Students can switch back and forth, copying and pasting information. The entire class may discuss the topics preceding or following activities. Teams of students may first brainstorm answers to the questions provided to bring to the group. Or, team sessions may lead directly to manual activites. Small groups will offer an opportunity for more students to express their opinions and consider their own positions.
Large groups offer more diversity of thought.
Discussion can also simulate and highlight the political convention format. After researching the candidates and issues, students may demonstrate understanding by creating a poster supporting a candidate to hang in the classroom or elsewhere at school. The poster should specify the candidate, the supporting political party and a campaign issue position. The student may produce the poster manually or by computer. Remember that no campaign posters are allowed at the polling site.