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8th grade elections - voting research
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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Elections Campaign Poster Activity
Elections Campaign Poster Activity This product has two activities. Students will design a presidential election campaign poster after choosing and researching a candidate of their choice. Instructions include that posters must have an overall positive message (no negative ads). Internet access is required for research portion of project. The students will choose two campaign posters to analyze for the second activity. Use the cut-and-paste posters provided or use your own images! This dow
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7th - 10th
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All About the Electoral College Webquest (With Answer Key!)
Students will learn all about the Electoral College in this 24 question History.com webquest!Included in this webquest are the following:Important dates and historical figures associated with topic.How and why the Electoral College was established.The changes the election process has gone through since the Constitutional Convention. How electors are chosen and what they do.The formula used to determine how many electors are given to each state.The process that electors go through after election
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7th - 12th
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Legislative Branch - Who Represents Me? Webquest / Guided Research Worksheet
Here is a two page, guided research assignment / web quest that has students find out who their two senators are and locate their House representative based on their home zip code. Students explore the specific websites of their representatives and enter information they find. This can be used in conjunction with a Constitution unit of study.
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6th - 8th
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Presidential Primary Election Webquest With Answer Key!
This 18 question Votesmart.org webquest will allow students to learn all about how primaries work during the election process!Included in this webquest are the following:Details about the National Conventions.Different methods concerning how delegates are chosen.The difference between primaries and caucuses.The two types of primaries (open primaries and closed primaries).Two different ways the ballot can appear depending on the state.How delegates are awarded in each political party.Students wil
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7th - 12th
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Letter to Congress Legislative Branch, House of Representatives Senate worksheet
Assignment to write a letter to a congressperson about an issue the student feels strongly about. A template is included in business letter format.
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8th - 12th
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2024 Election Unit Plan: United States Elections (Google Compatible) High School
*** THE 2024 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER****** START THIS UNIT LATE SEPTEMBER AND ENJOY THE RIDE TO NOV. 5TH***Can be used for the 2024 Election OR just US elections in generalOver a MONTHS worth of assignments A "click and go" Unit plan that will bring to life the 2024 Presidential Election Features 20 dynamic, engaging, student-centered activities that can be uploaded to Google Classroom or printed off or assigned as sub-plansGoogle Doc format Upload to Google Classroom Pr
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Biden v. Trump Candidate Comparison Election 2024 webquest
Get your students interested in the next presidential election with two candidates who have received a lot of attention recently! A great webquest and research activity that can lead to great class debates or argumentative essays. This is a great way to introduce the 2024 election process, develop research skills with credible websites, develop informed opinions with evidence to back it up, and teach civic responsibilities. Students really have fun with this!
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7th - 12th
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Mock Presidential Campaign and Election Activity
Introduce your students to the presidential campaign process with this interactive activity. As a group, your students will create a political party, nominate a presidential candidate, write a party platform, create materials to advertise their chosen candidate, create a slogan for their party, as well as campaign posters, buttons, and a song.Click here to subscribe to my newsletter and receive a FREE game!
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4th - 10th
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Ohio Election 2023 Issue 1 Abortion, Issue 2 Cannabis Marijuana
Looking for a way to tackle the tough issues in your class? In Ohio, Issue 1 (on abortion) and Issue 2 (on legalizing recreational cannabis / marijuana) are both on the ballot this November 2023. Help your students to research the topics by looking at both sides and show them actual ballot language. After helping them to become informed, it's time to decide! Are they in favor or against Issue 1 and Issue 2?This activity is great on it's own, but it can also be a great jumping off point for a
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
Learning about the Presidential Election WebQuest & Word Search Puzzle
In this lesson, students learn about the Presidential Election as they complete a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic. A complete answer key is provided for easy grading, along with resources for both teachers and students. Two versions of the WebQuest are included to let teachers print the questions or to provide them digitally as an interactive page in an editable Microsoft PowerPoint file. Additionally, a word search puzzle with answer key is included to u
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6th - 8th
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Special Interest Groups Webquest
Special interest groups play a major role in American politics and government. They are also a great way for citizens to make their voice heard. What better way to get your students excited about getting involved in government than to have them find what really interests them? In this webquest, students work independently (or with a partner) to research interest groups that could potentially be meaningful to them. In doing so, students will learn more about the role SIGs play, how they persu
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8th - 12th
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President's Day Research Project | Make a Pennant | Presidency Memorial Patriot
Our President Research Project posters are the PERFECT way to celebrate President's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Election Day, Local Voting Events and More! Your students are able to demonstrate their research about the Presidents. The research posters themselves are visually engaging and perfect for display. There is also the option for student's to create their own pennants for display. Please know that this is a means for students to conduct their own research, but this research does no
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PreK - 12th
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Women's Suffrage Illustrated Timeline Project
This project allows students to summarize and illustrate events that are considered to be pivotal in the women's suffrage movement, in the format of a large illustrated timeline. The events mentioned in this product extend beyond women earning the right to vote, and include labor equality legislation as well.The timeline is large, and uses five sheets of 8.5x11 paper. There is an answer key, as well as a grading rubric included.The events included on the illustrated timeline are:First Women’s R
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4th - 8th
Current Membership of 115 Congress Online Research Activity--Legislative Branch
This activity is designed for high school Government or Civics Students, but might also work for advanced middle school students. After learning about the legislative branch, students will investigate the current make up of the House of Representatives and the Senate. They will find out who makes up the Congress--party affiliation, gender, age, and other demographic information.
Students will also know who is currently in leadership positions:
-Speaker of the House
-Senate President pro tempor
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Government Legislative Branch Representative Bundle
Complete Mock Election Guide
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This comprehensive guide will set up your mock election for you!
With step by step instructions to guide you through every step of the process. Major sections include:
Candidate research paper
Preparing to register voters
Student presentations while registering
How to facilitate registration
Preparing candidate speeches
Candidate Cheat Sheet
Wrap Up activities
Setting up election day
Election workers' duties
Post Election Analysis ideas
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While this guide is tailored to
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1st - 12th
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Election Day Research Report
A research report guideline for Election Day. Students can follow this guide to do independent research on Election Day. They can use the additional page to do extra research or compile a report.There are a variety of free books available on GetEpic for students to use for their research.Thank you for leaving feedback!
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1st - 9th
Voice to Parliament - Commerce Assignment
This assignment is designed to engage students in the current political debate surrounding the Australian referendum on "The Voice to Parliament."The assignment sets an overall topic research question - To examine the Voice to Parliament proposal and to explain the necessary law reform required to enact it.The research process is then stepped out for the students, with hyperlinks in the document provided for each resource.Steps to take:1. As a class, watch the following documentaries: a. “Ul
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Voice to Parliament - Teaching Resources
Evaluating Media Bias
This is a short 'mini-project' I created for my students to do. The emphasis is on finding the same news story from three separate news agencies. (liberal, conservative, international) They then compare the stories and create an analysis/write a summary evaluating the differences in the bias.
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7th - 12th
2016 Presidential Election Movie Trailer & Poster
The 2016 Presidential Election has been full of interesting drama and this product gives you a creative way to engage your students in the upcoming election. Now is the perfect time to challenge your students to create their own movie plot, script, poster, and trailer based on the current presidential election. Students create a storyline about the election based off facts, research and primary sources involving the current events in the election. My students loved this assignment and they b
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7th - 12th
Debate Research Outline
This is the document I give to my students on the days that they are researching for a debate. I let them take this paper to the debate stage with them to refer to for evidence and sources. I’ve also used to help guide students when writing persuasive essays.
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
Electoral College + Presidential Primary + Presidential Election Webquests
This three part Electoral College, Presidential Primary, and Presidential Election Webquest bundle will help your students understand the complicated process of a presidential election!***Each webquest starts on a separate page, allowing you to pick and choose when you would like to begin each.***Each webquest has an answer key included for your convenience!Electoral College Webquesthttps://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/All-About-the-Electoral-College-Webquest-With-Answer-Key-4179029Stude
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7th - 12th
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Impeachment Process via TED-Ed Video - Guided Notes + ANSWER KEY!
Use this guided notes worksheets to help simplify the complicated impeachment process in the United States for your students. The worksheet uses information from a credible TED-Ed Video as a guide. Students fill in answers as they listen/watch the video. Answers included as well as an opinion question at the end as a way to end your lesson with a meaningful, relevant discussion.
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6th - 10th
Australia's Major Political Parties Research
Use this product to engage your students in researching Australia's two major political parties- Labor and Liberal. A self-guided research with web links to lead students. Students identify policies of the two parties, then select one Liberal policy to research and answer questions about Labor's policies.
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7th - 10th
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