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12th grade elections - voting independent work packets
Bundle_10 Politics Current Events Articles & Activity Packet / Jan - Mar 2024
Enjoy 50% off current events articles from the Politics section. Content addresses actions of the Executive, Legislative, or Judicial Branch that occurred from January - March, 2024. Each lesson plan includes target vocabulary practice, graphic organizers, literacy strategies, open-ended discussion questions, and a lesson extension for additional enrichment. Routine reading helps students build metacognitive skills. These skills enable students to think deeply, reflect often, and formulate origi
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6th - 12th
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Donald Trump's Victory Speech Rhetorical Analysis
PRINTABLE independent work packet with rhetorical analysis activities. You will have a rigorous and engaging lesson aligned to standards on reading informational texts. Students will love analyzing Donald Trump's arguments and persuasive techniques. A great lesson on current events.In this activity, students will...1. Compare Donald Trump's word choices to past presidential speeches2. Read and annotate Donald Trump's victory speech3. Analyze and criticize Donald Trump's arguments through key wor
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in:Â Donald Trump Rhetorical Analysis Reading Comprehension Printable Worksheets
AP Human Geography Unit 4 Article and FRQ Bundle
This bundle includes 8 articles relevant to AP Human Geography along with a corresponding FRQ that prepares students for the types of questions they will see on the AP exam. This bundle includes 6 articles. Click on individual products for details on which topics are covered.
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9th - 12th
Gerrymandering Article and FRQ (AP Human Geography Unit 4, Topic 4.6)
This article and question set are designed in the style of a 7-part FRQ to help students get used to the structure of writing in APHG. This New Yorker article explores the complicated topic of Gerrymandering and how both parties have used it as a tool to further their political goals. Touching on several topics within Unit 4 of APHG, especially Topic 4.6, this article is useful as a case study or an independent sub assignment.Included: Gerrymandering Article and FRQ (Word and PDF)If you enjoyed
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in:Â AP Human Geography Unit 4 Article and FRQ Bundle
History of Voting Rights in the United States
In this assignment students will explore how the right to vote expanded throughout United States History. Students will begin their exploration with an introductory video clip on voting throughout United States history before moving into Andrew Jackson's role in voting expansion, the 15th Amendment, the Women's Suffrage Movement, the 23rd Amendment, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. To conclude the assignment students will complete a timeline as a visual presentation of the voting rights moveme
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6th - 12th
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Electoral College- Investigation and Analysis!
In this assignment students will gather background on the Electoral College by watching an introductory video clip and completing background questions. Students will then complete some research on past presidential elections through the fantastic site 270towin.com! To conclude students will complete a virtual poster in which they will argue to either keep the Electoral College or switch to a National Popular Vote.
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6th - 12th
AP Comp. Govt. Briefings on Electoral Systems
This activity takes students through presidential and legislative electoral systems in all 6 AP course countries. It provides charts and graphs and detailed information for students to analyze and consider. This 14-page packet is very detailed and is a great review of concepts and systems. Again, it is mostly based on analyzing why these systems were set up in this way and why certain electoral results occurred as they did rather than simple information recall. It goes back to information from
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9th - 12th
Also included in:Â Bundle: AP Comp. Govt. Unit 4
Politics_Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address_Current Events Reading_2024
Current events lesson plan. President Joe Biden delivered his third State of the Union Address on Thursday March 7th. Joe Biden attempted to rally against his presidential campaign opponent during the State of the Union Address.Articles and long reading passages of recent news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Includes literacy strategies and graphic organizers to support struggling readers. Also great for independent readers or gifted learners to use
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6th - 12th
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Ohio Election 2023 Issue 1 Abortion, Issue 2 Cannabis Marijuana
Looking for a way to tackle the tough issues in your class? In Ohio, Issue 1 (on abortion) and Issue 2 (on legalizing recreational cannabis / marijuana) are both on the ballot this November 2023. Help your students to research the topics by looking at both sides and show them actual ballot language. After helping them to become informed, it's time to decide! Are they in favor or against Issue 1 and Issue 2?This activity is great on it's own, but it can also be a great jumping off point for a
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
US Election Bundle
The US Election Bundle is a must-have resource for anyone seeking to learn more about the US election process and its historical and cultural significance. With engaging and informative materials like Mudslinging, Muckraking, and Apple Pie, Civically Speaking: Midterm Elections, and Civically Speaking: Politics and Media, students will be fully equipped to navigate the complexities of US elections and develop a deeper understanding of how we elect our leaders.
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6th - 12th
19th Amendment - Women and Voting
Histogram is a play on Instagram. Histogram is a fictitious online site. Students post a thought, a picture, and/or a question from the point of view of a variety of historical figures. A brief history of the historical figures along with an event/ topic will be provided. Students will reply to the post as the historical figures. This allows students to create, evaluate, and analyze historical events and decisions. Histogram helps students understand chronological thinking, how events build and
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
Charts and Graphs on the Presidents
27 printable or digital pages for students to analyze charts and graphs of US Presidents, comparing and contrasting the best and the worst of Republican and Democrat administrations:How important is immigration to the President?How old are Presidents when they start office?Which President issued the most Executive Orders?Which President created the most jobs?What is happening with the National Debt?What experience did each President have?Which President did the best on unemployment?Which Preside
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6th - 12th
The History of Voter Suppression Worksheet
Delve into the complex history of voter suppression in America with this comprehensive worksheet. Designed for American History, Government, and Civics studies, this resource explores historical methods of voter suppression, empowers students to create a timeline, and examines present-day laws affecting voting rights. Engage students in critical analysis by researching and discussing current news articles on voter suppression laws.Printable Activity / Worksheet. PDF - File FormatAnswer Key Inclu
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
The Election of 1860
This activity has students engage with the Election of 1860 that saw Abraham Lincoln win the Presidency and several southern states secede as a result. It asks two main questions: (1) why did Lincoln win, and, (2) why did the southern states secede? By the close of the activity, students will be able to answer both questions using a variety of simulations, research activities, group discussions, and primary resources. This activity takes between 90-120 minutes to complete depending on the pace o
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8th - 12th
Internet Research on US Presidents
20 printable or digital pages to engage your students in Internet Research on US Presidents. Students use a phone, tablet or laptop to search online about their accomplishments and challenges:George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George H. W. Bush, Jimmy Carter, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, Harry S. Truman, Ulysses S. Grant, Woodrow Wilson, James Madison, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Andrew Jackson, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt, Th
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4th - 12th
Also included in:Â New Teacher Activities - November (First Year Teacher) BUNDLE
Political Action Committee Project
This PAC assignment is designed for students to do independent research on a political action committee of their choice. The first slide contains the requirements for the assignment while the subsequent slides feature some of the largest PACs in the US that students can choose from.
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9th - 12th
Biden & Trump Convention Speech: Analysis Worksheets & Answer Key
This product gives students an opportunity to close read each candidate's speech, analyze it, and evaluate its effectiveness. Both sets of worksheets have two parts. The first part has guiding questions to help students annotate the speech and then an opportunity to note their impressions in preparation for discussing it. The second part has analysis questions that help students evaluate the effectiveness of the speech. Answer key included. Students can complete this independently or in groups
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Civic's Ted Talks
This is a collection of the newest Ted Talks (2020/2021) that are all relating to civics and government. these are great for blizzard bags, extra credit, sub plans, stations, or homework. Each ted talk is hyperlinked to be used in online learning platforms.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Michigan Election WebQuest on the 2022 Ballot
This packet is designed for students in Michigan to learn more about what is on the upcoming election for November 8th, 2022. The WebQuest gives students the ability to discover what is on their ballot, should they be voting and asks them questions to help them navigate various topics of the ballot and understand how multiple sections work. Students also need to read through the three proposals on the ballot and understand exactly what these proposals are about. There is an answer key included -
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9th - 12th
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Kanye for President? Election 2020 Research Project
This three-page handout leads student to research three areas related to the 2020 Presidential and Vice Presidential Election:1. The process of becoming a candidate for president and vice president of the United States,2. The candidates for the election, both the most prominent and the least known, and3. The candidacy of Kanye West.Students will have the opportunity to carefully consider the election process, as well as to make sense of the candidates. As for Kanye, students will be able to
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9th - 12th
Who should I vote for? (Distance Learning)
This is a handout that gives students descriptions of several elected positions in federal, state, and local government and asks them if these positions are important enough to vote for. It is formatted for google classroom and makes for a great introduction into any unit on voting.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Participation in Government Curriculum
Final Review - Government
Final review for a Gov or Poli Sci class. Free response in t-chart form.
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7th - 12th
Electoral College 2020 Worksheet
Check out our FREE ELECTORAL COLLEGE 2020 WORKSHEET! A perfect resource to enhance your scholar's political knowledge.
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Grades:
1st - 12th
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