Don’t Be a Goat, Vote!
This lesson is for : Grade 11: Summary Students in this lesson studied the candidates’ views for the March primary elections and designed a campaign …
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Who would be the best president to succeed in our world today?
This lesson is for : Grade 12: VA/US Government Summary Students will research and create a visual presentation for a US President. They will create …
Seem familiar? Cases of Plagiarism and Copyright Violation – 15HS208
This lesson is for : Grade 12: Summary From Star Wars vs. Battlestar Galactica to Robin Thicke vs. Marvin Gaye, cases of copyright infringement have …
Write a Bill – 8123
Summary In this 9-week long project, AP Government students take on the role of both interest group lobbyists and lawmakers. Issues of interest are selected …
Pick Me! Election 2013 – Tailoring Campaign Advertisements with Surveys — 8406
Summary Students in Government classes were learning about political campaigning and opinion polls, while students in English 12 classes were learning about persuasive appeals. After …
“I Side With” – A Twist on the Classic KWL Learning Strategy
Emily Pierce, Deep Run High School Summary An essential ingredient of a democratic society is an informed electorate. In US Government classes, students are exposed …
Democracy, We Love It!
Summary Whether students realize it or not, the government that they live under affects them every day. The Constitution and Bill of Rights allows them …
Classy Campaign Commercials – 6605
Summary Prior to this lesson, students create their own political parties. They research policy issues, choose their party’s stance on issues and create an “image” …
Elections 101- 6211
Summary Students were put into groups of three and assigned a topic related to the American elections process. Students were to research their assigned topic, …
The Starbucks Experience: Does the Starbucks Image Match Reality?- 6202
Summary Summary: This project has students analyzing the Starbucks products, advertising, and experience. Does the Starbucks reality match-up with the Starbucks image? Students will be …