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Candidate Evaluation Lesson PlanCandidate Evaluation Lesson Plan
Publisher
iCivics
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Duration
1 hr
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Year
2011
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Candidate Evaluation

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How can we decide between candidates on election day? After contemplating various issues and qualities, your learners will go through a step-by-step process of researching and evaluating sample candidates and determining their qualifications, credibility, and platforms.

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Concepts

campaigns

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campaign, endorsement, opinion poll, social studies

Pros

  • Comprehensive overview of issues to consider when evaluating candidates

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  • None

Common Core

RH.6-8.3 RH.6-8.10 RH.9-10.10

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