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High school elections - voting handouts under $5
Government | Comparing Forms of Government in the Real World | Case Studies
In this Government class activity your students will learn about the different Forms of Government and how they can be classified (direct/representative democracy, theocracy, oligarchy, monarchy, parliamentary, presidential etc.) by using EIGHT real world government examples. For example, students will examine how a real world monarchy, like the one used in Saudi Arabia, affects life in Saudi Arabia. The overall essential question is: What is it really like to live in countries with different fo
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8th - 12th
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Election 2024 Meet the Candidates: Research, Learn, and Write Biden Trump
In order to become knowledgeable and informed citizens, your students will have the opportunity to research the presidential candidates in time for Election 2024. Students will visit websites in order to research and take notes on the achievements and viewpoints of Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Then, students will develop their own opinion based on evidence and determine which presidential candidate they would vote for by answering a writing prompt. Many support handouts are included for student s
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Election 2020 Complete Unit Bundle: Activities, Templates & Projects
Comparing Constitutions 3.12: The U.S. vs. the Florida State Constitution Civics
Comparing Constitutions 3.12: The U.S. vs. the Florida State Constitution CivicsThis lesson provides a comparison between the U.S. Constitution and the Florida State Constitution. This lesson teaches students about the similarities include: both contain a preamble, articles, create three branches of government, and reflect separation of powers. Students will learn how Florida is on its sixth constitution with its current version established in 1968, and how slavery affected the number of version
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6th - 11th
Also included in: Civics / Government Bundle III
Primary or Caucus? Students learn difference between primary & caucus elections!
In this Primary and Caucus election student reading and activity, students learn the difference between a primary, a caucus, and the role of delegates in the election process. Students read a focused text on the differences between primaries and caucuses, then students answer a variety of analytical questions regarding each system's strengths and weaknesses. Very informative and engaging! A key is included!This election resource is included in the engaging and hands-on 7-lesson Election Bundle
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6th - 9th
2020 Presidential Election - Political Party Survey
Help your students unearth their ideology (conservative, liberal, libertarian, or moderate) and the political party that they might belong to. Just make sure you use lots of "in my opinion" statements!
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7th - 12th
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VOTING & VOTING BEHAVIOR - Presentation - Reading Activity - Print & Digital
This creative product for the secondary civics/U.S. The government classroom includes everything you need to teach about voting and voting behavior. Topics include - the history of voting rights, voting amendments, voting requirements, motor voter law, who votes, why some choose not to vote, and how to vote. It also includes a debate activity, "Philosophical Chairs" and a fun review activity, "Who Can Participate". Includes both print and digital versions.Buyer Feedback:This is great to add as a
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Political Parties | Where are you on the political spectrum? | Quiz and Activity
Use this left vs. right survey to assist students in discovering their political ideology. By the end of this assignment, students will be able to explain their stance on hot button issues in politics. They'll explain why they identify with being more left, liberal, and Democratic, moderate, or right, conservative, and Republican. Students will gain an understanding of how they can become civically involved based on their political views. Students will answer 20 questions by rating how much they
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8th - 11th
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Super Tuesday (2024) Lesson Plan + Artifacts + Questions
This lesson explores Super Tuesday 2024 (March 5th). Students will analyze four different artifacts ( a reader, current polling data, a primary map and a news article) to learn about Super Tuesday.This incredible package includes:- Lesson Plan- Four Artifacts (reader, current polling data, primary map and news article)- Question worksheet- Answer Key*********************************************************************Customer Tips:Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies and product
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6th - 12th
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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
Gerrymandering Puzzles!
The purpose of these materials is to allow your students to try the idea of Gerrymandering for themselves! This lesson goes best with my FREE powerpoint detailing the history of gerrymandering and how it has been used to divide and conquer. There are many ways you could use these worksheets but I suggest at the very least, as a part of your lesson, that you check out CGP Grey's youtube channel and show your students his segment on gerrymandering --> (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mky11UJb9A
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8th - 12th
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Three Branches of Government- Simplified Explanations, Reading and Questions
This file contains a short summary of each branch of government and comprehension/higher order thinking questions. The branches are described at a more middle-school-level-friendly way, and the questions are geared towards fostering a basic grasp of American government.
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6th - 9th
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Election of 2000: Bush v. Gore PLUS examine other controversial elections!
In this engaging resource on the 2000 Presidential Election, students examine the United States at the end of the 20th century, the impeachment of Bill Clinton (for the Monica Lewinsky scandal), the presidential ticket for both the Democrat and Republican tickets (Gore and Lieberman vs. Bush and Chaney), the controversy over the results in Florida, the Supreme Court ruling in Bush v. Gore, and the inauguration of George W. Bush as the 43rd President of the United States. Students answer analysi
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7th - 10th
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What is Gerrymandering? Lesson with Grid Activity
Looking for a plain way to teach what gerrymandering is and how it can silence the voices of many voters? Look no further! Using a simple grid simulation to show how states are divided into districts, students see how the shape of a district impacts the outcome of elections, representation, and power.
Included in this lesson are the main handout (2 pages), answer key, and practice grid. It is recommended that you make several copies of the practice grid and either laminate or slide into a shee
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7th - 12th
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U.S. Government | Federalism | Student Activities | Distance Learning
You are purchasing a 15 page resource (A GOOGLE and Traditional version provided) containing the following activities on the topic of Federalism or the shared power between the states and the Federal Government:Activities Included:1) Warm-up activity in which students answer questions about a cartoon illustrating federalism.2) 2 Group activities in which students work in groups to examine "federalism" in schools in order to better understand the federal system in the U.S. Government. (worksheets
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9th - 12th
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Iowa Caucus (2024 Edition) Lesson Plan + Artifacts + Questions
This lesson explores the 2024 Iowa Caucuses. Students will analyze three different artifacts (a reader, current polling data and a news article) to learn about the 2024 Iowa Caucus.This incredible package includes:- Lesson Plan- Three Artifacts (reader, current polling data and news article)- Question worksheet- Answer Key
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6th - 12th
PBS Constitution USA Bundle
Viewing Guides with Answer Keys included in this Bundle: 1. A More Perfect UnionOne of the most revolutionary aspects of the Constitution is “federalism,” the innovative system which created a strong national government while at the same time preserving much of the independence of the states. This delicate balance of power, seemingly hard-wired for disagreement and conflict, has served America well for more than two centuries. But it has also led to tensions throughout American history and still
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8th - 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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Understanding Presidential Primaries
This is a three-page activity for older students that involves identifying states with open, closed, or hybrid primaries, states with primaries and states with caucuses, and how states award delegates. The primary process is confusing, and this activity is designed to help students learn about the different moving parts that lead to party candidate nomination.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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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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New Hampshire Primary 2024 (Lesson Plan + Artifacts + Questions)
This lesson explores the 2024 New Hampshire Primary Elections. Students will analyze three different artifacts ( a reader, current polling data and a news article) to learn about the 2024 New Hampshire Primary Elections.This incredible package includes:- Lesson Plan- Three Artifacts (reader, current polling data and news article)- Question worksheet- Answer Key
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6th - 12th
Voter Registration Cards {Mock Election}
This PDF file includes voter registration cards for kids. It includes places for them to fill out their name, the date, their age, gender, city and state they live in, and what party they're "affiliated" with. This is great for mock elections or when you're teaching about voting. Enjoy!
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K - 12th
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270 to win! WebQuest Worksheet on the history of the Electoral College!
25 difficult questions for students on the history of the Electoral College, state voting trends, Republican and Democratic party and more! (updated for 2020)All answers can be found by letting the student explore the site 270towin.comFor historical references, allowing students to use other parts of the internet would be beneficial. Perfect double period, block style lesson. Will take around an hour for middle school to complete. Answer key included (Key is first 4 pages, blank printable docume
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: The Election and Inauguration of the United States US President
"If I Were President of the United States" Essay Writing Sheet - B/W Printable
If your students were elected President of the United States, what would they do for our country? A perfect assignment to engage your students in the election process. This is an 8-1/2 x 11 Letter size document with blank lines for students to write about what they would do as the Commander in Chief. There is a black and white Presidential Seal. Terrific to use as a project for Presidents Day, too!
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported
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1st - 12th
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How Do The US Presidential Elections Work? - Reading Comprehension / Information
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text describes how the US Presdential Elections work from the Primaries to Inauguration Day.After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including a true or false exercise, a multiple choice exercise, a crossword and an independent fill-in-the gaps exercise on the responsibilities of the US President.This worksheet /
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: Informational Texts BUNDLE - Reading Comprehension Worksheets
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