What’s the Deal with the Electoral College?

In this lesson plan, students will take notes on the history, changes, pros, and cons of the Electoral College while being guided through an interactive PowerPoint. Following reading and notetaking, students will be introduced to an activity with movement, discussion, and debate called Hop the Line. Students will engage in respectful, evidence-based dialogue to share their evidence-based views on the following topic: The Electoral College should remain the process of electing the U.S. President.
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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)
Keywords: Electoral College, president, vice president, federal, voting, popular vote, 12 Amendment, 23rd Amendment, Amendment, lesson plan, elector, Congress
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Presentation/Slideshow,  Video/Audio/Animation,  Image/Photograph,  Text Resource,  Formative Assessment,  Student Center Activity
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction
Resource Collection: Integrated Social Studies with Civics Teacher Resources - Grades 6-12

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