In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will examine the role and activities of the Republican and Democratic National Committees... ByInspired Educators
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will search for examples of media bias in newspapers, broadcast news, etc. Lesson warm u... ByInspired Educators
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to describe the basic beliefs and positions of the Democratic and Republican... ByInspired Educators
Read the story "PAPA’S MARK" by Gwendolyn Battle-Lavert to the students. This is a great book to read around election day. After discussion, the... ByDeborah Maldonado
I read an activity similiar to this on the Internet which I modified. I used the simulation in my 7/8 social studies class during a unit on culture... ByTerry-lynn Mcleod
This book will provide the resources you will need to hold a simulated presidential election at your school. The simulation works well with anywhe... ByKathy Harding
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to explain where candidates get their money and the rules and regulations of... ByInspired Educators
Follow the upcoming election by the keeping track of where the candidates are. Use this map to plot and track where the Democratic and Republican ... ByB.rogers
First pg: blank chart listing about a dozen political issues such as Iraq, education, energy, environment, etc. as well as a column for the Democra... ByMrs. Miller
Have your students concentrate on the election with this memory game using election vocabulary. Included with this game is a list of 25 vocabulary... ByB.rogers
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... ByLorien Peiken
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... ByElizabeth Stephens
This is a fun way to teach about elections and qualities of a good leader. I decided to have students elect charcters because in younger grades, s... ByTeacherteacher
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will participate in a structured discussion/debate on whether or not voting should be man... ByInspired Educators
Have your students do a study of one of many biography pages on the internet (Try Googling some)about Barack Obama and then give them this test of ... ByAlbert Baggetta
Are you looking for a fun way for your students to learn about elections? Well, look no more. This fun packet includes a list of 25 election voca... ByB.rogers
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... ByKathleen Hodges
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. ... ByKales7
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... ByLorien Peiken
This is an ongoing activity for middle school or early high school. It encourages students to compare varying perspectives of local, national and g... BySarah Gavan
This glyph key goes with the word VOTE, also listed on Teachers Pay Teachers as "VOTE word". This gives kids specific ways to color the letters in... ByLisa Geggie
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... ByB.rogers
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... ByJulie Rine
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 ... ByDeborah Maldonado
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... ByCabin Boy
Current Events Presentation Rubric by Erica
Get your class excited about current events happening both nationally and internationally. Have stude... ByErica
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... ByDeborah Maldonado
"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... ByLibrarian For Young Readers
This is an outline of the word VOTE. This is great for using with my VOTE Glyph! You could also use this with a younger grade to teach the word V... ByLisa Geggie
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to explain the origin of the symbols of the Democratic and Republican partie... ByInspired Educators
This project includes two parts: first, student groups research and present information to the class on a current political party in America, incl... ByJenn
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will consider and evaluate issues that affect voter turnout. Lesson warm up, teacher ins... ByInspired Educators
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... ByB.rogers
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will participate in a simulation about voter apathy and how it can impact elections Less... ByInspired Educators
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... ByBob
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 ... ByB.rogers
After a simple unit on voting and elections, the students can complete this study guide to prepare them for the test. This study guide contains si... ByDeborah Maldonado
THIS IS THE NEW AND IMPROVED VOCABULARY BINGO GAME. It now includes BINGO chips which can be used with the game. Students will have fun playing t... ByB.rogers
This 55 slide PowerPoint Presentation is done in the format of a Jeopardy game. The categories include Direct Democracy, Representative Democracy, ... ByElizabeth Hill
Slide show detailing the Parliamentary system of government using the Canadian system as an example. 11 slides. Inlcudes desriptions of parliament,... ByNinja Teacher
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... ByInspired Educators
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... ByInspired Educators
Have students learn about elections and voting by having a class Pretzel Election. You could have an election around parent teacher conference tim... ByTami Morrison
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to explain the purposes of political parties and identify ways they might be... ByInspired Educators
This file is a great way to let students vote. It was made for teh 2008 elections, but could very easily be modified to use at a lower or higher le... ByAndrea Cole
The study guides, known in teacher-talk as graphic organizers, are designed to cover the material essential to a real understanding of U.S. governm... ByJoseph Tusing
This challenging project really pays dividends with your students. I have been assigning this project since the 1996. Each time I have had great ... ByJeff Gray
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to explain consequences of low voter turnout. Lesson warm up, teacher instr... ByInspired Educators