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8th grade elections - voting resources for Microsoft PowerPoint
Florida Civics State EOC Exam Review
Hi guys, I've spoken to a few of you through emails. This resource needs to be updated for the new exam! However, the test specs, benchmarks, and sample questions are almost identical to the old exam. I've decided to leave it up because it still covers most (if not all) of the tested benchmarks. A new version is coming soon, which you'll be able to re-download. Thanks for your patience! Jeff RaymondMy Civics EOC State Exam Review is an in-depth lesson to prepare students for the Florida Civics E
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5th - 11th
Also included in: Civics / Government Bundle III
Political Parties 2.6 - Democrats, Republicans & Third Parties Civics EOC
Political Parties - Democrats, Republicans & Third Parties: PowerPoint, Lesson Plan, Smart Board Activity, Flipped Class Video and Various ActivitiesThese lessons will be updated soon (stay tuned), but this is still a tested benchmark. The content is the same for the 2024 Florida Civics EOC exam. This lesson also works great for any civics, government, or U.S. history course.This lesson is an excellent introduction to political parties. Students are provided with an overview of the history o
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7th - 12th
Also included in: Civics / Government Bundle III
Interest Groups & the Media 2.6: Influencing Politics - Civics EOC
Interest Groups & the Media: Influencing Politics - PowerPoint, Lesson Plan, Worksheet, Smart Board Activity, State Exam Practice Test and Various ActivitiesTeach your students about how Interest Groups and the Media influence the political process and the government. Influence Groups and the Media play play a big role in how we shaping the political landscape. On the Civics EOC Exam and various civics and US Government courses, students are asked to identify how interest groups and the medi
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Civics / Government Bundle III
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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US Government Warm-Ups (Bellringers)- 1 Semester
This product provides 75 warm ups (bellringers) for U.S. Government classes! The warm ups include thought provoking questions and content review, and are designed to get your students thinking about important course themes. Warm-ups come with keys when appropriate. The warm-ups/bellringers are organized by unit and I have included a table of contents that will allow you to easily identify and use these warm-ups in your classroom no matter what order you teach your content. I have also included a
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8th - 12th
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
U.S. President Facts | Two Truths and A Lie Activity Game | President's Day
U.S. President Facts | Two Truths and A Lie Activity Game | Presidents Day | Whacky Zany U.S. President FactsDid you know one of our president's had pet tiger cubs in the White House? Or that another went blind in one eye from a boxing accident? Capture your student's attention and fascination by learning these "not so well-known" weird and whacky U.S. President facts! Project the PowerPoint on the screen and have them follow along guessing which two facts are true and which one is the lie! The
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3rd - 12th
Comparing Constitutions 3.12: The U.S. vs. the Florida State Constitution Civics
Comparing Constitutions 3.12: The U.S. vs. the Florida State Constitution CivicsThis lesson provides a comparison between the U.S. Constitution and the Florida State Constitution. This lesson teaches students about the similarities include: both contain a preamble, articles, create three branches of government, and reflect separation of powers. Students will learn how Florida is on its sixth constitution with its current version established in 1968, and how slavery affected the number of version
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6th - 11th
Also included in: Civics / Government Bundle III
Political Parties-Two-Party System: Warm-Up, Lecture Notes, and Simulation
This product includes two days of lessons that will teach your students all about America's two-party system. The product includes a warm-up prompt, an editable 16-slide power point presentation about our political party system (with video links), student cloze notes, and a political party simulation that will bring the two-party system to life for your students. The simulation comes with detailed instructions to carry out the activity in your classes. The process and discussion questions will s
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8th - 12th
Also included in: AP® Government and Politics Course Bundle
U.S. Government Resources - Power Points, Guided Notes, HW, Tests, & Projects
UPDATE 8/1/2021 - I have converted the PowerPoints included in this bundle to google slides as well with all of the video included. You will get both with this package. This is a great deal of the materials that I use for my U.S. Government and U.S. Government Honors classes. This probably will not carry you for an entire school year, but it's close. Some of the things that I do in my class I do not have rights to (textbook worksheets, etc.) and I’m in no position to share. I also teach financi
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
Political Parties: Notes,Quiz, and Make your Own Party
I love teaching about political parties! I especially love this lesson because students learn about the political spectrum and even take a quiz to find where they are on the spectrum.Students also create their own political party!This products includesPowerPoint presentationMake your own political party activity Democrats vs republican cut out worksheet Where are you on the spectrum quizPolitical Party notes Political Party notes for interactive notebookWant access to ALL of my civics resources?
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6th - 12th
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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Presidential Elections and the Electoral College
The powerpoint explains how presidential elections and the electoral college work. Topics included are:
- explanation of electoral votes and how states are assigned values
- popular vs. electoral vote, highlighted in the 2000 election
- role of the House of Representatives in deciding ties or undecided elections
- landslide elections
- role of 3rd party candidates
Powerpoint includes electoral maps from every presidental election in US history
***Now Available*** Free two page worksheet fo
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6th - 12th
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EDITABLE Student Council Bundle: Grades 6-8
Are you thinking about starting a Student Council at your middle school? Or maybe you've been made advisor of an already active StuCo? This bundle is EXACTLY what you need to help you out!
Included in this bundle are:
Applications
Election Ballots
Campaign Rules & Pledges
Fundraising Checklist
Permission Slips
Event Tickets
Spirit Week Flyers
All of these are are completely editable - make them work for YOU and YOUR KIDS!
**Note - Slides are made using the font: KG Broken Vessels Sketch **
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6th - 8th
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Electoral College 3.14 & More: Becoming the President & Staying the President
Electoral College 3.14 & More: Becoming the President & Staying the President - Civics EOCThese lessons will be updated soon (stay tuned), but this is still a tested benchmark. The content is the same for the 2024 Florida Civics EOC exam. This lesson also works great for any civics, government, or U.S. history course.This lesson teaches students about becoming and, to a certain extent, staying the President of the United States. Students will once again review the Constitutional requirem
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Civics / Government Bundle II
Evaluating Candidates Gallery Walk | Elections Activity for Civics!
Get your Civics students up and out of their seats as they participate in this Evaluating Candidates Gallery Walk! Students judge the anonymous biographies of 8 presidential candidates based on their work experience, education, criminal history, and more as they get a hands-on look at how voters evaluate potential candidates running for political office. Perfect for middle school Civics and American Government classes, this Evaluating Candidates Gallery Walk is an engaging, informative lesson th
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7th - 11th
Canadian Civics - Lecture Bundle - Elections, Federalism, Political Parties ++++
Updated to reflect recent political changes (2023). Bonus items added! Now includes 9 ppt. lectures and 6 low-organization review games! The ppts. are visually appealing and clear for students. They have worked very well inhelping students understand the following themes:- Governing Canada (basically why Canada chose a federal system of government)- Canada's Federal System of Government- The Branches of Government- The Governor General- How a Bill becomes Law- Canadian Elections- Ideologies- S
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7th - 12th
Political Parties - Civics SOL: Functions, Similarities, & 3rd Parties
Political Parties - Civics SOL: Functions, Similarities, & 3rd Parties
This lesson teaches students about the role of campaign contributions and costs in America’s political system. Students will learn about how the rising costs of campaigns have changed the political landscape of the United States. Students will learn how this has required candidates to spend more time raising donations, limited the opportunity to run for political office, encouraged the development of PACs, and given incr
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6th - 12th
Politics: Evaluating Candidates 2.6 - Debates, Platforms, Qualifications, & Bias
Politics: Evaluating Candidates 2.6 - Debates, Platforms, Qualifications, & Bias - Civics EOC These lessons will be updated soon (stay tuned), but this is still a tested benchmark. The content is the same for the 2024 Florida Civics EOC exam. This lesson also works great for any civics, government, or U.S. history course.This lesson teaches students about qualifications, debates, issue-based platforms & advertisements for running for political office. Students will learn about what voter
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6th - 10th
Also included in: Civics / Government Bundle III
Levels of Government
Federal, State, and Local Governments are made simple for your students with this PowerPoint. I use the first part of the power point after the students learn about the constitution in the fall, and then show the whole thing in the spring when students campaign and are elected for the Leadership Class the following year.Add your own state, local, and school governments to the slides.This aligns with the Common Core State Standards:3.SL.33.SL.43.SL.63.W.45.SL.35.SL.45.SL.65.W.48.SL.38.SL.48.SL.68
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3rd - 9th
US History | 19th Amendment | Women's Suffrage Video & Document Based Activity
This is a 40 page resource on the Women's Suffrage Movement (19th Amendment)- you can use all of the activities together or individually. Specifically this download includes:1) “A Brief History of Women’s Suffrage ~A Video Warm-up~”. (worksheet & video link)2) Full- Color Power-point that briefly outlines the history of the US Women's Suffrage movement.Key Topics included: the "ideal" woman, Seneca Falls Women's Rights Convention, Mott, Stanton, Alice Paul, NAWSA, 19th Amendment and MORE!3)
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8th - 12th
Women's History: Alice Paul and the 19th Amendment PowerPoint
My students love this PowerPoint on the Women's Suffrage Movement. The following topics are covered:Early Suffrage Movement in the United StatesSeneca FallsSuffrage Movement in EnglandAlice PaulProtests and Imprisonment of SuffragettesWomen and WWIPassage of the 19th AmendmentThe PowerPoint is 80 slides; it usually takes two class periods for my students to cover the information. The PowerPoint includes questions for students to discuss and answer. The Powerpoint works great when complimented wi
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7th - 12th
Democrats and Republicans: An overview
***Updated to include handout for students to follow alongThis PowerPoint is highly visual and allows students to investigate the differences in the two major political parties in our country. follow along with the slides as they complete a worksheet (which is available as a free download). Can be easily modified for various grade levels.There is information and graphics to discuss:1) platforms of both democrats and republicans, 2) a left-to-right historical political spectrum (anarchism, comm
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2nd - 12th
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