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- 6th - 8th
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Students conduct research using recommended websites and other appropriate resources. Based on their findings, groups prepare recommendations for future elections to ensure efficiency and fairness. students must refer to the 2000 election. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students conduct research about the 2000 presidential election, and other close elections in US history. They write a response to the following question: Should the election process in the United States be changed? Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students research the location, politics, and economies of Malaysia and Taiwan during their presidential elections. They develop time lines, write editorials, and debate the political agendas of each political party. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students consider how political candidates' backgrounds and characteristics factor into public perception and election results. They define what factors are important to them when considering presidential candidates and work in groups to write short biographies of trailblazing political candidates. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 12th
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Students explore through a hands-on experiment why voting is important. They examine the potential impact of deciding not to vote. They they have the opportunity to vote in a mock presidential election if they choose to. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students listen to a statement about the role the Internet plays in the political process and respond by placing a card under the appropriate agree/disagree sign at the front of the room. Students brainstorm reasons to select their choice. They read an article "Presidential Campaigns Explore a New Medium." Students discuss the article. They visit websites of their choice of candidates to see how the Internet is being used. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students create an at-a-glance booklet about the 2008 presidential candidates. Using the Internet and article archives, they research the 2008 presidential candidates and create a one page profile that clearly differentiate each one and their positions from the other candidates. Full Review »
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- 8th - 12th
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Students read and discuss article, "We Agreed to Agree, and Forgot to Notice," participate in anonymous mock presidential primary ballot, and share reactions to Iowa caucus results. Students then collect statements made by candidates on hot-button issues, and write reaction to statement made by one of the candidates. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students analyze the 2008 presidential primaries by reading and discussing the New York Times Upfront article "Primary Matters." They complete a KWL chart, complete a handout, read the article and answer comprehension questions, and conduct an inquiry into the election using a variety of online resources. Full Review »
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- 6th - Higher Ed
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In this presidential election blogging lesson plan, students post their opinions on political issues, candidates, and the campaign. Full Review »
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