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The Election Connection

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students participate in a mock election. In this election lesson, students vote online in a mock election, graph the results, and compare their results to the nationwide results.
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Election 2005: Campaign Issues

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Learners take a closer look at the election of 2005. In this British politics instructional activity, students listen to a lecture about the 2005 campaign and active citizenship. Learners then create collages and news boards about the...
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The Voting Game

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Young scholars examine and discuss the Canadian electoral process. They conduct a simulation of the electoral process, with students running as candidates, holding a convention, campaigning, and voting for Prime Minister of the Day.
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Ballots

For Students 4th - 6th
In this history worksheet, students utilize individual ballots to vote in a mock election/classroom election throughout the year as needed.
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Donkeys and Elephants and Voters, Oh My!

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students celebrate party politics. In this American politics lesson, students discover what the 2 main political parties in the country are and discuss their functions. Students then participate in a classroom simulation that requires...
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Citizens of the Future

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young sociologists explore how local, state, and federal governments work. This very impressive and ambitious lesson requires pupils to contact government officials who represent them and their families. They research elections, and hold...
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Our Constitutional Connection Lesson 3: To Vote Or Not To Vote? That is the Question!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students design colorful posters to "get out and vote" after studying the three amendments to the US Constitution that extend voting rights. They analyze the importance of voting to a healthy democracy.
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So You Want to Be President?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine the qualities needed to become President. In this political science lesson, students read the book So You Want to Be President? and answer questions based on the text. Students discuss if they have the qualities...
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Gender Shouldn't Limit You!

For Teachers K - 6th
Students examine political gender biases. In this Teaching Tolerance instructional activity, students participate in a mock classroom election which requires them to vote for a boy or a girl. Students discuss the election results and...
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To Vote or Not to Vote? that is the Question!

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners examine voting rights provided by the United States Constitution. In this voting lesson, students focus on 3 amendments that extended voting rights to all citizens. Learners discuss the importance of expressing opinions through...
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Class Flow: Texas Mock Election 2006

For Teachers 1st - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students can take part in the Student Mock Gubernatorial Election 2006 by casting their Activote for Governor. This flipchart provides a history of voting in Texas.
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Alex: Who Will Be President?

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
This lesson will allow students to experience the election process of an American President through a mock election. Students will learn the steps that must be followed in order to have an election. This is a great way to get students...