Free Curriculum: Picking POTUS
Chase the Race 2016 brings the U.S. Presidential election process to your classroom, with live event coverage, student reporters, and free, custom-designed curricula.
Empower your students – America’s future leaders – to play an active role in the U.S. election process! Download the latest Chase the Race 2016 curriculum today, using the links below.
This month’s lesson plan, Picking POTUS, has the following learning objectives:
- Students will be able to describe how the American President is selected
- Students will evaluate to what extent the process is democratic
- Students will define American Democracy and the American “demos”
Educational materials available with the Picking POTUS lesson plan include a detailed PowerPoint presentation that supports your lesson with interesting facts and engaging illustrations. Elements of the presentation include:
- Definition of terms
- Historical timelines, facts and images
- Details on the electoral process
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Live Chase the Race 2016 coverage started last month with the Iowa Caucus and continues in March with Super Tuesday and the presidential candidate debates. Tune in with your entire class, to watch our student reporters capture the voice of America’s youth during these pivotal events.
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