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- 7th - 10th
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Students become familiar with one web site with information on politicians. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students explore the production of newspapers about Confederation. The students are organized into groups and are asked to take on the roles of newspaper staff members. Their first assignment is to write a story based on an interview with a prominent Confederation politician. The information for this assignment is based on research of primary-source documents. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students identify the characteristics of the Populist Movement in Louisiana politics; differentiate between populists and reformers; explain why the voters of Louisiana prefer populists politicians; and describe the impact of Huey P. Long and Earl Long. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students research the personality, leadership style, speaking style and political platform of a recent prominent Canadian politician. They write and present a short campaign speech from the perspective of their research subject. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students research and prepare a broadcast retrospective of a politician's career, and analyze and discuss the factors that contribute to political success. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students articulate their stance on various issues that are important to young people. They explain the importance of being an informed voter and discuss the need for politicians to address issues that resonate with youth. Full Review »
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- 12th
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Students determine if a politicians' arguments are liberal or conservative. They place politicians onto the economic spectrum. They compare politicians' political stances on economic issues. Full Review »
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- 12th
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Students analyze a current issue. They explain both liberal and conservative responses to the current issue. They analyze politician stances on social issues and then categorize politician's stances as liberal or conservative. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students work in pairs and sketch pictures of each other with. After a question and answer session about themselves and why they believe education is important, partners fill in a speech bubble on the picture with a short message summarizing their partner's thoughts on education. Pictures are shared with the class then sent to local or national politicians. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students explore the lives of American politicians who served in the military. In groups, they research the family, childhood, education, military and political career of their chosen hero. They write a biography, exploring the contributions of their politicians. Full Review »
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