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 considering the fundraising and polling components of campaigning.

Concepts

campaigning, campaigns, presidential elections, elections

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Additional Tags

campaigning, presidential elections, primaries, electoral map, presidential debates, social studies

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Classroom Considerations

• Could take a little bit of time to grasp how the game works, so it's perhaps best played together as a class guided by the instructor

Pros

• Differentiated by elementary, middle, and high school
• Conveys important considerations of a modern presidential candidate, such as need for a media campaign or to make an appearance to gain favor with a particular state
• Includes interactive electoral map that reflects each state's electoral votes, funding opportunities, and issues that are supported/opposed

Cons

• Limited options to choose from in your debate responses, and does not leave room for alternative reasons

Common Core

RH.6-8.3 RH.6-8.10 RH.9-10.10 RH.11-12.10