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Elections - voting Common Core CCRA.SL.2 resources
Election Day: Mock Election Voting Simulation (In-Class Election Kit)
Our future decision-makers are in our classroom today. It is critical that our students understand the voting process and recognize the importance of casting their vote. This civics lesson walks your students through the voting process with a mock election. Your students will learn key vocabulary, will participate in the campaign process, and will have a chance to cast their vote. This mock election can be used with ANY topic of your choice (favorite candy, book, best season, favorite sport, etc
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1st - 4th
5th Grade Social Studies TEKS Unit 11: Cold War & Civil Rights Movement to Today
The 5th Grade Social Studies TEKS Unit 11: Cold War & Civil Rights Movement to Today COMPLETE Lesson Plan Unit is PERFECT for those teaching 5th grade social studies to their students. This incredible unit covers everything from the rise and threat of communism, the Korean War and Vietnam War, to the Civil Rights Movement, the attacks of 9/11, the election of Barack Obama, and so MUCH MORE! The amazing resources included in this lesson plan unit follow the TEKS standards and come ready to us
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5th
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Also included in: Custom Bundle for Laura
Voting Booth Virtual Field Trip Activity | Election Day Vote Polls
Looking for a digital resource to introduce your students to voting, democracy & elections? This Virtual Field Trip teaches students about voting, how ballots and polls work and why voting is important. This Google slides resource features 2 digital choice boards with online links to student-friendly learning videos, read alouds, activities, songs & move around brain breaks, along with wrap-up questions to check for understanding. It's perfect for classroom whole class instruction &
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K - 3rd
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Civic Literacy & Engagement Workbook (5 Close Listening Lessons & 48 Task Cards)
Civic Literacy and Engagement Topics in the News (Close Listening Lessons)This workbook includes five lessons focusing on civic literacy and civic engagement. Each lesson is based on a short NPR program or program segment focusing on a different topic related to civic literacy or engagement. In addition, each lesson includes two or three related programs for students to listen to and questions requiring students to make connections between the programs.Use as a supplement in an American Governme
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Civics Store Growing Bundle
Every Four Years...The Presidential Election Unit Bundle
Election season is upon us! Every Four Years...The Presidential Election Unit, a comprehensive 204-page resource, offers an easy one-stop solution for teaching the election cycle to your middle and high school students. From learning about how a president gets elected, starting with the primary season in United States Presidential Election Process- Primaries to the Electoral College, to how propaganda influences voters and future voters in Propaganda & Political Campaign Ads- Close Viewing A
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6th - 9th
QAnon- Dangerous Conspiracy Theory- Listen, Short Answer, & Conversation
Some conspiracy theories are dangerous. QAnon is known to be racist, antisemitic, and homophobic. Its supporters have reached positions of legislative power and Q supporters were a part of the riot on Capitol Hill. After the most recent Q predictions did not come true during the inauguration, QAnon may grow, transform, or deflate. I believe that teachers can help disassemble it by addressing it directly as a trusted adult with a reliable news source.I encourage you to hold this podcast-based
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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John Lewis- Voting Rights & Black Leaders- Listen, Short Answer, & Conversation
John Lewis was pivotal towards ending the Jim Crow Segregation in the South and the creation of the Voting Rights Act in the 1960s. He remained a powerful figure during the George Floyd protests until his death in the summer of 2020. This podcast episode, questions, and answers guide you through his incredible, powerful life, and it explains the philosophy of peaceful protest and why peaceful protest can be as impactful as war. We lost a great man, and the struggle towards justice is not yet wo
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Propaganda Techniques | Logical Fallacies Mini-Lesson | Part 1 | Posters | Game
Timely and relevant! Fun and done! Students love this lesson. Sharpen critical thinking skills and digital literacy to prepare for your next argument or debate unit. Students learn how to recognize and analyze logical fallacies in five fun lessons. Packed with highly engaging, kid-tested slides, video clips, colorful posters, teacher tips, paperless game to check for understanding, and teacher tour. Each of the five parts builds on the last. Get all five lessons. I teach this under the umbrella
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6th - 9th
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Critical Thinking | Logic Mini-Lesson | Game | Argument | Debate | Propaganda
Transform them into little college students. Teach students how to recognize faulty logic and evaluate deductive and inductive reasoning. Packed with engaging slides, tons of examples, video clips, and paperless game. Follow me for more teacher and tutor tools. Happy teaching! Get your weekends back.For the Google Slides, scroll to the end of the PDF lesson. It will prompt you to make a copy.Create critical thinkers.Propaganda Bundle: Propaganda Techniques, Logical Fallacies, Lessons, GamesArgum
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6th - 9th
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Presidential Pardons- A Recent History- Listen, Short Answer, & Conversation
Every Thanksgiving, your students likely witness the lighthearted tradition of turkeys who receive a presidential pardon. But presidential powers are a serious power. This material covers highlights of famous presidential pardons, the powers, and limits of a pardon, and delves into how Trump has managed pardons in a self-serving way. These journalists go so far as to question if Trump will make a preemptive pardon for himself. This topic is highly relevant and may become even more relevant in
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Civic Engagement "Dear Neighbor" Project
This is an amazing three-ish day project about Civics, Persuasive Writing, Collaborative Revision, and Public Speaking! Overall project flow:* Students reflect on their priorities, biases, and reasons for supporting their chosen candidate in an upcoming election.* Students peer-edit their letters, revising arguments for grammar and persuasive power.* Teams of students campaign for their chosen candidate, collaborating to write a Platform Speech they present to the class.* As campaign staffers,
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Act by Kayla Miller Graphic Novel Discussion Question Cards
This product includes 80 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the graphic novel Act by Kayla Miller. This book is an engaging and enjoyable graphic novel that explores important themes and opens the door to many significant discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Friendship, Student Government, Voting & Elections, Realistic Fiction, Family, SchoolThis book is a
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3rd - 6th
Ruth Bader Ginsburg- Biography & Battles - Listen, Short Answer, & Conversation
This important conversation starts with students listening to an NPR podcast about The Notorious RBG. Ruth Bader Ginsburg is a hero in the fight towards gender equality. She fought for men and women's rights! She was a major historical figure in her own right and a strong and interesting person. There is a transcript available for this episode. This document contains:1) Detailed teacher notes.2) Easy links to the required podcast episode.3) Specific pre-listening, discussion questions, and ex
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Mock Election Bundle
Understanding the election, the voting process, and branches of government can be challenging! If you're looking for an interactive way to help your students grasp election processes, suffrage, and voting rights, this bundle is your answer!With this bundle, you can lead your students through a "mock election" where they can understand the struggle many individuals have had on the journey to vote!Fight For The Right To Vote: This is the preview video quest that helps students understand voting ri
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4th - 10th
Capitol Building Chaos - Congress - Mob - Listen, Short Answer, & Conversation
We are still piecing together what happened on Jan 6, 2021, at the Capitol Building. However, this podcast, accompanying questions, and answers attempt a comprehensive overview and timeline of important events and essential takeaways from the day. Your students are already grappling with this event, so it may be our responsibility to create a structure for them and to replace rumors they have heard with facts and multiple eyewitness accounts.The discussion questions and answers attempt to look f
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Presidential Election Group Projects- Collaborative, Creative, and Analytical
Spark creativity in students during this election season! The 20-page easy-prep Presidential Election Group Projects- Collaborative, Creative, and Analytical is an engaging collaborative activity in which middle school and high school students work in groups to craft creative presentations highlighting the presidential candidates and their policy positions. Projects can take various forms, such as slideshows, videos, Prezi presentations, skits, debates, designing cereal boxes or superhero dolls
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Every Four Years...The Presidential Election Unit Bundle
Presidential Election 2020-Voting Issues- Listen, Short Answer, & Conversation
This no-prep conversation starts with students listening to a 50 min Podcast that is largely bipartisan. It focuses on the issues facing voters in 2020 including misinformation, the coronavirus, and new rules. Many of your students might be too young to vote in this round, yet this information might help them in future years or perhaps may help them to support a family member navigate this unique year. It is also largely hopeful and offers solutions and reassurances that voting is safe! If yo
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Where do the Candidates Stand on the Issues? Research and Analyze their Websites
Are you seeking a more dynamic approach to helping your students understand the policy disparities between the two presidential candidates, Joe Biden and Donald Trump? Where do the Candidates Stand on the Issues? Research & Analyze their Websites offers an interactive 23-page lesson designed to engage middle and highs school students in exploring and analyzing the policy ideas of both candidates. This lesson involves students delving into the candidates' websites, a third-party website show
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6th - 10th
Also included in: Every Four Years...The Presidential Election Unit Bundle
PBS NOVA Misinformation Nation Video Viewing Guide
Looking for a hassle-free lesson related to current events and misinformation? Look no further - this resource is perfect for you! This viewing guide will take students through four PBS NOVA videos about misinformation. These videos are freely available on both YouTube and the PBS NOVA website, and watching all four videos takes approximately 21 minutes. This resource includes a worksheet with questions about each of the four videos. This resource can also be adapted for use in remote learning o
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9th - 12th
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Debate Viewing Guide: Template for Any Political Debate or Candidate Discussion
One of the best ways to help students become engaged and informed on the current issues of the day is by watching the most recent political debates. Whether it be a general election, primary race, gubernatorial race, senate, or even a presidential race, students love hearing the arguments and debate between the candidates. I have used this format for years and it is a proven way to help my students follow along with the issues of the day. Students get to hear how candidates have such differin
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Template for Civic Engagement "Dear Neighbor" Letter
This is the template I created to engage my neighbors re: 2020 Election season. I shared my background and biases, my top priorities, and who I am supporting in this year's election. It's part of an amazing three-ish day project about Civics, Persuasive Writing, Collaborative Revision, and Public Speaking! See my Implementation Guide for more details!This project is an amazing way to have students think about their priorities, learn to get involved, learn their ward number and local election
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Civic Engagement "Dear Neighbor" Project
Let’s talk about VOTING & ELECTIONS!
Part 1: Acquire Target VocabularyStudents match vocabulary with images of science equipment.Part 2: Use Target VocabularyStudents discuss & debate conversation questions relating to science equipment and science in general.Target Skills:Express opinionsExtend answersMaintain a conversationElicit more informationAgree or disagreeJustify arguments
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Not Grade Specific
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General Election Escape Room
General Election 2019 escape room lesson that covers political leaders, political parties, key conventions around general elections, key aspects of the General Election 2019 and more. Students explore what they already know about British politics and build on their basic knowledge, exploring their own opinions and evaluating what is important to them during elections. A really useful resource for tutor time or Citizenship lessons.
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7th - 10th
Student Election Choice Board
This is the culminating project after your students complete their research on the candidates!
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5th
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