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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Measurement and Problem Solving

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students solve problems using a calendar. In this calendar lesson, students complete a worksheet of math story problems. Example problems are provided. 
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: The 2004 Presidential Election

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of the presidential contest between John Kerry and George W. Bush.
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Vote 2004: Issues

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive source for information on the stances on issues taken by the candidates in the 2004 Presidential election.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: United States Presidential Election, 2004

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia provides information on the 2004 presidential election. It gives a list of the presidential candidates by political party, a month-by-month timeline of events pertaining to the 2004 campaign, electoral college changes since the...
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270 To Win

270towin: 2004 Presidential Election

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a map and detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 2004 won by George W. Bush despite voting controversies and concerns of irregularities that emerged during and after the vote.
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Interactive
New York Times

New York Times: Campaign 2004: The Presidential Debates

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive web page that contains an a slideshows of the 2004 presidential debates with analysis, video of the debates, and transcripts.
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Other

Real Clear Politics:national 2004 Presidential Race Polls

For Students 9th - 10th
All the different presidential poll results are featured here in one spot. There are different charts for different polls.
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CNN

Cnn: America Votes 2004

For Students 9th - 10th
CNN's site on the 2004 elections provides up-to-date headlines on the race, profiles of the candidates, updated polls, the candidates' stance on various campaign issues, and much more.
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BBC

Bbc News: Vote 2004: Candidates and Issues

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News provides complete profiles of candidates for the presidential election of 2004. Also presented is a comparison chart of the candidates' stances and policies on campaign issues. Both current candidates and those who have dropped...
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Vote 2004

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete coverage of the 2004 Election including information on the candidates, news reports, video, interactive resources, and important issues.
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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.
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USA Today

Usa today.com: Politics: Campaign 2004

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource features an index of the 2004 candidates, key issues, and the results of the 2004 campaigns.
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Unit Plan
Museum of the Moving Image

Museum of the Moving Image: 2004 Bush vs. Kerry

For Students 9th - 10th
View presidential campaign advertisement from the 2004 election that included the slogans "Steady Leadership in Times of Change" and "Stronger at Home, Respected in the World". Features video clips, information about the candidates, and...
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Election of 2004

For Students 9th - 10th
Online resource that provides detailed electoral data for the presidential election of 2004 won by Republican candidate, George W. Bush.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Primary Election for President and Vice Presiden

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent explanation of the primary nomination process of presidential candidates.
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Other

Boston Globe: John F. Kerry Candidate in the Making

For Students 9th - 10th
The Boston Globe presents a seven-part article on the life of Senator John F. Kerry who was the Democratic candidate in the 2004 presidential election.
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PBS

Now With Bill Moyers: Politics and Economy: Election 2004: Third Parties

For Students 9th - 10th
NOW looks at the third parties, the candidates, and platforms, in October, 2004, for the 2004 Presidential election. Biographical information and video discussions can be found on this page.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: John Kerry Presidential Campaign, 2004

For Students 9th - 10th
he Wikipedia offers this guide to John Kerry's 2004 presidential campaign. Features endorsements and issue stances on such topics as economy, gun control, abortion and Iraq.
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Unit Plan
New York Times

New York Times: Election 2004

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The New York Times deals with key issues of the 2004 election. Content includes a student section with headline news, and a teacher section with great lesson plans.
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Article
CNN

Cnn: Candidate Ralph Nader

For Students 9th - 10th
CNN does a special report on 2004 Presidential candidate, Ralph Nader. Included is a brief biography and news about his candidacy both past and current.
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Vote 2004: Candidates: John Kerry

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive web page discussing the life of Senator John Kerry. On this page, there are links to other parts of this biography.
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CNN

Cnn: Transcript: Who Could Best Prevent Another 9/11?

For Students 9th - 10th
September 30, 2004, presidential debate is presented in an extremely interesting manner by CNN. The transcript is broken down by question with links to other questions and responses.
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Vote 2004: Candidates: Ralph Nader

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive biographical web page of Ralph Nader's life. On this page there are links to other parts of this biographical page created by NewsHour.
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Curated OER

Presidential Election

For Students 9th - 10th
Ambitious coverage of the 2004 elections, including George W. Bush winning re-election over John Kerry. Find links to a number of news articles, election results, profiles of candidates, electoral maps, and much more. Very thorough...