Lesson Plan

So! You Want to Start Your Own Political Party?

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Students examine the emergence of third parties in American politics during the first half of the 19th century. Working in groups, they research a Third Party and determine why the party was founded as well as who were instrumental in the party. After groups report their finding to the remainder of the class they participate in a class discussion.

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Resource Details
Grade
7th - 8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Duration
2 days
Instructional Strategy
Research
Year
2005
Usage Permissions
Fine Print: Educational Use