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Vote for Larry by Janet Tashjian
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Theme: |
National Elections, Third Party Candidates, Political Platforms, Two Party System
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Grades: |
9 - 12
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Subject: |
Social Studies
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Duration: |
3 - 4 class periods
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Standards
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New Jersey State Core Curriculum Standards
Standard 6.1: All students will utilize historical thinking, problem solving and research skills to maximize their understanding of civics, history, geography and economics.
Standard 6.2: All students will know, understand and appreciate the values and principles of American democracy and the rights, responsibilities and roles of a citizen in the nation and the world.
Note that standards in this lesson plan are for example only. This lesson can be easily adapted to meet your state's specific standards
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Objectives: |
Students will:
- Define the two party political system in America.
- Discuss the role of third party candidates in the presidential election.
- Identify the third party candidates in the current or most recent presidential election.
- Make a visual representation of the platforms of the current political parties running for the presidency.
- Create their own third party and platform.
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