We all know this will be a very important year for teaching about the Path to the Presidency. Only comes around every 4 years so I am taking advantage of it even if the kids are a little too young to understand it all. I have come up with some FUN activities that would be great for any lesson plan!
Lesson plans for Path to the White House (more advance but great links)
Campaign Ideas for your classroom - this is a great site for elementary teachings
Campaign Terms Word search, Make our own Campaign Button, Electoral College Map (print and use) and more... LOVE THIS SITE!
Activities for Election Day
PROJECT IDEAS:
• Make a poster that describes the platforms of each party and the issues that are important for this election.
• Make a poster about the person who is running for president, class leader,etc.
• Write a speech in the style of one of the candidates.
• Write a speech that you wish a candidate would deliver, on an issue that’s important to you.
• Have a debate.
• Plan a convention: (I smell a party here..LOL) What will make your convention memorable? How will you pay for it?
• Make a Venn diagram comparing issues or candidates.
• Take polls. Can rephrasing a question change the poll results?
PROJECT IDEAS:
• Make a poster that describes the platforms of each party and the issues that are important for this election.
- Make up your own Campaign Button (fun for little ones)
- Have them fill out a Registration form
• Make a poster about the person who is running for president, class leader,etc.
• Write a speech in the style of one of the candidates.
• Write a speech that you wish a candidate would deliver, on an issue that’s important to you.
• Have a debate.
• Plan a convention: (I smell a party here..LOL) What will make your convention memorable? How will you pay for it?
• Make a Venn diagram comparing issues or candidates.
• Take polls. Can rephrasing a question change the poll results?
I am excited to put together our lesson plans for Sept - Nov using these sites. I hope you find some useful printables and lesson plans for your Path to the Presidency teachings!
If you know of any other sites, please feel free to share in the comments section!
Be blessed!
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