Since 1789, when George Washington became the first President of the United States, Americans have been electing officials to head the government. This year, we will be electing the 43rd President in our history. The Election 2000 Scholastic News Zone coverage creates an extensive resource for teachers following this important news event in their classroom.
Students can follow the election through the coverage provided by their peers.
They can learn about the issues and vote for the candidate of their choice. Complemented by a variety of suggested classroom activities and printable skill sheets, this Online Activity is a natural for cross-curricular teaching as it includes language arts, social studies, math, and more. Learning Objectives While participating in this online project, students will become proficient in a variety of social studies and literacy skills. Click on the links below to go to each skill's point of use. Assessments are linked to skills at point of use.