Ballot Paragraph
As we get deeper into the election season, your students have the opportunity to learn about the presidential candidates: Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Students will visit reliable websites in order to research and take notes on the achievements and viewpoints of Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Then, students will develop their own opinion based on evidence and determine which presidential candidate they would vote for by answering a writing prompt. Many support handouts are included for student succe
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7th - 9th
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Also included in: Election 2024 and Executive Branch President Biden Trump Bundle
Presidential Election Reading Comprehension Passages | Electoral Escape Room
Discover the fun of learning about the ROAD TO THE WHITEHOUSE with this Election Day Escape Room! Engage students for over an hour with these Close Reading Challenges designed to enhance understanding of the electoral college and presidential election process in a simplified and fun manner.Close Reading CHALLENGES include:Informational Text- “The Road to the White House” and “The Electoral College Simplified”Breakout Task 1- Plot an Escape: Vocabulary Word MatchBreakout Task 2- Use Deductive Log
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5th - 8th
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Canadian Governments and Elections Gr. 5-8
Our unit takes the mundane and makes it marvelous.
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Students learn more about government in Canada that the average parent does in a lifetime. An information-based section focuses on important concepts pertaining to government in Canada, and includes related assignments that build a foundation for student knowledge. This is followed by optional lessons that add flexibility to the unit. Finally, our unit is completed with a trio of major projects — Election Campaign Manager
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5th - 8th
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World Politics BIG BOOK Gr. 5-8
Get a global understanding of governments and world leaders with our World Politics 3-book BUNDLE. About this Resource: Start off with a look at twelve of the most interesting World Political Leaders from the past two centuries. Learn about Margaret Thatcher's role in ending apartheid in South Africa. Read about how Volodymyr Zelenskyy went from being an actor and comedian to the President of Ukraine. Then, become a voting expert with a clear understanding of World Electoral Processes. Explore t
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Middle School Social Studies Bundle Gr. PK-12
Presidential Caucuses Reading Worksheet | US Elections and US Primaries
Dive into a comprehensive exploration of U.S. Caucuses, tailored for classroom discussions. Explore their pivotal role in shaping the political landscape, understand the influence of early states like Iowa and New Hampshire, and delve into the unique dynamics of this participatory process. Investigate the complexities of caucuses to provide students with a deeper understanding of their significance in American politics. Download now for classroom-ready insights into the intricate world of U.S. C
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5th - 12th
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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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Super Tuesday Reading Passage for US Presidential Election Primary Season
Embark on a deep dive into the U.S. Presidential Primary Season with Super Tuesday! This critical event is ideal for classroom discussions, offering a comprehensive look at the democratic process. Explore the significance of Super Tuesday in shaping the presidential race, from the diverse mix of states participating to the strategic implications for candidates. Learn about the delegate system, campaign strategies, and the impact of early voting. Dive into the complexities of American politics an
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5th - 12th
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