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High school elections - voting lessons $5-10
Presidential Election 2024 | Political Parties Spectrum | Democrat & Republican
The two major Political Parties, Democratic and Republican, are debating their beliefs to influence voters! What is a political party anyway? What is the difference between Democrats and Republicans? Am I a Democrat or Republican? These are common questions that all students begin to ask themselves, and this lesson will help answer all their burning questions!I have been teaching for many years and have struggled to find a resource that helps students truly understand what the differences are
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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The Political System and Election Process PowerPoint and Guided Notes
This 77 slide PowerPoint presentation on the political system and election process covers a myriad of topics including:- Political Parties (how they started, our 2 party system, differences between Republicans and Democrats, 3rd parties, organization of political parties, political party financing, choosing a presidential candidate )- Voting (expanding suffrage/the electorate, registering to vote, primary elections, general election, voter participation and non-participation)- Electoral College-
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9th - 12th
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Election Day Voting Activities on Voter Rights & Behavior - Civics Activities
Dive into voting rights, voter turnout, voter registration, and voting methods in this 7-activity Election Day prep kit.This kit works great as once-a-week stand-alone lessons or a two-week mini-unit leading to Election Day. Or save for super easy sub plans any time in your Civics or Government class. This resource comes in both printable PDF and paperless Google files. Get this and a bunch more activities in the complete 3-5 week Voting & Elections PBL Unit and make engaged citizens out of
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7th - 12th
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Discrete Math: Voting Methods Unit Bundle
This unit explores the mathematics behind 5 Voting Methods. The unit includes Majority, Plurality, Borda Count, Pairwise Comparison, and Plurality with Elimination voting methods. Notes, activities, practice, and assessments included! The material is written on a level for students in grades 6 to 12, but can also be used in higher level mathematics. Voting methods are often taught in a Discrete Mathematics curriculum, but this is a great enrichment activity for middle and high school students. T
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6th - 12th
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Presidential Political Party Campaign Project Lesson
For a high school government class, students work in groups of 2 to 3 to create and run a presidential campaign. This activity allows for students to research, collaborate, and perform for their peers while analyzing the political parties in the US. This lesson has students creating propaganda, writing and performing speeches, creating jingles, creating video commercial propaganda, and other forms of propaganda, as well as participating in a debate. Basic Rubric included with this lesson! Take 3
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9th - 12th
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Gerrymandering Activity (Most Popular!)
A custom gerrymandering activity that will help your students understand how the same area can be gerrymandered for whichever party is in power. The exercise uses Los Angeles as an example. The exercise is set up with each excel square representing voters in a certain party. Students are instructed to create as many districts for each party as possible, while making sure each district is contingent and of equal amounts of voters. Students can work on their own or in pairs, using a pencil for out
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12th
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Empowering Voices: Navigating Civic Engagement for Tomorrow's Leaders
Empowering Voices: Navigating Civic Engagement for Tomorrow's LeadersProduct Description:Unlock the power of democracy in your classroom with the "Civic Engagement & Voting: Empowering Tomorrow's Voters" resource pack. This comprehensive toolkit is designed to enlighten students about the significance of civic participation, the impact of each vote, and how communities across the nation mobilize to shape their futures through elections.What’s Included:Detailed Lesson Plan: A step-by-step gui
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7th - 10th
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Voting Rights Lesson & Activity - Felony Disenfranchisement - Current Events
This voting rights lesson and activity covers felony disenfranchisement, the last "legal" form of disenfranchisement, and an important issue in civics and democracy, criminal justice, civil rights, and current events. Most U.S. states revoke people's voting rights when they have been convicted of a felony. This engaging lesson builds students' civic values and elicits critical thinking about voting rights. Students read about the background of felony disenfranchisement, including a brief histo
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Differentiated Classroom Bill of Rights Lesson Plan with Reflection
This lesson provides students with an opportunity to transfer knowledge and apply what they have learned about the process of creating the Bill of Rights to the United States Constitution by emulating that process to create a Classroom Bill of Rights. It is aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for Literacy in History/Social Studies, as well as national standards in Social Science and Illinois standards in Social Science, Mathematics and English Language Arts. The lesson can be adapt
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4th - 12th
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American Political Culture
American Political Culture
Almost all Americans in spite of a diversity of races, classes, religions, ethnicities, or occupations hold to a common set of core values and beliefs. This course/unit explores six core beliefs of American political culture. Most of these core beliefs and values are unique to the American culture. In spite of these common beliefs, many Americans act in ways that are opposite to these values and assumptions.
These beliefs are:
• Individualism
• Free enterprise and
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Voting Rights Lesson, Guided Notes & Activity - PBS Frontline Whose Vote Counts
Use this multi-day lesson to teach students about current and historical issues in voting rights using the PBS Frontline documentary, Whose Vote Counts. Great for Black History Month! Students learn about the historical context and impact of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, as well as the impact of the Supreme Court decision in Shelby County v. Holder (2013) overturning key portions of the Voting Rights Act on modern-day voting rights. Students critically analyze the narratives underlying the t
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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UK Politics Presentation with Questions and Activities
This 130 slide presentation is a comprehensive look at UK Politics. It covers all of the main issues such as The Houses of Parliament, General Elections, The Prime Minister and the Cabinet, the workings of the Devolved Administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and current issues that are affecting politics in the United Kingdom.Here are the contents:IntroductionUK Electoral SystemHouses of ParliamentPrime Minister and the CabinetUK Political PartiesLegislative ProcessDevolved Admi
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
Republicans & Democrats: A brief history of the two-party system (Slides & Q.)
23 Google slides and 18 guiding questions (and answer key!)Use these materials to teach your students about the two-party political system! Lesson Goals: SWBAT identify the development of the two-party system.SWBAT analyze how the Democratic and Republican parties of today are rooted in the earliest political parties in the United States. Topics/People covered: political parties (defined)/Democratic Party/Republican Party/Election of 1796/Federalists/Democratic-Republicans/Alexander Hamilton/Jam
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9th - 12th
US Politics Presentation with Questions and Activities
This 125 slide presentation is a comprehensive look at US Politics. It covers all of the main issues such as The Three Branches of Government, Electoral Collge, Elections, Congress, Powers of The President, Current Issues, and also includes election results from the last 10 Presidential elections and a list of all of the men who have held the office.Here are the contents:IntroductionThe Foundation of Democracy and The ConstitutionElectoral SystemLegislative Branch: The CongressExecutive Branch:
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
Informational Reading Text - The Presidency Bundle (No Prep/Sub Plans)
A bundle of 7 reading assignments about the Presidency, how the President is elected, the duties of the President, the Cabinet and how the President connects with citizens. Includes a crossword puzzle based on terms from the readings and a set of writing topics/essay questions for assessment. A great way to introduce the subject. The reading comes from a really great website, ushistory.org, under their free textbook tab. The information presented is theirs, I made up the questions. This can be d
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6th - 12th
Students Elections Unit
Are you looking for an easy way to get to know your students? How about making class elections fun and engaging for EFL students? Your Students Election Unit in detail:Here is a set of 12 color worksheets to organize a class election in your classroom designed for ESL students. There are also 12 B&W worksheets for easy printing.Content:❑ read about the rules of the election and invent your own rules❑ read a poster, watch a video about election posters and make your own❑ study statistics, re
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7th - 9th
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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
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
Politics of Deficit Spending Activity: Why Can't We Balance the Budget?
This hands-on activity, developed by Shawneen Morrison, poignantly demonstrates the disconnect between partisan ideological posturing on government spending and achieving a balanced budget. Students color a map according to partisan voting patterns (red, blue, and purple states) and then indicate each state’s status as a welfare state (states that receive more federal spending than they pay in taxes) or donor state (states that pay more in taxes than they receive). This exercise indicates a cl
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9th - 12th
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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
Politics of Dune (2021) Movie Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions
"Dune" (2021) is a science fiction epic film directed by Denis Villeneuve, based on the classic novel of the same name by Frank Herbert. The movie is set in a distant future on the desert planet Arrakis, also known as Dune, which is the only source of the valuable spice melange, a substance with immense economic, political, and mystical significance.The story follows the young nobleman Paul Atreides (played by Timothée Chalamet) and his family as they are entrusted with the stewardship of Arraki
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: American Government/Civics/Political Science Movie Guide BUNDLE
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
Mudslinging, Muckraking and Apple Pie
Mudslinging, Muckraking, and Apple Pie--Suitable for grades 8-10 this 36-page guide is the perfect way to introduce older students to some of the most controversial presidential campaigns in our history. Recent elections may lead one to believe that negative campaigning is a relatively new thing in our country. However, this has been a part of our nation’s history since George Washington was president. Our founding fathers were not immune to the negative campaigning that we take for granted tod
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8th - 10th
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Also included in: US Election Bundle
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