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Big Sky, Big Money Frontline PBS researches Political Campaign Financing
This Frontline video explores the use of excessive money in Political campaigns today. It is really current and delves into Super Pacs and 501 4c groups. They interview Democrats and Republicans involved in these activities. It hits home the fact that the general public doesn't know the difference between candidate ads and issue ads. Nor does the public realize that outside groups are spending more on campaigning than local candidates and political parties! It questions the decision from the
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10th - 12th
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"Selma, Lord, Selma" Movie Comprehension
Need a great resource for Black History Month or your history units? Look no further! Here you'll find simple movie comprehension questions for Disney's "Selma, Lord, Selma." The film focuses on Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Civil Rights Movement, and the events leading up to the day known as "Bloody Sunday" in Selma, Alabama in 1965. Most of the questions are multiple choice, with two short answer questions. Movie and document best suited for Upper Elementary. Please view the preview to
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3rd - 6th
Movie Guide: The Great Hack (NETFLIX)
This movie guide follows the Netflix documentary The Great Hack, which chronicles how Cambridge Analytica and Facebook worked in tandem to influence the last election. The film is excellent and contains interviews with Brittany Kaiser, an American woman who had worked for Cambridge and decided to testify to US Congress. The video compellingly lays out who Cambridge Analytica was, and how they leveraged personal data to tailor advertising and even create campaigns that changed the outcome of el
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9th - 12th
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PBS Frontline- “Whose Vote Counts” Video Questions
These questions follow along with PBS Frontline's "Whose Vote Counts" that can be found on the PBS website. As America chooses its next president in the midst of a historic pandemic, FRONTLINE investigates whose vote counts — and whose might not. With Columbia Journalism Investigations and reporters from the USA TODAY NETWORK, New Yorker writer Jelani Cobb reports on allegations of voter disenfranchisement, how unfounded claims of extensive voter fraud entered the political mainstream, rhetoric
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9th - 12th
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"The Simpsons - Homer vs the 18th Amendment" Prohibition and Women's Suffrage
This is a simple and fun assignment I do to wrap up my Prohibition and Women's Suffrage chapter. It's a 22 minute episode. I have provided two different links in the title of the assignment. The sheet is prepared for half sheets. Obviously, I'd suggest previewing the episode ("Homer vs. the 18th Amendment") to make sure it's acceptable for your students.
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7th - 12th
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Theodore Roosevelt - History Channel - Episode 2 The Man in the Arena
Theodore RooseveltHistory Channel - TV-14 – Docuseries - 2022The limited documentary event provides an in-depth look at the complex legacy of America’s first modern president. As a loud, bold, and daring leader of the “Rough Riders”, Theodore Roosevelt changed the political landscape forever through his relentless fight for worker’s rights and passion for environmental conservation. SS01E02 – The Man in the Arena – 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes) – May 31st, 2022After President McKinley’s assass
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9th - 12th
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ELECTORAL DYSFUNCTION --VOTING and the Electoral College movie guide
Electoral Dysfunction is an 83 minute feature length documentary led by political humorist Mo Rocca discussing the electoral college and voting in America. He has also been on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart. This video can be viewed on HULU for free with ads. I purchased it on Amazon prime for a few dollars. He interviews 2 campaign workers and follows them around Indiana showing their intense desire to Get Out The Vote. He also discusses voter fraud and American's perceptions of the need or no
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10th - 12th
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John Lewis: Good Trouble - Movie Guide
This four page, forty-five question download is intended to support the 2020 film John Lewis: Good Trouble. This product would fit well in a unit on Civil Rights.
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7th - 12th
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"Big Money, Big Sky" Video Questions
This movie guide goes with the PBS / FRONTLINE documentary "Big Money, Big Sky" about the issue of campaign finance and the influence of the Supreme Court's Citizen's United decision. Included both questions from the film and higher-level opinion questions. Great for a High School government course.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Gender Study: Miss Representation (2011) Viewing Guide
This file includes a viewing guide for students to complete as they watch Newsom's Miss Representation (2011). This file also includes an answer key.
According to Netflix, Miss Representation "[e]xplore[s] how the mainstream media's often disparaging portrayals of women contribute to the under-representation of females in positions of leadership." The documentary is 90 minutes and can be streamed using Netflix. As a result, many students can watch the documentary and complete the viewing guide
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Abraham Lincoln - History Channel - Episode 3 Saving the Union - Civil War
Abraham Lincoln History Channel, Studio A&E – TV-14 – Documentary, Historical From the impoverished childhood of Lincoln to his days as a young prairie lawyer and budding politician, through his unlikely election to the presidency and his assassination only five days after the end of the Civil War, "Abraham Lincoln" offers insights into the man consistently ranked by historians and the American people as the country's greatest president. The lesser-known aspects of Lincoln's life and leaders
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9th - 12th
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Shirley - Movie Guide - 2024 - Netflix Films - Chisholm, 1972 election, voting
ShirleyNetflix Film – Drama, Mystery – PG-13 – March 15, 2024 – 1 hour 58 minutes In 1972, the first-ever Black congresswoman, Shirley Chisholm, launched a trailblazing campaign to become the president of the United States.45 questions with time stamps (3 pages) Answer Key (4 pages) Make sure to follow me, and be the first to know when I change my “Free Primary Download”, as it changes regularly!
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9th - 12th
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Abraham Lincoln - History Channel - Episode 2 A President at War - Civil War
Abraham Lincoln History Channel, Studio A&E – TV-14 – Documentary, Historical From the impoverished childhood of Lincoln to his days as a young prairie lawyer and budding politician, through his unlikely election to the presidency and his assassination only five days after the end of the Civil War, "Abraham Lincoln" offers insights into the man consistently ranked by historians and the American people as the country's greatest president. The lesser-known aspects of Lincoln's life and leaders
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9th - 12th
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Crash Course: Government and Politics #41 - Party Systems
This is a viewing guide for Crash Course: Government and Politics #41 - Party Systems, which looks at the history of political parties, changes in the parties, the role of third-parties, and more. It can be used either as an active viewing guide, or as a post viewing assessment. The activity includes 8 active viewing questions (remember to have kids preview them first), 8 post-viewing True/False statements, and two follow up questions, focusing on the big ideas.It is a very good idea to have you
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Crash Course Politics Mini Bundle: #41- Party Systems
The Candidate (1972) Movie Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions
"The Candidate" is a political satire film released in 1972, directed by Michael Ritchie and starring Robert Redford. The film follows the story of Bill McKay (played by Redford), a young and idealistic lawyer and community organizer. McKay is approached by Marvin Lucas (played by Peter Boyle), a political strategist, to run for the U.S. Senate in California against the incumbent Republican Senator Crocker Jarmon. Initially uninterested in politics and skeptical of the political system, McKay ag
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Elections/Voting/Government Movie & Documentaries Viewing Guide BUNDLE
Dave (1993) Movie Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions with KEY
"Dave" is a 1993 comedy film directed by Ivan Reitman. The story revolves around Dave Kovic, a look-alike for the President of the United States, Bill Mitchell. When President Mitchell falls into a coma, his conniving Chief of Staff, Bob Alexander, recruits Dave to stand in for the President to avoid a political scandal. Dave, an affable and well-meaning man, embraces the role and begins to make positive changes in the country, much to the surprise of those around him.As Dave becomes more involv
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Elections/Voting/Government Movie & Documentaries Viewing Guide BUNDLE
FDR - History Channel - Episode 1 Nothing to Fear - Franklin Roosevelt
FDRHistory Channel - Documentary – TV-PGFDR, an epic three-part miniseries portrait of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, redefines our 32nd president's mythic place in American history. S01E01 · Nothing to Fear – 1 hour 24 minutes – May 29th, 2023Franklin Roosevelt overcomes crushing personal setbacks and leads the nation through the Great Depression with optimism, energy, and a firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.41 questions with time stamps (3 pages) Answer Key (
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9th - 12th
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Not For Ourselves Alone - Movie Guide
This 75 question, 9 page download is intended to support the PBS film Not For Ourselves Alone. This product what fit very well in a unit on Reform or more specifically a unit on the Women's Movement.
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7th - 12th
Milk (2008) Movie Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions/KEY
Milk (2008) is a biographical film directed by Gus Van Sant. The movie tells the story of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay person to be elected to public office in the United States.The film starts in 1970s San Francisco, where Harvey Milk, a middle-aged closeted man, and his partner Scott Smith move to the city and open a camera shop in the Castro District. Milk becomes a prominent figure in the gay community and is eventually elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.Throughout the mo
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Psychology of Gender/Sexuality Movie Guide BUNDLE
LBJ (2016) Movie Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions
"LBJ" is a biographical drama film directed by Rob Reiner, released in 2016. The film focuses on the political career and presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson, the 36th President of the United States. It particularly highlights the period following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963 when Johnson ascended to the presidency.The movie explores Johnson's efforts to push through significant civil rights legislation, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It delves into his complex rel
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Politics/Government/Voting Movie Viewing Guide BUNDLE
Government of Bulworth (1998) Movie Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions
"Bulworth" is a satirical political comedy-drama film released in 1998, directed by and starring Warren Beatty. The film follows the story of Jay Bulworth, a California senator facing a tough re-election campaign. Frustrated with his life, political career, and the state of American politics, Bulworth decides to take drastic action. In a fit of desperation, Bulworth hires a hitman to assassinate him, ensuring that his life insurance will provide for his family. With nothing to lose, Bulworth beg
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Elections/Voting/Government Movie & Documentaries Viewing Guide BUNDLE
Theodore Roosevelt - History Channel - Episode 1 The Great Adventure
Theodore RooseveltHistory Channel - TV-14 – Docuseries - 2022The limited documentary event provides an in-depth look at the complex legacy of America’s first modern president. As a loud, bold, and daring leader of the “Rough Riders”, Theodore Roosevelt changed the political landscape forever through his relentless fight for worker’s rights and passion for environmental conservation. S01E01 – The Great Adventure – 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes) – May 30th, 2022Born into a world of privilege in a
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9th - 12th
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Grant - History Channel - Episode 3 Freedom's Champion - Civil War - Ulysses S.
GrantHistory Channel, Studio A&E – TV-14 – Documentary, Historical "Grant" is the quintessentially American story of a humble man who overcomes incredible obstacles to rise to the highest ranks of power. With a seamless blend of dramatic scenes, expert commentary and enhanced archival imagery, this three-part miniseries uncovers the true legacy of the unlikely hero who led the nation during its greatest tests, including the Civil War and Reconstruction. Grant reunifies a fractured nation, ba
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Grant - History Channel - 3 Episode bundle Movie guides - Ulysses S.
Primary Colors (1998) Movie Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions
"Primary Colors" is a 1998 film directed by Mike Nichols, based on the novel of the same name by Joe Klein. The movie offers a fictionalized portrayal of a political campaign, drawing parallels with Bill Clinton's 1992 presidential campaign. The story follows the charismatic Southern governor Jack Stanton, played by John Travolta, as he runs for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination. The film is seen through the eyes of Henry Burton, played by Adrian Lester, a young and idealistic polit
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Politics/Government/Voting Movie Viewing Guide BUNDLE
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