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Curated OER

Debates Over Suspension of the Writ of Habeas Corpus

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders study the concept of Habeas Corpus. In this Civil War lesson, 8th graders research the reasons for and against suspending the writ of habeas corpus. Students analyze various documents.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: Bolivian Leader to Halve Own Salary

For Students 5th - 10th
For this English worksheet, students read "Bolivian Leader to Halve Own Salary," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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University of Richmond

Digital Scholarship Lab: Voting America: Presidential Elections 1928 1968

For Students 9th - 10th
Presented are various maps that show how American voters have cast their ballots in US presidential elections from 1928-1968.
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University of Richmond

Digital Scholarship Lab: Voting America: Presidential Elections 1884 1924

For Students 9th - 10th
Presented are various maps that show how American voters have cast their ballots in US presidential elections from 1884-1924.
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University of Richmond

Digital Scholarship Lab: Voting America: Presidential Elections 1840 1880

For Students 9th - 10th
Presented are various maps that show how American voters have cast their ballots in US presidential elections from 1840-1880.
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University of Richmond

Digital Scholarship Lab: Voting America: Presidential Elections 1972 2008

For Students 9th - 10th
Presented are various maps that show how American voters have cast their ballots in US presidential elections from 1972-2008.
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Lesson Plan
Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: Teaching Presidential Elections [Zip]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Citizens, Not Spectators is a voter education program whose goal of the program is to increase the voting rate among young Americans by demystifying the voting process. The lessons familiarize students with the process and the duty of...
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Unit Plan
Other

Channel One: One Vote 2016: Presidential Election Desk

For Students 9th - 10th
A student's guide to the November 8 election. Channel One's OneVote campaign is the 2016 Presidential Election destination. Meet the candidates, learn about the election process, get the latest news, follow Team OneVote, take quizzes and...
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University of Richmond

Digital Scholarship Lab: Voting America: Elections 1840 2008

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource juxtaposes subtle pictures of the ways US voters have cast their ballots in presidential elections during the past two centuries. These animations, depicting more than forty presidential election cycles, reveal much about the...
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Does Your Vote Count? The Electoral College Explained

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief video that describes the Electoral College and its role in presidential elections. [5:22] Followed by a quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
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Handout
Duke University

Duke University Libraries: Election of 1968

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive information on the election of 1968 which was a three party race with no incumbent. Content includes the candidates, the issues, the vote, and what happened as a result of the election.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: 1920 Presidential Election

For Students 9th - 10th
View a map and chart showing the distribution of votes by Democrats and Republicans in the 1920 presidential election. See which states supported Warren G. Harding and which supported James Cox.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Presidential Election Coverage: Vote 2008: Candidates

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS Online NewsHour provides current election news on the 2008 presidential race with biographical information on Democratic candidate Barack Obama, Republican candidate John McCain, and Third Party candidates Bob Barr and Ralph Nadar....
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: United States Presidential Election, 2000

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article offers a thorough summary and analysis of the presidential election of 2000. Electoral maps, charts, photos and links are included. A good starting point for research, but because information may be edited, a...
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Presidential Election Coverage: Vote 2008: Lesson Plans

For Teachers 9th - 10th
PBS Online NewsHour provides lesson plans to help students become informed about the 2008 presidential election.
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270 To Win

270towin: 1824 Presidential Election

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1824 won by John Quincy Adams that was decided by the House of Representatives, as no candidate received a majority of the electoral vote.
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Website
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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Website
US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Election Process

For Students 9th - 10th
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students grades K-12. This site presents a series of pages taking you through the election process, including Presidential, Senate and Representatives elections and voter...
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Activity
Duke University

Duke University Libraries: Election of 1928

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive information on the election of 1928 in which the "spoils system" and the Democratic Party were introduced. Content includes the candidates, the issues, the vote, and what happened as a result of the election.
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Website
Duke University

Duke University Libraries: Election of 1948

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive information on the election of 1948 in which there was a four-party race. Content includes the candidates, the issues, the vote, and what happened as a result of the election.
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Website
Duke University

Duke University Libraries: Election of 1872

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive information on the election of 1872 in which the Republican Party split in two. Content includes the candidates, the issues, the vote, and what happened as a result of the election.
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Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Madison: Campaigns and Elections

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll through this article to find an account of the election of 1812 in which James Madison was running as the first war president.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Election of 1932

For Students 9th - 10th
Online resource that provides detailed electoral data for the presidential election of 1932 won in an absolute landslide by Democratic candidate Franklin D. Roosevelt over Herbert Hoover.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: 1940 Presidential Election

For Students 9th - 10th
See a map of the states which supported Franklin D. Roosevelt and which supported Wendell Willkie in the election of 1940. You can find a chart with the popular vote and percentage of vote for each candidate.