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Elections - voting Common Core SL.6.1 resources
Election Day for 2024 Presidential Election Interactive Pear Deck Google Slides
Teach the importance of presidential elections with these interactive slides! Students will learn about political parties, the electoral college, and the issues candidates campaign on. This slide introduces the concept of voting with a "This or That" game where students must pick ONE side with multiple things that interest them or they like. This resource can be used as a whole class lesson (recommended for discussion!) or in self-paced mode. Students will also practice important ELA skills such
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6th - 8th
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Election Day for Midterm Elections Pear Deck Google Slides
Stress the importance of midterm elections and teach about how local and state-level elections work with these interactive slides! Students will learn about political parties and various issues people vote on, regardless of the type of election. This slide also introduces the concept of voting with a "This or That" game where students must pick ONE side with multiple things that interest them or they like. Can be used as a whole class lesson (recommended for discussion!) or in self-paced mode. S
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6th - 8th
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Civics for Upper Elementary: Project Based Learning- The Electoral Process
The democratic process is essential learning for our students today. Our Electoral Process Project will bring awareness to the government processes regarding elections!This project includes 13 pages of printables-each one is student-driven and will help your class understand the election process in a hands-on, fun way! Each activity is fun, yet meaningful- this project takes each step of the election process and allows your students to take part and learn firsthand how each process truly works,
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Civics for Upper Elementary: Election Bundle
U.S. Presidential Elections - Vocabulary, Reading, Writing & Speaking Activities
This resource consists of 8 activities (88 pages of student material) that are all about how an American president is elected. Students will learn how the U.S. president is chosen and about the presidential election process in general. All the activities revolve around 24 election-themed vocabulary words. If you are teaching about elections in America, this resource will help your students understand the procedure for electing the president.✓ Please note: * You can purchase many but not all
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5th - 8th
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Constitution Checks and Balances Hands-on Scenario
This lesson is designed to give students a chance to understand how our
government’s checks and balances system works. After years of teaching the
Constitution unit to 7th graders I began to discover that students sometimes have
great difficulty understanding how one branch of government oversees the other
branches of government in order to balance out the power between the 3 of them.
This simulation is meant to provide a hands-on activity for students to work in
groups of 3 and provide checks a
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5th - 8th
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Student Council Election
Use your Student Council election as an opportunity to teach your students more about the United States Government, and what it means to elect good leaders. This Unit begins by introducing students to the Three Branches of the United States Government, and then focuses on the Legislative Branch. A comparison is made between Student Council representatives, and representatives in the Legislative branch of our own government. The second part of the unit focuses on good leaders - helping student
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5th - 7th
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Selfie to Share?: Should People Be Allowed to Take Ballot Selfies?
To selfie or not to selfie? That is the question!As we approach another presidential election the question will start to pop up- should people be allowed to take ballot selfies? It varies from state to state!In this lesson, students will consider a real-life legal case, analyze arguments from both sides, and create counter arguments before determining what rule they would create regarding ballot selfies!This download includes:Teacher's GuidePowerPoint PresentationSorting CardsStudent workpages
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6th - 8th
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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
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
Election Day Activities for Middle School - Jamboard
It can be difficult to find the right Election Day activity for middle school. This engaging and meaningful activity can be used to discuss the upcoming elections. The Jamboard is all set; each student has spot to write - no chaos! The 10 prompts will get kids to reflect and share. There is also an editable slide so that you can add your own prompts.Here is what I recommend:⭐️When you purchase, you will be instructed to make your own copy. It’s easy and foolproof!⭐️Share the Jamboard on your G
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Seasonal and Holiday Activities for Middle School - Jamboard Bundle
U.S. Presidential Elections - Discussion and Writing Topics
These discussion and writing resources extend students' learning about how U.S. presidents are elected and elections in general. This product includes: 16 discussion topics on task cards that can also be used for writing tasks, and the same 16 topics on individual lined pages for writing assignments. All the activities revolve around 24 essential vocabulary words that will help students understand how the American presidential election process works.✓ Please note: * A Google Drive™ version wit
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5th - 8th
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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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Mock Election Reflection
If you've decided to create a mock election in your classroom to model the election or to help students understand the voting process, this Mock Election Reflection is a great way to recap the lesson(s), see their thinking processes, and assess what they've learned. This resource pairs well with the Mock Election: Ballots & Voter Cards.This resource can also also be introduced with the Fight For The Right To Vote Activity.*Note: You can find all of these resources in the Mock Election Bundle
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4th - 11th
Also included in: Mock Election Bundle
Fight For The Right To Vote! (Voting Rights/Suffrage & Mock Election Activity)
In this activity, students will learn what groups were discriminated against in the voting process and how long it took for individuals to have the right to vote! Exploring suffrage through an interactive TED Education video and scaffolded notes, this is a great preview to talking about the election or for having a mock election in your classroom.This resource pairs well with the Mock Election: Ballots & Voter Cards.This resource can also also be summarized with the Mock Election Reflection.
Grades:
4th - 10th
Also included in: Mock Election Bundle
Student Council Elections
Student Council elections can be fun, but can also lead to conflict in the classroom. By incorporating Student Council elections into your Social Studies curriculum, you can engage the entire class. This allows you to focus on building community with the class as a whole, versus rushing through a time that is full of great teachable moments.
I have also included a page of suggested projects your Student Council can run once the election is over.
I have included part of my Student Council c
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5th - 7th
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