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Worksheet
Curated OER

Cartoons for the Classroom: Gridlock in 2010 Elections

For Students 9th - 12th
Investigate symbolism within a political cartoon in this critical analysis handout, which outlines issues of the 2010 election process. Background information (on the risk of gridlock in legislation and the challenges of either party...
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Website
PBS

Pbs News Hour: Female Candidates Dominate Latest Round of Primary Elections

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of the winning dominance by female candidates in the latest primary elections held in June 2010. A video clip along with accompanying text detail the candidates' positions on a variety of political issues. (June 9, 2010)
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: Strategizing the 2010 Midterm Elections

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will have a chance to examine their own political beliefs and then compare with the political philosophies of the six major U.S. political parties and the Tea Party movement. To make the lesson even more compelling, students...
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: Voters to Choose Between Economy and Environment

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Although this lesson plan deals with the a California vote for 2010 Elections, the subject matter will need to be addressed time and time again: economy vs. environment. Green energy is more expensive. Many companies would have to go out...
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: Republicans Take Control of House, but Not Senate

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The results of the November, 2010 midterm elections show the unhappiness of the American public as a result of the economy. Many grassroots conservatives, such as Tea Party candidates were elected with the idea of "taking the government...
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Voters Shake Up Washington Establishment in Primary Elections

For Students 9th - 10th
The 2010 primary elections showed Washington that major changes could be coming in November. May 19, 2010
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PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: Midterm Elections Could Hand Congress to Republicans

For Students 9th - 10th
Midterm elections are often a telling time in which to learn the mood of the voters. Are they happy with the current party and what the elected officials have accomplished? Or, will there be a big upset? This article provides information...
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: Questions and Answers About 2010 Us Elections

For Students 9th - 10th
A set of questions and answers covering topics such as defining a mid-term election, and big factors playing in the races. (July 14, 2010)
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BBC

Bbc News: Us Election 2010: The Fable of the Endangered Incumbent

For Students 9th - 10th
Article discussing the winners and losers in the American primary elections in 2010. (9 June 2010)