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\nA Defense of the Electoral College\n

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\nEach presidential election year, the debate about the electoral college rages. Michael C. Maibach's \"A Defense of the Electoral College\" offers young political scientists an opportunity to examine a reasoned argument for why the...\n
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\n2016 Electoral College Map\n

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\nThe electoral college can be confusing for citizens of any age. Clear up misconceptions with a handy printable map that details how many electoral votes are allotted to each state, as well as a history of modern elections, complete with...\n
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\nThe Electoral College and the Constitution\n

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\nWhat is the purpose of the Electoral College? Is it antiquated, or does it have a place in today's political climate? High schoolers view a series of video clips as they analyze the parts of the United States Constitution that address...\n
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\nWhat does the Constitution say about voting? Constitutional Amendments and the Electoral College\n

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\nAs part of a study of voting rights in the US, class members examine Constitutional amendments connected with voting and the role of the Electoral College in the election process.\n
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\nElectoral College\n

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\nThe United States Electoral College can be a confusing concept for young learners at first glance; however, this instructional video will help clear up that confusion with a clear explanation of how electors are allocated and the...\n
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\nElectoral College\n

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\nThe Electoral College's role in elections is sometimes confusing and controversial. Pupils use a debate topics website to research the pros and cons of the practice to debate whether the United States should still use the Electoral...\n
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\nElectoral College Pros/Cons and Alternatives\n

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\nIf every vote counts, why do we need the electoral college? Middle and high schoolers study the Constitutional precedent of the electoral college, as well as its place in historical and modern elections, with an engaging social studies...\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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\nWin the White House\n

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\nHere is a unique and engaging approach to learning about the steps a presidential candidate must take during a campaign. Learners role play the part of a candidate in this online interactive, taking part in a presidential...\n
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\nDrafting Board: Electoral College\n

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\nShould the president of the United States be voted by the Electoral College or the popular vote? Your young historians will consider the pros and cons of the Electoral College, and make an argument using reasons and evidence...\n
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\nMock Election\n

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\nHere is an excellent PowerPoint presenting loads of information about the US election process. Some of the topics included in the slide show: the reasons voting is important, how to choose a candidate, how the federal, state, and local...\n
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\nThe Presidential Election\n

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\nIn this Election Day worksheet, students shade in states on a map which were won by each candidate. Each candidate is designated a specific identifying color. Students complete the electoral map.\n
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\nRed States/Blue States: Mapping the Presidential Election\n

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\nYoung historians investigate how voting patterns have changed by comparing the outcome of the 1960 election to the outcome of the recent election. A creative final assessment has participants making a news show wherein they provide...\n
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\nCampaign 2004: Classroom Electorate\n

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\nStudents role play as political analysts first forecasting the electoral college vote in a presidential election and then, following the results of the actual count. They study the role of swing states, and why political participation is...\n
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\nMay the Best Character Win\n

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\nRunning an election campaign takes money. Class groups must effectively budget money in order to design and purchase sufficient advertising aimed at procuring classmates' votes. After completing an online tutorial, they also write and...\n
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\nMajority Rules\n

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\nStudents color code a map of the United States and label the amount of Electoral votes each state has. In this Electoral College lesson plan, students conduct a vote of their own.\n
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\nElections in America\n

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\nEleventh graders examine the election process in America.  In this US Government lesson, 11th graders analyze the problems with the Electoral College.  Students research a specific state and create a state flash card in regards...\n
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\nThe Presidential Election Process\n

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\nLearners examine the presidential election process and discover that presidential elections are decided by the electoral college and not popular votes. They see that each state has a number of electors, and understand how this number is...\n
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\nThe Election Process\n

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\nYoung scholars examine how Electoral College works, compare and contrast candidates or issues, and discuss importance of becoming registered, active voting individuals.\n
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\nUS Presidential Election Process and the Campaign Trail\n

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\nStudents campaign for president. In this presidential election lesson, students discuss the process of electing presidents, write their own campaign songs, research a campaign train schedule, and create campaign maps.\n
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\nTime for Change? A look at Canada's electoral system.\n

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\nTenth graders cultivate respect and appreciation for Canadian Parliamentary democracy. They build curiosity and interest in studying citizenship issues related to Parliament and by engaging in a mock election.\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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\nStudents 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...\n
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\nThe Lincoln-Douglas Debates — Springboard to the White House\n

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\nThe Lincoln-Douglas Debates saw two primary political candidates debating seven different times about one of the most important social movements in United States history. Middle and high schoolers read an article that describes the...\n
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