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CNN

Cnn: Election Center 2008

For Students 9th - 10th
A great center for information on the election of 2008, this includes information on the candidates, the path to the presidency, money raised and spent by candidates and the important issues at stake.
PPT
Virginia History Series

Virgina History Series: Virginia State History Post Wwii to Present Day [Pdf]

For Students 6th - 8th
Visualize the major events in the last half of the 20th century such as major wars and civil rights issues through the lens of the state of Virginia. In addition, learn about the pop culture of this time specifically in Virginia. Enjoy...
Handout
PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Vote 2004: Candidates

For Students 9th - 10th
Outstanding web page that has biographical information on the candidates for President and Vice-President of the United States in the 2004 election.
eBook
University of Virginia

Univ. Of Virginia: "The Brick Moon," and Other Stories

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of Virginia Library provides the full text to Edward Everett Hale's volume of short stories. The preface is very enlightening and should definitely be read. The volume includes eight of his short stories.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: Separate Is Not Equal: White Only

For Students 9th - 10th
This section from the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History's exhibition Separate Is Not Equal: Brown v. Board of Education gives the history of Jim Crow laws and how they affected not only the voting rights of...
Lesson Plan
Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Civil Rights: An Investigation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Through the lesson provided here, students will not only learn about civil rights and civil liberty but also understand the key roles played by President Johnson and Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement. The detailed...
Unit Plan
The Dirksen Congressional Center

Congress for Kids: Elections

For Students 3rd - 5th
One of the greatest rights of the American People is the right to vote for the candidate of their choice. Take a look at how this process works at this resource. Information is provided on Election Day, Voting, Election of the President,...
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ProCon.org

Pro Con: Voting Machines: Do Electronic Machines Improve the Process?

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a place for an extensive look at the question "Do electronic voting machines improve the voting process?" The topic is thoroughly discussed and is divided into issues with responses in a pro-con format. Includes links to much...
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Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: Fall 3 Day Lesson Plans on Voting

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A set of three lessons on voting. Topics covered include voter registration, educating oneself prior to voting, and simulating an election in class that coincides with a real fall election. All lessons can be downloaded.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Arthur: All About Community

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Use these ARTHUR activities to help children understand themselves and those around them. Topics include self-esteem, understanding others, and cultural diversity.
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Other

Election 2004: White House

For Students 9th - 10th
Polling reports featuring results from various opinion polls that match Bush, Kerry and Nader. Diverse subjects are included. Updated when new polls are released.
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Digital History

Digital History: Constitutional Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
See the questions about the Constitution that have been asked in recent polls.
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PBS

Pb Skids: It's My Life

For Students 9th - 10th
Articles, illustrations, quizzes, features, games, and polls for kids and teens concerning their bodies, their families, their schools, and their emotions.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Related Rates

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This activity leads students through the process of working related rates problems. Teachers can assess progress using quick poll and screen captures.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Election Night With Percent

For Teachers 6th - 8th
The students will be working primarily with the concept of % of a number. They will calculate the number of people expected to vote when given the population and % of registered voters along with historical data on percentage of voter...
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CNN

Cnn: America Votes 2004: John Kerry

For Students 9th - 10th
CNN offers important information about presidential candidate, John Kerry. Find biographical data, polling results, campaign funding, election news, and his viewpoints on many key issues.
Interactive
iCivics

I Civics: Win the White House

For Students 9th - 10th
Running for the presidency isn't easy! In Win the White House, you get to manage your very own presidential campaign by strategically raising funds, polling voters, launching media campaigns, and making personal appearances. Keep a close...
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Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Youth Voter Campaign

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The class will hold a registration for voters. Students will consider what makes folks get out and vote, what issues drive them to the polls. A program to get younger, qualified voters to vote is developed by students.
Interactive
iCivics

I Civics: Win the White House

For Students 9th - 10th
In this virtual simulation game, student will run their own Presidential campaign. Students will raise compaign funds, poll voters, launch media campaigns, making personal appearances, and monitor electoral medeals
Interactive
PBS

Pbs: Endgame: Ethics and Values in America

For Students 9th - 10th
At this interactive site from PBS, viewers enter the lives of fictional characters who are forced to make critical decisions about their roles in a fatal car crash. A variety of media--video, polling, and audio interviews with an expert...
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Other

The Courtald Institute of Art: Art and Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
Information and pictures of art and architecture from around the world, including artist's works, interviews, links to further information, and polls and discussions about art. Some features of the website require free registration.
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Broward Education Foundation

Broward Education Foundation: Let's Do Lunch! [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The purpose of this project is to teach students the life skills they need when dining in public. The project begins with a discussion of eating out and the students are polled as to how often, if ever, they eat in a restaurant with...
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Other

Babycenter: Pregnancy Complications

For Students 9th - 10th
Articles on conditions and complications that can affect pregnancy. Also includes one video, several bulletin boards, and polls.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Sampling the Electorate

For Students 9th - 10th
As the pollster for candidate Higgins, you need to know how she is faring with different groups. Read her political profile, view the demographic profile of the city, decide on the groups to poll, review the results and learn about...

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