The 1960's campaign simulation is a computer program where the students decide where to allocate resources and where to campaign with their candidate over a mythical nine-week period. Each week, a new poll comes up and shows all of the 50 states and who is leading in them. It was put out by SSI about 10 years ago and is out of print. It was never intended for classroom use but I modified it and created lesson plans to make it an appropriate classroom activity. Class personalities, hmmm.
Some classes are much more active and involved than others.
This year, my afternoon classes were enthusiastic and excited. The kids asked loads of questions and the discussions were great. My morning classes had nice kids, but they were very quiet and, as a result, required a different approach. We did more small group stuff with them. Chronology is the biggest organizer for history.