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Elections - voting Common Core RH.6-8.7 resources
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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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
2024 Presidential Election Activities
Teach students about the 2020 presidential election using the included print and digital distance learning lessons and activities. Students will learn about the Electoral College, Political Parties, and the Election Process through the included print and remote learning materials. To review the concepts, students can complete the sketch note graphic organizers. A project that will have students draft and record a campaign speech will detail directions to allow you to distribute this blended lear
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4th - 6th
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Political Parties & History! Learn Origins & Evolution of Political Parties!
In this Political Party history activity, students learn the origins, history, and evolution of political parties in the United States to understand their impact on American History.Students are engaged with two parts with this political party and elections resource. Part one focuses on the origins of the first debate between political groups (Federalists and Anti-Federalists) and the fight over the United States Constitution. Part two focuses on the history of political parties through five d
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5th - 8th
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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Voting Rights Election Day Political Parties Unit - Mock Election Activities
Explore voting rights, voting behavior, and turnout, this election's candidates, and political party platforms, culminating in a mock election, with this inquiry-driven, primary source-based unit that asks, “Is voting a responsibility, a right, or a privilege?” Designed specifically to be used in any year- Presidential, mid-term, or any odd-year election! Check out the Preview for a detailed look at this compelling unit!This unit comes in two formats: print PDF and digital Google files.Greatness
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Civics and Government Inquiry Full Course Curriculum for High School
Presidential Election Activities Unit Bundle | 7 Resources for Elections!
In this Presidential election, primary and caucuses, and electoral college bundle, you receive 7 election resources to teach the purpose of a primary and caucus, campaigns, political parties, and much more! Purchase this bundle for $20, instead of paying $25 for buying each resource separately!This bundle includes:✔ Constitution, Amendments, Electoral College Guided Notes & PowerPoint! Engaging!✔ How to Win an Election: Students Understand Election Trends and Swing States!✔ Electoral Colleg
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6th - 10th
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Electoral College Map Activities for 2024 Presidential Election plus 2012-2020
The 2024 Presidential Election is once again putting the spotlight on the Electoral College. If you would like your students to have a better understanding of the Electoral College allotment and the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win an election, this map activity set can help! These maps give students a visual representation of the Electoral College breakdowns for the 2012, 2016, and 2020 elections and help them analyze election results and trends. Students can use the past maps to predi
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6th - 9th
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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
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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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
Election of 2000: Bush v. Gore PLUS examine other controversial elections!
In this engaging resource on the 2000 Presidential Election, students examine the United States at the end of the 20th century, the impeachment of Bill Clinton (for the Monica Lewinsky scandal), the presidential ticket for both the Democrat and Republican tickets (Gore and Lieberman vs. Bush and Chaney), the controversy over the results in Florida, the Supreme Court ruling in Bush v. Gore, and the inauguration of George W. Bush as the 43rd President of the United States. Students answer analysi
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7th - 10th
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What is Gerrymandering? Lesson with Grid Activity
Looking for a plain way to teach what gerrymandering is and how it can silence the voices of many voters? Look no further! Using a simple grid simulation to show how states are divided into districts, students see how the shape of a district impacts the outcome of elections, representation, and power.
Included in this lesson are the main handout (2 pages), answer key, and practice grid. It is recommended that you make several copies of the practice grid and either laminate or slide into a shee
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7th - 12th
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Women's Suffrage Movement PowerPoint, Guided Notes, Reading, Analysis
Discover the road to the 19th amendment with this women's rights unit. This resource includes an editable slide presentation (59 slides) with primary source images and documents, a student booklet with guided notes, reading passages, and analysis activities.What's Included:- 59 Slide PPT with primary source images- Guided Notes - Close Reading Passages (Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, & Lucy Stone)- Analysis Activities (analyze statements, political cartoons, voter turnout stats)-
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5th - 7th
Also included in: Women's Suffrage Bundle: Activities, Reading Passages, Analysis, Lecture
Presidential Election Project Bundle: Campaign Simulation & WebQuest/Escape Room
In the Presidential Election Project Bundle: Campaign Simulation & WebQuest/Escape Room, students will have the opportunity to learn about the inner workings of Presidential Election campaigns from primaries to PAC's with the Presidential Election Campaign Simulation and will then apply this knowledge to the upcoming 2024 US Presidential Election in a WebQuest/Escape Room activity.If you enjoy this bundle, you may enjoy some of our other 21st Century Citizen projects!Congressional Lobbying &
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6th - 9th
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Presidential Election Campaign Simulation Project: Win the Electoral College
In the US Presidential Election Campaign Simulation Project: Win the Electoral College, students will simulate US Presidential campaign events including candidate selection, primaries, town halls, fundraising through PAC's, advertising to voter demographics, and Presidential debates. Race to the White House is a project that is designed to simulate and gamify a US Presidential Campaign. Students will form campaign teams and go through typical parts of the campaign such as selecting Presidential
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7th - 10th
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Women's Suffrage Political Cartoon Gallery Walk
This Political Cartoon Gallery Walk is an educational activity that teaches students about primary source analysis and Women's Suffrage. Participants work individually or in small groups to examine six political cartoons and make inferences based on their observations and prior knowledge. Students use information gathered to answer an evidence-based question. This standards-based activity includes:6 Political CartoonsRecording SheetsSample SheetInstructions/TipsVery little prep. Print cartoons a
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Civics Store Growing Bundle
Types of Government Word Wall with Activity Ideas - 20 Vocab Words & Pics
Interactive Word Walls are a fantastic addition to your classroom! Bright, colorful, and easy to decipher pictures help you introduce, reinforce, and review vocabulary words with each unit! We are often challenged to teach insane amounts of vocabulary in our Social Studies curriculum! Word walls are an effective tool in my classroom to help with this reality. The visual clues are great for struggling readers, Special Education students, and English Language Learners in the classroom. This set i
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5th - 9th
Voting Rights Lesson & Activity - Felony Disenfranchisement - Current Events
This voting rights lesson and activity covers felony disenfranchisement, the last "legal" form of disenfranchisement, and an important issue in civics and democracy, criminal justice, civil rights, and current events. Most U.S. states revoke people's voting rights when they have been convicted of a felony. This engaging lesson builds students' civic values and elicits critical thinking about voting rights. Students read about the background of felony disenfranchisement, including a brief histo
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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2024 U.S. Presidential Election Escape Room WebQuest
In the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election Escape Room/WebQuest, students will awake from a White House Tour gone awry to find themselves locked inside the White House. Each room has been secured by a lock with codes that require knowledge of America's elections. Students will navigate links in each room to help them acquire the knowledge to crack each code. This escape room/WebQuest is designed to introduce students to some key context to help them understand the significance of the 2024 election.
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5th - 8th
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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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Election Day for 2024 Presidential Election Interactive Pear Deck Google Slides
Teach the importance of presidential elections with these interactive slides! Students will learn about political parties, the electoral college, and the issues candidates campaign on. This slide introduces the concept of voting with a "This or That" game where students must pick ONE side with multiple things that interest them or they like. This resource can be used as a whole class lesson (recommended for discussion!) or in self-paced mode. Students will also practice important ELA skills such
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6th - 8th
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Voting Rights Lesson, Guided Notes & Activity - PBS Frontline Whose Vote Counts
Use this multi-day lesson to teach students about current and historical issues in voting rights using the PBS Frontline documentary, Whose Vote Counts. Great for Black History Month! Students learn about the historical context and impact of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, as well as the impact of the Supreme Court decision in Shelby County v. Holder (2013) overturning key portions of the Voting Rights Act on modern-day voting rights. Students critically analyze the narratives underlying the t
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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