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Presidential Election
Being President of the United States definitely has its perks (can you say Air Force One?) but getting the job is no easy feat! In this BrainPOP movie, Tim and Moby explain everything you need to know about the presidential election. From nomination to inauguration, the road to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue is not for the faint of heart. Every four years, presidential hopefuls participate in primaries and caucuses to grow support and secure nominations from their respective political parties. Just months before the election, the Republican and Democratic parties hold national conventions to solidify their picks for President and Vice President. Candidates then travel the country and debate their opponents with the hope of earning the needed electoral votes to take the White House. So click "Play" and get the low down on what it takes to be the POTUS.
The President! Lesson Plan: The Role of the President of the United States
In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades K-3, students use BrainPOP Jr. resources to explore why the United States has a President and the role of the President in our government. Students will also learn the requirements for becoming the President, and explore how the President interacts with the three branches of government. See more »
The Electoral Process Lesson Plan: Path to Be the President
In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 6-8, students use BrainPOP resources to explore the requirements to be President of the United States. Students will also investigate the basics of the election process and analyze data collected from a survey. This lesson plan is aligned to Common Core State Standards. See more »
The Election Lesson Plan: Your Rights as a Citizen
In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3-5, students use BrainPOP resources to explore their rights as citizens. Students will explain what a democracy is and its advantages and disadvantages, and make inferences about what America would be like without democracy. Students then demonstrate their understanding of the voting process, political parties, and candidates through the creation of wikis. This lesson plan is aligned to Common Core State Standards. See more »
Informed Voting Lesson Plan: Let’s Vote For Our President
In this multi-day lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3-5, students use BrainPOP resources to talk, draw, and write about the rights and responsibilities of a good citizen. Students will identify and choose which presidential candidate they would vote for during the upcoming presidential election, and exercise the right to vote by dramatizing a presidential election. This lesson plan is aligned to Common Core State Standards. See more »
The Electoral Process Lesson Plan: Choosing the President of the US
In this two-day lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 6 through 8, students use BrainPOP resources to explore the full process of the presidential election. Students will analyze political beliefs and how they impact citizens' lives and the outcome of elections. They will also compare and contrast the two major political parties, and describe the opportunities for and benefits of civic participation. This lesson plan is aligned to Common Core State Standards. See more »
Election Lesson Plan: Cast Your Vote!
In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 6-12, students use BrainPOP resources to collect information on the two political parties and compare and contrast them. Students develop an understanding of the voting process and design a mock election. They then create materials to illustrate their own original political parties and platforms. This lesson plan is aligned to Common Core State Standards. See more »
Debates and Mock Election Lesson Plan: Battle for the Presidency
In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3 through 5, students use BrainPOP resources to explore the differences between the Democratic and Republican political parties. Students then create a presidential race within their school and perform the parts of a formal debate. This lesson plan is aligned to Common Core State Standards. See more »
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