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- 6th - 12th
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Students articulate their understanding of the primary process, critically evaluate the primary process on a systemic level and explore the significance of the Super Tuesday primaries on a Presidential election. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students list some changes in presidential election laws and/or procedures since 1796, and cite examples from presidential campaign materials from 1824. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students research the US Presidential election of 1824. They explain why the election of 1824 was decided in the House of Representatives. They summarize relevant portions of the Constitution on presidential election procedures. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students research and present the unique primary process for each state holding a primary in order to investigate the importance of these primaries in the presidential race. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students study a current political cartoon to introduce the ideas of symbolism, humor, exaggeration, and caricature in editorial cartoons. They study cartoons from the past to gain an understanding of the culture of 1912. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students discuss the right to vote and the significance of mid-term elections. They research and discuss mid-term issues and the importance of voting in these elections. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students review the system of primaries and caucuses leading up tothe nominating conventions. They discuss the two-party system, its benefits and drawbacks. They compare the American electoral process with that of other countries. They analyze the role of the news media in the election process. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students create a presentation that details a specific political race in the November 2006 election. They research the candidates' backgrounds, major issues and candidate positions in the race. They demonstrate an understanding of election processes such as nominations, primary elections, and media influence on elections. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students identify the key issue in the election of 1856, they also identify some of the key people invovled in the election. Students discuss the role of propaganda in politics. Also, students discuss the significance of the election of 1856 to the Civil War. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 12th
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Students read "How Does the Primary Process Work" and complete the accompanying worksheet. They explore how the primary and caucus process works in small groups or in pairs. They answer questions based on the primary process to determine their understanding. Full Review »
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