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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: One Is Silver and the Other's Gold

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students learn about the money supply and that it can affect the value of money. Students investigate this in the 1896 presidential election (Bryan vs. McKinley, Free Silver vs. Gold Standard) and examine a political cartoon that depicts...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Democrat or Republican

For Teachers 6th - 8th
During this lesson plan, middle schoolers will begin to understand the differences between the two major political parties that exist in the United States of America. Students will have the opportunity to discuss the roles of each...
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iCivics

I Civics: The Electoral Process

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Take a peek into the electoral process from party primaries to the general election. Young scholars will learn the distinctions between the popular vote and the Electoral College, and exercise their critical reasoning skills to analyze...
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Bill of Rights Institute

Bill of Rights Institute: Understanding the Nomination Process

For Teachers 9th - 10th
From its conception in the United States Constitution, to necessary adjustments in the 12th Amendment, students will understand the nomination process and role of political parties in establishing a president with the aid of this lesson...
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Museum of the Moving Image

Museum of the Moving Image: Admaker, Obama vs. Mc Cain: "Fundamentals" (2008)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson plan to accompany two interactive activities. In the first activity, learners must convert a political ad for Barack Obama into one that promotes John McCain. The second activity has them create their own campaign ad. The ads...
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iCivics

I Civics: Running for President (Infographic)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learn how candidates run the race to become President of the United States. Infographic shows who can qualify to run, how they must prepare, and the different hurdles they have to overcome to make it to Inauguration Day.

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