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Reading Comprehension: Who Elects the President?
In this reading comprehension instructional activity, students read a text about the presidential election in 2000. Students fill in 10 blanks, choosing from 4 words for each that will make the text make sense.
National First Ladies' Library
Political Party History
Middle schoolers research and examine the role of political parties in the history of the twentieth century of the Unites States. They divide up into groups of four to analyze the twenty-six presidential campaigns and the candidates who...
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Presidents and the Constitution: George W. Bush and the Case of Bush v. Gore (2000)
Students examine the impact of court decisions. In this Supreme Court lesson, students read the Bush v. Gore case study regarding the presidential election of 2000. Students take notes on the case and respond to discussion questions...
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Understanding the Election of 1800 and the Twelfth Amendment
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 session.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Celebrating the 19th Amendment
Eighty-eight years after women earned the right to vote, a women ran for president. Young analysts consider the role women play in politics, how they are portrayed, the standards they are held to, and if they are still treated unfairly...
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The Gettysburg Address (1863): Defining the American Union
Learners explore the Gettysburg Address. In this U. S. history lesson, students examine Abraham Lincoln's speech and it's themes of freedom, equality, and emancipation.
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Americana Trivia Game
In this American history game, students use the blank game board and the trivia question cards to play a board game that tests knowledge of American history. There are 28 trivia questions and full directions.
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Richard Nixon: Man and President (2 parts)
Pupils watch the video "Richard Nixon: Man and President, complete vocabulary work and discuss the video using the question provided.
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Breaking News English: Polls Put Obama Ahead in U.S. Election
In this English worksheet, students read "Polls Put Obama Ahead in U.S. Election," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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President Ronald Reagan
In this President Ronald Reagan worksheet, students read a 2 page article on the President and then answer 6 questions with multiple choice answers.
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Active Voice
Students identify the qualities that contribute to effective verbal and non-verbal communication. They use those qualities as criteria by which to judge an in-class political debate on education.
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Primary Elections & Caucuses
In this online interactive primary elections and caucuses activity, students respond to 10 fill in the blank, true or false, and multiple choice questions regarding the information included in the provided paragraphs.
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U. S. Constitution - Elections and Terms in Office
Students explore American elections and terms in office. In this U.S. government lesson, students respond to questions about voting rights. Students then write position papers on the existence of the Electoral College.
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The Nonlegislative Powers
Eleventh graders examine the powers of Congress. In this American Government lesson, 11th graders read about Congress. Students complete a worksheet on their findings.
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Advanced Critical Reading: The Great Debates
In this critical reading worksheet, students read a passage about The Great Debates between Kennedy and Nixon and answer questions based on the reading.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Presidential Election Coverage: Vote 2008: Candidates
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....
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Primary Election for President and Vice Presiden
An excellent explanation of the primary nomination process of presidential candidates.
Other
Pbs News Hour: Watch the Debates
Scroll back as far as 1960 to watch and interact with highlights from debates between presidential and vice presidential candidates over the years. Examine ways the candidates debate topics of the economy, gun control, and civil rights....
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Vote 2004: Candidates
Outstanding web page that has biographical information on the candidates for President and Vice-President of the United States in the 2004 election.
Harp Week
Harp Week: The Presidential Elections: 1888 Harrison v. Cleveland Biographies
Find the biographies of the presidential and vice-presidential candidates in the election of 1888.
iCivics
I Civics: Mini Lesson: Vice President
Find out about the importance of the vice presidential candidate in a presidential election, how this person is more than a running mate, the history of the office of the vice presidency, and the modern role of the VP.
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: Richard M. Nixon: Checkers
This is the text, audio, and video [5:21] of Richard Nixon, Vice Presidential Candidate, addresses the nation on TV on September 23, 1952, explaining the $18,000 he took from a group of his supporters. It is known as the "Checkers" speech.
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: Geraldine Ferraro: Vice Presidential Nomination Acceptance
This is the text, audio, and video [5:11] of Geraldine Ferraro's acceptance speech as the nominee for Vice President delivered on July 19, 1984, at the Democratic National Convention, in San Francisco, California.
BBC
Bbc News: A Little of Real Palin Revealed
BBC News provides us with a video of 2008 Republican Vice-Presidential candidate Sarah Palin's TV interview with Charles Gibson on ABC News. Also includes links to news stories related to election 2008. [9:27]