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Election Day Lesson: The True Story of the Three Little Pigs

For Teachers K
Students read the story, The True Story Of The 3 Little Pigs and discuss the voting process. In this public opinion lesson plan, students review the original story of the three little pigs and then read the wolf's version of the story...
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Your Vote Counts!

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students build an election campaign around their favorite TV characters. They acquire knowledge about candidates, slogans, qualifications, and voting using the activities in this lesson. Thus, they simulate the election process.
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Woodrow The White House Mouse

For Teachers K - 4th
Inauguration Day is January 20. Implement an entire week's worth of mini activities to help young historians become knowledgeable of the President's job, the executive branch, and the White House. The worksheets focus on research skills,...
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Your Vote Counts! Election Activity

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students participate in a simulated election. They serve as 'checkers', marking off names of those who vote, a ballot person hands out ballots, and ballot sorters and counters. Teacher rigs up a voting booth where voters mark ballots...
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Writing a Political Leader

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
Students peer edit a letter.  In this editing lesson, students peer edit a letter written to a political figure by another student. Students discuss edits and revisions needed for improvement. This is a continuation lesson that is part...
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Research Projects for Regional History

For Teachers K - 12th
Young writers of any grade level research a historical topic of their choice about their local community. Using primary sources, they examine the historical significance of their area. They participate in activities such as going on a...
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Our Neighborhood as a Community

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students understand that they are a part of a community with helpers that make a difference. For this community service lesson, students explore the diversity in a community and how its members make it a nice place to live. Students sing...
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Electoral Versus Popular Vote

For Teachers K - 8th
Students gain an understanding of how the winner of the popular vote might not be the winner of the electoral vote by voting on a snack. They be divided into groups with a representative.
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Spedwards

For Teachers K - 1st
Students discuss what makes up a community. Students elect officials of their community and complete an application for the position. Students research jobs within the community and hold a job fair where parents come to school and share...

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