Introduce students to information about the election process with these lesson plans created by professional educators at Turner Learning. These lessons, part of the Your Choice Your Voice unit plan, may be used individually.
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The Voter
This introduction to the election process will help students identify constitutional amendments and voting procedures.
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The Issues
Students will discover where the candidates stand on issues and determine how they feel about topics that matter to young people.
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The Debates
Use this as an opportunity to teach students about the history of presidential debates and help them develop a forensic plan of their own.
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The Media
Does a candidate's use of the media help or harm him? Students can make that determination and develop skills to evaluate the media critically.
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The Polls
Do your students know the difference between scientific and non-scientific polls? They will after this lesson.
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The Electoral Process
Fewer than 600 people determine who will be president. Will your students think this process is fair?
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