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\nGetting the Nomination\n

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\nPrimaries, caucuses, party platforms, the role of delegates and super delegates, Super Tuesday are all part of the US election process and all included in this informative video.\n
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\n\"Gerrymandering:\n\n
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\nGerrymandering: How Drawing Jagged Lines Can Impact an Election\n

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\nWhat is gerrymandering, and how does redrawing district lines in a presidential election give one political party advantage over another? Viewers will learn about the origin of the term gerrymandering, why political parties desire more...\n
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\nMock Election\n

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\nHere is an excellent resource in which class members host a mock election for a candidate and policy that will be implemented into your very own classroom. Progressing from primaries, through the campaign trail, and finally to the mock...\n
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\nPresidential Elections: A Simulation\n

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\nFeeling ambitious about getting your scholars examining the election process? While this presidential election simulation will take preparation, the ensuing enthusiasm will be worth it! Using one or more large classes, 12th graders are...\n
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\nThe Nominating Process\n

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\nTen questions engage students in thinking about what they have read. They are quizzed on basic concepts related to the nomination process and primary elections.\n
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\nNov. 2, 1976 | Carter Defeats Ford in Presidential Election\n

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\nAfter reading about the presidential race in 1976, learners think critically about presidential legacy. They read all of the provided background information, related New York Times articles, and then respond to a writing prompt via blog...\n
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\nVoting And Elections\n

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\nStudents examine the voting practices of the past several presidential elections while using data to determine the influence of different factors. They identify the reasons for high or low voter turnout and then display the outcome of...\n
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\nThe Oddities of the First American Election\n

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\nHow did Americans come to decide who would be the first president of the United States? Examine the establishment of the electoral college, the selection of George Washington as president, and the evolution of the nation's electoral...\n
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\nNov. 4, 2008 | Obama Is Elected President\n

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\nRead this interesting background information regarding the presidential election of 2008. Your class will read the provided passages and then answer four critical thinking questions that require them to consider the reading and what they...\n
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\nBecoming US President\n

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\nIt's that time of year, and the year. Once again the race is on for the White House. It's important that young voters, and would-be voters, understand the process for becoming the United States President. Class members research the...\n
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\nDoes Your Vote Count? The Electoral College Explained\n

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\nWhat exactly is the electoral college and how does it operate in a presidential election? While this can seem confusing to young citizens, help demystify this body of individuals who are designated to formally elect the president...\n
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\nElection Poll, Variation 1\n

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\nYour class will learn what it means to take a random sample of a population and to draw inferences from the information gained. In part a, of the exercise, you discuss with your class how students during a class election can be best...\n
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\nWhat Are the Primaries and Caucuses?\n

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\nWhat are the essential differences between primaries and caucuses? As part of a study of the process by which Americans select their candidates for US president, class members examine the nominating process, the changes that have...\n
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\nSelecting a President: Primaries and Caucuses\n

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\nWhat is a party caucus anyway? And what part do caucuses play in the primaries? Everything future voters need to know about the four stages in the presidential selection process is provided by this resource. The 2012 US...\n
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\nHow does propaganda influence our vote? Through grand conversation, scholars gain information about what is and how to identify the different ways propaganda is used in a presidential election. Using their new-found knowledge, citizens...\n
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\nThe Constitution and Our Republic: Political Parties and the Election Process\n

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\nStudents discuss the role of political parties in the election process. In this election process lesson plan, students work in groups to examine the major functions of political parties and the role political parties play in the election...\n
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\nThe Presidential Nominating System\n

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\nStudents examine the process by which candidates for U.S. president are nominated by the Democratic and Republican parties. They identify the differences between primaries and caucuses and key terms and issues related to the primary...\n
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\nDo We Still Need the Electoral College?\n

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\nOne of the most confusing aspects of any presidential election year is the role of the Electoral College. Learners read a bit about how the Electoral College works and then they hold a mock election in their classroom. They'll redraw a...\n
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\nElection Poll, Variation 2\n

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\nWhen a random sample isn't enough, your math class can compare the data from a physical simulation to decide if the probability is still likely. The lesson is part of a probability series that focuses on one question and different ways...\n
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\nElection Poll, Variation 3\n

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\nBuild on probability and incorporate a random number generator to select outcomes for a school election. Your learners will record their results on a dot plot and answer questions regarding whether their candidate has a chance at the...\n
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\nThe Election Is in the House: The Presidential Election of 1824\n

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\nStudents 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...\n
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\nGilded Age Politics\n

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\nWhisk your students through the politics of the Gilded Age with this presentation, which features the contexts and characteristics of the 1880-1888 Presidential Elections. Clever political cartoons and clear, concise bullet points about...\n
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\nLet the Campaign Begin\n

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\nStudents 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.\n
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\nThe Election of 2008: Primaries and Caucuses \n

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\nStudents examine the American presidential election process. In this presidential election lesson, students discover details regarding the campaigns of McCain and Obama in the 2008 election. Students create timelines that feature the...\n
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