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- 8th - 10th
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Students explain why the election of 1824 was called the corrupt bargain and develop a better understanding of the Electoral College and see some of its flaws. Full Review »
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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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- Kindergarten - 12th
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Students use election night returns to create a map of the results. They can represent popular vote results or electoral votes received. They use the internet to gather information about the electoral college and results. Full Review »
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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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- 8th
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Students examine the three branches of government and the system of checks and balances. 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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- 9th - 12th
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Students 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 so important. Full Review »

