Homeroom Article: Cardi B and Bernie Sanders’s video, and her longstanding interest in politics, explained - Vox
Learning Target: I can describe where we currently are in the election cycle for the next President of the United States of America and begin my own decision making process for deciding who I would vote for if I could.
Standards:
SSCG15 Demonstrate knowledge of local, state, and national elections.
a. Describe the historical development, organization, role, and constituencies of political parties.
b. Describe the nomination and election process.
c. Examine campaign funding and spending and the influence of special interest groups on elections.
e. Analyze the influence of media coverage, campaign advertising, and public opinion polls.
Warm Up: Political Cartoon: So Much for Empty Storefronts
Opening: How many people are running for President? How can we learn more about the various candidates? How will you decide which candidate to vote for if you could?
Work Session:
John Hickenlooper Campaign Announcement
PowerPoint: Presidential Candidate Scavenger Hunt with Graphic Organizer
Video Segment: Who Is Cory Booker 2020 Presidential Candidate - New York Times
Video Segment: Who Is Kirsten Gillibrand 2020 Presidential Candidate - New York Times
Closing: Important Issues to this Presidential Campaign