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Duck for President Mini Unit
Duck for President Mini Unit
This is a thematic/literature mini unit based on Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin’s Duck for President. The unit includes a retelling and sequencing...
By Andrea Phillips
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Subject: English Language Arts, Elections - Voting, Writing Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

DRAG RACE - Presidents!
DRAG RACE - Presidents!
DRAG RACE is a series of educational games that i've made for people of all ages, but works best for grades 5-10... Race the clock by matching up d...
By Matt Curless
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Interest Group Bumper Sticker Game
Interest Group Bumper Sticker Game
I use this game as a way to familiarize my students with 10 specific interest groups that they would be likely to hear on the news (ex. NRA, NOW, P...
By I Love Gov
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Subject: Civics, Elections - Voting, Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes

Letter to Congress
Letter to Congress
Assignment to write a letter to a congressperson about an issue the student feels strongly about. A template is included in business letter format...
By Mrs. Miller
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Subject: Civics, Elections - Voting, Government Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

President's Day Activity, President Printable, February
President's Day Activity, President Printable, February
This adorable activity gets your students thinking about what life would be like if they were President... Perfect for President's Day, as well as...
By Beth Van Der Ploeg
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Subject: English Language Arts, Writing, Elections - Voting Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

Voting Words ABC Order
Voting Words ABC Order
Voting Words to put in ABC Order. This makes a GREAT center activity! Everything from VOTING to ELECTION! Can be used in a small group or made l...
By Lisa Geggie
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Subject: Spelling, Elections - Voting Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes

Government Interactive Notebook
Government Interactive Notebook
Government skills are organized into one place for students to learn, manipulate, and study with this interactive notebook set of 30 pages. *The ...
By Michelle Harper
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How a Bill Becomes a Law simulation activity for U.S. Government
How a Bill Becomes a Law simulation activity for U.S. Government
How a Bill Becomes a Law simulation activity for U.S. Government Common ELA History Social Studies Standards: 3,4 This is a 3-page document. Th...
By Wise Guys
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Subject: Civics, Elections - Voting, Government Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: 1 hour

Roles of the President Song
Roles of the President Song
I created a mnemonic to help my students memorize the roles of the president. I then put this mnemonic into the form of a Middle Eastern-style rap ...
By I Love Gov
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Subject: Civics, Elections - Voting, Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Election Lesson Plans, Reproducibles for Elementary-Class Mascot Theme
Election Lesson Plans, Reproducibles for Elementary-Class Mascot Theme
This 43 page thematic unit consists of 15 pages of lesson plans and 28 pages of reproducible activities and worksheets aimed at making the voting a...
By Rebecca Bettis
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Government Powerpoint Webquest
Government Powerpoint Webquest
Powerpoint Webquest-- This Webquest was designed for 3rd grade social studies students to gain a better understanding of three branches of governm...
By Mrs. Browning
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Elections - Voting, Government Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

Electoral College PPT Presentation
Electoral College PPT Presentation
This is a PPT presentation designed to demystify the Electoral College for high school or college students. It begins with an activity asking stud...
By Elizabeth Stephens
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Women's Rights and Suffrage Mlovement Worksheet Activity
Women's Rights and Suffrage Mlovement Worksheet Activity
Women's Rights and Suffrage Mlovement Worksheet Activity This is a two page document that includes: questions about the Seneca Falls Convention,...
By Wise Guys
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Presidential Election Popular vs. Electoral Votes Math Worksheet
Presidential Election Popular vs. Electoral Votes Math Worksheet
This worksheet uses an online database of election "box scores" (U.S. government sponsored) to answer a series of questions. These questions are q...
By Lorien Peiken
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Subject: Math, Elections - Voting, U.S. History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Election Newspaper Scavenger Hunt
Election Newspaper Scavenger Hunt
Students will have a terrific time with this scavenger hunt. They must use newspapers or other resources to locate information about the election ...
By B.rogers
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Subject: Elections - Voting Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes
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Election Category Board Game
Election Category Board Game
What is Election Category Board Game? That is the question. It is like the Jeopardy board game with 5 categories pertaining to elections. There ...
By B.rogers
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Subject: Civics, Elections - Voting, Government Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 hour

The executive branch
The executive branch
This powerpoint outlines the roles and Constitutional guidelines of the executive branch. This is intended for high school students....
By Bob
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Subject: U.S. History, Elections - Voting, Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th Duration: N/A

2008 Election Project
2008 Election Project
This is an election project with fifteen topics for pair or individuals. The project has two parts-- a before the election and an after the electi...
By Larry B.
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Subject: Civics, Elections - Voting, Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Election Results Map
Election Results Map
Students will enjoy filling in this U.S. map to show which candidates won which states on the day after the Presidential election. There is a KEY ...
By B.rogers
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2008 Presidential Election
2008 Presidential Election
Everything you need to know about the 2008 Presidential Election and it's candidate's positions. The unit begins with an overview of the...
By New Learning Publishing
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Presidential Election Results (2008)
Presidential Election Results (2008)
This activity packet/mini-lesson contains a list of all 50 states who will be voting on November 4, 2008 to elect our new President. It also inclu...
By B.rogers
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Political Advertising Test ~ Presidential Election Television Ads
Political Advertising Test ~ Presidential Election Television Ads
This is a test (along with an answer key and student answer sheet) that I created based on a teaching unit available at www.livingroomcandidate.org...
By Julie Rine
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Elections - Voting, U.S. History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 40 Minutes
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Election questions for a game
Election questions for a game
After a basic unit on elections and voting, play a game with these questions. I cut out each question and glued them on index cards to be used as ...
By Deborah Maldonado
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Subject: Elections - Voting Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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2008 Presidential Election Resources
2008 Presidential Election Resources
This product includes basic 2008 Presidential Election Resources that are ready to use in your class or even in a whole school mock election. There...
By Cabin Boy
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Informed Electorate - Reading a Voter's Guide
Informed Electorate - Reading a Voter's Guide
This lesson was taught in collaboration with the social studies department. The goal is for students to read real-world texts in order to make inf...
By Kathleen Hodges
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Hope Was Here Pre-reading Survey
Hope Was Here Pre-reading Survey
This is a prereading exercise that creates excellent discussion starters among the students!...
By Carrie Morton
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Subject: Elections - Voting, English Language Arts Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A

Basic Election Vocabulary
Basic Election Vocabulary
This is a handout with NINE election vocabulary words on it. The words are explained in an easy to understand way and organized with bullets. ...
By Kales7
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Subject: Elections - Voting Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

2008 Presidential Election Electoral Scenario Map Math Worksheet
2008 Presidential Election Electoral Scenario Map Math Worksheet
This is a simple worksheet with 4 possible election scenarios (two victories for Obama, two for McCain). Students can use a pre-made electoral vot...
By Lorien Peiken
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Subject: Elections - Voting, Geography (k-12), Math Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: N/A

Government and the State PPT
Government and the State PPT
This is a 14-slide PPT that provides a good introduction to a government or civics class. I would use this presentation for getting down to the bu...
By Elizabeth Stephens
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Ancient Greece Jeopardy PowerPoint Game
Ancient Greece Jeopardy PowerPoint Game
This 55 slide PowerPoint Presentation is done in the format of a Jeopardy game. The categories include Direct Democracy, Representative Democracy, ...
By Elizabeth Hill
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Ancient History, Elections - Voting Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

2102D-1 The Donkey and the Elephant
2102D-1 The Donkey and the Elephant
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to explain the origin of the symbols of the Democratic and Republican partie...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Civics, Elections - Voting, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Political Parties History Project
Political Parties History Project
This project includes two parts: first, student groups research and present information to the class on a current political party in America, incl...
By Jenn
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Subject: Civics, Elections - Voting, Government Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: N/A

2102D-7 Excuses, Excuses (Voter Turnout)
2102D-7 Excuses, Excuses (Voter Turnout)
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will consider and evaluate issues that affect voter turnout. Lesson warm up, teacher ins...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Civics, Elections - Voting, Geography (k-12) Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

INAUGURATION K-W-L CHART
INAUGURATION K-W-L CHART
Have students watch the inaugural events on January 20th either at school or at home if they have the day off or even up close and personal if they...
By B.rogers
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Subject: Civics, Elections - Voting, Government Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: Lifelong Tool

2101-11 The Value of a Vote Simulation
2101-11 The Value of a Vote Simulation
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will participate in a simulation about voter apathy and how it can impact elections Less...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Civics, Elections - Voting, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Current Events Presentation Rubric by Erica
Current Events Presentation Rubric by Erica
Current Events Presentation Rubric by Erica Get your class excited about current events happening both nationally and internationally. Have stude...
By Erica
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Subject: Elections - Voting, Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A
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Voting: Open and Closed
Voting: Open and Closed
A basic definition is given of open and closed elections. Students then choose which one they prefer and explain why. They then draw a pictures o...
By Deborah Maldonado
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Subject: Elections - Voting Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Presidential Inaugural Age and Term Timeframe Worksheet
Presidential Inaugural Age and Term Timeframe Worksheet
Children use a chart to discover presidents' ages at the time of inauguration, length of terms and age at death. It uses basic operation math skil...
By Lorien Peiken
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Subject: Elections - Voting, Math, U.S. History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Current Events E-Journal
Current Events E-Journal
This is an ongoing activity for middle school or early high school. It encourages students to compare varying perspectives of local, national and g...
By Sarah Gavan
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Subject: Civics, Elections - Voting, Social Studies - History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A

Three Levels of Government
Three Levels of Government
This powerpoint introduces students to local, state, and national government. The powerpoint is geared towards 2nd grade students. It was created...
By Rachael Bergstein
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, Elections - Voting Level(s): 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A

Canadian Govt System
Canadian Govt System
Slide show detailing the Parliamentary system of government using the Canadian system as an example. 11 slides. Inlcudes desriptions of parliament,...
By Ninja Teacher
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Subject: Elections - Voting, Canadian History, Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 50 Minutes

D2102 Civic Participation COMPLETE eBOOK UNIT!
D2102 Civic Participation COMPLETE eBOOK UNIT!
This complete InspirEd Educators 97 page e-book unit includes 20 single-class lessons to teach civic rights and responsibilities in the U.S. Topic...
By Inspired Educators
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2102D-16 Polling the Public
2102D-16 Polling the Public
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to explain opinion polls, what they are used for, and how they affect public...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Elections - Voting, Civics, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Pretzel Election
Pretzel Election
Have students learn about elections and voting by having a class Pretzel Election. You could have an election around parent teacher conference tim...
By Tami Morrison
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Subject: Elections - Voting Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes

2102D-4 What Are Political Parties?
2102D-4 What Are Political Parties?
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to explain the purposes of political parties and identify ways they might be...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Government, Elections - Voting, Civics Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

The Carter and Reagan years
The Carter and Reagan years
This is intended for use in a U.S. history course. This powerpoint outlines the Carter and Reagan administrations and should take 1-1.5 class peri...
By Bob
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Subject: U.S. History, Elections - Voting Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Barack Obama Acrostic
Barack Obama Acrostic
See how much your students know about our new President by having them complete an acrostic about him. They can also be allowed to do research to ...
By B.rogers
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Subject: Government, U.S. History, Elections - Voting Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Week

Vote For Books Election & State Book Awards for Teacher or Librarian
Vote For Books Election & State Book Awards for Teacher or Librarian
"Vote for Books" is based on a unit I did with the books that were nominated for the Volunteer State Book Award contest here in Tennessee. Just abo...
By Librarian For Young Readers
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Subject: Reading, Elections - Voting, Library Skills Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Cookie Elections Voting Packet
Cookie Elections Voting Packet
For success choose the best! Cookie, that is! Introduce your young students to the voting process by conducting a fun classroom election. The Cooki...
By Positively Primary
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Subject: Elections - Voting Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Classroom Government...students become responsible for their decisions
Classroom Government...students become responsible for their decisions
Rather than a set of RULES, I always established a class “charter” of RIGHTS and RESPONSIBILITIES with my students. We talked about why we shou...
By Debra Murray
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Subject: Elections - Voting, Government, Classroom Management Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: 1 Year