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8th grade elections - voting resources for Google Apps
Women's Suffrage Activity From Seneca Falls to the 19th Amendment
In this Women's Suffrage and 19th amendment primary source-based resource on the Women's Suffrage Movement, students analyze the struggle for women's voting rights from the Seneca Falls Convention to the passage of the 19th Amendment. Students also learn the roles of several key figures, including Alice Paul, Susan B Anthony, Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and President Woodrow Wilson.This lesson is included in BOTH the Progressive Era (Gilded Age) Bundle and my Roaring '20s and 1930s B
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6th - 10th
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US Presidential Election Activities for United State Elections - PRINT + DIGITAL
Are you looking for a way to teach the United States Presidential Election in a way that gets to the content, but avoids the negativity of the campaign? Are you hoping that your children learn the character traits that make a President a great leader? Do you want to talk about the issues our President will take on while doing so in a safe, bias-free environment?This Elections Activity Pack is designed to get kids interested and excited in the Election Process without over-exposing them to the sc
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4th - 8th
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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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Election of 1860 and Civil War Activity Student Matrix and Electoral College Map
In this Civil War and Election of 1860 activity, students complete a 4-person matrix and electoral map activity to understand the experience and views of Abraham Lincoln, Stephen Douglas, John Breckinridge, and John Bell in the Election of 1860. ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Civil War activities unit bundle here!Students will also calculate the electoral votes of this Election (provided students already have an understanding of the Electoral College).
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5th - 8th
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Women's Suffrage The Women's Rights Movement Analyzing the Protests of the NWP
With this lesson, students learn the background leading up to the passage of the 19th amendment. They will visit two stations that discuss the major protest activities from the National Woman's Party, led by Alice Paul and Lucy Burns. They will analyze the methods of protest utilized by the NWP specifically the suffrage parade of 1913 and the silent sentinel protestors in front of the White House. This is a topic that is often overlooked, and that deserves more attention. This product matches th
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8th - 11th
Also included in: Woodrow Wilson and the Ideals 14 Points Inquiry Based Essay Assessment
Forms of Government
Let’s learn about Forms of Government! This worksheet includes a wide variety of activities and exercises about various forms of government. The materials have informative exercises about aspects that are related to governments, such as monarchy, democracy, dictatorship, republic, theocracy, anarchy and many other things! Crosswords, word searches, puzzles and other kinds of activities are included to make it a fun and interesting class. GOOGLE SLIDES WITH PREMADE TEXTBOXES INCLUDED! Overview:Pa
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6th - 12th
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The United Nations
Let’s learn about The United Nations!This worksheet includes a wide variety of activities and exercises about the United Nations. The materials have informative exercises about aspects that are related to the UN, such as the General Assembly, the Security Council, Secretary-General, the UN Charter, UNICEF, and many other things! Crosswords, word searches, puzzles and other kinds of activities are included to make it a fun and interesting class.GOOGLE SLIDES WITH PREMADE TEXTBOXES INCLUDED! Overv
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5th - 12th
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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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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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Government | Comparing Forms of Government in the Real World | Case Studies
In this Government class activity your students will learn about the different Forms of Government and how they can be classified (direct/representative democracy, theocracy, oligarchy, monarchy, parliamentary, presidential etc.) by using EIGHT real world government examples. For example, students will examine how a real world monarchy, like the one used in Saudi Arabia, affects life in Saudi Arabia. The overall essential question is: What is it really like to live in countries with different fo
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8th - 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
Presidential Election Process Texts & Activities: Electoral College, Primaries+
Presidential Election Process: Becoming the President Texts & ActivitiesThis civics unit teaches students the presidential election process, focusing on the Electoral College, Caucuses and Primaries, and Inauguration Day. Each text includes reading comprehension questions. The questions come in both PDF and Google Slides formats. Passages discussing the arguments for and against the Electoral College are included. Teachers can use them in various ways, including a persuasive essay or as a
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6th - 8th
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Election 2024 Compare the Issues Reading and Activities Print & Google Drive
Updated for the 2024 Presidential Election! Compare and Contrast the issues that are important to your students. Learn where Joe Biden and Donald Trump stand on jobs, the economy, immigration, health care, and the environment. Have your students ask critical questions about the presidential campaign. Complete your Campaign 2024 unit with 2024 Election Meet Joe Biden and 2024 Election Meet Donald TrumpOR SAVE SOME MONEY AND Grab the 2024 Election Bundle. You'll get all three resources at a di
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: 2024 Presidential Election Meet the Candidates Bundle Print & Digital
2024 Presidential Election Meet the Candidates Bundle Print & Digital
Updated for the 2024 Presidential Election. Perfect for your ESL, SPED, and Gen Ed students. Read biographies of Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Engage in academic vocabulary word work. Compare and Contrast the two candidates. Debate the issues. Write short and extended responses. Explore grammar in context.Get a $2.50 savings by buying the bundle. Save yourself valuable prep time! Print & Go!IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a Bundle of Meet Joe Biden, Meet Donald Trump, and Compare the IssuesD
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4th - 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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Civics Digital Interactive Notebook Bundle for Google Drive
These digital interactive notebook graphic organizers will help students organize information about the study of Civics! Included are subjects like elections, voting, citizenship, the branches of government and more! The digital notebooks are compatible with Google Drive. It's a great option for classrooms utilizing technology or off-campus e-learning.This resource is a great way to engage your students while using the technology at their fingertips.Why should you use a Digital Interactive Produ
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5th - 8th
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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US History Protest from Suffrage to Civil Rights Print & Digital
Challenge your students to think beyond themselves in this point-of-view focused thematic unit examining 4 very different 1900s American protest movements. This unit coversFounders' views on First Amendment rightsLandmark Supreme Court on free speechRecent protest movementsSilent Sentinels and suffragists of the early 1900sJapanese American internment during WWIISit-In demonstrators of the Civil Rights MovementAlcatraz Occupation and the American Indian Movement of the 1970sThis unit strengthens
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: US History Thematic Inquiry PBL Full Course Bundle Print & Digital
Election of 1796: Web Quest and Election Data Analysis for Adams & Jefferson!
In this 1796 election web quest and election data analysis assignment, students understand the views of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson in the Election of 1796! Students complete a web quest compare/contrast chart that organizes both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson's political views (links included for easy navigation). This can be completed as a web quest, homework, or with classroom materials. Then, students take a look at the results to see who emerges as the winner, which views win the su
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5th - 8th
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Get Gerrymandered!: A Digital Map Activity
My husband (an AP Government and AP US History teacher) and I created this resource as a civic competency lesson and activity. In the United States, we, more often than not, have artificially noncompetitive elections due to gerrymandering. The intent of this resource is to teach your students about the effects of gerrymandering on elections and how to analyze their congressional district. Students will search congressional district maps to identify gerrymandered United States House Districts. T
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
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United States Civics and Government BUNDLE of Interactive Activities and Lessons
Grab my complete U.S. Civics bundle now at a discounted rate! These low-to-no prep resources are perfect for 6th, 7th, 8th, and even 9th-grade classrooms! ***PLEASE SEE THE INDIVIDUAL PEAR DECK SLIDES FOR DIRECTIONS. YOU MUST HAVE THE ADD-ON IN GOOGLE SLIDES TO USE!******BRAINPOP SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED FOR BRAINPOP ACTIVITIES***Included Resources:⭐ Bill of Rights Create a Comic Book Google Slides Pear Deck⭐ What Is Civics Introduction to Civic Engagement Pear Deck Google Slides⭐ United States Con
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6th - 8th
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Women's Suffrage: Iron Jawed Angels [Comparing Primary and Secondary Sources]
This resource will have students explore the arduous journey of how women came to have the right to vote in the United States. The Slide Presentation is full of interactive visuals, discussion & debate topics, and engaging video clips from the movie 'Iron Jawed Angels'-- all of which will encourage students to delve deeper into examining the events & factors that led to suffrage. The core of this lesson involves cultivating critical reading skills by having students compare two different
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7th - 12th
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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
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