Lesson Plan

Electoral College

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Most people are surprised to learn that American democracy is not as direct as they thought. Using a package of guiding questions, charts and curated videos, learners unpack the unique American institution of the Electoral College. The resource includes a variety of videos with scholars explaining the intention of the Electoral College and its problems. A set of activities, including A and B writing and other forms of persuasive dialogue, help class members articulate their point of view on this Constitutional invention.  

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Use some or all the activities to discuss the history and function of the Electoral College
  • Create a debate on what should be done about the Electoral College using the extension suggestion or another structured conversation
Classroom Considerations
  • Pupils need to be able to view videos 
Pros
  • Resource is easy to implement as written or cherry pick as needed
  • Activities include scaffolding for vocabulary and note taking
Cons
  • None