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Major Issues Facing America

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Students continue to examine the issues of the 2004 presidential election. Using the internet, they discover where they stand on each issue and where each candidate stands on the issues as well. In groups, they participate in a presidential debate in which they can use their charts to argue on the issues.

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elections, the united states

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america, elections, issues, social studies
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9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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