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- 8th - 10th
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Students explain why the election of 1824 was called the corrupt bargain and develop a better understanding of the Electoral College and see some of its flaws. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students study the main points of the Election of 1800. They investigate the mudslinging, the electoral college issues, the twelfth amendment and the first peaceful transfer of power between parties. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students are able to explain the development of the first American political parties and describe the presidental elections of 1792, 1796, and 1800. They are asked to name the two major political parties in America today. Students are asked: "What do you know about these parties? Can you name a politican who is member of one of these parties?" Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students react to the statement, "The United State is one of the few free countries in which the people do not directly elect their leader." They discuss the outcomes of the 1824, 1876, and 1888 elections where losers received more popular votes but the winners received more electoral votes. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the procedures to elect the President of the United States. In groups, they create their own political cartoon presenting a consensus of their point of views on the process. They identify the strengths and weaknesses of the Electoral College and discuss problems with the 2000 election. Full Review »
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- 7th - 9th
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Students explore the era of slavery and the Civil War. Through the use of a Venn diagram, students compare and contrast slave-owning families in each state. In groups, they discuss the succession of the South and outline Sherman's march to the sea. Students examine the political process and the Electoral College. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students participate in a simulated presidential campaign by conducting research on the Internet. They define a party platform, run a campaign and write and deliver speeches in teams. Students can then act as the electoral college to choose party candidates. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the concept of how the electoral college is set up to give out its amount of votes according to population. They are given some of the information in class lecture and then take notes as independent research is done about the issue. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the process of how the electoral college is used during a political election. They participate in a role play of a political campaign using two different candidates and students vote for a candidate. Then the votes are tallied according to state. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students gain a better understanding of the election process and their part in the election as well. They read literature from candidates, look at the election guide components, the electoral college, and how to vote. At the end of the lesson, they should be able to discuss the electoral college, compare and contrast candidates for election, explain the vital elements of the U.S. election system, and create an election guide for students and the community. Full Review »
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