Students will examine several historical elections where the results may have been different if there had been political polling at that time. Read background on polls impact on elections, study each given election and answer questions...

The NCPP site asks 20 questions journalists should consider when using poll information. Click on each question to get a discussion of the answer. A click on a sidebar gives analysis of polls from elections from 1936 to present.

This site is useful because it offers a database of over 300,000 questions asked on surveys since the 1930s. Also contains Latin American and Japanese data bank retrieval system as well. Listing of general social surveys 1972-1998.

Examine public opinion and the various means in which to collect it as well as how the government uses the opinions collected. This resource offers video, readings, web resources, and activities.

In this mammalian biology science fair project, students will determine which brand, type, or flavor of treats their pet prefers. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and...

Features a place for an extensive look at the question "Do electronic voting machines improve the voting process?" The topic is thoroughly discussed and is divided into issues with responses in a pro-con format. Includes links to much...

This web site has debate information on how to debate, how to judge, how to coach, how to be a better speaker and how to research.

Cast your vote and answer some questions on the accuracy, usefulness, and impact of polls. Then read about what role polls play in an election.

Activity asking students to poll peers to investigate where they are from. Includes graphs of immigration patterns and corresponding questions.

See the questions about the Constitution that have been asked in recent polls.

After developing a survey questions and polling their classmates (in yesterday's lesson), 1st graders will now find a way to represent their findings and write a statement about what they noticed.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is designed to supplement the comprehensive program designed by Michael Popkin, Ph.D. Using the Activotes along with the published PowerPoint presentation, the facilitator can ask...

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is designed to supplement the comprehensive program designed by Michael Popkin, Ph.D. Using the Activotes along with the published PowerPoint presentation, the facilitator can ask...

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is designed to supplement the comprehensive program designed by Michael Popkin, Ph.D. Using the Activotes along with the published PowerPoint presentation, the facilitator can ask...

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is designed to supplement the comprehensive program designed by Michael Popkin, Ph.D. Using the Activotes along with the published PowerPoint presentation, the facilitator can ask...

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is designed to supplement the comprehensive program designed by Michael Popkin, Ph.D. Using the Activotes along with the published PowerPoint presentation, the facilitator can ask...

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is designed to supplement the comprehensive program designed by Michael Popkin, Ph.D. Using the Activotes along with the published PowerPoint presentation, the facilitator can ask...