Hands-On History Lap-Pak - U.S. Elections

Hands-On History Lap-Pak - U.S. Elections

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Item #: 064295
ISBN: 9780991367856
Grades: 3-8

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U. S. Electionstakes you through the election process with reading material and hands-on projects that will reinforce lessons, as well as introduce you to new information. Included are 21 lap booking projects that incorporate creative writing, coloring and drawing, research, and more.

The reading text comes in two formats to print, resulting in full-size pages of text for a binder, or a 24-page booklet to store with the lap book. Also provided is the text on audio, so your child can read along with the narrator or work on projects while listening!

Beautifully detailed masters are provided for all printable projects! Step-by-step illustrated directions contain printing and assembly instructions for the text booklet, each project, and the lap book assembly.

The menu also contains photos to aid you in viewing the finished projects. Should you wish to embellish the study with additional reading, a list of additional suggested resources is offered as well.

Lap-Pak Activities Include:
  • Definition of "Election"
  • Different Forms of Government
  • The American Experiment
  • The Three Branches of Government
  • Suffrage
  • Who Do We Vote For?
  • Terms of Office
  • A "Handful" of Political Parties
  • Caucuses & Primaries
  • National Conventions
  • The Presidential Campaign: Platform
  • The Presidential Campaign: Stump Speaking
  • The Presidential Campaign: Media News Source
  • The Presidential Campaign: Campaign Advertising Spreading the Word!
  • Raising Money
  • Statistics
  • Election Day
  • The Electoral College
  • Inauguration Day
  • The Electoral Race!
  • The "Vocabinet"
Category Description for Hands-On History Lap-Paks Gr. 3-8:

  Your upper elementary and middle school lapbook fans will love these printable formats from Home School in the Woods. Known for her detailed, well-designed timeline drawings, Amy Pak applies her skill to lapbooks. Each lap-pak CD-ROM contains over 20 projects with specific directions. Images and text are included. Additionally, an in-depth, topic-focused text can be printed in two formats: for 3-ring binder or in 5.5x8.5" format (32 pp) to include in a lapbook. US Elections covers such topics as political parties, government branches, the Electoral College, and presidential campaigning, etc. Wonders of the World includes a timeline and encompasses ancient, medieval and modern wonders. Natural (such as the Grand Canyon and Northern Lights) and architectural feats (Empire State Building and the Hagia Sophia) are highlighted. Use lap paks as part of a unit study or to inspire additional study. Adobe Reader required; requires a web browser as a landing page; CD-ROM is Mac and PC compatible; audio text is MP3 format. ~ Ruth




Category Description for Hands-On History Lap-Paks:

Children of all ages will love these hands on printable resources designed to creatively re-inforce your history lessons. Known for her detailed, well-designed timeline drawings, Amy Pak applies her skill to lapbooks. Each CD-ROM contains detailed projects with illustrations, text and easy to follow directions. Images and text are included. Additionally, an in-depth, topic-focused text can be printed in two formats: for 3-ring binder or in 5.5x8.5” format. The Grades K-2 Lap Paks provide coloring, drawing, and penmanship activities along with practice in basic cutting skills. The Grades 3-8 Lap Paks incorporate creative writing, coloring, drawing, research, and more. Final project photos are provided as a guide for the projects. Additionally, these helpful resources also include MP3 audio readings of the text and book suggestions for families wanting to learn more. Wonderful resource to supplement your history course or to guide your unit study experience. Adobe Reader required; requires a web browser as a landing page; CD-ROM is Mac and PC compatible. For individual family use. School and co-op license fees available from the publisher. ~Ruth/Deanne




Primary Subject
History/Geography
Grade Start
3
Grade End
8
ISBN
9780991367856
Format
Other
Brand Name
Home School in the Woods
Weight
0.1 (lbs.)
Dimensions
5.0" x 5.5" x 0.06"
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Studying Government
Kari P on Mar 19, 2022
it had a lot of what I was looking for. I was able to use this with my homeschool co op!
regina g on Sep 10, 2020
Studying Government
Kari P on Mar 19, 2022
This came highly recommended for teaching children about the election process. Since it is an election year, what better year to work through it!
Jessica G on Sep 16, 2020
it had a lot of what I was looking for. I was able to use this with my homeschool co op!
regina g on Sep 10, 2020
We are studying current history this year and US government is part of that.
Irene H on Aug 24, 2020
We were studying elections leading up to the US Presidential election this year.
Kimberly C on Nov 15, 2016
Looking forward to learning about the election process in anticipation of November.
Kristin B on Sep 22, 2016
This year is the presidential election and I thought, "What a great opportunity to help my kids understand what is going on!" Thank you for your wonderful Lap-pak!
Crystal R on Jul 29, 2016
We've always had fun with the high quality lap-paks from Homeschool in the Woods, so getting the election pak for this year seemed perfect!
Jon T on Jul 26, 2016
This came highly recommended for teaching children about the election process. Since it is an election year, what better year to work through it!
Jessica G on Sep 16, 2020
We are studying current history this year and US government is part of that.
Irene H on Aug 24, 2020
What format does this come in? Printed or download?
A shopper on Aug 5, 2020
BEST ANSWER: The reading text comes in two formats to print, resulting in full-size pages of text for a binder, or a 24-page booklet to store with the lap book. Also provided is the text on audio. The CD-ROM is Mac and PC compatible; audio text is MP3 format.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Wonderful election introduction
An excellent packet of election information
May 4, 2020
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over 2 years ago


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