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Elections - voting resources for GATE
Political Parties: Notes,Quiz, and Make your Own Party
I love teaching about political parties! I especially love this lesson because students learn about the political spectrum and even take a quiz to find where they are on the spectrum.Students also create their own political party!This products includesPowerPoint presentationMake your own political party activity Democrats vs republican cut out worksheet Where are you on the spectrum quizPolitical Party notes Political Party notes for interactive notebookWant access to ALL of my civics resources?
Grades:
6th - 12th
Election Day: Mock Election Voting Activity
Want to conduct a mock election in your classroom? Have no time? Use this mock election that was created for middle and high school students. This activity is classroom tested and approved!This products includesteacher, student, and candidates instructionsoptional essaypower point discussion questionsballotssigns for classroomcandidates platform and speech worksheetsVoter registration cardsWant access to ALL of my civics resources? Join the Civics and American Government Member Club!Visit my we
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5th - 12th
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Levels of Government
Federal, State, and Local Governments are made simple for your students with this PowerPoint. I use the first part of the power point after the students learn about the constitution in the fall, and then show the whole thing in the spring when students campaign and are elected for the Leadership Class the following year.Add your own state, local, and school governments to the slides.This aligns with the Common Core State Standards:3.SL.33.SL.43.SL.63.W.45.SL.35.SL.45.SL.65.W.48.SL.38.SL.48.SL.68
Grades:
3rd - 9th
HINK PINK et al. PUZZLES Election Word Riddles Task Cards Vocabulary GATE
HINK PINKS, HINKY PINKIES, HINKITY PINKITIES, and HITINKITY PITINKITIES are riddles that help children learn to problem solve while exercising vocabulary skills (definitions, synonyms, parts of speech, rimes, ...). These Election themed, printable task cards prompt your students to interpret data, make inferences, draw conclusions, and analyze new information. Hink Pinks, et al. riddles are terrific for centers, enrichment, differentiation, bell ringers, sponge activities, and GATE. You can even
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4th - 8th
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President Election Day Logic Puzzles
Get your kids thinking a little deeper with five (5) US Presidential history - Election Day trivia themed table logic puzzles. These logic puzzles are designed for 4th - 7th grade students, but can be used with younger gifted students or as whole-class enrichment activities.When you use Everyday Learning with Hand In Hand logic puzzles, you help students develop deductive reasoning skills. You also get to explore little-known fun facts about American presidents, like which president walked their
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4th - 8th
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Vote Smart- Elections in Fairy Tale City
The citizens of Fairy Tale City are all atwitter because their beloved mayor Jack N. Beanstalk has to retire due to term limits. Will their new mayor be I. M. Hogg, Redda R. Hood, or Goldie Locke? Who can the citizens trust to be the best leader? How can the citizens vote smart?
Student citizens determine the qualities of a good, positive leader and analyze the candidates through primary sources such as their bio-blurbs, campaign posters, newspaper interviews, and the student deter
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Not Grade Specific
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Debate Viewing and Assessment Guide
Make watching debates especially meaningful with this student friendly guide. This allows students to focus in on one or more questions during the debate. It's flexible in use, and you can differentiate the assignment based on the skill of your students.This guide is especially useful to help students notice both the content stated by the candidate/debater and his/her public speaking skills. This critical thinking tool will generate student awareness and discussion about the political process
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5th - 12th
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Presidential Election 2020
Help your 2nd to 4th graders be more informed U.S. citizens and understand the presidential election process with this interactive digital resource perfect for Google Slides! In this interactive, online resource, students will learn about the major political parties, the electoral college, the Democratic and Republican candidates, and so much more with this engaging story and comprehension questions. There is a mix of interactive comprehension questions, including true/false, multiple-choice, an
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2nd - 4th
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Secret Identity Election/Mystery Candidate Lesson: Election, Voting
My students loved this lesson! I even received emails from parents whose children would not stop talking about how much fun they had with this election activity. I also had a great time teaching it! This is a complete lesson focused on voting and the importance of being an informed voter. The lesson includes eight biographies of famous people who students will have the opportunity to vote for with the identities of the candidates a secret. Students will base their voting decision off of the info
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2nd - 5th
Election Day and Voting STEM
This resource is perfect for our upcoming presidential election, if you're having a class election, or if you participate in STEM activities! With these materials, your students will construct a ballot box and incorporate all the engineering components of a STEM and/or STEAM project!
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~Teacher Notes and Suggested Timeline
~Challenge and Problem Posters to present to students
~STEM Journal Cover
~Letter to Parents requesting materials
~Teacher Material List
~Patriotic Money for stu
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1st - 3rd
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History: One Person = One Vote: History of Voting Rights in America
Students explore the history of voting in the United States. Using the timeline of voting rights (included), they will analyze, evaluate, and draw conclusions about how this responsibility of citizenship has evolved. Students complete a creative project to demonstrate and share their learning.This challenging activity includes detailed, student-friendly Steps to Success that lead the learner through the process of creating a high-level, quality independent project. To add rigor and thoughtfulne
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3rd - 11th
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: Presidents' Day BUNDLE
Presidential Election Creative & Critical Thinking Resources + RBG
Activate your student's creative and critical thinking with these resources focusing on the presidential election and all things government. This file includes: SCAMPERThe WhitehouseAir Force OneMount RushmoreThe Voting ProcessA scamper reference sheetA blank scamper sheet to create your ownTHE SIX THINKING HATS (Edward de Bono)A unique and hypothetical question posed for EACH one of the 6 hatsSix additional questionsA six thinking hats reference sheetA blank graphic organizer to create your own
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3rd - 12th
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Election BINGO
This is a twist on the classic BINGO.Have fun learning about our country's election process!By no means is this a comprehensive list of everything that makes up an election day, but I dare you to try and narrow it down to 24 significant images! Not gonna happen!:) So here is my quick version that covers quite a bit!Gather up a few prizes and download this winner! Print and duplicate the game board and tiles for your students to create a unique board. Students should cut out and mix up the tiles
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Not Grade Specific
Election Day Voting Hink Pinks Vocabulary Riddles
Election Day Hink Pinks
Rhyming phrases with an Election Day theme. Hink Pinks are challenging word puzzles that use two-word clues to lead to a rhyming solution.
Hink Pinks are a great way to practice synonyms and expand vocabulary. Fun rhyming word pairs for vocabulary enrichment and practice with Election Day clues.
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4th - 6th
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The Election Process
This lesson introduces students to the electoral college and the election process. The material is timely and includes information that pertains specifically to the 2020 election (including the recent ruling by the Supreme Court regarding faithless electors). The material is followed by comprehension questions (true/false, short answer, and extended response) that comes with an answer key.
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in: 2020 Election Bundle
Presidential Election: It's All About the Numbers Writing Activity
This Google Slideshow integrates writing and social studies. The slides are oriented, so they can print vertically on paper. I will be assigning the activity digitally because my students are at school two days a week and virtual three days. I have included everything needed to do this activity either digitally or to print for doing it at school. I will be sending the rubric and digital stationery to my students to complete at home. I will then print the papers for our bulletin board, and my st
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3rd - 6th
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Critical Thinking Questions - Abraham Lincoln
21 printable pages combining critical thinking with Abraham Lincoln, responding to prompts like: How to win a staring contest…Weird stuff to wear on your head…Things you might run away from…Things that make you smile…Things with too many colors…Stuff that surprises everyone…How to dress like a cowboy…How to Hold onto something…How to be a spy…Why you should save money…and more… PRINT: I created a PDF version that you can download on your computer and print for students to use in class or at home
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Abraham Lincoln BUNDLE
Critical Thinking Questions on Presidents' Day
21 printable or digital pages for students to think critically on Presidents' Day, responding to prompts like: How to celebrate Presidents’ Day…Why it is important to laugh…How to act like a President…How to get people to like you…How to be an American…How to look good…How to avoid a fight…How to smile…How to make a decision…How to get people to listen…and more…Take a look at the preview to see several sample pages. And if you want more for PRESIDENTS' DAY, then look at these packets: Critical
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3rd - 7th
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Also included in: Presidents' Day BUNDLE
Campaign Headquarters
Students in grades 2-5 will take an adventure into politics by deciding what the important issues are on Chocolate Island. This simulation gives students the opportunity to experience creating their own island with political parties, symbols, and platforms on various important issues. This age appropriate activity gives students a lens into the political world in a creative and fun way! There are several pages that can be laminated and posted on an interactive bulletin board or in a learning cen
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2nd - 6th
Making of a President: What you need to know about the Presidential Election
How does our President become President? Go through the process of electing our President of the United States. Learn about types of government, the Constitution dealing with voting and the President, the requirements to become President, practice debates to get ready for the Presidential debate, the popular vote, the electoral college, how you can become a voter, etc. Multiple 30 minutes - 1 hour activities and/or discussion to last over the course of a 9 weeks.
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4th - 7th
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Every Vote Counts – And We Want to Count Them All
Voting and Voting Machines – Every Vote CountsWith all the controversy about counting the ballots and the Russians hacking our election, you and your students will be creating voting machine and ballots for the 21st century, in time for the next election. In this fun and challenging lesson, students create a tamper-proof voting machine that makes sure that every vote is counted. Students, in groups, will be making mock-ups of the machine and ballot then presenting their ideas the the Design Revi
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Presidential Line-Up Logic Level III
Deductive reasoning skills are one of the most valuable skills a student can have to arrive at the correct answer on standardized tests. This fun logic grid puzzle includes "Lagniappe," or something extra which are some strategies students can use to solve these puzzles. My puzzles come in 3 levels, and Level 3 is the highest level of my logic grid puzzles.
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5th - 8th
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US President Logic Puzzle
FREE DownloadTry one of our unique table logic puzzles for free and see how much fun you can have when we blend US history content knowledge with critical thinking skills. This challenging 5x5x5 brainteaser weaves together little-known facts about five historical US presidential elections and their landslide electoral college victories. Using close reading and deductive reasoning skills, students will successfully solve the table logic problem. As a bonus, students come away also learning fun fa
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4th - 8th
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