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Wolfford, David – Social Education, 2012
Over the last 20 years, independent filmmakers have produced insightful documentaries of high profile political campaigns with behind-the-scenes footage. These documentaries offer inside looks and unique perspectives on electoral politics. This campaign season, consider "The War Room"; "A Perfect Candidate"; "Journeys With George;" "Chisholm '72";…
Descriptors: Political Campaigns, Social Studies, Political Science, Documentaries
Shaffer, Robert – Social Education, 2016
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, a democratic socialist who for three decades has won office as an Independent, has put "socialism" back in American political discourse. Sanders's campaign in the 2016 Democratic Party primaries reminds educators that there is a socialist tradition in American politics and society. This article discusses…
Descriptors: Political Attitudes, Social Studies, Public Officials, Political Campaigns
Berson, Ilene R. – Social Education, 2008
The first campaign commercials were aired on television in 1952, and from their inception, children have played a critical role in the framing of political ads. Understanding these frames provides important insight into a powerful communication element that is used to influence opinions by connecting with deeply held beliefs about American…
Descriptors: Political Campaigns, Television Commercials, Children, Role
Peer reviewed
Potter, Lee Ann – Social Education, 2004
During the season of political campaigns scores of bumper stickers, posters, and other items with slogans supporting one candidate or another suddenly appear and quickly multiply around neighborhoods and towns, with stickers plastered on cars, and posters hanging in windows, or posted in front yards. From George Washington to George W. Bush,…
Descriptors: Discussion (Teaching Technique), Audiovisual Aids, Political Campaigns, United States History
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Social Education, 1979
Presents an activities package designed for teachers to use in teaching elementary or secondary students about political processes in an election year. Includes topics such as voting procedures, political parties, political campaigns, issues, and rating the candidates. (CK)
Descriptors: Elections, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Activities, Political Issues
Peer reviewed
Barnes, Mary Kathleen – Social Education, 1998
Profiles the activities of a third-grade class that used role playing to understand the functions and components of the federal government. Describes learning activities simulating (1) representatives of the people, (2) the legislative branch, (3) the judicial branch, (4) the executive branch, (5) political parties, and (6) political campaigns.…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civics, Elections, Experiential Learning
Peer reviewed
Pobst, Kevin – Social Education, 1999
Explores the nature of political polling describing various kinds of polls, when the polls are used, and other external factors affecting polling in political campaigns. Provides three lessons to help students understand and develop skills related to polling as preparation for their roles as citizens in a democracy. (CMK)
Descriptors: Citizen Role, Individual Characteristics, Political Campaigns, Political Science
Peer reviewed
Lichtman, Allan J. – Social Education, 1999
Describes the role of the "Keys to the White House" in predicting future U.S. presidents during political campaigns for office. Explains that the "Keys to the White House" consist of 13 statements favoring the reelection of the incumbent party. Provides a table demonstrating the status of the keys for Election 2000. (CMK)
Descriptors: Elections, Guidelines, Political Campaigns, Political Issues
Levine, Peter; Kawashima-Ginsberg, Kei – Social Education, 2013
At every stage in the nation's history, the next generation must be deliberately educated to be active and responsible citizens. That is always a complex and challenging task, but the challenges differ as the context evolves. Today, students and teachers of civics face special barriers as well as unusual opportunities. For one thing, national…
Descriptors: Civics, Politics of Education, Political Affiliation, Ideology
Potter, Lee Ann – Social Education, 2016
A radio broadcast of Lyndon Johnson and Barry Goldwater during the 1964 election campaign can spark an engaging classroom discussion on candidates, campaign issues, and the role of media in elections.
Descriptors: Listening Skills, Political Campaigns, Elections, Mass Media
Shaffer, Robert – Social Education, 2021
When teachers discuss the 2020 presidential election with students, now and in future years, they will, appropriately, place front and center the ramifications of the baseless challenges by Donald Trump and his supporters to Joe Biden's victory. Even as state and federal courts across the nation tossed out lawsuits challenging vote counts, the…
Descriptors: Political Attitudes, United States History, History Instruction, Presidents
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Cohn, Marlene – Social Education, 1984
This guide was prepared to help elementary and secondary social studies teachers use the 1984 elections as a tool to teach about American government and politics. The goal is to help students use their town, country, or city as their classroom and to use newspapers, community resources, campaign materials and activities, and the broadcast media as…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Community Resources
Kawashima-Ginsberg, Kei; Kiesa, Abby – Social Education, 2019
Young people must systematically learn to become voters, and this is especially the case for those who grow up with little to no access to structured civic opportunities like extracurricular activities and community organizing. With those principles in mind, and based on 2018 research and experience with practitioners and partners, the authors…
Descriptors: Voting, Civics, Extracurricular Activities, Community Action
Jamieson, Kathleen Hall – Social Education, 2012
Because in his Gettysburg Address, President Abraham Lincoln said, "we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain," and "...that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth," it is accurate to report that he spoke the words "perish from the earth" and "died in vain." But if his 1864…
Descriptors: Public Policy, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills, Historical Interpretation
Andes, Sarah; Kiesa, Abby – Social Education, 2020
Young people are very interested in politics right now. In 2018, the voter turnout rate for youth between the ages of 18 and 29 doubled from the previous midterm election: from 13% to 28%. This group has also made up a disproportionate share of those participating in recent demonstrations protesting racism and anti-Black violence nationwide.…
Descriptors: Youth, Political Attitudes, Voting, Citizen Participation