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- 10th
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Students explore the electoral process and its history through reading, research, and discussion. They convene a constitutional convention to debate altering this process. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 12th
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Students examine the Electoral College's role in the election process. They conduct Internet research, and identify the elections in which the Electoral College played a deciding role. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students research the history and mechanics of the Electoral College and formulate opinions as to whether this institution should be preserved, modified or eliminated. They predict future outcomes of electoral vs. popular votes. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students examine the United States electoral college system as it applies to the 2004 presidential election. They investigate the impact of the twelve battleground states in the 2004 election and develop informative pamphlets on the electoral college. Full Review »
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- 11th
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Students examine the interconnection between slavery, the constitutional clauses involving the three-fifths compromise and the composition of the Electoral College, and the 1800 presidential election between Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. Full Review »
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- 12th
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Students study the parts of the Constitution that address presidential election. They complete a variety of activities designed to spark debate about the flaws in the Electoral College system. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students create map of projected Electoral College votes to keep track of presidential election process. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students analyze and debate the pros and cons of the Electoral College system. Full Review »
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- 11th
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Students investigate the procedures of the Electoral College as well as alternative proposals for electing the President of the United States. After presenting their research findings in a simulated constitutional convention, they use the information to draw conclusions about how well the electoral system works. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students read about the Electoral College online, and use information from the Presidential Election of 2000 to complete worksheet discussion questions. Students write essays on pros and cons of Electoral College system, and defend their opinions on whether Electoral College benefits American election process. Full Review »
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