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How will COVID-19 Impact Campaign Strategies in 2020?
While COVID-19 has changed almost everything about daily life, it's also had a tremendous impact on the 2020 presidential contest. Using video clips featuring political advisors from both sides of the aisle, learners brainstorm what they...
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Student Voices
Whether it's an election year or not, a unit on voting patterns and political campaigns will awaken the civic pride in your high school citizens. Divided into six parts, the curriculum covers various facets of an election, including...
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Landmark Leaders
Learners research the accomplishments of current and historical national leaders. They choose several significant events to research and create a poster to present their research. Information is presented in the form of a government...
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Between the Lines, National Debt
In this current events learning exercise, students analyze a political cartoon about national debt and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Politics in Your Own Back Yard
Students take a closer look at local government in Britain today. In this current events lesson plan, students visit selected websites to discover a history of county councils and neighborhood authorities. Students...
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Cartoons in the Classroom: Cartoon Analysis Worksheet
In this current events activity, students analyze political cartoons of their choosing and respond to 12 analysis questions about the cartoons
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Safety vs. Energy
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about energy sources and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Between the Lines, Gas Pains...Again
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about the increase in gasoline prices and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Leaks and Gossip
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about media leaks and gossip and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Doves, Flags, and Bombs
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about escalating tensions between the Koreas and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Between the Lines, 2010 Midterm Elections
In this current events instructional activity, students analyze a political cartoon about the 2010 Midterm Elections and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Drawing the Line on Financial Reform
In this current events learning exercise, students analyze a political cartoon about the financial reform legislation and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Government Responsibilities
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about government responsibilities and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Oil Spill Perspectives
In this current events activity, students analyze a political cartoon about the BP oil spill and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: How about a Bailout for Ailing Newspapers
In this current events activity, students analyze a political cartoon about economic bailouts in America and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Herblock at 100
In this current events worksheet, students analyze political cartoons by Herb Block and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Drawing a Bead on Distracted Drivers
In this current events learning exercise, students analyze a political cartoon about distracted driving and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Drawing the Line on Lies
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about the health care controversy and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Berryman, Roosevelt and the Teddy Bear
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about the origin of stuffed teddy bears and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Stimulating Symbolism
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about symbolism and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Government Motors
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about the General Motors bailout and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Ok, What's the Next Crisis?
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about recent world crises and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Recession Puts Our Patience to the Test
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about the Recession and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: So, Are These the End of Times
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about the apocalypse and respond to 3 talking point questions.