Practice Module 2

Learning Activity 2.4

Before we start with the quiz, go write up on the political spectrum where you think you would fall. Write down why you think that and what you think some of the influences on your opinion. Then complete the quiz, and see where you fall.

Pew Typology Quiz

Write a brief essay (3-4 paragraphs) in which you incorporate all of the information you gathered in the readings to:

Describe where you think you are on the political spectrum and why.
Be sure to use evidence from the lesson to support your explanations.
Are you surprised by these results?

Once you have completed this, turn it into SLATE for teacher review.

Learning Activity 2.5

For this learning activity you will get the opportunity to analyze and explore a couple of third party political posters, completing an organizer.

Make a copy of the template and then complete it and turn it into SLATE for review.

Third Party Political Posters Organizer.docx

Learning Activity 2.6-Win the White House

Win the White House

Running for the presidency isn’t easy! In Win the White House, you get to manage your very own presidential campaign by strategically raising funds, polling voters, launching media campaigns, and making personal appearances. Keep a close eye on the map as you battle over electoral votes and popular support.

Follow the link to play the game:

https://www.icivics.org/games/win-white-house

Once you are finished, write a one page summary that includes:

Name of candidate and political party
Platform of the Candidate-What issues did you focus on
Why you went to certain states rather than other
How does this relate or compare the General Election?

Create a Google Doc and turn it into Slate when complete.

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