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The Last Word: Using Critical Thinking and Analysis to Reach a Decision

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Want to explore the process of writing a persuasive essay and tie it in with the upcoming elections? Class members use Venn diagrams and the hamburger model of persuasive writing to write a five-paragraph essay on elections and...
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The Will of the People

For Students 6th - 7th
In this math worksheet, learners solve a word problem about three candidates running for governor. Students use percentages to find out who will win the election.
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Solving Verbal Problems using a System of Linear Equations

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, learners solve word problems whose solution requires the use of a system of linear equations in two variables.  The two page worksheet contains a combination of ten multiple choice and free...
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Applications Using Rational Equations

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Algebra learners explore the concept of writing equations using rational expressions. This work sheet contains a number of word problems including reciprocal number problems, work problems, and problems can that be solved using...
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Election Day

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this Election Day worksheet, students read a short story about a girl who runs for president of her class. Students answer 5 questions about the story.
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Elections Word Problems

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this math and social studies worksheet, students find the answers to word problems that are centered around the topic of political elections.
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Using Random Sampling to Draw Inferences

For Teachers 7th Standards
Emerging statisticians develop the ability to make inferences from sample data while also working on proportional relationships in general. Here, young learners examine samples for bias, and then use random samples to make...
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Elections in America

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine the election process in America.  In this US Government lesson, 11th graders analyze the problems with the Electoral College.  Students research a specific state and create a state flash card in regards...
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Election Day Cryptarithm

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students rewrite word problems using clues, into algebraic equations. They break the code deciding between political candidates John or Barack. There is an answer key to this problem.
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Leveled Problem Solving Percents and Fractions

For Students 5th - 6th
In this percents and fractions worksheet, students learn to solve problems percent problems using fractions. Students solve six percent and fraction word problems.
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A Presidential Election Poll

For Students 5th - 6th
In this math worksheet, students solve 4 story problems pertaining to the Bush-Gore election of 2000. Students use all math operations to solve these problems.
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Ordering Large Numbers: Numbers up to 9,200,000

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Once learners understand place value, they can put all kinds of numbers in order - even eight-digit numbers! Fourth graders put groups of five numbers in order from smallest to largest. After they finish, they decipher a word problem and...
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NONVOTING: CHAPTER 6: SECTION 4: WORKSHEET

For Students 11th - 12th
It is interesting to look at the election and voting process from a far. This activity does just that, your class will look at trends in voting populations and develop an understanding of the voting process. Please note this resource...
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Political Parties and What They Do

For Students 10th - 12th
The emerging politicians in your government might be familiar with the words "Democrat" and "Republican," but what do they really know about the role of political parties in America? Use this activity to reinforce information from your...
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Election Day Word Jumble

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Election Day worksheet, students unscramble a set of 20 words found in a word box at the bottom of the page. Worksheet has links to additional activities.
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Election Day-Alphabetical Order

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Election Day worksheet, students alphabetize a set of 16 related words found in a word box at the bottom of the page. Worksheet has links to additional activities.
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Measurement and Problem Solving

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students solve problems using a calendar. In this calendar instructional activity, students complete a worksheet of math story problems. Example problems are provided. 
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Polling and Public Opinion

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
Most people are eager to offer their opinions about topics of interest, but what's the most effective way to collect and assess these opinions as a matter of fact? High schoolers learn about the history of polling, as well as the...
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"Once Upon a Time": Tearing Down Fences

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders study how individuals take responsibility in reducing societal misunderstandings. They discover the irony in thinking that building fences provides security and solves societal problems. They consider the fences that every...
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Calendar Computation

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars solve math problems by using a calendar. In this problem solving lesson, students review the days of the week and months in a year. Young scholars complete a problem solving worksheet about the calendar.
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Fractions and Percentages

For Students 6th
In this fraction and percentages worksheet, 6th graders complete a fraction maze, word problems, table and related questions, and calculate percentages and exchange rate questions.
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Analyzing Data and Finding Bias

For Students 8th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students identify bias as they analyze data. They solve word problems about sampling and surveys. There are 2 questions with an answer key.
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Entrance Ticket

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students collect data on different events and word problems. In this algebra lesson, students use a table to organize their data. They graph their coordinate pairs on a coordinate plane and make predictions.
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Spanglish Exercise

For Students 7th - 9th
Are your native-Spanish English language learners speaking Spanglish? Correct some common errors with this worksheet. First, match up the Spanglish phrases with their correct English translations. Then, have your learners fill in the...