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Take a Stand!
Students share their opinions on an issue using a discussion/debate approach. They formulate a clear written statement of their opinions. Grades 3-12
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Terms of Office!
Students create a classroom dictionary of election terms. Grades 3-12
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The Electoral College
Students learn about the Electoral College's role in the election process. They learn about an election (1876) when the Electoral College played a deciding role in the election. Grades 3-12
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The Eye of the Beholder: A Media Literacy Activity
Students explore the impact the news media have on shaping perceptions and opinions in general and in their coverage of the presidential campaign. Grades 9-12
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The Play's the Thing
Help students stage this play about the election of 1876, in which Samuel Tilden lost the presidency to Rutherford B. Hayes by one electoral vote -- despite his victory in the popular vote. Grades 9-12
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The Political Debate as a Means of Informing the Voters During a Presidential Election Year
The purpose of this activity is to help students understand the nature of the two-party system in American politics and the importance it serves in transferring the public will into political action.
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The Presidential Campaign Game
The purpose of this political game is to give the students experience in working within the political process.
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The Presidential Campaign Game
Students experience the workings of the political process and what it takes to manage a political campaign. Grades 9-12
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Track the Polls
Students track poll results before Election Day. Grades 6-12
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Use Editorial Cartoons to Teach About Elections Past and Present
Bring the power of editorial cartoons -- the strength of their images and the power of their messages -- into your classroom!
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Voting Simulation
The purpose of this lesson is to help students become aware of the rights and responsibilities of voting.
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What Are the Important Issues?
Students determine the most important issue of the current campaign. Grades 3-12
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Your Vote Counts!
Students build an election campaign around their favorite TV characters! Grades PreK-2
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