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Elections - voting Common Core CCRA.SL.1 resources
Election Day: Mock Election Voting Simulation (In-Class Election Kit)
Our future decision-makers are in our classroom today. It is critical that our students understand the voting process and recognize the importance of casting their vote. This civics lesson walks your students through the voting process with a mock election. Your students will learn key vocabulary, will participate in the campaign process, and will have a chance to cast their vote. This mock election can be used with ANY topic of your choice (favorite candy, book, best season, favorite sport, etc
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1st - 4th
5th Grade Social Studies TEKS Unit 11: Cold War & Civil Rights Movement to Today
The 5th Grade Social Studies TEKS Unit 11: Cold War & Civil Rights Movement to Today COMPLETE Lesson Plan Unit is PERFECT for those teaching 5th grade social studies to their students. This incredible unit covers everything from the rise and threat of communism, the Korean War and Vietnam War, to the Civil Rights Movement, the attacks of 9/11, the election of Barack Obama, and so MUCH MORE! The amazing resources included in this lesson plan unit follow the TEKS standards and come ready to us
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5th
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Also included in:Â Custom Bundle for Laura
Voting Booth Virtual Field Trip Activity | Election Day Vote Polls
Looking for a digital resource to introduce your students to voting, democracy & elections? This Virtual Field Trip teaches students about voting, how ballots and polls work and why voting is important. This Google slides resource features 2 digital choice boards with online links to student-friendly learning videos, read alouds, activities, songs & move around brain breaks, along with wrap-up questions to check for understanding. It's perfect for classroom whole class instruction &
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K - 3rd
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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
Civics for Upper Elementary: Project Based Learning- The Electoral Process
The democratic process is essential learning for our students today. Our Electoral Process Project will bring awareness to the government processes regarding elections!This project includes 13 pages of printables-each one is student-driven and will help your class understand the election process in a hands-on, fun way! Each activity is fun, yet meaningful- this project takes each step of the election process and allows your students to take part and learn firsthand how each process truly works,
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4th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Civics for Upper Elementary: Election Bundle
Every Four Years...The Presidential Election Unit Bundle
Election season is upon us! Every Four Years...The Presidential Election Unit, a comprehensive 204-page resource, offers an easy one-stop solution for teaching the election cycle to your middle and high school students. From learning about how a president gets elected, starting with the primary season in United States Presidential Election Process- Primaries to the Electoral College, to how propaganda influences voters and future voters in Propaganda & Political Campaign Ads- Close Viewing A
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6th - 9th
QAnon- Dangerous Conspiracy Theory- Listen, Short Answer, & Conversation
Some conspiracy theories are dangerous. QAnon is known to be racist, antisemitic, and homophobic. Its supporters have reached positions of legislative power and Q supporters were a part of the riot on Capitol Hill. After the most recent Q predictions did not come true during the inauguration, QAnon may grow, transform, or deflate. I believe that teachers can help disassemble it by addressing it directly as a trusted adult with a reliable news source.I encourage you to hold this podcast-based
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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John Lewis- Voting Rights & Black Leaders- Listen, Short Answer, & Conversation
John Lewis was pivotal towards ending the Jim Crow Segregation in the South and the creation of the Voting Rights Act in the 1960s. He remained a powerful figure during the George Floyd protests until his death in the summer of 2020. This podcast episode, questions, and answers guide you through his incredible, powerful life, and it explains the philosophy of peaceful protest and why peaceful protest can be as impactful as war. We lost a great man, and the struggle towards justice is not yet wo
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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TED ED Elections in the United States 4 - Pros and cons of public opinion polls
Title: TED ED Elections in the United States 4 - Pros and cons of public opinion pollsDescription:Enhance your students' understanding of the electoral process in the United States with these comprehensive worksheets designed specifically for the TED ED playlist "Elections in the United States." These ready-to-use worksheets are perfect for middle and high school students and are ideal for social studies, civics, or government classes.The worksheets include the following sections:Vocabulary List
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6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â TED ED Elections in the United States 9 volumes bundle
US Elections Debate Activity
This US Elections Debate Activity will have your students practicing debate with a patriotic twist! This is a no-prep (just print it off) activity for your debate, public speaking, English students to enjoy with students! It's a lighthearted practice in persuasion. Take a break and watch your students construct and defend their arguments on different parts of the US Presidential Election!Just divide up the students how you want, hand them each their packet, and let them start preparing the debat
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9th - 12th
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TED ED Elections in the United States 5 - How to understand power
Title: TED ED Elections in the United States 5 - How to understand powerDescription:Enhance your students' understanding of the electoral process in the United States with these comprehensive worksheets designed specifically for the TED ED playlist "Elections in the United States." These ready-to-use worksheets are perfect for middle and high school students and are ideal for social studies, civics, or government classes.The worksheets include the following sections:Vocabulary List: Help your st
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6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â TED ED Elections in the United States 9 volumes bundle
Presidential Pardons- A Recent History- Listen, Short Answer, & Conversation
Every Thanksgiving, your students likely witness the lighthearted tradition of turkeys who receive a presidential pardon. But presidential powers are a serious power. This material covers highlights of famous presidential pardons, the powers, and limits of a pardon, and delves into how Trump has managed pardons in a self-serving way. These journalists go so far as to question if Trump will make a preemptive pardon for himself. This topic is highly relevant and may become even more relevant in
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Civic Engagement "Dear Neighbor" Project
This is an amazing three-ish day project about Civics, Persuasive Writing, Collaborative Revision, and Public Speaking! Overall project flow:* Students reflect on their priorities, biases, and reasons for supporting their chosen candidate in an upcoming election.* Students peer-edit their letters, revising arguments for grammar and persuasive power.* Teams of students campaign for their chosen candidate, collaborating to write a Platform Speech they present to the class.* As campaign staffers,
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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TED ED Elections in the United States 1 - Does your vote count...
Title: TED ED Elections in the United States 1 - Does your vote count The Electoral College explainedDescription:Enhance your students' understanding of the electoral process in the United States with these comprehensive worksheets designed specifically for the TED ED playlist "Elections in the United States." These ready-to-use worksheets are perfect for middle and high school students and are ideal for social studies, civics, or government classes.The worksheets include the following sections:
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â TED ED Elections in the United States 9 volumes bundle
Act by Kayla Miller Graphic Novel Discussion Question Cards
This product includes 80 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the graphic novel Act by Kayla Miller. This book is an engaging and enjoyable graphic novel that explores important themes and opens the door to many significant discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Friendship, Student Government, Voting & Elections, Realistic Fiction, Family, SchoolThis book is a
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3rd - 6th
Ruth Bader Ginsburg- Biography & Battles - Listen, Short Answer, & Conversation
This important conversation starts with students listening to an NPR podcast about The Notorious RBG. Ruth Bader Ginsburg is a hero in the fight towards gender equality. She fought for men and women's rights! She was a major historical figure in her own right and a strong and interesting person. There is a transcript available for this episode. This document contains:1) Detailed teacher notes.2) Easy links to the required podcast episode.3) Specific pre-listening, discussion questions, and ex
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Mock Election Bundle
Understanding the election, the voting process, and branches of government can be challenging! If you're looking for an interactive way to help your students grasp election processes, suffrage, and voting rights, this bundle is your answer!With this bundle, you can lead your students through a "mock election" where they can understand the struggle many individuals have had on the journey to vote!Fight For The Right To Vote: This is the preview video quest that helps students understand voting ri
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4th - 10th
TED ED Elections in the United States 9 - The historic women’s suffrage march on
Title: TED ED Elections in the United States 9 - The historic women’s suffrage march on WashingtonDescription:Enhance your students' understanding of the electoral process in the United States with these comprehensive worksheets designed specifically for the TED ED playlist "Elections in the United States." These ready-to-use worksheets are perfect for middle and high school students and are ideal for social studies, civics, or government classes.The worksheets include the following sections:Voc
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6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â TED ED Elections in the United States 9 volumes bundle
Capitol Building Chaos - Congress - Mob - Listen, Short Answer, & Conversation
We are still piecing together what happened on Jan 6, 2021, at the Capitol Building. However, this podcast, accompanying questions, and answers attempt a comprehensive overview and timeline of important events and essential takeaways from the day. Your students are already grappling with this event, so it may be our responsibility to create a structure for them and to replace rumors they have heard with facts and multiple eyewitness accounts.The discussion questions and answers attempt to look f
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Presidential Election Group Projects- Collaborative, Creative, and Analytical
Spark creativity in students during this election season! The 20-page easy-prep Presidential Election Group Projects- Collaborative, Creative, and Analytical is an engaging collaborative activity in which middle school and high school students work in groups to craft creative presentations highlighting the presidential candidates and their policy positions. Projects can take various forms, such as slideshows, videos, Prezi presentations, skits, debates, designing cereal boxes or superhero dolls
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Every Four Years...The Presidential Election Unit Bundle
Presidential Debate (or other political office)
Holding a presidential debate (or for other political office) is a great way to get students to learn how to craft a message for a public audience and speak in front of their peers. This resource kit contains a one-page prep sheet for students, a two-page list of questions for students to consider ahead of time and to be asked during the debate (basic and advanced), and a slideshow template with the rules of engagement for the debate.
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7th - 12th
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Presidential Election 2020-Voting Issues- Listen, Short Answer, & Conversation
This no-prep conversation starts with students listening to a 50 min Podcast that is largely bipartisan. It focuses on the issues facing voters in 2020 including misinformation, the coronavirus, and new rules. Many of your students might be too young to vote in this round, yet this information might help them in future years or perhaps may help them to support a family member navigate this unique year. It is also largely hopeful and offers solutions and reassurances that voting is safe! If yo
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Where do the Candidates Stand on the Issues? Research and Analyze their Websites
Are you seeking a more dynamic approach to helping your students understand the policy disparities between the two presidential candidates, Joe Biden and Donald Trump? Where do the Candidates Stand on the Issues? Research & Analyze their Websites offers an interactive 23-page lesson designed to engage middle and highs school students in exploring and analyzing the policy ideas of both candidates. This lesson involves students delving into the candidates' websites, a third-party website show
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Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in:Â Every Four Years...The Presidential Election Unit Bundle
TED ED Elections in the United States 8 - How is power divided in the United Sta
Title: TED ED Elections in the United States 8 - How is power divided in the United States governmentDescription:Enhance your students' understanding of the electoral process in the United States with these comprehensive worksheets designed specifically for the TED ED playlist "Elections in the United States." These ready-to-use worksheets are perfect for middle and high school students and are ideal for social studies, civics, or government classes.The worksheets include the following sections:
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6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â TED ED Elections in the United States 9 volumes bundle
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