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High school elections - voting bibliography activboard activities
Presidents: A Presidential Webquest
President Andrew Johnson had a pet white mouse. President William McKinley had a pet parrot who was trained to whistle, "Yankee Doodle". President James Garfield was the first president to be left- handed AND could write with both hands(and different languages at the same time-Greek and Latin). George H W Bush liked eating pork rinds as a snack. President George Washington was a spelunker, a person that likes searching in caves. John F. Kennedy said, “And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what yo
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: Civics! Learn About Our Government: A Bundle of Resources!
Andrew Jackson: Hero or Villain?
This activity will allow students to determine if Andrew Jackson was a common man/hero or a villain that should be removed from the $20 bill. After students learn about Jackson's presidency in class, they will read the attached article from CNN.com, watch a video link from History.com (apx. 4 minutes) about Jackson's presidency, then finally decide if Jackson is a hero or villain.
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6th - 9th
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Electoral College
This product is to teach students about the US Electoral College and guide students in analyzing an Electoral College map. The flipchart begins with an student friendly explanation of the Electoral College. It then contains Electoral College maps for students to begin to analyze. There are questions about the maps and fun magic wands for students to check their answers. Maps included are the 2012 and 2008 Electoral College Maps. The flipchart ends with a voting activity in which students compare
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4th - 9th
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Bill Fair!
HOW TO PROPOSE A BILL PROJECT:
GETTING YOUR CONCERNS OUT THERE
BIG IDEAS: What is a problem in the state of Florida or right here in Lee County that you would like to change? Lets work together to create a solution.
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: 1. What is a bill? 2. How does a bill become a law? 3. What are checks that the legislative and executive branch has on each other in the law making process?
SITUATION:
You will be taking on the role of a lobbyist. During these crazy times Florida Legislature
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Civics Bundle: 181 Products and over $400 in lessons/activities
Alternative Learning Unit Elections and Political Parties
Prompt: You will be studying the in’s and out’s of politics through the next couple of lessons. You will be taking a survey to see where you fall in the Political Party “spectrum of beliefs,” conducting research of who qualifies as a candidate, determine what you are running for, and last but not least, create an AD for your campaign. In the end we will be hosting a mock election where your classmates will score your campaign ad on a rubric for contents and persuasion. So, do your research! The
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: Civics Bundle: 181 Products and over $400 in lessons/activities
FigJam: Four corners activity
An interactive activity to facilitate discussions and gauge students' opinions or perspectives on specific topics. This activity encourages students write a response in a space that aligns with their viewpoint, promoting engagement, critical thinking, and respectful dialogue.Get a copy: https://www.figma.com/community/file/1277000981504276354/four-corners-activity
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2nd - 12th, Staff
FigJam: Classroom voting systems
This whole-group voting system template promotes inclusive participation and quick feedback, encouraging active engagement and facilitating discussions on diverse perspectives and answers.Get a copy: https://www.figma.com/community/file/1277004723739533193/figjam-voting-systems
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3rd - 12th
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