Election Simulation 2016
Overview
Goal: Run a successful political campaign as a potential Presidential ticket in 2016.
Description: Following and tracing the actual 2016 election between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton (as well as third party candidates), students will operate and manage their own tickets based on real party principles. Students will design their campaign by researching real world issues, creating campaign videos, making campaign slogans, and participating in multiple Presidential and Vice Presidential debates. Election results are simulated based off real world demographics.
During this experience, students will have the opportunity to attend the rally of Tim Kaine of Hillary Clinton's ticket.
Subject: U.S. Government
Grade Level: 9th-10th, High School
Materials
Final Cut Pro
Additional supplemental history/government lessons
Mastery Assessment
Inclusion of researched content that showcases knowledge of "real world" politics
Completion of each aspect of a campaign - through speeches, primaries, and the General Election
Involvement in structured debates and political strategy research
