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Election Poll, Variation 3

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
Build on probability and incorporate a random number generator to select outcomes for a school election. Your learners will record their results on a dot plot and answer questions regarding whether their candidate has a chance at the...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Voting for Two, Variation 4

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
After elections, the total amount of votes is not specified but the ratio of votes is. Your learners' job is to determine the fraction of votes John received above half of all votes. The problem can be solved abstractly or by other...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Voting for Two, Variation 2

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
John won the election, but by how much more? Your learners will calculate how many votes each candidate received in order to determine the difference. Use with other lessons provided in the series to practice different variations of this...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Voting for Two, Variation 3

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
After calculating election votes, your learners must determine how many votes the winner, John, got above 50%. This multi-step problem encourages them to think in a deeper way about what the question is asking them to find. Use with...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Voting for Two, Variation 1

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
The votes are in and your mathematicians are going to calculate how many votes each candidate received. Three different solution choices are given, depending on which method is taught. Have your learners set up a table, compute parts, or...
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Youth Voter Campaign

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine the voting data for the state they where they live.  In this voting activity, students research possible ways to increase the number of people that vote then create a campaign to share an idea of their own with the...
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Analysis of a Historic Presidential Election

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the 2000 presidential elections. They explain why the presidential winner was initially too close to call, discuss how the winner was determined and predict how the 2000 election might change the process of electing a...
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To Vote or Not to Vote? that is the Question!

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners examine voting rights provided by the United States Constitution. In this voting lesson, students focus on 3 amendments that extended voting rights to all citizens. Learners discuss the importance of expressing opinions through...
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Presidential Election 2008:Making Decisions about Political Candidates

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners think critically about political candidates. In this election lesson, students research candidates and use information sources to explore their stands on issues.
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Political Parties and Election Results, 1997 and 2000

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students become familiar with the results of the Canadian Federal Election by analyzing data on the number of valid votes by political affiliation. In this civics lesson plan, students integrate data and knowledge with other research...
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Elections

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine why and how elections are conducted in Australia. They compare first-past-the-post, preferential and proportional systems of voting. Students brainstorm the names of elected representatives in the current federal...
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The Election Is in the House: The Presidential Election of 1824

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read an account of the election from the Journal of the House of Representatives, analyze archival campaign materials, and use an interactive online activity to develop a better understanding of the election of 1824 and its...
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U. S. Constitution - Elections and Terms in Office

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners explore American elections and terms in office. In this U.S. government lesson, students respond to questions about voting rights. Learners  then write position papers on the existence of the Electoral College.
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Let the Campaign Begin

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine the many steps involved in the electoral process. They examine past president's campaigns and write an announcement speech for the candidate of their choice.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Becoming US President

For Teachers 9th - 12th
It's that time of year, and the year. Once again the race is on for the White House. It's important that young voters, and would-be voters, understand the process for becoming the United States President. Class members research the...
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Redistricting: Drawing the Lines

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
Difficult redistricting concepts are covered in a context that will make it understandable to your government scholars. They begin with a KWL on the term redistricting and then watch a video to answer some questions. They...
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Global Oneness Project

Repairing the Fabric of Democracy

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
During elections, headlines constantly lament the issue of low voter turnout. Help class members understand why this is such an important topic with relevant articles, a discussion of both sides of the issue, and a reflective essay. 
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Election 2005: Campaign Issues

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students take a closer look at the election of 2005. In this British politics lesson, students listen to a lecture about the 2005 campaign and active citizenship. Students then create collages and news boards about the...
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Bill of Rights in the News: Election Issues 2008

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students consider First Amendment rights. In this Bill of Rights instructional activity, students complete an activity guide regarding constitutional rights issues raised in the 2008 presidential election. Students respond to discussion...
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Elections - Mobilization Versus Suppression

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars analyze voter suppression. In this voting practices instructional activity, students listen to their instructor present a lecture comparing voter suppression and voter mobilization. Young scholars respond to the provided...
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Understanding the Election of 1800 and the Twelfth Amendment

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine the election of 1800.  In this American Government lesson, 11th graders summarize the events that made the election controversial.  Students advocate for a candidate during a short role playing...
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More Than Mock Elections

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create a presidential campaign story. For this presidential campaign lesson, students produce, direct and act in their own campaign story. Stories focus on setting, characters, context, critical incidents, and concluding events.
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Election of 1860

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students determine how the presidential election of 1860 led to the American Civil War. In this election of 1860 lesson, students discover details regarding the election and hold their own mock debate and election. Students also write an...
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It is Our Right-Don't Waste It!

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners explore the basic rights granted to all American citizens by the U.S. Constitution in the light of women's issues. The women's suffrage movement, the role of Susan B. Anthony, and the timeline of events on voting rights are...

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