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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

An Extraordinary Woman

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers research a famous woman from a previous lesson. They develop a chant about her and her accomplishments. They share their findings with the community.
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Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Final Speeches

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
In this segment from Independent Lens, three candidates for class monitor make a final speech to grab the win.
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Article
A&E Television

History.com: How Jfk's 'Viva Kennedy' Campaign Galvanized the Latino Vote

For Students 9th - 10th
When JFK faced a tight race for the White House in 1960, he turned to a group of Americans who had long been overlooked by political campaigns. One way the nation's first Catholic president sought to gain an edge in the close contest was...
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Activity
Pennsylvania State University

Pennsylvania State University: Votes

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Pennsylvania State University is a well-developed simulation of a political campaign, containing political information and definitions.