⭐⭐⭐⭐ #1 ALL-TIME BEST-SELLING ELECTIONS-VOTING RESOURCE ON TPT! ⭐⭐⭐⭐ This unit includes 32 pages of neutral, non-biased reading passages and activities to engage your students while learning about Election 2024: the electoral process, voting, Election Day, the Electoral College, and Inauguration Day. This resource provides the language, facts, and context teachers need to feel confident when talking about the election process in a simplified, kid-friendly way, deepening your kids' understanding of how we elect our leaders, and avoiding any mention of controversial current issues! Nine non-biased reading passages explain the electoral process from the time candidates declare their intent to run, to Election Day, to Inauguration Day, making this resource useful throughout the entire 2024 election. Key vocabulary is introduced and defined in simple, kid-friendly language, simplifying these complex ideas for students AND their teachers! This resource does not include any references to specific candidates in the 2020 or 2024 election. It is neutral and unbiased, focusing on the process of the United States elections, rather than specific candidates and political positions. No fluff or filler here: this unit provides solid, high-quality content that will deepen students' understanding and simplify complex concepts. You’ll find these printables to be thoughtfully designed, easy to use, thorough, and engaging for kids! Please also see my "Road to the White House" Slideshow, a highly engaging, visual resource that'll help you introduce these big ideas in your classroom, and pairs *perfectly* with the reading passages in this pack. Tested in ⭐ TENS OF THOUSANDS ⭐ of classrooms by teachers who say: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This was awesome! Especially for teachers who live in a very political area, this is very cut and dry about what happens in an election. It does not take any political party's side so you won't get any backlash. This was perfect and informative!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This is without a doubt the absolute best purchase I have made on TpT. This is the most complete and thorough election packet and I have looked closely at almost every single one!! It has informative reading passages, printables with specific and detailed information that would teach ages 8-40, the most AMAZING maps of DC so students can be part of the whole process, and really fun aspects( stickers, word searches, etc.). Students will feel like they are actually there!! I cannot say enough good things." ⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Well done! This is just what I was looking for. I have always done an election unit when we have a presidential race, but this year I know the students will be very engaged and curious about what is going on. So much to talk about and your product will make it extremely clear." ⭐⭐⭐⭐ "WOW! Thank YOU! This is a concept that many adults do not grasp with total understanding, and you have created a FABULOUS, EASY, COMPLETE, and ENGAGING set for all students to have in their hands that hopefully will be the beginning of their understanding regarding the election. It is a life changing year to have this set." ⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This is maybe the best thing I have ever bought from TpT!! We are using it in our homeschool and every one of my children is able to easily understand the material." ⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Thank you for a concise and engaging unit on the Election process. I coupled this with your "Road to the Election" slideshow and it worked seamlessly! My students loved the interactive worksheets as well." Included in this elections unit: • 9 Reading Passages: - Why Do We Vote? - Who Can Vote? - The Electoral Process - Primaries and Caucuses - Political Parties - Conventions - Learning About the Candidates - What Are the Issues? - The Electoral College • Map Skills: Cardinal & Ordinal Directions, Map Key, Symbols, Location - Washington, D.C. & the National Mall - Trace the Inaugural Parade Route • Comprehension Checks/Graphic Organizers: - Who Can Be the President? - Who Is Eligible to Be President? - Evaluating the Candidates - Presidential Elections: Just the Facts - An Election Year Timeline (Cut & Paste) - Quiz & Color! (Color-by-Number Comprehension Check) - Puzzle it Out! (Crossword Puzzle/Presidential Election Vocabulary) • A Closer Look at Key Documents, in Kid-Friendly Language: - What’s on an Election Ballot? - Presidential Oath of Office - Presidential Eligibility • Writing Prompts, based on reading passages: - Which Qualities Are Important in a President? - Which Issues Are Important to You? • Just for Fun: - Election Vocabulary Word Search - Colorful “I Voted Today!” Stickers - Fun, blackline “Presidential Elections & Election Day” cover page for packets Please see the PREVIEW above for a closer look! ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
2020 Presidential Election - Electoral Process & Election Day Unit Students will learn about U.S. presidential elections, democracy, the timeline of the Electoral Process, and more with this comprehensive Election Day Unit! Contents include: Word Wall Cards (28 key terms) Presidential Election Vocabulary Book Informational Flip Book Activity Student Packet Cover 10 Informational Reading Passages: Presidential Eligibility Voting The Electoral College Political Parties The Electoral Process 2020 Candidate Fact Sheets Comparing Candidates Venn Diagram Important Issues in America Passage & Response Activity The Inauguration Presidential Traits & Qualities Activities If I Were President... Writing Activity Electoral Process Timeline Cut & Paste Activity Mock Classroom Election Activities (these resources can be used for Class President-type elections, or to go along with the Presidential Election!) Candidate Cards Campaign Speech Writing Activity Campaign Advertisement Activity Voter Registration Cards Official Ballot 2020 Presidential Election Popular & Electoral Votes Chart Map Activity Why Voting Matters - Persuasive Letter Writing Activity "Vote" Stickers Lined, Color or Black & White Composition Paper (half and full sheets) Your purchase includes all free updates (every election year)!
About the Book "A concise, lively look at voting in America, including insights into why so few Americans today vote and innovative ways to educate and motivate them--updated with a new epilogue analyzing the 2020 election." --supplied by the publisher. Book Synopsis "If you want to celebrate your essential right as a citizen and encourage others to do the same, Thank You for Voting provides an engaging and concise tutorial of what it means to cast your ballot--past, present, and future. Read this book! (And be sure to vote.)"--Ann Patchett Review Quotes "Illuminating and accessible . . . . This is an excellent resource for first-time voters and activists hoping to motivate young people to get to the polls." -- Publishers Weekly"Journalist Smith's debut serves as both a history of voting rights in the United States and an instructional tool for voters. Smith's resource will appeal to those looking for a short introduction to voting rights; readers will appreciate her hopeful message forecasting a nonpartisan future of increasing voter participation." -- Library Journal"If you want to celebrate your essential right as a citizen and encourage others to do the same, Thank You for Voting provides an engaging and concise tutorial of what it means to cast your ballot--past, present, and future. Read this book! (And be sure to vote.)" -- Ann Patchett
Trump said last month that he would leave office if the Electoral College votes for President-elect Joe Biden
The United States Presidential Election Process from the Primaries to the Electoral College is a comprehensive 34-page low-prep teaching resource designed to help shed light on the complex procedure involved in electing a United.States president for our students. The text simplifies each stage of the election process. It explains the constitutional qualifications necessary for the presidency and walks students through the election journey, starting from primaries and caucuses, national conventions, campaigns, popular votes, to the pivotal role of the electoral college. It has been updated to reflect the events of the 2020 Presidential election, including the certification of the Electoral College and the attack on the Capitol on January 6th . Recent events have shown how imperative understanding these democratic procedures really is to our democracy. The content that this resource holds not only unpacks how we arrive at Election Day outcomes but also explores the disruptive events surrounding January 6th during Electoral College certification. This resource provides key points for sparking class discussions concerning democracy and legislation. The United States Presidential Election Process from the Primaries to the Electoral College includes the following: A hyperlinked Table of Contents About this Resource which is a handy table listing everything a teacher needs to set up their classroom for this lesson including the google doc link A comprehensive lesson plan with standards, objectives, and learning targets An Essential Question: How does the United States presidential election process, from primaries to the Electoral College, reflect the principles of democracy and governance? 3 Guiding Questions: What role do primary elections play in the selection of presidential candidates, and how do they influence the overall election process? How does the Electoral College system function, and what are its advantages and disadvantages in ensuring fair representation in the presidential election? What factors influence voter turnout and participation in the presidential election process, and how do they impact the outcome of the election? The following handouts: What Requirements Should a President Have: Must Haves/Can Haves Text: The Nuts and Bolts of the Presidential Election Notetaker: The Nuts and Bolts of the Presidential Election with Answer Key R.A.C.E.S. writing poster Multiple Choice and Short Answer Questions with Key U.S. Presidential Election Process from Primaries to Electoral College
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Am I the only person that has been watching our 2020 presidential election process, and noticed a lot of similarities to what we experience in football?
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Am I the only person that has been watching our 2020 presidential election process, and noticed a lot of similarities to what we experience in football?
An election for President of the United States occurs every four years on Election Day, held the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. The next Presidential election will be held on November 3, 2020. The election process begins with the primary elections and caucuses and moves to nominating conventions, during which political parties each select a nominee to unite behind. The nominee also announces a Vice Presidential running mate at this time. The candidates then campaign across the country to explain their views and plans to voters and participate in debates with candidates from other parties. MAIN CONTENT USA Election is a series of 4 books. Book 1 : All US Presidents from 1789 to 2016 Book 2 : Election and compromise Book 3 : All the first ladies from 1789 to 2016 THIS BOOK Book 4 : All major and useful facts concerning a US election Chapter 1, Differences Between Democrats and Republicans Chapter 2, How did the Republican and Democratic parties get their animal symbols? Chapter 3, What is a superdelegate? Chapter 4, Why is Iowa first? Chapter 5, Who was the first president born an American citizen? Chapter 6, How did the tradition of kissing babies begin? Chapter 7, Are there term limits for U.S. vice presidents? Chapter 8, Can the president and vice president be from the same state? Chapter 9, Why is the Republican Party known as the GOP? Chapter 10, Where did the terms “left wing” and “right wing” come from? Chapter 11, About the Electoral College Chapter 12, Most Contentious U.S. Presidential Elections Chapter 13, Unusual Presidential Candidates Chapter 14, The first woman to run for president Chapter 15, About U.S. Political Conventions Chapter 16, Why vote on a Tuesday in November? Chapter 17, Winning Presidential Campaign Slogans Chapter 18, About U.S. Presidential Debates Chapter 19, About Presidential Inauguration Chapter 20, Phrases Popularized by Presidents Chapter 21, The first U.S. president to travel abroad while in office Chapter 22, How did Camp David gets its name? Chapter 23, Presidential War Stories Chapter 24 : The White House Chapter 25 : Inspiring quotes from US PRESIDENTS
This Presidential Elections resource includes a 25 page slideshow, plus 7 pages of printables to engage your students while learning about the electoral process and Election Day. No fluff or filler here: this slideshow provides solid, high-quality content that will deepen students' understanding and simplify complex concepts during this important election year. Colorful, highly engaging slides provide an overview of the electoral process from the time candidates declare their intent to run, to Election Day, to Inauguration Day, making this resource useful throughout the entire election year. Key vocabulary is introduced and defined in simple, kid-friendly language, simplifying these big ideas for students AND their teachers! The road signs in the clever table of contents are clickable, enabling you to jump between specific sections within the slideshow. This not a PowerPoint presentation. This slideshow is in PDF format. To maintain the image quality of these high-resolution graphics, this slideshow has been saved as a PDF. To use, simply project it onto your screen or SMARTBoard and click/scroll to advance through the pages. Included in this elections resource: • High-interest, 25-page “Road to the White House” slideshow • A sampling of coordinating printables from my Presidential Election & Election Day Unit - Road to the White House Graphic Organizer - An Election Year Timeline (Cut & Paste) - The Inaugural Parade Route (Washington DC Map and Map Skills Activity) - Puzzle it Out! (Crossword Puzzle/Presidential Election Vocabulary) - Election Vocabulary Word Search - Fun, blackline “Road to the White House” cover page for packets This slideshow presents much of the same information included in the reading passages of my Presidential Election & Election Day Unit (plus some of its printables), and would be an excellent way to introduce these big topics. Please click here to get additional Election Day reading passages and printables! Please see the PREVIEW above for a closer look! ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
**This resource has been updated for the 2024 election and to include Kamala Harris** This resource is all about the election process and voting. It has everything you need to prepare your students for the 2024 Presidential Election in November. This amazing resource will explain the election process and help your students understand the steps it takes to get to the White House. **Digital version now included for Google Slides and Google Classroom! Included in this resource: Directions page with some tips The Road to the White House map The History of Voting Who Can Vote? Responsibilities of a Voter Who Can Run For President? What Does the President Do? and an activity Interesting Facts About the President's Job Qualities of a Good President Activity What Does the Vice President Do? and an activity Primaries and Caucuses Conventions, Campaigns and Debates Design a Campaign Poster Republican and Democrat Symbols and an activity The Electoral College (in color and black and white) Election Day Informational Sheet on Kamala Harris Informational Sheet on Donald Trump Bubble Map for Kamala Harris Bubble Map for Donald Trump Double Bubble Map to compare both candidates Candidate Profile Sheet (make copies for each candidate) Pick 3 Main Issues and research for each candidate (make copies) Inauguration Day and activity Presidential Oath Interesting Facts Presidential Pets Fact Sheet 6 pages of vocabulary cards (4 vocabulary terms to a page) Voter Registration Form Voter ID Cards President Election Ballots (in color and black and white) I Voted Stickers US Map to track who won each state After the Election Form (reflection) Would You Want to Be President writing activity 3 Writing Prompts : If I Were President, I would..., It is Important to Vote Because..., I Would Make a Great President Because... Please see the preview to see exactly what you will be purchasing. ***************************************************************************** Customer Tip: How to get TPT credit for future purchases: Go to your "My Purchases" page. Next to each purchase, you'll see a "Provide Feedback" button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. Each time you give feedback, TPT gives you feedback credits that you may use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I would really love it if you'd rate my item after downloading! Feedback is so VERY important!
About the Book "A concise, lively look at voting in America, including insights into why so few Americans today vote and innovative ways to educate and motivate them--updated with a new epilogue analyzing the 2020 election." --supplied by the publisher. Book Synopsis "If you want to celebrate your essential right as a citizen and encourage others to do the same, Thank You for Voting provides an engaging and concise tutorial of what it means to cast your ballot--past, present, and future. Read this book! (And be sure to vote.)"--Ann Patchett Review Quotes "Illuminating and accessible . . . . This is an excellent resource for first-time voters and activists hoping to motivate young people to get to the polls." -- Publishers Weekly"Journalist Smith's debut serves as both a history of voting rights in the United States and an instructional tool for voters. Smith's resource will appeal to those looking for a short introduction to voting rights; readers will appreciate her hopeful message forecasting a nonpartisan future of increasing voter participation." -- Library Journal"If you want to celebrate your essential right as a citizen and encourage others to do the same, Thank You for Voting provides an engaging and concise tutorial of what it means to cast your ballot--past, present, and future. Read this book! (And be sure to vote.)" -- Ann Patchett
Engage your students in learning about the Presidential Election with this Interactive Google Slides™ Presentation Distance Learning
**This resource has been updated for the 2024 election and to include Kamala Harris** This resource is all about the election process and voting. It has everything you need to prepare your students for the 2024 Presidential Election in November. This amazing resource will explain the election process and help your students understand the steps it takes to get to the White House. **Digital version now included for Google Slides and Google Classroom! Included in this resource: Directions page with some tips The Road to the White House map The History of Voting Who Can Vote? Responsibilities of a Voter Who Can Run For President? What Does the President Do? and an activity Interesting Facts About the President's Job Qualities of a Good President Activity What Does the Vice President Do? and an activity Primaries and Caucuses Conventions, Campaigns and Debates Design a Campaign Poster Republican and Democrat Symbols and an activity The Electoral College (in color and black and white) Election Day Informational Sheet on Kamala Harris Informational Sheet on Donald Trump Bubble Map for Kamala Harris Bubble Map for Donald Trump Double Bubble Map to compare both candidates Candidate Profile Sheet (make copies for each candidate) Pick 3 Main Issues and research for each candidate (make copies) Inauguration Day and activity Presidential Oath Interesting Facts Presidential Pets Fact Sheet 6 pages of vocabulary cards (4 vocabulary terms to a page) Voter Registration Form Voter ID Cards President Election Ballots (in color and black and white) I Voted Stickers US Map to track who won each state After the Election Form (reflection) Would You Want to Be President writing activity 3 Writing Prompts : If I Were President, I would..., It is Important to Vote Because..., I Would Make a Great President Because... Please see the preview to see exactly what you will be purchasing. ***************************************************************************** Customer Tip: How to get TPT credit for future purchases: Go to your "My Purchases" page. Next to each purchase, you'll see a "Provide Feedback" button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. Each time you give feedback, TPT gives you feedback credits that you may use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I would really love it if you'd rate my item after downloading! Feedback is so VERY important!
⭐⭐⭐⭐ #1 ALL-TIME BEST-SELLING ELECTIONS-VOTING RESOURCE ON TPT! ⭐⭐⭐⭐ This unit includes 32 pages of neutral, non-biased reading passages and activities to engage your students while learning about Election 2024: the electoral process, voting, Election Day, the Electoral College, and Inauguration Day. This resource provides the language, facts, and context teachers need to feel confident when talking about the election process in a simplified, kid-friendly way, deepening your kids' understanding of how we elect our leaders, and avoiding any mention of controversial current issues! Nine non-biased reading passages explain the electoral process from the time candidates declare their intent to run, to Election Day, to Inauguration Day, making this resource useful throughout the entire 2024 election. Key vocabulary is introduced and defined in simple, kid-friendly language, simplifying these complex ideas for students AND their teachers! This resource does not include any references to specific candidates in the 2020 or 2024 election. It is neutral and unbiased, focusing on the process of the United States elections, rather than specific candidates and political positions. No fluff or filler here: this unit provides solid, high-quality content that will deepen students' understanding and simplify complex concepts. You’ll find these printables to be thoughtfully designed, easy to use, thorough, and engaging for kids! Please also see my "Road to the White House" Slideshow, a highly engaging, visual resource that'll help you introduce these big ideas in your classroom, and pairs *perfectly* with the reading passages in this pack. Tested in ⭐ TENS OF THOUSANDS ⭐ of classrooms by teachers who say: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This was awesome! Especially for teachers who live in a very political area, this is very cut and dry about what happens in an election. It does not take any political party's side so you won't get any backlash. This was perfect and informative!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This is without a doubt the absolute best purchase I have made on TpT. This is the most complete and thorough election packet and I have looked closely at almost every single one!! It has informative reading passages, printables with specific and detailed information that would teach ages 8-40, the most AMAZING maps of DC so students can be part of the whole process, and really fun aspects( stickers, word searches, etc.). Students will feel like they are actually there!! I cannot say enough good things." ⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Well done! This is just what I was looking for. I have always done an election unit when we have a presidential race, but this year I know the students will be very engaged and curious about what is going on. So much to talk about and your product will make it extremely clear." ⭐⭐⭐⭐ "WOW! Thank YOU! This is a concept that many adults do not grasp with total understanding, and you have created a FABULOUS, EASY, COMPLETE, and ENGAGING set for all students to have in their hands that hopefully will be the beginning of their understanding regarding the election. It is a life changing year to have this set." ⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This is maybe the best thing I have ever bought from TpT!! We are using it in our homeschool and every one of my children is able to easily understand the material." ⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Thank you for a concise and engaging unit on the Election process. I coupled this with your "Road to the Election" slideshow and it worked seamlessly! My students loved the interactive worksheets as well." Included in this elections unit: • 9 Reading Passages: - Why Do We Vote? - Who Can Vote? - The Electoral Process - Primaries and Caucuses - Political Parties - Conventions - Learning About the Candidates - What Are the Issues? - The Electoral College • Map Skills: Cardinal & Ordinal Directions, Map Key, Symbols, Location - Washington, D.C. & the National Mall - Trace the Inaugural Parade Route • Comprehension Checks/Graphic Organizers: - Who Can Be the President? - Who Is Eligible to Be President? - Evaluating the Candidates - Presidential Elections: Just the Facts - An Election Year Timeline (Cut & Paste) - Quiz & Color! (Color-by-Number Comprehension Check) - Puzzle it Out! (Crossword Puzzle/Presidential Election Vocabulary) • A Closer Look at Key Documents, in Kid-Friendly Language: - What’s on an Election Ballot? - Presidential Oath of Office - Presidential Eligibility • Writing Prompts, based on reading passages: - Which Qualities Are Important in a President? - Which Issues Are Important to You? • Just for Fun: - Election Vocabulary Word Search - Colorful “I Voted Today!” Stickers - Fun, blackline “Presidential Elections & Election Day” cover page for packets Please see the PREVIEW above for a closer look! ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
