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The White House or Bust: How Americans Elect Their President
Students explain the presidential duties and who is eligible to run for president. In this The White House or Bust article, students complete a map of the electoral college. In addition students analyze historical campaign posters....
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Stars and Stripes
In this Memorial Day coloring worksheet, students discuss how many stars and stripes are on the U.S. flag and what each represents. Students then color the picture.
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Hooray for Our State
In this state activity worksheet, students make up symbols for their state in the following categories: food, state building, hat, and sport.
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Historical Map - United States: The Changing Frontier
In these United States frontier worksheets, students study the map of the United States frontier for various sections of time in the history of the United States. Students then finish a crossword puzzle using the various parts of the...
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U.S. Presidential Election: January 7, 1789
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn the date January 7, 1789 as the day the first U.S. Presidential election was held. Students then answer the prompt: 'If you were running for President at that time, what issue would you...
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President Writing Prompt
In this writing prompt activity, students write a story using the writing prompt, 'If I were the President, I would...' Students write their story on the provided lines.
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Writing Prompt - Letter to the President
In this letter to the president worksheet, students use the letter format that includes the students' address and President Barack Obama's. Students then write a letter to President Obama.
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Happy Birthday, George!
In this George Washington information activity, students read factual information about George Washington. Students then answer several questions about the president.
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"I Voted" Badges
In this social studies worksheet, students cut apart 4 identical full color badges that read "I Voted Today." There are no directions for use.
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Ballots
In this history learning exercise, students utilize individual ballots to vote in a mock election/classroom election throughout the year as needed.
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Election Bookmarks
In this history worksheet, students cut out, color and decorate four election bookmarks to share with their classmates and friends.
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Republican and Democrat Symbols
In this social studies and art worksheet, students examine a picture of the donkey and elephant symbols of the Democratic and Republican parties. Students color the picture.
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Croatia
In this history worksheet, students research, study and discuss Croatia, part of a country found in Europe. Students color and decorate the official shield of Croatia.
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Compare the Candidates
For this language arts worksheet, students use a chart to compare 2 candidates before an election. Students write down how they are alike and how they are different. This could be their views about issues or their backgrounds.
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United States Presidents
In this word search worksheet, students locate and circle the forth-three United states Presidents from Washington to Obama.
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Elections Puzzle
In this word search worksheet, students search and locate words as they
relate to elections. Words can be found forward, backward, up, down
and diagonally.
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Ready, Set.... The Work of Forests NSW
In this social studies worksheet, students learn about the work done by Forests NSW which is a fire prevention organization in Australia. Students read the cartoon strip information about the setting of controlled burns. Students answer...
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Elections Word Search
In this elections word search, students locate 18 words in this U.S. shaped puzzle. All words are related to elections in America. There is no word bank.
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Let's E-mail the White House - An Internet Project
Students complete the activity "Internet Scavenger Hunt of the White House" to become familiar with the White House Web Site. They then answer questions on an activity sheet, analyze information, and form good questions to e-mail.
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We Give Together
Students read the story of the Children of Agape. They read excerpts from Hallie Geier's journal, Fierce Wonderings and consider what "we are together" means to them. In addition, they assemble a puzzle.
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House Bill No. 4097
Students identify healthy and unhealthy foods while considering a bill that would ban certain foods in schools. Through survey and discussion, they discuss a proposed legislative bill that would ban certain types of food in schools....
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What Makes Us Free?: Maine's Declaration of Rights
Students analyze Maine's Declaration of Rights. They review state constitutions and declaration of rights and their importance. They analyze a section of Maine's Declaration of Rights and crete their own declarations of rights. They...
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VOTING
Students discuss 'The importance of voting'. They elect 5 candidates - each representing one of the five values. Each candidate presents a case why their value is important. The other class members then vote for whichever value/candidate...
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Erutan
Students discuss that governments exist for many purposes. They describe that governments maintain social order, provide public services, provide national security, manage conflict, establish justice, and manage resources.