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High school elections - voting homeschool curricula for GATE
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
Grades:
6th - 9th
Political Parties: Notes,Quiz, and Make your Own Party
I love teaching about political parties! I especially love this lesson because students learn about the political spectrum and even take a quiz to find where they are on the spectrum.Students also create their own political party!This products includesPowerPoint presentationMake your own political party activity Democrats vs republican cut out worksheet Where are you on the spectrum quizPolitical Party notes Political Party notes for interactive notebookWant access to ALL of my civics resources?
Grades:
6th - 12th
Election Day: Mock Election Voting Activity
Want to conduct a mock election in your classroom? Have no time? Use this mock election that was created for middle and high school students. This activity is classroom tested and approved!This products includesteacher, student, and candidates instructionsoptional essaypower point discussion questionsballotssigns for classroomcandidates platform and speech worksheetsVoter registration cardsWant access to ALL of my civics resources? Join the Civics and American Government Member Club!Visit my we
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5th - 12th
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Levels of Government
Federal, State, and Local Governments are made simple for your students with this PowerPoint. I use the first part of the power point after the students learn about the constitution in the fall, and then show the whole thing in the spring when students campaign and are elected for the Leadership Class the following year.Add your own state, local, and school governments to the slides.This aligns with the Common Core State Standards:3.SL.33.SL.43.SL.63.W.45.SL.35.SL.45.SL.65.W.48.SL.38.SL.48.SL.68
Grades:
3rd - 9th
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
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
American History #2 Stripes Virtual Classroom Template Distance Learning
Stars and Stripes forever! I did the Stars room now I did the Stripes. If you are like me and want to keep changing rooms with units, there is the sequel to my first Best Selling American History Room! If you have stars, you have to have stripes!This slide can be edited. Add in your own bitmoji!Please see my other rooms at Kerri Freda History Comes to Life! Thank you!
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2nd - 10th, Staff
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Also included in: Bitmoji Virtual Classroom Template American History Rooms #1 & #2
Unit 2: Civic Participation and the Political Spectrum
Government Made Simple: Unit 1 The Basics
The first installment of a year long curriculum. Designed to keep it simple and make abstract concepts attainable. Readability is 7th grade due to vocabulary used but accessibility can go much lower as each concept is explained at its core and examples given. Includes readings, worksheets, review and test. Great for ESL, Special Education students and even resource rooms. Great quick assignments for Reg Ed too!
Test also has a Big Test Question Break Dow
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Debate Viewing and Assessment Guide
Make watching debates especially meaningful with this student friendly guide. This allows students to focus in on one or more questions during the debate. It's flexible in use, and you can differentiate the assignment based on the skill of your students.This guide is especially useful to help students notice both the content stated by the candidate/debater and his/her public speaking skills. This critical thinking tool will generate student awareness and discussion about the political process
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5th - 12th
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Mathematics, Demographics & Slavery: The 1790 Census in Ratio, Percents & Graphs
The first U.S. Census was conducted in 1790 to decide on the apportionment of the Congress. The people counted were Free White Males Over !6, who were allowed to vote, White Males Under 16, Free White Females, Enslaved Persons and "Others." Your students will use this data to express relationships between different groups, most significantly the ratio of "Free White Men" to "Enslaved Persons." Please note that this refers to the people who worked as slaves to the current terminology as "Enslaved
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Grades:
5th - 10th
Unites States Government, Constitution, Declaration of Independence
Included is a 28 page collection of materials designed to support an introductory U.S. Government unit covering the birth of the United States from Colonial America, to the Revolutionary War, to the design of the government structure, and the writing of the Constitution. A variety of supplemental resources are provided to assist teachers in covering these concepts at the advanced elementary or middle school level. Materials are also appropriate for English Language Learners, and for High Schoo
Grades:
5th - 10th
History: One Person = One Vote: History of Voting Rights in America
Students explore the history of voting in the United States. Using the timeline of voting rights (included), they will analyze, evaluate, and draw conclusions about how this responsibility of citizenship has evolved. Students complete a creative project to demonstrate and share their learning.This challenging activity includes detailed, student-friendly Steps to Success that lead the learner through the process of creating a high-level, quality independent project. To add rigor and thoughtfulne
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3rd - 11th
Charts and Graphs - Presidents' Day
22 printable or digital pages for students to analyze charts and graphs exploring the Presidents and Donald Trump: the trade deficit, the height of presidents, age of presidents, employment and unemployment numbers, experience of presidents prior to office, vocabulary level of presidents, popular vote and the electoral college, firing within the executive branch by the president, executive orders, immigrants, the stock market, defense spending, civilian deaths in Afghanistan, mass shootings, sch
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Presidents' Day BUNDLE
Presidential Election Creative & Critical Thinking Resources + RBG
Activate your student's creative and critical thinking with these resources focusing on the presidential election and all things government. This file includes: SCAMPERThe WhitehouseAir Force OneMount RushmoreThe Voting ProcessA scamper reference sheetA blank scamper sheet to create your ownTHE SIX THINKING HATS (Edward de Bono)A unique and hypothetical question posed for EACH one of the 6 hatsSix additional questionsA six thinking hats reference sheetA blank graphic organizer to create your own
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3rd - 12th
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Social Studies, Government, History Computer Project: Electoral College in Excel
Welcome to my Electoral College Excel Project. During this project, students will learn how to create and manipulate information on 3 different spreadsheets. They will learn all about the history of the Electoral College from some awesome websites I discovered. They will create one spreadsheet with all the states, regions, # of electoral votes and how each state voted in the 2008 and 2012 elections. Did you know that there are 2 states electors are not required by law to vote with the popular m
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6th - 12th
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Bitmoji Escape Room Presidential Inauguration /Presidents Day Virtual Classroom
What better way for students to learn about the United States' Presidential Inauguration Day, or to honor presidents on President's Day is for students learn information from and in an Escape Room!Today is Inauguration Day, and President Elect Joe Biden is locked in the Senate chambers. He needs to get out to attend the inauguration. Students need to help Mr. Biden open the locked door. The eight clue slides are linked to the photos that are in Senate Chambers. After the students find the eight
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5th - 11th, Staff
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How To Select A Political Candidate
Although students may not understand economics, they are keenly aware of grading systems. This product uses the situation of classroom grades to explain the ideologies of Liberal and Conservative views. Should the top students have the grades they earned or donate points to others? An exercise offers the opportunity to explore these options and apply them to the political platforms of the two major parties. Information sheets on Democratic and Republican ideas explain the basics. Students are fi
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Grades:
9th - 12th
2008 Presidential Election
Everything you need to know about the 2008 Presidential Election and it's candidate's positions.
The unit begins with an overview of the Presidential election process and the laws that govern that process. It continues with a look at the history of the two primary parties; Democrats and Republicans. The unit then explores the 2008 Presidential candidates and explores the process of primaries and caucuses.
The unit includes several activities for students to apply their new learni
Grades:
4th - 12th
Who are my elected officials? Worksheet
This assignment help students create a chart of their elected officials. Also, included is a step-by-step guide to help students or the teacher get through the assignment with ease and a grading rubric.
I have enjoyed assigning this assignment in the computer lab with my students and they learn about their government officials. What use to be names to my students, now have meaning.
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
Western Settlement & the Populist Movement
Powerpoint covering the following topics:
Cow Towns
Cattle Trails
Cowboy Life
Legends of the West
Homestead Act of 1862
Exodusters
Oklahoma Land Giveaway 1889
Sodbusters
Morrill Act
Hatch Act
Bonanza Farms
Populist Movement
The Grange
Bimetallism v Gold Standard
William Jennings Bryan
Cross of Gold
Election of 1896
Grades:
7th - 12th
Race to the Oval Office Board Game
In Race to the Oval Office, you’ll find out which player’s knowledge of government, history, and the electoral process will win them the electoral votes needed to reach the Oval Office. The game includes 210 trivia questions, 51 state cards, 4 sets of 51 player tokens, and a printable board. Perfect for two players; variations are included for 3 or more players. Designed for upper elementary through high school students. 29 pages total.
Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in: United States Government Bundle
Presidential Facts and Elections Through the Years
Use this 20 slide Powerpoint from Campbell's Classroom to introduce your students to many Presidential and Election Facts through the years.
Grades:
6th - 12th, Adult Education
Civically Speaking--Midterm Elections
Civically Speaking--Midterm Elections, is a short, 4-page guide for grades 6-12, containing short articles explaining the importance of midterm elections.It includes:vocabulary related to midterm electionsthe importance of a midterm electiontrivia about midterm electionshistory of senatorial electionsThe Voting Rights Act of 1965The March on SelmaAlso included are questions for evaluation, and the solution is included. Great supplement to units on midterm elections.Other Civically Speaking Guide
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: US Election Bundle
AmerGovt: Voting Crossword Puzzle
A full page crossword puzzle, a full page answer sheet, and a page with all of the directional clues for the words. Great to use to supplement classroom instruction to introduce vocabulary or use as a pretest and posttest. Other uses include giving your students the crossword puzzle as you begin the unit of study and allowing them to work on it when they are finished early or have a moment at the end of class. Call for finished crosswords at the end of the unit or grading period and use as revie
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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