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Elections - voting Common Core W.8.4 resources
President Election Campaign Game: iCivics Win the White House Game Reflection
How does a presidential candidate go about campaigning, winning the election, and then becoming the next President? What's with the electoral college anyway? This game has proven to be an excellent way for students to comprehend what a candidate needs to go through in order to become the next President. From taking stances on issues, giving speeches, and traveling to various states, students will take the role of candidate and do their best to win the most electoral votes and become the next Pr
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5th - 12th
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Why Don't People Vote? Root Cause Analysis and Decision Making
If you're reading this description, you probably teach kids about the importance of voting. Every student hears this message in school- so why DON'T people vote as an adult?In this thinkLaw lesson students spend time conducting a root cause analysis for the problem of low voter turnout. Is it apathy? Are people overwhelmed? Do people feel that their votes don't matter? Have your students wrestle with these issues.- Students determine reasons why U.S. citizens do not vote- Students analyze t
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6th - 8th
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What is Patriotism Activity
What does it mean to be patriotic in this day and age?The perfect supplement to any unit on history or current events, this product features a thought-provoking lesson to help students articulate what patriotism means to them and to see how it varies widely (and often passionately) from person to person. In this activity, they must choose between 6 different quotes about patriotism and explain why the quote aligns with their own perspective. It is a great way to gain insight about your students'
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8th - 11th
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U.S. Presidential Elections - Vocabulary, Reading, Writing & Speaking Activities
This resource consists of 8 activities (88 pages of student material) that are all about how an American president is elected. Students will learn how the U.S. president is chosen and about the presidential election process in general. All the activities revolve around 24 election-themed vocabulary words. If you are teaching about elections in America, this resource will help your students understand the procedure for electing the president.✓ Please note: * You can purchase many but not all
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5th - 8th
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U.S. Presidential Elections - Vocabulary, Reading & Writing, Digital Version
This digital resource can be used by students doing independent work and when teaching students remotely. It includes 3 vocabulary, reading, and writing activities adapted from the U.S. Elections: Vocabulary, Reading, Writing, and Speaking Activities resource plus a research activity created specially for this Google Drive™ product. All the activities are about American elections and how a U.S. president is elected. The vocabulary, reading, and writing tasks revolve around 24 vocabulary words
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5th - 8th
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
U.S. Presidential Elections - Discussion and Writing Topics
These discussion and writing resources extend students' learning about how U.S. presidents are elected and elections in general. This product includes: 16 discussion topics on task cards that can also be used for writing tasks, and the same 16 topics on individual lined pages for writing assignments. All the activities revolve around 24 essential vocabulary words that will help students understand how the American presidential election process works.✓ Please note: * A Google Drive™ version wit
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5th - 8th
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What is Democracy Activity
A perfect conversation starter for Election Day or any time during your course on government or current events, this product features a thought-provoking lesson to help students articulate their current views on the definition of democracy. In this activity, they must choose between 6 different quotes about democracy and explain why the quote aligns with their own perspective. It is a great way to gain insight about your students' current attitudes in the midst of a higher level thinking activit
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8th - 11th
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Debate Viewing Guide: Template for Any Political Debate or Candidate Discussion
One of the best ways to help students become engaged and informed on the current issues of the day is by watching the most recent political debates. Whether it be a general election, primary race, gubernatorial race, senate, or even a presidential race, students love hearing the arguments and debate between the candidates. I have used this format for years and it is a proven way to help my students follow along with the issues of the day. Students get to hear how candidates have such differin
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50 Creative Writing Prompts for the Modern World
50 Creative Writing Prompts for the Modern World On hot topics like iPhones, social media, politics, technology, and your dream job.A note for teachers: The following writing prompts are meant to get your students thinking critically about our fast-moving, rapidly evolving, complicated world and their greater role in this world. There are 10 prompts for each of 5 larger themes: cell phones, the media, technology, politics, and jobs/careers. Questions are presented vaguely and in an open-ended m
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