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Creating a Pamphlet/Brochure for a Party or Candidate

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars explore political persuasive writing. In this government and persuasive writing lesson, students work in groups to write text and create graphics for a  brochure describing and promoting a predetermined political candidate.
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Exploring Franchise and Elections

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Pupils examine the American election process. In this elections lesson, students use Internet sources to respond to 13 questions about election terminology.
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Valentine Village

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students build a small city by using a half-gallon milk or juice carton to "build" a miniature home. They decorate their buildings with construction paper, yarn, beads, or whatever they have and become mailmen, delivering Valentine's to...
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Down for the Count?

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
The New York Times article “Supreme Court, Split 5-4, Halts Florida Count in Blow to Gore” provides the opening to an assessment of the United States Supreme Court decision in the case of the 2000 presidential election. Assuming the...
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Suffrage Strategies: Voices for Votes

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students discuss the history and importance of voting. In this voting lesson, students research the women's suffrage movement and the methods used to change people's beliefs about suffrage for women. Students also create posters to...
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Every Day Is Presidents' Day at the White House

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore the history of the White House and the role of the president. They explore the White House Historical Association website, answer questions, create a drawing of the Oval Office, and take an online quiz.
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What's In Store for Four More

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine issues that they consider to be priorities and how President Bush might address them in his next term. They create public service announcement scripts motivating citizens to stay involved in these issues beyond the...
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Sentence Completion 18

For Students 7th - 10th
Challenge your class to complete these six sentences using context clues and multiple choice answers. After they have finished the activity, go through the answer and discuss how they completed each sentence from a test strategies point...
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The Prospect of Democracy in Iran

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars investigate the Iranian presidential election of 2009. In this world affairs lesson plan, students explore the evidence of democratic values in Iran and consider how the public demonstrations following the elections were...
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Calendar Computation

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students solve math problems by using a calendar. In this problem solving instructional activity, students review the days of the week and months in a year. Students complete a problem solving worksheet about the calendar.
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Accountability

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students review issues of current and national interest of Australia. They experience Question Time through a role-play activity. Students reflect on the effectiveness of Question Times as a method of public accountability. They...
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Immigration 2004: Issues for the Presidential Election And a Sample Department of Justice Naturalization Test (can You Pass?)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read several handouts regarding immigration and naturalization. They complete the citizenship practice test and determine whether they would pass the naturalization test given to immigrants. They discuss how the issue of...
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In Praise of Political Parties

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research a political party and prepare a report about its history, philosophy, and the party's position regarding two major political issues. They complete a variety of additional creative activities regarding their party, as well.
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Decision Day

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students participate in a role play activity that emphasizes the theory behind the Electoral College. They form small groups of different sizes in order to present a candidate for class president. Finally, they use a map to determine the...
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Research Projects for Regional History

For Teachers K - 12th
Young writers of any grade level research a historical topic of their choice about their local community. Using primary sources, they examine the historical significance of their area. They participate in activities such as going on a...
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Understanding China: The Prospects for Democracy in China

For Teachers 9th - 12th
This document provides useful information for a unit on democracy in China. While it does not include detailed activities, it does have a list of democratic principles, and important facts about China that facilitate understanding of its...
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Homemade Political Parties

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Use this 5-day lesson to clarify the platforms of the two major parties, comparing and contrasting against students' beliefs. Begin by looking at unlabeled summaries of both party platforms, having learners identify most with one. Groups...
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Sam Houston for President...Again

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders discover the political career of Sam Houston. In this Texas history instructional activity, 4th graders research primary resources and create a modern-day version of Sam Houston's political campaign of the 1840s.
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Divided We Stand

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research historic issues and events that have divided Americans in the past. They assess the division in American society shown by the 2000 presidential election by writing from the perspectives of people who have seen other...
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Is Our Electoral System Fair?

For Students 7th - 10th
In this U.K. government worksheet, students study the electoral system of the United Kingdom as they read a 3 page article and complete up to 6 activities based on the topic. A debate form with 10 points pertaining to the topic is...
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Kids Build Pumpkin-Tossing Catapult

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students read a news article about the creation of a catapult that will throw pumpkins. In this current events lesson, the teacher introduces the article with a discussion of catapults and a vocabulary activity, then students read the...
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Writing a Political Leader

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students investigate politics by writing a formal letter. In this U.S. Government lesson, students discuss political issues they would like to address and research their topic using the Internet. Students locate an appropriate political...
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United States Flag: Stars and Stripes

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners study the symbols and history of the United States flag. In this United States flag lesson, students complete a KWL about the U.S. flag. Learners then visit a website to learn about the American flag and discuss the topic....
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The Whole World is Watching: Iran, 2009

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study the impact of social media. In this Iranian election lesson plan, students examine the outcome of the 2009 election and the public protests that followed it. Students determine how citizen journalism informed people around...

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