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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
Biden v. Trump Candidate Comparison Election 2024 webquest
Get your students interested in the next presidential election with two candidates who have received a lot of attention recently! A great webquest and research activity that can lead to great class debates or argumentative essays. This is a great way to introduce the 2024 election process, develop research skills with credible websites, develop informed opinions with evidence to back it up, and teach civic responsibilities. Students really have fun with this!
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7th - 12th
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Campaign Finance Webquest
This worksheet helps students to explore several campaign finance websites and track how money gets to political campaigns.
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9th - 12th
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Article II Executive Branch Constitution Scavenger Hunt - Presidents Job
Students "fill in the blanks" using the Constitution to determine what exactly is the job of the President. The questions do require students to make inferences as well as fill in the blank. After they complete the short scavenger hunt, students go back and highlight anything they think sounds like a job description. Also includes my answers.
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7th - 10th
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Presidential Cabinet Webquest
Explore what it means to be part of the Presidential Cabinet: who are the players, what do they do, and what qualifications do they have for office. Used in my AP Government class but great for any civics class or gearing up for Election 2016.
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7th - 12th
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Ohio Election 2023 Issue 1 Abortion, Issue 2 Cannabis Marijuana
Looking for a way to tackle the tough issues in your class? In Ohio, Issue 1 (on abortion) and Issue 2 (on legalizing recreational cannabis / marijuana) are both on the ballot this November 2023. Help your students to research the topics by looking at both sides and show them actual ballot language. After helping them to become informed, it's time to decide! Are they in favor or against Issue 1 and Issue 2?This activity is great on it's own, but it can also be a great jumping off point for a
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
The Electoral College Interactive Map: Presidential Election of 2024
This interactive assignment has students forecasting the results of the 2024 Presidential Election while seeing in real-time how the Electoral College works. Students will view a current projection map of the 2024 election and interact with the map to better understand how candidates for president win state's electoral votes until they reach the magic number of 270 votes. **This resource will be updated as the election progresses and candidates are finalized. Students and teachers can re-visit t
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7th - 12th
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Political Parties Internet Activity
Students go to a Political Party site that describes all of the major and minor parties and complete questions about all of the parties in America. This can be done for homework or on a smartphone, if computers are not available.
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7th - 12th
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Special Interest Groups Webquest
Special interest groups play a major role in American politics and government. They are also a great way for citizens to make their voice heard. What better way to get your students excited about getting involved in government than to have them find what really interests them? In this webquest, students work independently (or with a partner) to research interest groups that could potentially be meaningful to them. In doing so, students will learn more about the role SIGs play, how they persu
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8th - 12th
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Elections: A History of American Voting Methods Web Quest
An informational text article (digital web quest) about how voting has been conducted in American history. Great for a government or history class. This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. The information is from History.com, the questions are mine.
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7th - 12th
Comparing Candidates research, webquest, building arguments, using evidence
This activity is perfect for the government, civics, history and even speech/debate classes! Use the form to compare two candidates that are running now or have faced off in history. Help students to develop informed opinions, use specific evidence, use credible resources and build arguments. This is an excellent starting point for class discussions or debates or can be a way to organize an argumentative essay or paper. Students really enjoy searching and learning and forming their own opini
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7th - 12th
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The Legislative Branch: Your Congressional Representatives
In this webquest, students will use www.govtrack.us and follow step by step directions to learn about the Legislative Branch of our federal government as well as learn about their representatives to the Senate and House of Representatives.
**Because answers may vary due to different states and districts, an answer key is not provided.
**This is a word document, so this may be edited to fit the needs of your geographic location.
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7th - 12th
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New York State Government and You
This task is geared towards helping students becoming more familiar with New York State and local politics. Be sure to update this assignment as needed so that it is relevant to your students and their community, which is pretty simple to do as I am attaching the word format of this task. I am currently utilizing this with my Seniors and they are learning a great deal of information about New York State and their local government. If you have questions, please feel free to reach out and I'll do
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11th - 12th
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Elections: 8 of the Most Controversial Presidential Elections Web Quest
An informational text article (digital web quest) about 8 very controversial US Presidential Elections, including 1800, 1860, 2000, and 2016. The information is from the History Channel's website, the questions are mine. A great activity for a government or history class. A great supplement, fill in activity, substitute teaching plan. MS Word doc for easy editing.
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8th - 12th
House of Representatives WebQuest-- Who is Your Representative?
A WebQuest through the HR website that guides students into figuring out what district they live in, their representative and their background, and the current House leadership! Can be used as a homework assignment, independent research, or pre-learning activity.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Voting and Elections (Powerpoint, Notes, WebQuest, and Voter Registration Form)
This walks you through the elections process from beginning to end. -Requirements to vote-Amendments dealing with voting-Information about local voting which can be edited to where you live-Early voting-Absentee Ballots-Exit Polls-Type of elections etc...This also includes a blank voter registration for and a webquest on local elections This is Unit 3, Part 3 in my pacing guide
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Elections: Why was the Electoral College Created? Web Quest
An informational text article (digital web quest) about the history of the creation and purpose of the Electoral College. The information is from history.com, the questions are mine. Great for a government or history class. A great supplement, fill in activity, substitute teaching plan, or extra credit. The information is from History.com, the questions are mine.
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8th - 12th
Elections and Voting: The Election of 2000 - O'Connor's "Swing Vote"
An informational text article (digital web quest) about the election of 2000, and how the election would be settled by the Supreme Court, and in particular, Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. A great way to look at the importance of voting in a democracy. Great for a government or history class. The information is from History.com, the questions are mine.
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8th - 12th
Election and Government Webquest
This is a webquest I came up with and designed for use in my 5th grade class for the current election. However, the webquest itself can be made to fit any election for any year. The website provided is one by Scholastic and all of the answers the students need will be on this site. It covers the candidates, the election itself (national, and local), and the electoral college. If you like it, please leave me some feedback on it! :)
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5th - 6th
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Election 2020
This blended learning project will allow 6-12th grade students become more involved in the political process and learn about the candidates who are running for the highest office in the land. Students will be asked to research four candidates as well as the issues they are campaigning on. From there, students will go on to create their presidential own platform, including four issues that their campaign will be based on, write a speech for potential voters, and create a poster that can appeal to
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6th - 12th
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Elections: Presidential Election Fun Facts Web Quest
An informational text article (digital web quest) about the history of US Presidential Elections. The information is from the History Channel's website, the questions are mine. A great activity for a government or history class. A great supplement, fill in activity, substitute teaching plan. MS Word doc for easy editing.
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7th - 12th
Elections: The Tradition of a Peaceful Presidential Transition of Power WebQuest
An informational text article (digital web quest) about the tradition of a peaceful transition of power from one president to the next, and how John Adams started this. The information is from the History Channel's website, the questions are mine. A great activity for a government or history class. A great supplement, fill in activity, substitute teaching plan. MS Word doc for easy editing.
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8th - 12th
2020 Presidential Election - Comparing the Candidates on Green Issues
This project guides students through a comparison of the 2020 presidential candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden with respect to environmental issues. Students will research and complete a graphic organizer of the various proposed environmental policies of the two main presidential candidates then write a CER (claim-evidence-reasoning) paragraph arguing which candidate will better protect the environment. Ten different specific environmental policy categories are provided, along with an additi
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6th - 12th
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Elections: What Happens if there is a Tie in a Presidential Election? Web Quest
An informational text article (digital web quest) about what the Constitution states about ties in a presidential election, and examples from history. Great for a government or history class. This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. The information is from History.com, the questions are mine.
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7th - 12th
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