In addition to determining candidates and parties, students identify candidate positions and issues and personal evaluations. Students may work in pairs, but evaluations should be done privately. Reinforce the idea that informed voters make better choices.
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.