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Activities to teach about the election, the political process, media literacy, and more! Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students read a humorous Op-Ed article mocking the problems of the presidential election. They write their own humorous Op-Ed pieces on the subject of their choice. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students examine the three branches of government and the system of checks and balances. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students create a multimedia presentation to compare the platforms of political candidates using information gathered from their research. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate voter participation in the U.S. They watch and discuss a Bill Moyers video, complete a handout, and develop a plan to help a community overcome obstacles to voter participation. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the concepts that surround the founding and function of political parties in America. They describe the election process and how it could differ for mayor, senate, or president. Students examine a timeline and discuss major events of the founding of political parties. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the events leading up to and during the Watergate scandal. Using the Constitution, they describe the impeachment process and define the concepts of separation of powers and checks and balances. They also research how Nixon's foreign policy assisted in his victory in the election. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students use information provided in the classroom about the Civil War in order to conduct classroom discussion. They use quotes as a source of discussion points and then track the events that led to the beginning of the Civil War. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students role play one of the Presidents between 1877 and today. Individually, they use the internet to research the President through official documents, political cartoons and various editorials. Throughout the year, they are asked to speak in the voice of that President and how they did react to the situation. Full Review »
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- 10th - Higher Ed
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Students examine the role media plays in politics. After discussing JFK's presidential campaign and his ability to master the use of television for political purposes, groups assume the roles as campaign staffers for politicians declaring candidacy for President of the United States. Students design a campaign to accent the positive qualities of their candidate. Full Review »
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