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Worksheet
Curated OER

Cartoons for the Classroom: Strangled by Special Interests

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, learners analyze a political cartoon about special interests groups and respond to 4 short answer questions.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

How Can Business Profit from Tariffs? p1

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Young scholars investigate the impact of tariffs on businesses and consumers during the 1880s by looking at a political cartoon, solving a short math problem and comparing protectionism in the 1980's to protectionism in the 1880's.
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Activity
Pennsylvania State University

Pennsylvania State University: Votes

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Pennsylvania State University is a well-developed simulation of a political campaign, containing political information and definitions.
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Handout
Other

Speaking Effectively: Beginning and Ending the Talk

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Prepare each part of your speech or presentation according to these guidelines. This page walks you through several different kinds of speeches.