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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Panic of 1837 and the Presidency of Martin Van Buren

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students 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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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

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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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Class Party

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students take a closer look at presidential elections. In this Electoral College lesson, students participate in a classroom simulation that requires them to form a political party that puts forth a candidate to run for election.
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Website
Other

America First Party

For Students 9th - 10th
The official homepage of the America First Party provides information about its platform and politics. What the party finds newsworthy is also revealing.
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Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: 1828 Campaign of Andrew Jackson and Growth of Party Politics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this Curriculum Unit, students will consider "The 1828 Campaign of Andrew Jackson and the Growth of Party Politics" in 4 Lessons. The unit also includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Socialist Party Usa

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers an encyclopedia entry on the Socialist Party of the United States.