Curated OER
Hands On: Model Percent
In this model percents practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
Curated OER
Constitution Worksheet
In this U.S. Constitution worksheet, students respond to 63 short answer questions about Articles I-VII of the American plan for government.
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Progressivism (5)
In this online interactive American history worksheet, students answer 14 fill in the blank questions regarding the Progressive Movement. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Curated OER
Write As If...You Were There
Fourth graders use their imagination to create a story about being present when the Great Seal of Ohio was designed. They draw a picture of the Great Seal of Ohio.
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Is Charleston Your Lucky Charm?
Students determine what makes Charleston, West Virginia unique. In this West Virginia history lesson, students explore the West Virginia History Museum to identify why Charleston became the capitol of the state.
Curated OER
Modal Verbs Exercise 6
In this modal verb worksheet, students choose the correct verb to complete sentences, then click on a "check" button for feedback.
Curated OER
The U.S. Constitution: Practical Application of the Amendments
Students create their own HyperStudio cards which include scanned images of at least one member (designated reader) of each group. They add the text of a predetermined amendment. The designated reader then reads the selected amendment.
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Constitutional Amendments Survey
Students conduct Constitutional Amendments Survey to create an opinion poll forum.
Curated OER
Capitol vs. Capital
Students construct time lines to show the order of significant events in Ohio history. They explain how Ohio progressed from territory to statehood.
The White House
The White House: Elections & Voting
A brief discussion of Americans' right to vote and how federal elections happen.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Election Process
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students grades K-12. This site presents a series of pages taking you through the election process, including Presidential, Senate and Representatives elections and voter...
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The What and Who of Elections
Information within a Learning Adventures game and module discusses elections and voting in the U.S., including age and citizenship restrictions.
C-SPAN
C Span Classroom: Encouraging Young Voters to Vote
Students use current and relevant information in the form of video and and articles to determine what is the best way to encourage young voters to go to the polls. Site includes lesson plans, class activities, video and articles.
Other
Federal Election Commission
The official website for the Federal Election Committee (FEC) that provides information on Primary Elections and Caucuses, recent election results, registering to vote, voter registration and turnout statistics, the Electoral College,...
The Dirksen Congressional Center
Congress for Kids: Elections
One of the greatest rights of the American People is the right to vote for the candidate of their choice. Take a look at how this process works at this resource. Information is provided on Election Day, Voting, Election of the President,...
Other
Project Vote Smart: Vote Easy
Information for voters and others interested in the positions and affilliations of candidates for office in their states, including voting records, speeches, political experience, and endorsements. Answer questions about the issues that...
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Presidential Election Coverage: Vote 2008: Candidates
PBS Online NewsHour provides current election news on the 2008 presidential race with biographical information on Democratic candidate Barack Obama, Republican candidate John McCain, and Third Party candidates Bob Barr and Ralph Nadar....
Library of Congress
Loc: Presidential Elections and the Electoral College
This congressional record of the proceedings of the Electoral Commission of 1877 includes primary source documents that give insight into the functions of the electoral college. Includes discussions of vote counting, contested results...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Close Calls in u.s. Election History (2016)
Democracy and power to the people are celebrated as key American values, but sometimes democracy is more complicated than one might think. This informational text investigates some close calls in U.S. elections and what caused their...
iCivics
I Civics: Voting Matters Activity
Students will learn about how registration and voting works in their state, and create a flyer to share with someone in their life.
University of Richmond
Digital Scholarship Lab: Voting America: Elections 1840 2008
Resource juxtaposes subtle pictures of the ways US voters have cast their ballots in presidential elections during the past two centuries. These animations, depicting more than forty presidential election cycles, reveal much about the...
iCivics
I Civics: Students Power Elections
This guide will help kids learn about voting and elections independently and find ways to engage if they are not eligible to vote.
Read Works
Read Works: The What and Who of Elections
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage focuses on the election process in the United States of America including the federal offices, the laws on voting, and the registration to vote. It is followed by a comprehension question set.
New York Times
New York Times: Election in Iraq: The Overall Timeline
Covers the 2005 election in Iraq and gives many different interactive features. Shows different ballots that the Iraqi people used, a timeline, attacks that occured during the election, and a video about one of the voting stations.