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SWOT Teams: Analyzing the Political Parties for the 2010 Midterm Elections

For Teachers 6th - 12th
What are political parties and what so strategists do? In this political analysis lesson, students analyze political strategies to understand their strengths and weaknesses. They use key details from the text to learn how to create...
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Between the Lines, 2010 Midterm Elections

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about the 2010 Midterm Elections and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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The Battle for Congress: Midterm Elections 2010

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students research midterm elections. In this United States Congress lesson plan, students use the Internet to explore the issues, candidates, platforms and stakes of the midterm elections of 2010. This extensive lesson plan makes use of...
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Cartoons for the Classroom: 2012 Mid-Term Elections

For Students 8th - 12th
Use a political cartoon to help scholars grasp the significant turnover in Congress following the 2012 mid-term election. A Mike Keefe cartoon uses symbols and current political lingo to convey perspective on the issue, and background...
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Gridlock in 2010 Elections

For Students 9th - 12th
Investigate symbolism within a political cartoon in this critical analysis handout, which outlines issues of the 2010 election process. Background information (on the risk of gridlock in legislation and the challenges of either party...
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Midterm Elections of 2010

For Students 9th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about the midterm elections of 2010 and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Obama's Baggage

For Students 9th - 12th
Add a little humor to the current happenings of Washington D.C. using this political cartoon analysis handout. A quote serves as context to help learners access the featured cartoon, which depicts President Obama climbing a "reality...
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Budget Debate: How Would You Balance the Federal Budget?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine how to balance the federal budget. In this American economics lesson, students read the provided article "Congress Debates Cutting the Budget." Learners then collaborate in small groups to determine how to balance the...
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Obama Baggage

For Students 9th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about President Obama and respond to 3 talking point questions.