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High school elections - voting internet activities for Easel Activities
Forms of Government
Let’s learn about Forms of Government! This worksheet includes a wide variety of activities and exercises about various forms of government. The materials have informative exercises about aspects that are related to governments, such as monarchy, democracy, dictatorship, republic, theocracy, anarchy and many other things! Crosswords, word searches, puzzles and other kinds of activities are included to make it a fun and interesting class. GOOGLE SLIDES WITH PREMADE TEXTBOXES INCLUDED! Overview:Pa
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6th - 12th
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ELECTION Process! How do we Elect a President?Webquest
Teaching citizenship?Students will learn about the election process including requirements to run for office, requirements to vote, the Succession Act, the Electoral College and more. There are 14 web questions, a Did You Know? fact section and comprehension questions. The Teacher Page includes extension activities, the keys and additional links.NOTE: If you'd like a student version so you can use it with Google Classrooms and not have the teacher section with the key, just email me via Q/A and
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: Civics! Learn About Our Government: A Bundle of Resources!
The United Nations
Let’s learn about The United Nations!This worksheet includes a wide variety of activities and exercises about the United Nations. The materials have informative exercises about aspects that are related to the UN, such as the General Assembly, the Security Council, Secretary-General, the UN Charter, UNICEF, and many other things! Crosswords, word searches, puzzles and other kinds of activities are included to make it a fun and interesting class.GOOGLE SLIDES WITH PREMADE TEXTBOXES INCLUDED! Overv
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5th - 12th
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Whose Vote Counts, Explained (BUNDLE)
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. These episodes would be helpful when discussing the Electoral College, gerrymandering, voter suppression, disenfranchisement, super PACs, and more. Each video guide contains 20 questions and an answer key has been included for your convenience. The videos are each 25 minutes in length but I would allow for a total of 90-105
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8th - 12th
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Types of Government Wanted Posters: A fun way to learn about political systems
This lesson is a fun way to teach your students about different political systems around the world throughout history and in modern times. Students can work independently or in small groups to research four different kinds of political leadership: dictatorship, monarchy, theocracy, and democracy.They need to complete independent research to find information about the following topics:Rise to power: How does this type of leader get chosen (are there fair elections, do they take power by force, or
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4th - 9th
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Political Parties | Where are you on the political spectrum? | Quiz and Activity
Use this left vs. right survey to assist students in discovering their political ideology. By the end of this assignment, students will be able to explain their stance on hot button issues in politics. They'll explain why they identify with being more left, liberal, and Democratic, moderate, or right, conservative, and Republican. Students will gain an understanding of how they can become civically involved based on their political views. Students will answer 20 questions by rating how much they
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8th - 11th
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Election Process Webquest
The assignment contains 35 questions about the U.S. presidential election process. Students will use a kid-friendly website to answer the questions. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. *Great lesson plan! *I have included critical thinking questions at the end of the assignment. *The document can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive; however, please make sure it is password protected. Topics/Key Vocabulary: Requirements for presidential candidates E
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: Constitution Unit Bundle
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!
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8th - 10th
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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Voting Rights and Turnout Stations Lesson
This engaging resource will teach your U.S. Government students about voting rights, voter turnout, and voter demographics in America. Students will work in groups and progress through four different stations. Each station covers a different aspect of voting. Station 1: Voting Rights/HistoryStation 2: Voter TurnoutStation 3: Voter DemographicsStation 4: Debate About Compulsory VotingStudents will need a device that will allow them to access a number of different websites. Links and QR codes incl
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: AP® Government and Politics Course Bundle
President Election Campaign Game: iCivics Win the White House Game Reflection
How does a presidential candidate go about campaigning, winning the election, and then becoming the next President? What's with the electoral college anyway? This game has proven to be an excellent way for students to comprehend what a candidate needs to go through in order to become the next President. From taking stances on issues, giving speeches, and traveling to various states, students will take the role of candidate and do their best to win the most electoral votes and become the next Pr
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5th - 12th
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Crash Course Government and Politics Video Guide Ep. 35: Political Ideology
A thoughtful (and a bit whimsical) viewing guide for the Crash Course U.S. Government and Politics series, hosted by Craig Benzine. Each viewing guide (two to three pages) not only contains relevant questions that address the most important material, but have breakout vocabulary, is artfully designed, and sprinkled with fun facts. I am a current high school government (and A.P. U.S. Government and Politics) instructor, and plan to continue making viewing guides for each of the 50 Crash Course go
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9th - 12th
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Government and Civics Collection
This great lesson plan collection includes over 40 lesson plans covering US Government and Civics. My students enjoy these lesson plans and have become very interested in how the Government works. Each lesson plan covers big ideas about the US Government and Civics. You can pick and choose which lesson plans will complete your own US Government/Civics unit. All of the webquests and worksheets cover the events of the American Revolution in great detail. I sell these lesson plans individually and
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5th - 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)
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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BUNDLE: How a Bill Becomes a Law-16 sample laws to research/debate Mock Congress
This is a 1 week bundle (4-5 days) for middle and HS Civics/Government class discussions/lessons. Included are 16 actual bills passed in the state of Colorado re: topics of interest to teens and young adults throughout the country. If you are interested in doing a lesson on the Democratic process or How a Bill Becomes a Law (i.e. citizenship) that will keep your students busy for 4-5 days researching issues, discussing the pros and cons of issues, and voting on bills & issues just like a leg
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7th - 12th
Two-Party System Webquest
Every couple of years Americans exercise their right to vote on the next political leader. However do your students know that the United States is a two-party system. In this webquest, your students will learn about the two different political parties, which parties are associated with which issues, and advantages or disadvantages to the two-party system. Includes:- a print AND digital version of the webquest to meet your classroom needs. For those that use the printed version of the webquest, I
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6th - 12th
History of Voting Rights in the United States
In this assignment students will explore how the right to vote expanded throughout United States History. Students will begin their exploration with an introductory video clip on voting throughout United States history before moving into Andrew Jackson's role in voting expansion, the 15th Amendment, the Women's Suffrage Movement, the 23rd Amendment, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. To conclude the assignment students will complete a timeline as a visual presentation of the voting rights moveme
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6th - 12th
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Electoral College- Investigation and Analysis!
In this assignment students will gather background on the Electoral College by watching an introductory video clip and completing background questions. Students will then complete some research on past presidential elections through the fantastic site 270towin.com! To conclude students will complete a virtual poster in which they will argue to either keep the Electoral College or switch to a National Popular Vote.
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6th - 12th
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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Veterans Day Escape the Room Us History Google Slides Activity
Learn about some of our most famous heroes and their achievements this Veteran's Day and Escape the Museum! Great for Distance Learning as it is a Google Slide ActivityImportant notes****The students must hit View then Present on the Google Slide to get the full effectYou may want to open the lock, make a copy for your class, and relink it to the presentation to get optimum student results.
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3rd - 12th
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Battleground States: Tug-of-War for Hearts, Minds, Votes
It’s an election year and what an exciting one it is proving to be! With the presidency and control of the Senate up for grabs, what better way to start 2024 than running presidential and senatorial campaigns in your own classroom. If that sounds good, then this simulation is for you.I have boiled down the campaigns to their essentials. But here’s the twist: your students will only vote in the 5 presidential and 6 senatorial Battleground States (the ones that will decide the outcomes in both cas
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8th - 12th
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Political Party, Ideology and Elections Bundled Unit
This bundled unit combines a Political Party unit and an Election unit for American Government classes. Keep students engaged while learning about political parties with multiple lessons that you can choose from. Watch students discover their own political ideology with in class debates and online ideology tests. This unit contains lessons that will engage students in politics like never before. Get students interested in elections with historical and present day election assignments. Purchasi
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9th - 12th
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