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Middle school elections - voting resources for Easel Activities
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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2020 Election, Presidential Unit: Biden and Trump, Biographies and More!
2020 Presidential Election Unit Everything you need to teach this year's election to your students. This is an unusual year and students will be talking about the election this fall. This unit will provide all of the background they need on the candidates, their stances on the issues, and the presidential election process itself. No prep! Print and teach!Digital Lessons Included!Lessons included with this unit:*2020 Presidential Election Vocabulary*Election Process Lesson/w Follow-up Activity*
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4th - 8th
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Political Parties | Where are you on the political spectrum? | Quiz and Activity
Use this left vs. right survey to assist students in discovering their political ideology. By the end of this assignment, students will be able to explain their stance on hot button issues in politics. They'll explain why they identify with being more left, liberal, and Democratic, moderate, or right, conservative, and Republican. Students will gain an understanding of how they can become civically involved based on their political views. Students will answer 20 questions by rating how much they
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8th - 11th
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Abraham Lincoln Political Cartoon Analysis - Election of 1860
Your students will analyze a political cartoon that captures the spirit of the election of 1860. They will be encouraged analyze the cartoon in its entirety and comment on which groups of people may or may not support the artist's views.Get free stuff! Did you know that you get TPT credit for every dollar you spend after you comment on a purchase? It's an easy and inexpensive way to add to your teaching toolbox!
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8th - 10th
Who Can Run? Qualifications for Office U.S. Election Article & Review for Civics
This Who Can Run? Qualifications for Political Office Article & Review for Civics covers the Constitutional requirements for running for the Presidency, Senate, and House of Representatives in the United States. A graphic organizer, vocabulary review, and reflection are included, as well as a Who Can Run? scenario activity in which students read character bios and determine who is qualified to run for office. Perfect for any middle or high school Civics, American History, or American Govern
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7th - 12th
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Lincoln-Douglas Debates Reading
A great READING resource with QUESTIONS and ANSWER KEY included! It focuses on the Lincoln-Douglas Debates. Included are 1 page reading, 1 question sheet and 1 answer key! Perfect for homework assignments, classwork or test review! Can be used for both middle and high school level. The reading defines what debates are and provides context on why Lincoln and Douglas debated. Next, it focuses on events that shaped the topic of the debates. This includes Kansas-Nebraska Act, Bleeding Kansas, and t
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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HINK PINK et al. PUZZLES Election Word Riddles Task Cards Vocabulary GATE
HINK PINKS, HINKY PINKIES, HINKITY PINKITIES, and HITINKITY PITINKITIES are riddles that help children learn to problem solve while exercising vocabulary skills (definitions, synonyms, parts of speech, rimes, ...). These Election themed, printable task cards prompt your students to interpret data, make inferences, draw conclusions, and analyze new information. Hink Pinks, et al. riddles are terrific for centers, enrichment, differentiation, bell ringers, sponge activities, and GATE. You can even
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4th - 8th
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Elections Bingo Game
Introduce or review vocabulary words related to politics, voting, and elections with an engaging bingo game and assessment. Print and play using up to 24 unique, pre-made bingo cards. A bonus coloring page is also included. Great for Election Day or a study of the U.S. government!Play this game digitally using Easel Activities. Students can use the bingo card that corresponds to their classroom number or randomly choose a card. A teacher draws a calling card and reads the clues aloud. This can b
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Social Studies Bingo Games and Activities Bundle
Race to the White House: Electoral College | Primary | Caucus | Activities
Do you have a future president in YOUR classroom? "Can I be President?" "What's the electoral college?" "When is the election?" "How do they count votes?" "What's a caucus?" "Why do we have a primary?" "What's a lame duck?" "Who is hanging chad?" Answers to these questions and much, much more can be found in these timely lessons! Updated in July 2020, these lessons are ready for the upcoming election! Bring the election process to life! This resource offers an up-close look at
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4th - 12th
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Election Day 2024: Uncle Sam Hat Drawing, Art Sub Plan, & Writing Prompts
Need patriotic, Election Day 2024 activities for your bulletin board in November? Imagine these Uncle Sam hat drawing projects in your hallway with a writing prompt. The step by step drawing tutorial and PowerPoint also makes perfect no prep, emergency art sub plans for elementary art for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders.A fun roll a dice game, ‘you pick’ worksheet, and digital spinners helps kids choose patterns. Moreover, boost their confidence and creativity. And, it’ll help cash-strapped teachers l
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3rd - 6th
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Reconstruction Era: Jim Crow Voting Laws Primary Source Analysis
Students will read a primary source written for black voters in the South during Reconstruction in order to understand the restrictive voter suppression laws like poll taxes and literacy tests.
After annotating the reading (an annotation guide is also provided), students answer several comprehension questions, fill in a comparison chart, and interpret their learning by creating a visual representation (cartoon/drawing).
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6th - 12th
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Election
There are 11 different pieces teaching about the election process. Electoral College, Primaries and Caucuses, political parties, and more. Activities include close reads with critical thinking and comprehension questions, activities to simulate an Electoral College, comparing and contrasting, etc.
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4th - 8th
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U.S. Elections, Electoral College, and Interest Groups Review Activities
This United States Elections, Electoral College, and Interest Groups Review Games kit includes four review puzzles that cover key concepts and vocabulary related to U.S. elections, qualifications for office, the Electoral College and Bush v. Gore, Interest Groups, PACs, and Super PACs. The worksheets include a maze escape, crossword puzzle, vocabulary word search, and an emoji riddle for students to crack! Perfect for Civics, American History, or American Government students, these puzzles can s
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6th - 11th
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Also included in: U.S. Elections, Electoral College, and Interest Groups Review Bundle
Charts and Graphs on the Presidents
27 printable or digital pages for students to analyze charts and graphs of US Presidents, comparing and contrasting the best and the worst of Republican and Democrat administrations:How important is immigration to the President?How old are Presidents when they start office?Which President issued the most Executive Orders?Which President created the most jobs?What is happening with the National Debt?What experience did each President have?Which President did the best on unemployment?Which Preside
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6th - 12th
Presidential Debate Worksheet- September 29, 2020 DIGITAL
Do you plan to ask your students to watch the 9-29-2020 presidential debate between Trump and Biden and need a printable worksheet to accompany the viewing? You are in the right spot! This worksheet asks students to consider the candidates in the following areas:The major focuses of the debate according to the Commission on Presidential Debates (the Trump and Biden records, the Supreme Court, Covid-19, the economy, race and violence, and the integrity of the election)First impressionsUse of appe
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8th - 11th
Also included in: 2020 Presidential Debates and Vice Presidential Debate Worksheets BUNDLE
The Presidents Centers or Small Group Activity - Great for President's Day!
Introduce students to the roles and responsibilities, qualifications for, and reasons for being a U.S. President in this Centers or Response Group Activity. Activity addresses the office of presidency and the contributions of key presidents from George Washington to Abraham Lincoln to Barack Obama, and introducing our newest president, Joe Biden.Avoid lecturing or boring text reading by allowing students to visit 5 Centers around your classroom to gather information on the following topics:1.
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: Custom Bundle for AT
Ultimate Guide to the US Presidents | Presidents Walking Tour, Centers Activity
Looking for a fun and engaging activity to teach all the basic facts about American Presidents? Take your students on a Walking Tour to meet George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Barack Obama, Joe Biden and others as they served in the White House. This is a wonderful Walking Tour or Gallery Walk lesson on ten of the significant presidents in American history. From the founding fathers to our first African-American leader, the stories of leadership and dedication are shared with
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7th - 10th
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Electoral College Activity Worksheet or Virtual Document for Distance Learning
Are you teaching about the Electoral College but having a hard time explaining it? Use the United States of Fantasy, which has a political system similar to our own. Their nation is divided into ten states with a set number of electoral votes awarded to each state according to its population. Bring the Electoral College into clarity by analyzing this original data that simplifies the numbers while relaying the concept. The kids will love it! Plus, this resource is available in print or digital f
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4th - 6th
Electoral College Task Cards
It's election year! Do your students understand the Electoral College? This set of task cards will walk your students through discovering the role and responsibilities of the Electoral College. All you need is a textbook, and the internet and you students are on their way!
Included in this product:
~16 Task Cards
~Electoral College Map & Answer recording sheet
~Instructions
~Number badges for implementation
Other Activities dealing with the Presidential election are also available:
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4th - 11th
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Also included in: Road to the White House Bundle--9 products!
Critical Thinking - Education and Healthcare
34 printable or digital pages exploring education and healthcare:Contrast young people to old people, Compare high school life to college life, Differentiate failing vs succeeding, Explain what it means to be smart, Describe being a good or bad student, How to ride a bike, What do you know about your teacher, What if you are sick, Being a nurse, Feeling overwhelmed, Analyze quotes on fear, Explaining why,How to make the world better, Descriptive writing, Dialogue and quotation marks, Being diffe
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4th - 10th
Also included in: Critical Thinking BUNDLE
Public Opinion Government/Civics Reading Guided Worksheet
Explore the dynamic world of public opinion in politics with this comprehensive guided worksheet tailored for government or civics courses. Delve into the role of media, types of political advertisements, propaganda strategies, interest groups, lobbyists, and political action committees. Engage students with insightful reading guided questions and an integrated vocabulary activity, fostering a deeper understanding of public opinion's impact on governance.Printable Activity / Worksheet. PDF - Fil
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Student Council Election
Use your Student Council election as an opportunity to teach your students more about the United States Government, and what it means to elect good leaders. This Unit begins by introducing students to the Three Branches of the United States Government, and then focuses on the Legislative Branch. A comparison is made between Student Council representatives, and representatives in the Legislative branch of our own government. The second part of the unit focuses on good leaders - helping student
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5th - 7th
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If I were President - Writing Prompts
16 new and interesting approaches to the standard writing prompt “If I were President…” Use on Election Day or Inauguration Day or Presidents' Day. Help your students think about what they would do as the President to help police officers and nurses, grandparents and babies, secretaries and teachers. Help kids realize that the president must protect water sources and fuel prices and air quality and trees and plants and wild animals. Compare the previous president to the current president. L
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2nd - 8th
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Also included in: New Teacher Activities - November (First Year Teacher) BUNDLE
Brave Women Fought for the Right to Vote and Won! Reading Comprehension Passages
Brave, bold, courageous, and inspiring women who fought for the right to vote!. This resource includes the individual stories of nine remarkable women in history who devoted their lives to women's rights, equality for all, and specifically the right to vote. Students can practice reading strategies for comprehension while reading nonfiction passages. There is a one page reading passage plus comprehension questions for each of the women listed below. *I have another resource with the same name e
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3rd - 6th
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