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Curated OER

The Times, Are They A-Changing?

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars read and discuss article, "We Agreed to Agree, and Forgot to Notice," participate in anonymous mock presidential primary ballot, and share reactions to Iowa caucus results. Students then collect statements made by...
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Law for Kids

General Election Activity Booklet

For Students 3rd - 7th Standards
It's never too early to practice smart voting! Gain practice voting in a general election using a booklet compiled of an assortment of activities including a word search, maze, graphing, and more!         
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Cartoons for the Classroom: The Veepstakes!

For Students 8th - 12th
Take a step back in time with this political cartoon analysis worksheet, which features editorial cartoons from the 2008 presidential campaign. Background information allows pupils to "read between the lines" in their analysis, and three...
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Strike! Citizenship 11-14/KS3/Levels E&F

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders draft a speech to last only one minute. It should explain their personal view on strikes and be designed to persuade others.
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Great Schools

My First Presidential Election

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Register, establish a platform, make campaign speeches, and design campaign advertisements with a study of presidential elections. Young citizens engage in various activities that mimic the election process.
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The Election Connection

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners participate in a mock election. In this election activity, students vote online in a mock election, graph the results, and compare their results to the nationwide results.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: An Educated Electorate Takes its Mid-Term

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events learning exercise, students analyze a political cartoon about mid-term elections in the United States and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Who Sunk the Titanic

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students discuss possible reasons for the Titanic sinking. They are split into small groups to research a historical figure involved in the sinking of the Titanic. They formulate a way to prove their characters guilt or innocence....
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THE FEDERAL CONFIRMATION PROCESS: CHOOSING THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THE JOB

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze the process whereby presidential appointees are confirmed.
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Government Bingo

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students play a Bingo game to review the facts and concepts of the Canadian System of Government.