Description
The presidential candidates campaign throughout the country in an attempt to win the support of the general population. People in every state across the country vote for the president.
Task/Objective
Students in the class will create, develop, and present a campaign for the Presidency. The students can use the Google Slides background included in this assignment, or personalize their own Power Point/Google Slides.
Materials Included for Teacher
- Google Slides instructions for students
- Worksheet for students to complete
- Teacher Instructions for the assignment
- Rubric
- Debriefing Questions
Students will create the following:
- Bumper Sticker
- Campaign Yard Sign
- Campaign Buttons
- Campaign Flyer
- Poster Featuring Mascot
- Presidential Speech
- Political Party
- Preamble
- Platform of Ideas
- Party Slogan, Mascot, and Meaning
Students will assume the following roles:
- Presidential Nominee
- White House Press Secretary
- Recorder of Ideas
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