The United States Electoral College can be a confusing concept for young learners at first glance; however, this instructional video will help clear up that confusion with a clear explanation of how electors are allocated and the methodology behind winner-take-all. The speaker also explains what happens in the event of no candidate gaining 270 electoral college votes, or a candidate who manages to win the popular vote but loses the electoral college.

Concepts

the electoral college, the electoral process, the electoral vote, elections

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Classroom Considerations

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Use of map visual and references to congressional leadership support informative and organized explanation
• Clarifies common misconceptions, and explains general practices that presidential candidates take in their approach to campaigning in different states

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.5 SL.11-12.5 RH.11-12.7