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Elections - voting Common Core RH.6-8.1 resources
Women's Suffrage Activity From Seneca Falls to the 19th Amendment
In this Women's Suffrage and 19th amendment primary source-based resource on the Women's Suffrage Movement, students analyze the struggle for women's voting rights from the Seneca Falls Convention to the passage of the 19th Amendment. Students also learn the roles of several key figures, including Alice Paul, Susan B Anthony, Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and President Woodrow Wilson.This lesson is included in BOTH the Progressive Era (Gilded Age) Bundle and my Roaring '20s and 1930s B
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6th - 10th
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Electoral College Lesson Plan
This Electoral College lesson is an awesome way to ensure your students understand the process of how the president is elected, along with famous examples of how it has impacted various elections in US History. The download includes a PowerPoint (and Google Slides option) overview all about the Electoral CollegeThe Constitutional backgroundHow the Electoral College worksWho the electors areIssues with the processQuotes from Alexander Hamilton and James Madison... and more! A guided notes workshe
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7th - 10th
Election 2024 Meet the Candidates: Research, Learn, and Write Biden Trump
In order to become knowledgeable and informed citizens, your students will have the opportunity to research the presidential candidates in time for Election 2024. Students will visit websites in order to research and take notes on the achievements and viewpoints of Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Then, students will develop their own opinion based on evidence and determine which presidential candidate they would vote for by answering a writing prompt. Many support handouts are included for student s
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Election 2020 Complete Unit Bundle: Activities, Templates & Projects
Election of 1860 and Civil War Activity Student Matrix and Electoral College Map
In this Civil War and Election of 1860 activity, students complete a 4-person matrix and electoral map activity to understand the experience and views of Abraham Lincoln, Stephen Douglas, John Breckinridge, and John Bell in the Election of 1860. ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Civil War activities unit bundle here!Students will also calculate the electoral votes of this Election (provided students already have an understanding of the Electoral College).
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5th - 8th
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Political Parties & History! Learn Origins & Evolution of Political Parties!
In this Political Party history activity, students learn the origins, history, and evolution of political parties in the United States to understand their impact on American History.Students are engaged with two parts with this political party and elections resource. Part one focuses on the origins of the first debate between political groups (Federalists and Anti-Federalists) and the fight over the United States Constitution. Part two focuses on the history of political parties through five d
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5th - 8th
Election Day Voting Activities on Voter Rights & Behavior - Civics Activities
Dive into voting rights, voter turnout, voter registration, and voting methods in this 7-activity Election Day prep kit.This kit works great as once-a-week stand-alone lessons or a two-week mini-unit leading to Election Day. Or save for super easy sub plans any time in your Civics or Government class. This resource comes in both printable PDF and paperless Google files. Get this and a bunch more activities in the complete 3-5 week Voting & Elections PBL Unit and make engaged citizens out of
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7th - 12th
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Presidential Election Activities Unit Bundle | 7 Resources for Elections!
In this Presidential election, primary and caucuses, and electoral college bundle, you receive 7 election resources to teach the purpose of a primary and caucus, campaigns, political parties, and much more! Purchase this bundle for $20, instead of paying $25 for buying each resource separately!This bundle includes:✔ Constitution, Amendments, Electoral College Guided Notes & PowerPoint! Engaging!✔ How to Win an Election: Students Understand Election Trends and Swing States!✔ Electoral Colleg
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6th - 10th
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Voting Rights Election Day Political Parties Unit - Mock Election Activities
Explore voting rights, voting behavior, and turnout, this election's candidates, and political party platforms, culminating in a mock election, with this inquiry-driven, primary source-based unit that asks, “Is voting a responsibility, a right, or a privilege?” Designed specifically to be used in any year- Presidential, mid-term, or any odd-year election! Check out the Preview for a detailed look at this compelling unit!This unit comes in two formats: print PDF and digital Google files.Greatness
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Civics and Government Inquiry Full Course Curriculum for High School
Election Process and Voting Lesson Plan
This lesson plan on the election process in America covers everything from nominations through voting with a variety of activities to keep your students engaged. The download includes a PowerPoint (and Google Slides version) guided notes worksheets, flipped classroom video, readings for stations or groups, interactive notebook activity, and lesson plan. The PowerPoint covers the entire election process with simple notes on things like nominations, caucuses, primaries, voting, voter behavior, and
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7th - 10th
Presidential Election Process Texts & Activities: Electoral College, Primaries+
Presidential Election Process: Becoming the President Texts & ActivitiesThis civics unit teaches students the presidential election process, focusing on the Electoral College, Caucuses and Primaries, and Inauguration Day. Each text includes reading comprehension questions. The questions come in both PDF and Google Slides formats. Passages discussing the arguments for and against the Electoral College are included. Teachers can use them in various ways, including a persuasive essay or as a
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6th - 8th
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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
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6th - 9th
Campaign Finance and Citizens United Lesson Plan Bundle
This lesson plan bundle on campaign finance is perfect for a unit on Elections in your Civics or American Government classroom! These resources are designed to be paired so that students understand how campaign finance works in American politics and then the impact the Citizens United Supreme Court Case had on money and elections. The PowerPoint lesson covers the main aspects of campaign finance laws and elections, including: The Federal Elections Commission (FEC)Campaign finance lawsHard money
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8th - 11th
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Three Branches Government Worksheet Legislative Judicial Executive Election 2024
The eight pages of graphic organizers give students the opportunity to learn about the structure, roles and responsibilities of our government, with a focus on the legislative, executive and judicial branches. Additionally, they'll takes notes on checks and balances that are so important in our government. Students will also have the opportunity to express their opinion about major issues that are debated in the government. An answer key is included!If you prefer the digital version (Google
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Election 2024 and Executive Branch President Biden Trump Bundle
Election of 1796: Web Quest and Election Data Analysis for Adams & Jefferson!
In this 1796 election web quest and election data analysis assignment, students understand the views of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson in the Election of 1796! Students complete a web quest compare/contrast chart that organizes both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson's political views (links included for easy navigation). This can be completed as a web quest, homework, or with classroom materials. Then, students take a look at the results to see who emerges as the winner, which views win the su
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5th - 8th
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No Prep Presidents Day Information Passages | Digital Included
Presidents are essential leaders in the American nation. This 85-page packet contains no prep informational passages meant to teach students about the first five presidents of the United States.This packet includes the following:Reading Passages: With information about each president, from birth to death, each passage is chalked full of background information to support your historical learning. Additionally, fun facts at the end of each passage help you learn more about each former president.
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4th - 6th
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Election of 2000: Bush v. Gore PLUS examine other controversial elections!
In this engaging resource on the 2000 Presidential Election, students examine the United States at the end of the 20th century, the impeachment of Bill Clinton (for the Monica Lewinsky scandal), the presidential ticket for both the Democrat and Republican tickets (Gore and Lieberman vs. Bush and Chaney), the controversy over the results in Florida, the Supreme Court ruling in Bush v. Gore, and the inauguration of George W. Bush as the 43rd President of the United States. Students answer analysi
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7th - 10th
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Executive Branch Activity Election 2024 Task Cards
It's important for our students to understand the roles and responsibilities of the president. This class activity will make reading Article 2 (the Executive Branch) of the Constitution fun and interesting! All scavenger hunt questions are presented on colorful and visually appealing task cards. Students can work individually or with a partner to answer the questions on each task card by using the text of the Constitution (found online or in textbooks). You can make it into a competition for
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Election 2024 and Executive Branch President Biden Trump Bundle
Presidential Election Campaign Simulation Project: Win the Electoral College
In the US Presidential Election Campaign Simulation Project: Win the Electoral College, students will simulate US Presidential campaign events including candidate selection, primaries, town halls, fundraising through PAC's, advertising to voter demographics, and Presidential debates. Race to the White House is a project that is designed to simulate and gamify a US Presidential Campaign. Students will form campaign teams and go through typical parts of the campaign such as selecting Presidential
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7th - 10th
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Women's Suffrage Political Cartoon Gallery Walk
This Political Cartoon Gallery Walk is an educational activity that teaches students about primary source analysis and Women's Suffrage. Participants work individually or in small groups to examine six political cartoons and make inferences based on their observations and prior knowledge. Students use information gathered to answer an evidence-based question. This standards-based activity includes:6 Political CartoonsRecording SheetsSample SheetInstructions/TipsVery little prep. Print cartoons a
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Civics Store Growing Bundle
Political Debates: Electoral College, Term Limits, Immunity, & Stock Trading
In Political Debates: Electoral College, Term Limits, Immunity, & Stock Trading, students will get to debate fundamental changes to America's political system through Lincoln-Douglas style debates. With options to debate the Electoral College, Term Limits for Congress & Supreme Court Justices, Presidential Immunity, and Congressional Stock Trading, this project touches on a number of key debates that we see playing out in America today. This project comes with all of the sources, prepara
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7th - 10th
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Election 2020 Complete Unit Bundle: Activities, Templates & Projects
We are deep into the election season, but how well do your students really know the candidates, the issues and the roles of the president? This bundle gives your students the opportunity to explore all of that in a student-centered, engaging and fun way! Please note that this unit will be updated as election changes occur (such as if a candidate drops out). Debate and inauguration resources will be added as we get deeper into the election season.
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6th - 9th
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Media and Campaigns: Nixon's TV Woes
This activity explores the impact of television on politics in the United States. It can be used to teach the influence of the media on politics, the importance of non-verbal communication, or be used to show the power of preparing for a speech.
Many teachers use the debate between Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy to show the impact of television on politics in the United States. People who listened to the debate on the radio thought that Nixon won the debate, while people who watched the de
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6th - 12th
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U.S. History: Election of 1860 COMPLETE Lesson Plan for 5th-8th Grade!
The Election of 1860 COMPLETE Lesson Plan is PERFECT for those teaching 5th to 8th grade U.S. history to their students. This incredible lesson includes EVERYTHING you'll need to explore the historical significance and impact of the presidential election of 1860 including the outcome of the election, how the election highlighted deep-rooted sectionalism in the U.S., and why this was one of the most important and consequential presidential elections in U.S. history. The fantastic Election of 1860
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5th - 8th
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12th Amendment - "Election of Executives" - Enhanced DBQ - Close Read (PDF)
A PERFECT ACTIVITY FOR HISTORY AND CIVICS CLASSES!
In studying this Amendment, your students will learn the history behind what happens when one candidate for president does not get a majority of electoral votes, an in depth study of the 12th Amendment, and a Matching assessment quiz.
An Enhanced Document-Based Question Unit that includes elements of Close Reading Strategies to gain a GREATER understanding of the 12th Amendment - "Election of Executives". This lesson includes:
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5th - 12th
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