South Asia > India > Ajanta > Cave 4. Featured Lesson Idea: Road to the White House. Overview Using C-SPAN’s Campaign 2012 website, students will explore the Election Process in the United States. They will examine the role of early campaigning, caucuses and primaries, the conventions, the debates, Election Day, continuing through to Inauguration Day. Then, students will evaluate the United States’ election process to determine whether they believe our system is appropriate in choosing the president or whether they think it should be altered. Objective Students will understand the process of electing the President of the United States Students will examine the role of each aspect of the election process Students will evaluate the effectiveness of the election process Materials Computer(s) with internet connection Projector of SmartBoard to stream video C-SPAN Campaign 2012 Interactive Website Election Process Handout (Either can be used depending on teacher preference) a) General Note Taking Handout (.PDF) b) Specific Questions Handout (.PDF) Vocabulary Procedure.
The Trouble with the Electoral College. How the Electoral College Works.