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Elections - voting scaffolded notes under $5
U.S. Election Process
This resource is designed to teach the U.S. Election process to U.S. Government/AP® U.S. Government classes. Key themes include: nomination, primaries/caucuses, national conventions, modern day campaigning, general elections, the four models of voting behavior, incumbency advantage, the Electoral College, etc. Students will come away from this lesson with knowledge about the timeline and process of elections. The resource includes an engaging 20-slide Power Point/Google Slides lecture (infused w
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9th - 12th
Also included in: AP® Government and Politics Course Bundle
Ohio Government - The Ohio Constitution & Legislative Branch
This set of files includes a great overview of the Ohio Constitution of 1851 and of the Legislative Branch (The General Assembly). The state of Ohio recently passed a law requiring teachers of American Government to include covering the Constitution of Ohio, and this can help you do that!I have always been frustrated with the general way that textbooks cover state and local governments, so I decided to replace that chapter with this information. I pulled a lot of info from the official governm
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9th - 12th
Election Jigsaw Activity
Election Jigsaw ActivityThis jigsaw activity is a great way to make learning about elections in the United States really stick! The jigsaw method of teaching allows students to be the experts and teach one another the content that they need to know by breaking the information down into chunks. Included in this resource:-Directions for the jigsaw method-Research based rationale for the jigsaw method-A set of research passages broken down into jigsaw chunks-A list of ideas for how students can sha
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3rd - 6th
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Media Bias
One of the 28 references in my ELA Reference Bundle*****************************************************************************This is a reference to help students identify media bias. This reference includes bias by spin, bias by omission, bias by placement, bias by labeling, bias by story selection, bias by selection of sources. (Color and black and white versions included)*****************************************************************************Students need more practice with media bias
Grades:
5th - 12th
Ohio Government - The Ohio Judicial Branch
This set of files includes a great overview of the Ohio Judicial Branch. The state of Ohio passed a law requiring teachers of American Government to include covering the Constitution of Ohio, and this can help you do that!I have always been frustrated with the general way that textbooks cover state and local governments, so I decided to replace that chapter with this information. I pulled a lot of info from the official government websites that I wanted to teach about. It's a great way to tea
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Grades:
9th - 12th
Ohio Government - The Ohio Executive Branch
This set of files includes a great overview of the Ohio Executive Branch. The state of Ohio passed a law requiring teachers of American Government to include covering the Constitution of Ohio, and this can help you do that!I have always been frustrated with the general way that textbooks cover state and local governments, so I decided to replace that chapter with this information. I pulled a lot of info from the official government websites that I wanted to teach about. It's a great way to te
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Grades:
9th - 12th
Australian Government & Democracy Key Concepts: 2 Terminology Activities
An engaging and comprehensive teaching resource that delves into the intricacies of the Australian political system. This digital download offers two meticulously crafted activities specifically tailored for upper primary and lower secondary educators teaching Civics and Citizenship. Developed in line with the Australian Curriculum (ver. 9.0) and curated by an Australian teacher, these resources are a must-have for Aussie classrooms. Dive into key terms and concepts crucial to understanding our
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5th - 9th
Also included in:Â Australian Civics & Citizenship Resource Bundle
Political Parties & Elections PowerPoint & NoteSheet
This 125 slide PowerPoint presentation has everything your students will need to know about political parties, party systems, ideology, elections, PAC's, financing, voting, primaries, and the Electoral College. Give students a presentation that will be relevant for the rest of their lives. The topics discussed will provide students with the knowledge to building their political future.
The PowerPoint is color coded and goes with fill-in note sheet by same seller to allow students ease in tak
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Grades:
9th - 12th
Federal, State & Local Representatives Research & Quiz Social Media Editable
The Who Represents You Research Worksheet and Quiz is fully editable, so you may personalize it for your own Civics, Government, AP Government, or other relevant class.
This research worksheet and quiz asks students to use the web to find out their representatives at the federal, state and local level. In addition to finding out who their representatives are, students will also find their representatives on social media—twitter, facebook, official websites—and then choose a tweet, post or mess
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Government Legislative Branch Representative Bundle
Conservative vs. Liberal Viewpoints Notes
I created this for use in my senior American Government course, along with the Conservative vs. Liberal Viewpoints PPT. Covers most major issues, from abortion to welfare, with fill-in-the-blank style sentences so students can easily keep up.
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11th - 12th
NPR Politics Podcast Listening Report
This is a really quick note-catcher / graphic organizer I use in my American Government and other Civics courses when we are listening to NPR politics podcasts. I find that it helps students stay focused, helps me check for understanding, and I get to know what they're wondering about. After reviewing these, I take some time to gather their questions and answer some of the most common and/or most interesting or helpful in future class sessions.Ready to print and use!
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9th - 12th
Campaign Finance Documentary: Big Money Agenda Viewing Guide + Answer Key
This resource is a viewing guide for the Campaign Finance Documentary "Big Money Agenda."Big Money Agenda is a 45 minute documentary film (published in December 2018) available for free on YouTube. The film focuses on the United States' campaign finance and election laws.Topics included: Health care costs, PACs, SuperPACs, 501c4s, lobbyists, cronyism, regulation, campaign finance laws, Citizens United v. FEC (2010), "Dark Money," election and campaign advertising, medicine. The film can be shown
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9th - 12th
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Impeachment Process via TED-Ed Video - Guided Notes + ANSWER KEY!
Use this guided notes worksheets to help simplify the complicated impeachment process in the United States for your students. The worksheet uses information from a credible TED-Ed Video as a guide. Students fill in answers as they listen/watch the video. Answers included as well as an opinion question at the end as a way to end your lesson with a meaningful, relevant discussion.
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6th - 10th
Government & Politics in Canada CLOZE NOTES
Important note: These cloze notes (fill in the black) are designed to accompany my Government & Politics in Canada PPT presentation. However I have included an answer key so they can also be used on their own as a set of notes. The notes & PPT are updated as of January 10/2024.This presentation provides a clear, thorough and up to date overview of Canada's government system and political landscape. There is a focus on Manitoba/Winnipeg for the provincial/municipal sections, but this can
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Government & Politics in Canada ULTIMATE BUNDLE
Mass Media and Interest Groups (Powerpoint and Notes)
This covers all forms of the media and the role they play in politics. It also talks about the role of interest groups, lobbyist, and political action committees. This is Unit 3, Part 5 in my pacing guide
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6th - 12th
Argumentative Letter to the Editor on a Candidate or Mandatory Voting and Rubric
Are you looking for an easy-prep, argumentative essay topic to energize your students for the 2024 election? Argumentative Letter to the Editor on a Candidate or Mandatory Voting and Rubric is just what you need for your middle and high school students. This 21-page editable resource provides your students, including ELL, RSP, and GATE, with everything they need to write a letter to the editor in which they express their stance on a presidential candidate or whether we should implement mandato
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7th - 10th
Also included in:Â Every Four Years...The Presidential Election Unit Bundle
Gilded Age Primary Document Analysis Stations
Building strong analysis skills is an essential part of a high school student's education. In this activity, students will play the part of a historian by analyzing primary source documents (photographs, pamphlets, articles, and letters) from the Gilded Age and about African-American concerns.
Most textbooks only discuss issues about western settlers, Native Americans, workers and the labor movement, however African Americans had a big part to play during the gilded age. Analyzing the struggl
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9th - 12th
How to Become President of the United States_USAgov Video Guided Notes
Teaching students about our complicated process in the United States on how we elect a President is no easy task! Videos are very helpful in simplifying the process for students. Filling out guided notes as you watch this video from the credible source: USA.gov about the election process provides a great foundation for learning the basics. Follow along with these fill in the blank guided notes as you watch the video linked and use the notes to reinforce any confusing information once completed.
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4th - 8th
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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
Three Branches (Fill in the Blank)
This can be used to study or practice the branches of the US government. It can be used in small group, centers, or whole group guided practice.
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4th - 6th
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Rhetoric Notes - Ethos, Pathos, Logos
This product is a great introduction to rhetorical analysis. It is best suited to early high school level, but can be used for grades 8-12. Product has a pyramid graphic to demonstrate building a rhetorical argument. There are also definitions of common rhetorical tools and strategies for students to use in their nonfiction analysis.This is a great building block for a rhetoric unit. Fully editable Word document to download!
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9th - 12th
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Canada Voting Systems CLOZE NOTES
These cloze notes accompany my PPT presentation with the same title. This presentation reviews the two main families of voting systems: winner takes all (includes first past the post and alternative voting) and proportional representation (includes mixed member proportional and single transferable voting). Using clear, simple language and helpful graphics, each voting system is explained and then students are presented with the pros and cons of each. There is a reflection question for students t
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Government & Politics in Canada ULTIMATE BUNDLE
Selma
This is a graphic organizer I use to help students gather information from the 2014 film Selma for purposes of discussion and analysis in relation to a theme they identify. I usually try to tie the theme in with a standard or essential question from the unit, but I also allow them to focus on a theme of their own as long as they can substantiate it with evidence from the film. This information from the graphic organizer can be used to support a written reflection, critique, or review after the
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9th - 12th
Mock Election Reflection
If you've decided to create a mock election in your classroom to model the election or to help students understand the voting process, this Mock Election Reflection is a great way to recap the lesson(s), see their thinking processes, and assess what they've learned. This resource pairs well with the Mock Election: Ballots & Voter Cards.This resource can also also be introduced with the Fight For The Right To Vote Activity.*Note: You can find all of these resources in the Mock Election Bundle
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4th - 11th
Also included in:Â Mock Election Bundle
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