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PBS

Analyzing the Candidates in the 2008 Presidential Election

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers research the 2008 presidential candidates and the required process for becoming an American presidential candidate. The class discusses both the process and the candidates, and some of the reasons someone might want to run...
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Curated OER

Public vs. Private

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students watch two commericals from previous presidential elections on the topic of healthcare. After reading an article, they identify the position of the various candidates for the 2008 election. In groups, they brainstorm their own...
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Curated OER

Probability and Statistics

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students reason mathematically as they solve problems dealing with probability of an even occurring. In this probability lesson, students differentiate between different rankings of candidates running for leadership. They identify...