Exploring the Electoral College

Students will research the Electoral College and learn about elections where a candidate who won the popular vote did not win the presidential election. Students will examine the value of the Electoral College and its history. This is the first lesson in a 3-part integrated civics and computer science mini-unit.
Resource ID#: 208894 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): Social Studies, Science
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector, Overhead Projector, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 40 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Keywords: Electoral College, Constitution, electoral, vote, election, Article II, Article 2, 12th Amendment, elector, presidency, president, vice president, lesson plan, civics
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  WebQuest,  Presentation/Slideshow,  Instructional Technique
Instructional Design Framework(s): Structured Inquiry (Level 2), Cooperative Learning
Resource Collection: Computer Science Integrated Civics

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