August 27, 2019 Presidential Candidate Update: Inslee, Moulton and Walsh
Homeroom Article: Judge orders Georgia to switch to paper ballots for 2020 elections
Learning Target: I can keep up with presidential campaigns enough, so that by the time the next election comes around I will make an informed decision.
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: Son of the Northwest is ‘Jay who?’ to the rest of America
Opening:
Video: Rep. Seth Moulton Is Dropping Out Of The 2020 Race Velshi & Ruhle MSNBC
Work Session:
Video: Who Is Beto O’Rourke 2020 Presidential Candidate NYT News
Early Finishers:
Article: The US-China trade war, explained in under 500 words - Vox
Closing: Do these announcements change who you would want to vote for president in the next election?