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Elementary elections - voting worksheets for Microsoft Word
Branches of Government Quiz
This short assessment is great to check the kiddos' general understanding of the 3 branches of government.
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3rd - 5th
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DBQ - The Election of 1800: Political Campaign Cartoons
This activity looks at campaign election cartoons from the election of 1800 and 2004. Students answer questions about each image and compare and contrast the messages of each. Answer key included. MS Word doc for easy editing.
Grades:
5th - 12th
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Also included in: The Election of 1800 Mini Bundle
Direct vs. Representative Democracy Pros and Cons
This worksheet briefly introduces the history of democracy. It compares the Direct Democracy with Representative Democracy. It also has a chart at the bottom of the sheet for the children to list the Pros and Cons of each type of democracy.
11 questions, designed for the typical 3rd Grader.
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2nd - 5th
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EDITABLE kids election ballot
This simple editable kids election ballot makes election night dinner fun for kids. Kids choose each part of dinner. Fully editable to customize your menu.
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K - 8th
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Duck for President
Classroom worksheets and resources for the book Duck for President. The packet includes sequencing cards, vocabulary cards, comprehension questions, classroom jobs for a mock election, and a voter registration sheet. This is a great activity for helping students to understand the process and vocabulary of an election.
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1st - 4th
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Which political party do you belong to?
One of the most exciting topics to talk about in the classroom these days is political affiliation. This worksheet challenges students to take a position on twenty hot topics currently in the news and their results will help them understand if they are more left or right.“D’Amato is a bestselling author and Teacher of the Year. His work has been highlighted in magazines, newspapers, radio, and television. His vocabulary D’Amato Worksheets are a pedagogical breakthrough.” www.theclassroombook.c
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4th - 12th
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Democrats and Republicans: An overview WORKSHEET
This is a free download to accompany the PPT titled, "Democrats and Republicans: An overview".
The PowerPoint is highly visual and allows students to investigate the differences in the two major political parties in our country. follow along with the slides as they complete this worksheet. Can be easily modified for various grade levels.
On the PPT, there is information and graphics to discuss:
1) platforms of both democrats and republicans,
2) a left-to-right historical political spectrum (
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Grades:
2nd - 12th
The Electoral College Social Studies Reading with Questions
This packet contains several paragraphs explaining the electoral college in student-friendly language, followed by open response questions. Great for test prep for social studies or ELA, or homework assignments.
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3rd - 5th
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The President's Cabinet (Lesson Plan, Reader, and Worksheet)
This is a great way to introduce your students to the President's Cabinet! This package includes:
- A basic lesson plan
- The President's Cabinet FAQ Reader
- A worksheet companion to the FAQ
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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A Fun Wordsearch on U.S. Politics and an associated extension activity
Students search the Wordsearch and highlight the listed words. The students then research the U.S. Political System and present their report in a poster, Powerpoint or essay. Randomly select students and have them present their findings to classmates. The teacher provides supportive feedback.
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3rd - 12th
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A Fun Wordsearch on election day and an associated extension activity
Students search the Wordsearch and highlight the listed words. The students research the topic of elections and how they work. Students then present their report in a poster, Powerpoint or essay. Randomly select students and have them present their findings to classmates. The teacher provides supportive feedback.
Grades:
3rd - 12th
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Autocratic, Democratic and Oligarchic Government Scenarios
This product contains a one paragraph description of Autocratic, Oligarchic and Democratic governments. The paragraphs explain how much power the leader has and how much influence the citizens have in that type of government. The activity involves 10 questions about the different types of governments based on a short scenario. Each answer is either autocratic, oligarchic or democratic. Answer key is included.
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5th - 8th
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Presidential Election Popular vs. Electoral Votes Math Worksheet
This worksheet uses an online database of election "box scores" (U.S. government sponsored) to answer a series of questions. These questions are quite challenging as they are multi-step problems that require close examination of data. The actual math used is simple; addition, subtraction and percentage calculation. My 4th graders found the work very challenging, but my 5th and 6th graders, particularly those who love puzzles and problem solving loved the challenge. This product includes a col
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4th - 8th
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Election Ballots
Before ordering this document, I have a PDF format that is available for purchase if you do not want to edit the file! If you do want the PDF file if is called Election Ballots-PDF.
This document has election ballots with the pictures and names of the presidential candidates for 2012. The file is a Microsoft Word .doc file that can be edited for future use. These ballots are suggested to be used for Pre-K, Kindergarten and First Grade!
The fonts that I used in the document were free fonts. If
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PreK - 1st
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Class Election - Ballots
This visual ballot makes it easy for students to participate in an election. Our class had two candidates running for mascot – Millie and Cosmo – but you can easily customize the ballot to fit your own class activity!Tip: This worksheet can be paired with other Election Day activities to teach about the basics of politics. In my class, we prepared to vote by filling out registrations and meeting our two candidates. We learned about their campaign promises (such as extra recess) and we practiced
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Class Election Bundle
Branches of Government Tree Graphic Organizer
This graphic organizer is a wonderful tool for students to use when learning and/or reviewing the three branches of our government. The students must write a brief description of each branch of our government, and include the main responsibilities of each branch.
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Grades:
4th - 10th
Electoral College Map
Electoral College Map. Students will label the number of electoral votes per state, answer questions, and an optional activity of coloring the 2016 election results. Answer key included.You may also like:Constitution JeopardySupreme Court & SchoolsThree Branches of Government BundleColonial Conference & How to BookNational Treasure Movie GuideColonial BiographiesCivil War and Reconstruction JeopardyU.S. Citizenship Test
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5th - 9th
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Class Election - Voter Registration
This cute, election-themed activity is a fun way for students to learn their personal information. They can practice writing, reading, and reciting key facts (like their full name, birthdate, and address). Tip: This worksheet can be paired with other Election Day activities to teach about the basics of politics. In my class, we met two candidates who were running for class mascot: a dog named Millie and a Cat named Cosmo. We learned about their campaign promises (such as extra recess) and we pra
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Class Election Bundle
Electoral College Worksheet
Students analyze a map of the vote counts for each state and then answer some questions. There is a slight Indiana focus that can easily be edited if you teach in another state. This was created for the students to complete a day or two before the 2016 presidential election.
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Grades:
4th - 9th
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Voting Ballots
Early elementary voting ballotsCandidates can be altered to match with your lesson
Grades:
1st - 3rd
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Also included in: Voting Bundle
Fun Bar Graph Activity
This is a fun lesson that is sure to get all your students engaged. For this lesson, your students will be able to complete a bar graph based on a vote of their favorite candidate. I have included ballots, a graph sheet, and a fun worksheet that is sure to get all your students engaged and will help them learn more about the voting process.
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3rd - 6th
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2008 Presidential Election Electoral Scenario Map Math Worksheet
This is a simple worksheet with 4 possible election scenarios (two victories for Obama, two for McCain). Students can use a pre-made electoral vote map or can make their own using a blank U.S. map. The worksheet comes complete with a color-coded answer key. I use this in my 4-5-6 grade classroom. 4th graders did it in groups, but it works as either a group or individual work. It is a great lesson for math (simple addition) and geography, as well as providing a deeper understanding about how
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3rd - 7th
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What Happens When the Race for President Ends in a Tie Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students learn about what would happen if the Electoral College ended in a tie. The video clip is only 3 ½ minutes long, but it is packed full of information that will keep your students engaged.This video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on the Constitution, voting, or government. The worksheet helps students learn how the Electoral College works and what happens if a presidential election ends in a tie. Th
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5th - 12th
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Society Laws, Rights, and Government Worksheet
This fill-in-the-blank worksheet is a wonderful introduction to the laws, rights, and government in American society! You can independently fill out the worksheet with your students, or use it with the video "What is Society?" on the Kids Academy YouTube channel.
Grades:
1st - 4th
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K-2-ETS1-1
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