This seminar integrates curriculum and adds an extracurricular component to the project. Teaches content in the history of the political system, explains the differences and similarities between political parties, explains how to plan campaign strategies, and simulates participation in a mock electoral college. All four lesson plans begin on the same day. All four teachers will evaluate the project at a special meeting. Math students in Algebra and Geometry, and advanced math students at a special seminar, will learn about the mathematics of logistics, sound and video recording, and postproduction editing.
Special instruction involves teaching students how to use a calculator and stopwatch.
Students analyze campaign candidates and political initiatives. A three-part unit focuses on political history and the pros and cons of issues and office seekers, and plans a campaign strategy that will form the content of the radio and television ads. All four teachers will view or hear the ads, analyzing and evaluating them at a specially convened meeting. Each teacher also evaluates the students for the completion of each individual lesson plan. Students will complete a survey to provide feedback about the strengths and weaknesses of the project.