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Election of 1864

For Teachers 9th - 12th
An interesting lesson plan uses a hands-on-activity and group discussion to explore the 1864 presidential election and Lincoln's plans for ending the Civil War. Designed for high school, the resource also requires historians to...
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The Panic of 1837 and the Presidency of Martin Van Buren

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners analyze period political cartoons and the causes of the economic downturn that began in1836. President Martin Van Buren's response as president and the reaction to his measures form the focus of this lesson.
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Islamists Prepare for Egypt's Election

For Students 9th - 12th
Wether your class posts a blog response or simply answers these questions, they'll end up more informed about Egyptian politics and conflict. They read the attached article and then answer seven comprehension questions regarding Hosni...
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Presidential Leadership and the Goal to Unify | America’s Great Divide: From Obama to Trump

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Traditionally, a United States President's Inaugural Address establishes the tone and vision for his presidency. It has stressed the goal to unify the country and bring the political parties together after what are often divisive...
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The Progressive Movement

For Teachers 10th - 11th
While the Progressives never formed a political party they did develop an ideology. Provide viewers with an interesting, yet challenging presentation on the Progressive Movement that introduces key individuals and highlights key events...
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Congress and the Legislative Process: A Simulation in How a Bill Becomes a Law

For Teachers 10th Standards
As part of the study of the legislative process, scholars research redistricting and gerrymandering and the effects of these activities on lawmaking. On day one of the two-day plans, individuals redistrict the state of Elbonia so that...
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A New Nation American Independence Tell It Again!™ Read-Aloud Anthology

For Teachers 1st Standards
Sixteen lessons make up a read-aloud anthology centered around America's journey toward independence. Scholars hear texts about the Boston Tea Party, Betsy Ross, the Found Fathers, the Liberty Bell, and more! Pupils discuss their...
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The Book Thief: The Power and Influence of Words

For Teachers 7th - 12th
To culminate a study of Markus Zusak's The Book Thief, individuals craft a persuasive essay in which they assume the voice of a member of one of the political parties during the early 1920s, and advocate that their party offers the...
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Presidential Elections: A Simulation

For Teachers 12th
Feeling ambitious about getting your scholars examining the election process? While this presidential election simulation will take preparation, the ensuing enthusiasm will be worth it! Using one or more large classes, 12th graders are...
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What is a "vote"

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students read and discuss why we vote, and fill out worksheets on voting. In this voting lesson plan, students read and discuss the voting process, and obtain mock voter registration cards.
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Landmark Supreme Court Cases and the Constitution: National Socialist Party of America v. Village of Skokie (1977)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the impact of court decisions. In this Supreme Court lesson, students read the National Socialist Party of America v. Village of Skokie (1977) case study regarding First Amendment Rights. High schoolers take notes...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Miss Spider’s Tea Party

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read Miss Spider's Tea Party, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and students...
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Quiz 4A: Polite Questions and Typical Responses

For Students 5th - 6th
In this polite questions worksheet, students read each of 8 situations. Students write a polite question and give a typical response for each one. Students use the words: can I, may I, can you, could you and would you.
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Quiz 4A: Polite Questions

For Students 5th - 6th
In this questions and answers learning exercise, students read 8 situations and ask a polite question. Students then give a typical response for each one.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Why Are Cartoonists Vital to Democracy?

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events instructional activity, students analyze a political cartoon about the role of political cartoonists in democracies and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Learning to Interpret a Convention

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events instructional activity, students analyze political cartoons about political conventions. Students respond to 4 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Invasion of the Super Delegates

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about the electoral college and superdelegates. Students then respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Epic Battle Rages On

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events learning exercise, students analyze political cartoons about the election of 2008 and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Charisma vs. Experience

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about the 2008 Presidential election and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Oh, Canada

For Students 8th - 12th
For this current events worksheet, students analyze political cartoons about the prorogue in Canada and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Comparing Democracies

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events activity, students analyze a political cartoon about elections in Zimbabwe and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Free vs. Phony Elections

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events instructional activity, students analyze a political cartoon about free elections and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Campaigns and Gas Pains

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about gasoline prices and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Grading on a Curve?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars create a report card for George Bush based on research of key issues. They review political symbols and send a letter to the President explaining why they have given him the grades.

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