Vote for Larry by Janet Tashjian

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Theme:

National Elections, Third Party Candidates, Political Platforms, Two Party System

Grades:

9 - 12

Subject:

Social Studies

Duration:

3 - 4 class periods

Standards
& Goals:

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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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