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. This project was reprinted with the permission of the Media Academy at Fremont High School, a California Partnership Academy.