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Activity
iCivics

Win the White House

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Here is a unique and engaging approach to learning about the steps a presidential candidate must take during a campaign. Learners role play the part of a candidate in this online interactive, taking part in a presidential debate and then...
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Writing
Curated OER

Do Presidential Candidates Need to Be Good Debaters?

For Students 7th - 12th
Blogs can be a good way for learners to engage in writing, critical thinking, and social media in a formal way. The New York Times has provided learners age 13-18 with an article, background information, and several prompts to get them...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Presidential Debate Primer

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the function of presidential debates. In this civics lesson, students view segments of presidential and vice presidential debates. Students analyze the answers given in the debates and identify the platforms of the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Great Debate

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Learners watch tapes of televised presidential debates dating from 1960. They analyze debates and participate in mock debates.