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7th grade elections - voting lessons for Google Apps
Presidential Election 2024 | Political Parties Spectrum | Democrat & Republican
The two major Political Parties, Democratic and Republican, are debating their beliefs to influence voters! What is a political party anyway? What is the difference between Democrats and Republicans? Am I a Democrat or Republican? These are common questions that all students begin to ask themselves, and this lesson will help answer all their burning questions!I have been teaching for many years and have struggled to find a resource that helps students truly understand what the differences are
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Electoral College Lesson Plan
This Electoral College lesson is an awesome way to ensure your students understand the process of how the president is elected, along with famous examples of how it has impacted various elections in US History. The download includes a PowerPoint (and Google Slides option) overview all about the Electoral CollegeThe Constitutional backgroundHow the Electoral College worksWho the electors areIssues with the processQuotes from Alexander Hamilton and James Madison... and more! A guided notes workshe
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7th - 10th
Election Day Voting Activities on Voter Rights & Behavior - Civics Activities
Dive into voting rights, voter turnout, voter registration, and voting methods in this 7-activity Election Day prep kit.This kit works great as once-a-week stand-alone lessons or a two-week mini-unit leading to Election Day. Or save for super easy sub plans any time in your Civics or Government class. This resource comes in both printable PDF and paperless Google files. Get this and a bunch more activities in the complete 3-5 week Voting & Elections PBL Unit and make engaged citizens out of
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7th - 12th
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Election Process and Voting Lesson Plan
This lesson plan on the election process in America covers everything from nominations through voting with a variety of activities to keep your students engaged. The download includes a PowerPoint (and Google Slides version) guided notes worksheets, flipped classroom video, readings for stations or groups, interactive notebook activity, and lesson plan. The PowerPoint covers the entire election process with simple notes on things like nominations, caucuses, primaries, voting, voter behavior, and
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7th - 10th
Propaganda Bundle | Propaganda Techniques | Logical Fallacies | Lessons | Games
Students love this unit. Fun, done, timely, and relevant! Sharpen critical thinking skills to prepare for your next argument or debate unit. Students learn how to recognize and analyze logical fallacies and propaganda techniques. Complete with highly engaging, kid-tested slides, video clips, Name that Fallacy, colorful posters, paperless, self-grading games/quizzes, graphic organizers, complex sentence and paragraph frames, mock stock exchange simulation/project, and more. You can also use this
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6th - 9th
U.S. History: Election of 1860 COMPLETE Lesson Plan for 5th-8th Grade!
The Election of 1860 COMPLETE Lesson Plan is PERFECT for those teaching 5th to 8th grade U.S. history to their students. This incredible lesson includes EVERYTHING you'll need to explore the historical significance and impact of the presidential election of 1860 including the outcome of the election, how the election highlighted deep-rooted sectionalism in the U.S., and why this was one of the most important and consequential presidential elections in U.S. history. The fantastic Election of 1860
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5th - 8th
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January 6th Event & Participants Deep Dive Lesson (high/midschool)
Students know so little about what happened at the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, 2021. This lesson includes everything you need in order to do a deep dive into the event and participants of January 6, 2021 at the U.S. Capitol. Students will learn about how the event unfolded and examine various American perspectives of the event (a protest, a riot, a tourist visit, an insurrection etc) and of the participants (rally goers, patriots, insurrectionists, etc.)This lesson includes:A preview activity
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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12 Essential Election Terms Color by Number Vocabulary Review for Middle School
Election season is here and our students need a basic vocabulary to understand our system of elections. Help your students grasp these important terms in a playful and engaging lesson: 12 Essential Election Terms Color by Number Vocabulary Review for Middle School. The 12 terms included are: ballot, candidate, citizen, democracy, election, government, political parties, politics, propaganda, proposition, representative democracy, and vote. You can use this lesson before a test or as a formative
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Every Four Years...The Presidential Election Unit Bundle
Canada's Political Parties - Google Slides & Printables!
At the end of this lesson plan, your students will understand the nature of the political parties in Canada, understand how a political party is recognized in Canada, and understand what a party platform is.This lesson can be teacher-directed for a group of students or used individually for students reading at or above grade level. Teacher notes, reading information and follow-up worksheets, an election vocabulary dictionary, and answer key included.The links in the PDF direct you to the google
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4th - 8th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Canada's Federal Election Bundle! Google Slides & Printables!
Propaganda Techniques | Logical Fallacies Lesson | Part 5 | Game | Posters
Timely and relevant! Fun and done! Students love this lesson. Sharpen critical thinking skills to prepare for your next argument or debate unit. Students learn how to recognize and analyze logical fallacies in five fun lessons. Complete 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 of my Propaganda Un
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6th - 9th
The Inauguration of a President of the United States
This 26 slide Google Slide show covers nearly all aspects of the Inauguration Day and what students would expect if watching the Inauguration. I have embedded links to 16 YouTube Videos and embedded more than a dozen photos to increase engagement and understanding for the studentsIncluded Topics:When it takes place (historic and modern)Unscheduled InaugurationsWhere is takes place (historic and modern)The Day of the InaugurationThe Oath (with some fun facts included)The Inaugural Address (with f
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: The Election and Inauguration of the United States US President
Presidential Election Day History Bingo President's Day Digital Activity
Get your students engaged and excited about Presidents Day, and the history of presidential elections, with this interactive and educational Election Day Bingo on Google Slides! Featuring historical facts about past Presidents, this Bingo game is a fun way to teach students about all of the past presidents of the United States!This Bingo game is perfect for in-person or remote learning and can be customized for any grade level or subject!NO PREP NEEDED! This activity and game are all set-up for
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4th - 12th
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There Is No Such Thing As Not Voting, Eric Liu TED Talk Lesson Digital or Paper
This resource is intended to be used with Eric Liu's TED Talk, There Is No Such Thing As Not Voting. This TED Talk lesson makes a wonderful supplement to most middle and high school Social Studies, Civics, and American Government classes.TED lessons make great lesson plans on "sub days." Very little prep!This resource is editable. (Print as PDF for students or share Google Slides with students.)TED Talk Description:Many people like to talk about how important voting is, how it's your civic duty
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Citizenship Resource Bundle
US Presidents in Order-United States Google Slides (updated for 2020)
This Google Slides shows the official portrait of every US president and includes on each slide:#NamePortraitElections wonPolitical Party"Known for"Can be used as a bonus lesson, President's Day Lesson, or intro lesson to US history.
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3rd - 12th
Also included in: The Election and Inauguration of the United States US President
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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Understanding Midterm Elections
Midterm Elections are an important part of our democracy; however, these elections receive a LOT less attention than a Presidential Election. This lesson helps students understand the importance of Midterm Elections and provides them with an opportunity to research current policy issues and candidates that matter to them. What you receive: 10 Slide Google Slides Presentation - full editable information slides and one video 14 Guided Questions (Fully Editable)5 Research-Based Questions (Fully Edi
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7th - 12th
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Major & Minor Political Parties in US History & Modern Times- Text & Questions
Are you looking for an engaging reading and lesson on the political parties in the United States? Major & Minor Political Parties in US History & Modern Times- Text and Questions is a no-prep 24-page lesson plan, that explains the history of our two-party system, how the political parties have evolved and changed, the differences between the Democratic and Republican parties, and what it means to be Independent or belong to a third party. Students will read an interesting text and answ
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7th - 9th
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Also included in: Every Four Years...The Presidential Election Unit Bundle
United States Presidential Election Process- Primaries to the Electoral College
Amidst the buzz of election season, it's essential as educators to foster active engagement and knowledge among our middle and high school students. The comprehensive 37-page resource, United States Presidential Election Process - Primaries to the Electoral College is designed to captivate and inform. Students delve into the detailed workings of electing a president, covering everything from constitutional qualifications to the intricacies of primaries, caucuses, national conventions, campaigns,
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Every Four Years...The Presidential Election Unit Bundle
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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Crash Course Comparing Governments
This is a Google Slides resource that does an overview of different governments, pros & cons of different governments, and has learning targets + compelling questions (see below). Excellent way to start or review a comparative government unit in civics or government class. Once you purchase a copy of the Google Slides you can edit/add/delete anything you want. Learning Targets:Students will develop an understanding of the main types of Governments.Students can identify real world examples o
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6th - 12th
Propaganda Techniques | Logical Fallacies Mini-Lesson | Part 2 | Posters | Game
Timely and relevant! Fun and done! Students love this lesson. Sharpen critical thinking skills 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 of my Propaganda Unit
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5th - 9th
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Grade Six Social Studies - Opinions, Facts and Bias
Learn about the difference between opinions, facts and bias. These are the social skills needed to further their understanding of the grade six social studies democracy curriculum. This slideshow can be used not only as a teaching tool, but can also be printed for students to further engage their learning.
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4th - 9th
Elections in Canada - Google Slides & Printables!
At the end of this lesson plan, your students will demonstrate an understanding of the strict procedures in place to ensure fair and partial elections, understand the amount of work in running an election, and understand the importance of the Chief Electoral Officer. This lesson can be teacher-directed for a group of students or used individually for students reading at or above grade level. Teacher notes, reading information and follow-up worksheets, an election vocabulary dictionary, and answe
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4th - 8th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Canada's Federal Election Bundle! Google Slides & Printables!
A Brief History of Who Can Vote in the United States, Text, Terms, Questions
As teachers, we want to impart to students the importance of the right to vote in a democracy. Perfect for both middle school and high school, students will find the text in A Brief History of Who Can Vote in the United States, Text, Terms, Questions to be engaging and interesting and the discussions they have with each other will challenge them to think critically. The 37-page, editable, easy-prep resource has been updated through the 2022 elections and will be updated again after the 2024 e
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Every Four Years...The Presidential Election Unit Bundle
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