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- 3rd - 9th
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Students read a chart that shows results of the 1996 presidential election. They answer teacher created questions about the chart. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students read an account of the election from the Journal of the House of Representatives, analyze archival campaign materials, and use an interactive online activity to develop a better understanding of the election of 1824 and its significance. Full Review »
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- 10th
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Students work as a grade to conduct a mock election. They tally votes in two different systems and discuss if proportional representation or straight counting of votes leads to a fairer outcome. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students write a report comparing the electoral systems of three provinces from different regions of Canada, focusing on parties, issues, leaders, results, etc. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students examine the many steps involved in the electoral process. They examine past president's campaigns and write an announcement speech for the candidate of their choice. Full Review »
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- 9th
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Students explore the electoral college. Through a series of lessons, they investigate the necessity of compromise in politics, voting in elections, types of elections, and becoming involved in politics. In groups, students participate in activities that demonstrate democratic participation. Activities include selecting a TV program to watch, examining party platforms, and creating a PowerPoint presentation. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students study how election campaigns work. They describe what the electoral staff is responsible for to obtain an understanding of how to win the municipal election. They think about what should a candidate for town council do to get the people in his community to vote for him? Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students investigate how the U.S. electoral system works regarding U.S. Presidential elections. They comprehend the difference between proportional representation found in most western democracies, and the winner-take-all representation in the U.S. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students differentiate between positive and negative personal attributes and select a fictional character for nomination who personifies the qualities of a good leader. They use the Internet to learn about the election process and write an announcement speech that identifies their character's platform. Finally, students complete a form that registers them to vote in the classroom election. Full Review »
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- 7th - 10th
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Students examine the local and national election process. In groups, they brainstorm a list of the issues important to them and compare them to an overall list of issues present in the election. They analyze graphs and complete calculations related to statistics. Full Review »
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