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8th grade elections - voting research for International Baccalaureate
Types of Government Wanted Posters: A fun way to learn about political systems
This lesson is a fun way to teach your students about different political systems around the world throughout history and in modern times. Students can work independently or in small groups to research four different kinds of political leadership: dictatorship, monarchy, theocracy, and democracy.They need to complete independent research to find information about the following topics:Rise to power: How does this type of leader get chosen (are there fair elections, do they take power by force, or
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4th - 9th
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Elections Campaign Poster Activity
Elections Campaign Poster Activity This product has two activities. Students will design a presidential election campaign poster after choosing and researching a candidate of their choice. Instructions include that posters must have an overall positive message (no negative ads). Internet access is required for research portion of project. The students will choose two campaign posters to analyze for the second activity. Use the cut-and-paste posters provided or use your own images! This dow
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7th - 10th
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All About the Electoral College Webquest (With Answer Key!)
Students will learn all about the Electoral College in this 24 question History.com webquest!Included in this webquest are the following:Important dates and historical figures associated with topic.How and why the Electoral College was established.The changes the election process has gone through since the Constitutional Convention. How electors are chosen and what they do.The formula used to determine how many electors are given to each state.The process that electors go through after election
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7th - 12th
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Legislative Branch - Who Represents Me? Webquest / Guided Research Worksheet
Here is a two page, guided research assignment / web quest that has students find out who their two senators are and locate their House representative based on their home zip code. Students explore the specific websites of their representatives and enter information they find. This can be used in conjunction with a Constitution unit of study.
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6th - 8th
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Presidential Primary Election Webquest With Answer Key!
This 18 question Votesmart.org webquest will allow students to learn all about how primaries work during the election process!Included in this webquest are the following:Details about the National Conventions.Different methods concerning how delegates are chosen.The difference between primaries and caucuses.The two types of primaries (open primaries and closed primaries).Two different ways the ballot can appear depending on the state.How delegates are awarded in each political party.Students wil
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7th - 12th
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Letter to Congress Legislative Branch, House of Representatives Senate worksheet
Assignment to write a letter to a congressperson about an issue the student feels strongly about. A template is included in business letter format.
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8th - 12th
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OPVL: Evaluating Sources
When using a source, it is important to determine its reliability and validity. In other words, is the source believable? Is the data current and reliable, or too outdated? Is it biased, and therefore, unreliable? This resource will help students learn how to evaluate each source based on its origin, purpose, value, and limitation (OPVL). A chart that may be used as a poster or handout, along with an OPVL template is included.
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7th - 12th
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2024 Election Unit Plan: United States Elections (Google Compatible) High School
*** THE 2024 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER****** START THIS UNIT LATE SEPTEMBER AND ENJOY THE RIDE TO NOV. 5TH***Can be used for the 2024 Election OR just US elections in generalOver a MONTHS worth of assignments A "click and go" Unit plan that will bring to life the 2024 Presidential Election Features 20 dynamic, engaging, student-centered activities that can be uploaded to Google Classroom or printed off or assigned as sub-plansGoogle Doc format Upload to Google Classroom Pr
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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MYP Science Criterion D Assessment: The Elements - G7 & G8 Chemistry Research
MYP Science students must complete a research task: Reflecting on the Impacts of Science. This is a ready-made Criterion D assessment task for a chemistry unit with a focus on the elements of the periodic table and their uses. This IB MYP Year 2-3 Science research project can be used as-is with Grade 7 or 8 students, or modified for other levels. It is no-prep and requires no other resources - simply print and hand out, share electronically, or assign via Google Classroom.Students are guided th
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7th - 9th
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Life Cycle Analysis of a Cotton T-Shirt | Impacts of Fast Fashion
A mini unit of inquiry to spark discussions about fast fashion and the environmental, social and economical impacts of the garment industry. Students will analyze the life cycle of a cotton t-shirt and track the impacts throughout the life cycle of a typical cotton t-shirt. They will be introduced to the concept of the circular economy and how life cycle analysis can help make the fashion industry more sustainable by design. Students will then be challenged to find leverage points within the sys
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6th - 12th
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Biden v. Trump Candidate Comparison Election 2024 webquest
Get your students interested in the next presidential election with two candidates who have received a lot of attention recently! A great webquest and research activity that can lead to great class debates or argumentative essays. This is a great way to introduce the 2024 election process, develop research skills with credible websites, develop informed opinions with evidence to back it up, and teach civic responsibilities. Students really have fun with this!
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7th - 12th
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Inquiry Based Learning- Google Slides Bundle
This amazing resource includes 3 files to help teacher implement the Inquiry Process in their classroom. It can be used to support content areas such as Science, Social Studies, History and Geography. In addition, it is great to support comprehensive literacy, including as a passion project or genius hour activity. Use this as a bell ringer for 20 minutes a day!Resources include:1. 37 Inquiry Prompts2. The Teacher Package which includes tips on how to use the resources, as well as checklists to
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4th - 8th
Blooms Question Stems for Research
Question stems help students (and teachers) ask higher level questions.
When students are working in groups to research a concept, the question stems are a great way for students to collaborate and ask each other questions to dig deeper into the concept.
Formats included are a half page with question stems and a pyramid for students to assemble and place on their desk.
The section that is cut out when assembling the pyramid has a reminder of what makes a good question. (Has more than one a
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3rd - 9th
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Mock Presidential Campaign and Election Activity
Introduce your students to the presidential campaign process with this interactive activity. As a group, your students will create a political party, nominate a presidential candidate, write a party platform, create materials to advertise their chosen candidate, create a slogan for their party, as well as campaign posters, buttons, and a song.Click here to subscribe to my newsletter and receive a FREE game!
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4th - 10th
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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
8ts MYP DESIGN BUNDLE CRITERION A
MYP Design Criterion A1 -> A4 (9 Pages)These pages can be used to help guide students through the process of MYP Design A - Knowledge and Understanding. If you are unsure of what to include, or how to organize student research, then these handouts are for you!Students find them useful to reference to ensure that all needed materials are included. What's included:Task specific clarificationsRubric strands for 7/8 level (1,3,5)Student ExamplesExample Layouts
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6th - 10th
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My Culture Interview Chart - Social Studies - Visual Organisers - Inquiry - IB
An oral language interview task that will help students learn more about, themselves, their families and culture. This can be printed out or used digitally.Younger students can draw and/or write and older students write.It can be done as a stand alone activity but is also included in the Culture - How We Express Ourselves PYP Enhanced unit available here on TpT.
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1st - 8th
Planning for Gameplay - Planning Positions and Basic Rules
A pdf teacher/student resource to compliment the MYP PHE Teamwork in Sports Unit.Use this resource to use as a guide for learning the positioning and rules or three different sports, basketball, volleyball, and dodgeball. Students can refer to this to create their teamwork plans, plan for game play during class, and record their plan as a team. Resource can be used as an introduction to each sport and help students organize their teams throughout the unit (should be used at least three times, ea
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Physical Education - IB MYP PHE Teamwork in Sports Unit Bundle
¡PAKETÓN! DACAS and DREAMERS | Desafío de Inmigración e Identidad
2 complimentary resources bundled for a value price. Suggested classroom use:Assign 1/2 the class DACASAssign 1/2 the class DREAMersPair up students to share findings then create a compare/contrast.Remember that you can always create your own bundle and save 10% in Granabana. Here's How!
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8th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
Special Interest Groups Webquest
Special interest groups play a major role in American politics and government. They are also a great way for citizens to make their voice heard. What better way to get your students excited about getting involved in government than to have them find what really interests them? In this webquest, students work independently (or with a partner) to research interest groups that could potentially be meaningful to them. In doing so, students will learn more about the role SIGs play, how they persu
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8th - 12th
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Learning about the Presidential Election WebQuest & Word Search Puzzle
In this lesson, students learn about the Presidential Election as they complete a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic. A complete answer key is provided for easy grading, along with resources for both teachers and students. Two versions of the WebQuest are included to let teachers print the questions or to provide them digitally as an interactive page in an editable Microsoft PowerPoint file. Additionally, a word search puzzle with answer key is included to u
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6th - 8th
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President's Day Research Project | Make a Pennant | Presidency Memorial Patriot
Our President Research Project posters are the PERFECT way to celebrate President's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Election Day, Local Voting Events and More! Your students are able to demonstrate their research about the Presidents. The research posters themselves are visually engaging and perfect for display. There is also the option for student's to create their own pennants for display. Please know that this is a means for students to conduct their own research, but this research does no
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PreK - 12th
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IB-MYP- Digital Design Cycle-Step-by-Step Process Journal Template For Beginners
NEW and improved! When my 7th and 8th-grade students transition from PYP to MYP, it is always exceedingly difficult and frustrating for them to progress through the criteria and strands of the design cycle. They must write a progressive write-up on each strand within the four criteria. This is called the "Process Journal". Therefore, I designed a template for them to follow that has changed everything. They can now progress logically step-by-step through the entire design cycle. They will not n
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Women's Suffrage Illustrated Timeline Project
This project allows students to summarize and illustrate events that are considered to be pivotal in the women's suffrage movement, in the format of a large illustrated timeline. The events mentioned in this product extend beyond women earning the right to vote, and include labor equality legislation as well.The timeline is large, and uses five sheets of 8.5x11 paper. There is an answer key, as well as a grading rubric included.The events included on the illustrated timeline are:First Women’s R
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4th - 8th
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