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High school elections - voting resources for Easel Activities and 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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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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Abraham Lincoln Political Cartoon Analysis - Election of 1860
Your students will analyze a political cartoon that captures the spirit of the election of 1860. They will be encouraged analyze the cartoon in its entirety and comment on which groups of people may or may not support the artist's views.Get free stuff! Did you know that you get TPT credit for every dollar you spend after you comment on a purchase? It's an easy and inexpensive way to add to your teaching toolbox!
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8th - 10th
Lincoln-Douglas Debates Reading
A great READING resource with QUESTIONS and ANSWER KEY included! It focuses on the Lincoln-Douglas Debates. Included are 1 page reading, 1 question sheet and 1 answer key! Perfect for homework assignments, classwork or test review! Can be used for both middle and high school level. The reading defines what debates are and provides context on why Lincoln and Douglas debated. Next, it focuses on events that shaped the topic of the debates. This includes Kansas-Nebraska Act, Bleeding Kansas, and t
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Who Can Run? Qualifications for Office U.S. Election Article & Review for Civics
This Who Can Run? Qualifications for Political Office Article & Review for Civics covers the Constitutional requirements for running for the Presidency, Senate, and House of Representatives in the United States. A graphic organizer, vocabulary review, and reflection are included, as well as a Who Can Run? scenario activity in which students read character bios and determine who is qualified to run for office. Perfect for any middle or high school Civics, American History, or American Govern
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7th - 12th
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Worth Movie Questions for Philosophy of Ethics
These questions go with the movie Worth about the 9/11 Victims' Fund. There are 11 long-answer questions designed specifically for a high school philosophy of ethics unit. An answer key with detailed notes is included. This activity comes as a printable PDF and the student questions are also available as a digital assignment through Google Slidesâ„¢. This resource is not editable. Please take a look at the preview to get an idea of the types of questions included. ***WARNING***This film is a very
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Race to the White House: Electoral College | Primary | Caucus | Activities
Do you have a future president in YOUR classroom? "Can I be President?" "What's the electoral college?" "When is the election?" "How do they count votes?" "What's a caucus?" "Why do we have a primary?" "What's a lame duck?" "Who is hanging chad?" Answers to these questions and much, much more can be found in these timely lessons! Updated in July 2020, these lessons are ready for the upcoming election! Bring the election process to life! This resource offers an up-close look at
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4th - 12th
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All The President's Men Movie Guide | Reporting | Journalism (PG - 1976)
All The President's Men Movie Guide | Reporting | Journalism (PG - 1976) challenges students to digest and comprehend the many complexities of the Watergate scandal as investigative reporters Woodward and Bernstein team up. Compare and contrast the strategies they use while questioning their sources. Evaluate Ben Bradlee's decisions to print, or not print, their stories. Conduct further research on the headlines that resulted from their story and finally, imagine how this story would be handled
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â School Site License (1 SSL) 20 Movie Guide Bundle | War & Political History
Reconstruction Era: Jim Crow Voting Laws Primary Source Analysis
Students will read a primary source written for black voters in the South during Reconstruction in order to understand the restrictive voter suppression laws like poll taxes and literacy tests.
After annotating the reading (an annotation guide is also provided), students answer several comprehension questions, fill in a comparison chart, and interpret their learning by creating a visual representation (cartoon/drawing).
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6th - 12th
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U.S. Elections, Electoral College, and Interest Groups Review Activities
This United States Elections, Electoral College, and Interest Groups Review Games kit includes four review puzzles that cover key concepts and vocabulary related to U.S. elections, qualifications for office, the Electoral College and Bush v. Gore, Interest Groups, PACs, and Super PACs. The worksheets include a maze escape, crossword puzzle, vocabulary word search, and an emoji riddle for students to crack! Perfect for Civics, American History, or American Government students, these puzzles can s
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6th - 11th
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Also included in:Â U.S. Elections, Electoral College, and Interest Groups Review Bundle
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
Progressive Era Election of 1912 w/ Graphic Org and Questions Distance Learning
Everything about the Progessive Era Presidential Election of 1912! This packet includes direct excerpts from the political platforms of the Democrat, Republican, Progressive, and Socialist Party on the key issues of the election, along with a graphic organizer and guided reading questions. Answer key is provided.
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9th - 12th
Presidential Debate Worksheet- September 29, 2020 DIGITAL
Do you plan to ask your students to watch the 9-29-2020 presidential debate between Trump and Biden and need a printable worksheet to accompany the viewing? You are in the right spot! This worksheet asks students to consider the candidates in the following areas:The major focuses of the debate according to the Commission on Presidential Debates (the Trump and Biden records, the Supreme Court, Covid-19, the economy, race and violence, and the integrity of the election)First impressionsUse of appe
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8th - 11th
Also included in:Â 2020 Presidential Debates and Vice Presidential Debate Worksheets BUNDLE
Bag of Rubrics
Make your life easier with these are assorted performance rubrics for beginning, intermediate and advanced theatre classes. The rubrics give students a clear explanation for their grades and sets up expectations for the performance.The ten rubrics included are:1. Characterization2. Monologue3. Shakespeare4. Commedia del 'arte5. Improvisation6. Reader's Theatre7. Children's Story8. Directing9. Group Scene10. Peer Evaluation**NOTE: Now use with Easel for EASY fillable score sheets on your compute
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7th - 12th
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Othello - A Study Commentary (Interactive Edition)
(This Digital Activities edition of the resource combines the Teaching Copy and the Student Edition in a single file pre-edited for device-based use)...AN INTERACTIVE STUDY COMMENTARY ON ‘OTHELLO’ DESIGNED TO BE USED IN-CLASS OR DISTANTLY – OR IN A COMBINATION OF THE TWO. Given the changing circumstances schools now find themselves in, we are working to adapt the WordSmith Guides on Shakespeare's major tragedies to help teachers and students meet the challenges of distance learning. THE COMMENTA
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11th - 12th
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What Moral Decisions Should Driverless Cars Make? Ted Talk Questions and Key
"What Moral Decisions Should Driverless Cars Make" is a Ted Talk that approaches the problems we face as self-driving cars begin take shape. Using utilitarian and Kantian examples, Iyad Rahwan highlights the ethical dilemmas of programming cars to make decisions in tricky situations. This is a practical application of the classic trolley problem, and this Ted Talk is a great way to introduce discussion around that thought experiment in the philosophy classroom. ***Please Note: These Ted Talk qu
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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The Presidents Centers or Small Group Activity - Great for President's Day!
Introduce students to the roles and responsibilities, qualifications for, and reasons for being a U.S. President in this Centers or Response Group Activity. Activity addresses the office of presidency and the contributions of key presidents from George Washington to Abraham Lincoln to Barack Obama, and introducing our newest president, Joe Biden.Avoid lecturing or boring text reading by allowing students to visit 5 Centers around your classroom to gather information on the following topics:1.
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5th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Custom Bundle for AT
Ultimate Guide to the US Presidents | Presidents Walking Tour, Centers Activity
Looking for a fun and engaging activity to teach all the basic facts about American Presidents? Take your students on a Walking Tour to meet George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Barack Obama, Joe Biden and others as they served in the White House. This is a wonderful Walking Tour or Gallery Walk lesson on ten of the significant presidents in American history. From the founding fathers to our first African-American leader, the stories of leadership and dedication are shared with
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7th - 10th
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Also included in:Â US 1 Early U.S. History Interactive Lessons Bundle - Walking Tours & More
Sports in Spanish reading and vocabulary activities Los deportes Intermedio alto
This NO-PREP resource covers sports topic in Spanish and it is a complete set of 8 different activities that includes: sports glossary, reading, writing, communicative exercises, etc. The purpose of the item is to make students, upper intermediate and advanced level, to increase their vocabulary bank. The item is offered in pdf(print and go) and digital option(Easel).Through engaging and curious texts, students will explore not only the sports word, but also additional vocabulary such as collec
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9th - 12th
Also included in:Â SPANISH READING WRITING AND EXPRESSIVE SKILLS FOR HIGH SCHOOLS BUNDLE
Electoral College Task Cards
It's election year! Do your students understand the Electoral College? This set of task cards will walk your students through discovering the role and responsibilities of the Electoral College. All you need is a textbook, and the internet and you students are on their way!
Included in this product:
~16 Task Cards
~Electoral College Map & Answer recording sheet
~Instructions
~Number badges for implementation
Other Activities dealing with the Presidential election are also available:
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4th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Road to the White House Bundle--9 products!
Critical Thinking - Education and Healthcare
34 printable or digital pages exploring education and healthcare:Contrast young people to old people, Compare high school life to college life, Differentiate failing vs succeeding, Explain what it means to be smart, Describe being a good or bad student, How to ride a bike, What do you know about your teacher, What if you are sick, Being a nurse, Feeling overwhelmed, Analyze quotes on fear, Explaining why,How to make the world better, Descriptive writing, Dialogue and quotation marks, Being diffe
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4th - 10th
Also included in:Â Critical Thinking BUNDLE
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
How Language Shapes the Way We Think Ted Talk Questions and Answer Key
"How Language Shapes the Way We Think" is a really interesting Ted Talk with Lera Boroditsky that explains how our language affects our view of the world. This is perfect for high school psychology classes, but I also pair this Ted Talk with philosophy lessons about being human. This Ted Talk guide contains 11 short-answer questions that flow chronologically with the video. An answer key is also included. The Ted Talk can be found here:How Language Shapes the Way We ThinkTerms of Use: This resou
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9th - 12th
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Public Opinion Government/Civics Reading Guided Worksheet
Explore the dynamic world of public opinion in politics with this comprehensive guided worksheet tailored for government or civics courses. Delve into the role of media, types of political advertisements, propaganda strategies, interest groups, lobbyists, and political action committees. Engage students with insightful reading guided questions and an integrated vocabulary activity, fostering a deeper understanding of public opinion's impact on governance.Printable Activity / Worksheet. PDF - Fil
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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