Who Can Run?

Students will begin by brainstorming qualifications they feel elected officials should have. Students will then read excerpts from both the U.S. and Florida Constitutions in order to fill out a graphic organizer about qualifications. To review, the students will play a game of Classroom Feud.
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Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 40 Minute(s)
Keywords: election, qualifications to run for office, state office, national office, Congress, Senate, President, House of Representatives, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Vice President, Article 1, Article II, Article III, Federal Judges, 14th Amendment, Eligibility, Eligible, State Legislatures, Politics, Civics, 22nd Amendment, lesson, game
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Educational Game ,  Text Resource
Instructional Design Framework(s): Structured Inquiry (Level 2)
Resource Collection: Civics Original teacher resources - Grades 6-12

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