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- 3rd - 5th
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Students explain the way in which a candidate wins an electorial race and the number of votes necessary to win in the electoral college through movement. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine how Electoral College works, compare and contrast candidates or issues, and discuss importance of becoming registered, active voting individuals. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore the election process through a simulation. Given two candidates in the role play, students explore the Electoral College and determine the important states for their candidate and issues that should be discussed among the voters. Students write a conclusion paper supporting their views. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students view a political cartoon and discuss its meaning. They discuss the electoral college. They participate in a simulation of an imaginary trial. The trial is designed to encourage more discussion and awareness of the electoral system. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the U.S. Presidential election process. They listen to teacher-led lectures and take notes, watch PowerPoint presentations, conduct Internet research, and participate in a debate about the pros and cons of the Electoral College. Full Review »
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- 5th - 6th
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Students participate in a role play activity that emphasizes the theory behind the Electoral College. They form small groups of different sizes in order to present a candidate for class president. Finally, they use a map to determine the number of electoral votes each state has. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students define the Electoral College and compare and contrast the Electoral College and they compare and contrast the popular vote. They analyze the role of the media in electing a president. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th - 8th
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Students discuss the Electoral controversy, examine the Electoral College, and create a PowerPoint presentation to teach younger students about the election process. Students complete the lesson by participating in an online, nationwide, mock election. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students explain the role of the electoral college and the results of having an electoral college and the urban bias in creates. They analyze what Rosenberg and McCaffery did concerning this subject and assess the Motor Voter Act of 1993. Each student comes up with two things they think should be done by politicians to better their communities. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore, examine and study if the Electoral College should be reformed so that electoral votes are divided between candidates. They assess how the President is elected by the Electoral College and the criticisms involved with the Electoral College. Full Review »
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