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Political Ideological Spectrum
Students explore the ideologies of the American political spectrum. In this American politics lesson, students examine the characteristics and platforms of liberals, conservatives, libertarians, and moderates. Students complete the...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Becoming US President
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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The Political Compass: Four Flavours to Choose From
Learners learn about the issues that separate political parties. For this politics lesson, students look at economics and social issues from different perspectives and use the Nolan Chart to organize their information.
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Learning about Interest Group Politics
Pupils identify and interpret major interest groups and think tanks of the government. Students evaluate, record, and discuss the viewpoints of guests on the News Hour. Pupils select several Web-based transcripts of interviews, review,...
Carolina K-12
Are You a Democrat or a Republican? Are You Really?
Have new or soon-to-be voters examine different political parties and their platforms as they figure out which one aligns most with their beliefs. After taking a few online quizzes, students split into pairs to discuss and then in larger...
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Cameras and Crime: A community keeps a lookout
Using a variety of linked sites, students find out what has happened in Collinwood (surveillance cameras installed to help eliminate crime). Students discuss when surveillance cameras could be appropriate, and when they would not be....
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The Minor Parties
Help to increase the knowledge of your future (or current) voters with this quiz about minor parties. By matching various minor parties, both historical and contemporary, students can become better-informed about the entirety of American...
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In Praise of Political Parties
Students research a political party and prepare a report about its history, philosophy, and the party's position regarding two major political issues. They complete a variety of additional creative activities regarding their party, as well.
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The Political is Personal
Students examine their own political party affiliations and political beliefs. After reading an article, they discuss how students at Duke define their political philosophies. They brainstorm events, people and experiences that have...
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Introducing Elections Unit
Students discover the political parties of our country by participating in a role playing activity. For this U.S. Government lesson, students visit several different classrooms that each represent one of the political parties in the...
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Utopia & Utopian Literature By Sir Thomas More
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 14 multiple choice questions based on various Utopian literature. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Pierre Elliott Trudeau: Memoirs
Students watch the video "Pierre Elliot Trudeau: Memoirs," complete a vocabulary list, and participate in a discussion of the video. They explore one of Cananda's most charismatic leaders.
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Research Skills: Ronald Reagan
For this Internet research on Ronald Reagan instructional activity, learners answer 10 multiple choice questions about the former president. Students will need to do their own research.
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Locke's Second Treatise on Civil Government
In this online interactive history activity, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about Locke's Second Treatise on Civil Government.
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California Primary 2000
Pupils explore the open primary system and the candidates that appeared on the ballot in California's Presidential Primary in 2000. A variety of issues and sites are explored and form the focus of this lesson.
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What are the Issues?
Seventh graders complete political analysis activities. In this political analysis activity, 7th graders discuss party platforms and research party issues for their party's candidate's positions. Students complete an issues organizer and...