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Elections - voting lessons for Google Apps
Presidential Election 2024 | Political Parties Spectrum | Democrat & Republican
The two major Political Parties, Democratic and Republican, are debating their beliefs to influence voters! What is a political party anyway? What is the difference between Democrats and Republicans? Am I a Democrat or Republican? These are common questions that all students begin to ask themselves, and this lesson will help answer all their burning questions!I have been teaching for many years and have struggled to find a resource that helps students truly understand what the differences are
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in:Â Civics & US Government Lesson, Activities, Simulations and More: The Bundle
Electoral College Map Game Simulation & Activity | Presidential Election 2024
The Presidential Election is always an exciting time for students. As students watch the Democratic Party candidate and Republican Party candidate campaign to become President, teachers love the opportunity to join in the intrigue and successfully teach about the political process.One common unknown in this race for the White House, is the mysterious electoral college. Many students are surprised to hear that the President is not necessarily the candidate with the most popular votes, but rather
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in:Â Civics & US Government Lesson, Activities, Simulations and More: The Bundle
The Political System and Election Process PowerPoint and Guided Notes
This 77 slide PowerPoint presentation on the political system and election process covers a myriad of topics including:- Political Parties (how they started, our 2 party system, differences between Republicans and Democrats, 3rd parties, organization of political parties, political party financing, choosing a presidential candidate )- Voting (expanding suffrage/the electorate, registering to vote, primary elections, general election, voter participation and non-participation)- Electoral College-
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9th - 12th
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Duck for President Read Aloud - Voting Activities - Reading Comprehension
This "Duck for President" printable or digital interactive read-aloud lesson plan pack includes rigorous text dependent questions, differentiated graphic organizers, response to text writing activities, a craftivity, and detailed lesson plans. These "Duck for President" activities will help you meet several core standards while maintaining your tradition of reading aloud for pleasure. You will guide students to use evidence from the text to deepen their understanding of the story and respond in
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in:Â November Read Alouds - Fall Activities - Reading Comprehension Bundle
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
Gerrymandering and Redistricting Lesson Plan
This lesson on gerrymandering and redistricting is a perfect overview for your Civics or American Government classroom. The download includes both PowerPoint and Google Slides presentations, guided notes, a simulation activity, worksheet, and full lesson plan The presentation is an engaging overview that explains what gerrymandering is, provides examples of how it had been used, and the impact that it can have on American politics. It includes a warm up question along with teacher notes and fant
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8th - 11th
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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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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
First Day of School Government Talk
Now with digital worksheet to support distance learning!This product features an engaging back to school Government Talk activity that will have your students thinking, writing, speaking, and moving all in one class period. A perfect conversation starter for the 2020 elections, the activity prompts students to choose between 6 different quotes about the role of government and articulate why the quote aligns with their perspective on the government. Use this lesson every year to set the tone for
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8th - 11th
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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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Women’s Suffrage | Suffrage Movement | Social Studies for Google Classroom™
Teach your students about women’s suffrage and the suffrage movement. This resource is compatible for use with your Google Classroom™ or for distance learning. The passage in this versatile resource combines social studies and reading informational text in one convenient lesson. It’s an effective and engaging way to teach your students about this important event in American history. In this lesson, students explain why women started to demand the right to vote, identify major events in the histo
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in:Â Voting | Government | Social Studies for Google Classroomâ„¢ BUNDLE
Democracy for Kids: Voting for President/Google Slides, Lesson Plans, Printables
This Social Studies unit is a great way to teach your students Pre-k through 1st all about the presidency and the voting process. This 3 day unit focuses on the democratic process of electing a president. The interactive slideshow makes it fun and engaging for kids. The students learn about the voting process through voting for their own alphabet animal class president. Students also learn how to share differing opinions respectfully.Included in this unit:detailed lesson plans with objectives
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PreK - 1st
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President's Day Activities and Election Activities and Voting Activities
This President's Day activity is a STEP BY STEP and print and go mini unit on The Job and Duties of the President. It also includes election day activities, and a few writing assignments, including "If I were the President...". It works great for Election Time, President's Day or anytime learning about the government. The unit is NO PREP, DIGITAL and PRINTABLE and I have done the hard work for you. Many of the activities are DIGITAL.What would you do if you were President? Would your classmates
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1st - 3rd
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Social Studies 9 (Alberta Curriculum) Topic 1: Evaluating Political Systems
You know that every student in Social Studies 9 is looking forward to learning about government systems, political spectrums, how bills become laws, and how governments meet the needs of their citizens! Maybe not, but there is a fun way you can explore these topics in your class! Bring engagement, collaboration, and more into your unit by exploring economic systems and their impacts through a student-centered approach using inquiry questions, collaboration protocols, skills-based learning, and m
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9th
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Propaganda Bundle | Propaganda Techniques | Logical Fallacies | Lessons | Games
Students love this unit. Fun, done, timely, and relevant! Sharpen critical thinking skills to prepare for your next argument or debate unit. Students learn how to recognize and analyze logical fallacies and propaganda techniques. Complete with highly engaging, kid-tested slides, video clips, Name that Fallacy, colorful posters, paperless, self-grading games/quizzes, graphic organizers, complex sentence and paragraph frames, mock stock exchange simulation/project, and more. You can also use this
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6th - 9th
U.S. Presidential Election Process Digital Distance Learning GOOGLE Unit
Use this distance learning unit to teach all about the U.S. Election Process (grades 1-3). Implement the Election Unit in GOOGLE Classroom. Easily differentiate with built in options that require NO EXTRA PREP. Utilize Google Classroom and open the entire resource in Google Slides to present information about the Election Process in an interactive, digital format that can be easily differentiated for all learners. This unit integrates ELA and social studies at the same time!Included with your pu
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1st - 3rd
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Presidents Day Activity : If I Were President EDITABLE GOOGLE SLIDES
Looking for an awesome, hassle-free, "instant lesson" about President's Day? This Google Slides show is interactive and super FUN! ****************************************ALL THE INTERESTING DETAILS:This is the EDITABLE GOOGLE SLIDES edition of the "If I Were President" show! (It's also available here in a powerpoint edition:If I Were President Powerpoint Show!) If you're new to Google Slides, I promise it's super simple and even better, in my opinion, than powerpoint. You don't need any spec
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PreK - 6th
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Also included in:Â American Symbols BUNDLE! Presidents Day , Constitution Day , Eagles , Flag
Interactive Google Slides for Election Day for the Primary Child
Find details here.This resource is ideal for introducing and furthering student information about VOTING and ELECTIONS as well as sharing the impact they have on us.It can be used for distance learning or as a center.This resource contains:Slide One: Â Informational text on The PresidentSlide Two: Â Making words with the letters from PRESIDENTSlide Three: Would you make a good president? Â Share whySlide Four: Informational Text about Political PartiesSlide Five: Working with Democrat and Republica
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1st - 3rd
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Time Magazine Donald Trump Interview Questions- IF HE WINS
On April 30, 2024, Time Magazine released an interview with former President Donald Trump. In this interview, Donald Trump shares his plans for if he wins the 2024 election. This resource is divided into four sections:1Context - students identify when/where/who regarding the interview. The Interview: Students explore the purpose of the interview and answer questions based on certain terms and perspectives presented.The Issues- Trump identifies his plan for quite a few issues/areas. In this secti
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9th - 12th
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Voting in a U.S. Election
This Google Slides breaks down what an election is, why it is important to vote, how you can vote, AND what your RIGHTS are as a voter. This is especially important for students with learning differences who benefit from an explicit break down of what they can and cannot do. It also includes what is illegal for other people to do to you when you are at an election. In the slides:- Vocabulary and definitions- Brief history of voting in the U.S. paired with Youtube video- Register to vote- Who to
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Not Grade Specific
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January 6th Event & Participants Deep Dive Lesson (high/midschool)
Students know so little about what happened at the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, 2021. This lesson includes everything you need in order to do a deep dive into the event and participants of January 6, 2021 at the U.S. Capitol. Students will learn about how the event unfolded and examine various American perspectives of the event (a protest, a riot, a tourist visit, an insurrection etc) and of the participants (rally goers, patriots, insurrectionists, etc.)This lesson includes:A preview activity
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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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. 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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Republicans & Democrats: A brief history of the two-party system (Slides & Q.)
23 Google slides and 18 guiding questions (and answer key!)Use these materials to teach your students about the two-party political system! Lesson Goals: SWBAT identify the development of the two-party system.SWBAT analyze how the Democratic and Republican parties of today are rooted in the earliest political parties in the United States. Topics/People covered: political parties (defined)/Democratic Party/Republican Party/Election of 1796/Federalists/Democratic-Republicans/Alexander Hamilton/Jam
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9th - 12th
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