The Election Selection
| State | WV |    |
| Status | Ready for Users | |
| Stage | Public | |
| Subject | English/Language Arts Mathematics Social Studies | |
| Author | Kathy Frazier
Belinda Metz Debbie Scritchfield | |
| Description | This unit will focus on the reason for choosing a president,
as well as the process involved in choosing a president. Students will study the process and actually participate in selecting a class president. | |
| The 21st Century Tools | Multimedia computer with Internet connection and projection device; television and VCR; camcorder; digital camera; PowerPoint software | |
| Grade Level | 4 5 | |
| National Standards | Civics:
Understands the roles of political parties, campaigns, elections, and associations and groups in American politics. Understands issues regarding personal, political, and economic rights. Understands the importance of political leadership, public service, and a knowledgeable citizenry in American Constitutional democracy. Language Arts: Demonstrates competence in the general skills and strategies of the writing process. Gathers and uses information for research purposes. Demonstrates competence in speaking and listening as tools for learning. Life Skills: Uses various information sources, including those of a technical nature, to accomplish specific tasks. Contributes to the overall effort of a group. | |
| Career Clusters | Fine Arts and Humanities | |
| Keywords | government
vote candidate campaign election president political party | |
| Lesson Plan URLs (new Window) | Overview
Lesson 1: Taxation Without Representation Lesson 2: It's Party Time! Lesson 3: Promises, Promises Lesson 4: The Great Debate Lesson 5: Ready, Set, Vote! | |
| English IGO or CSO | 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 | |
| Math IGO or CSO | 4.23, 4.27, 5.23 | |
| Social Studies IGO or CSO | 4.2 | |