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Election
2004 Resources
Presidential
Election for Kids - Teacher made site that makes and
excellent jumping off point as a way of introducing concepts, providing
background material, and generating discussion and activities to
cover things in more depth.
Election
Quiz - For te above site that could be used to create
a knowledge hunt. Have student read all the questions and
visit the above site to find the answers. Make the last question
in the prompt one that forces students to use the information they
gathered to come to a conclusion of some type.
Write
a Speech asks students to look at the issues of the
economy and unemployment. They learn where both candidates
stand and then write a speeh for the candidate of their choice.
Capital
Punishment is a writing prompt that has students examining
the stand of the candidates on the death penalty.
Elections
was developed in partnership with CNN and The History Channel, students
and teachers can pick their party, their platform, and their positions
in a high-speed run for the White House. Free, interactive and 3-D,
this online "slice of learning" appeals to users of all
ages and is designed to enhance civic knowledge through game play.
Election
Issues Explained - Reading level my be difficult for
elementary, but guided work and vocabulary development can be incorporated.
Election
Lessons - Look these over and see what fits
Scholatic
Presidential Election - Too comprehensive to turn kids
loose. Requires guidance.
Weekly
Reader Election Games - Fishing for Votes is a
ok for some free time activities. The other games have little
value.
Free
Poll - Site to create a free poll that students can
use to vote for the president. Make a poll, and the code they
give you can be used on your web site. (MLK STAR-W teachers, see
mentor for posting instructions.)
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