Curated and Reviewed by
Lesson Planet
This Town Hall Wall: College Exam activity also includes:
The college that directly affects young citizens' lives is not the university they're applying to. Learn about the Electoral College in a town hall activity in which class members debate the merits of the current system versus electing a president based on the popular vote.
4 Views
3 Downloads
CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
Additional Tags
Instructional Ideas
- Project the image onto the whiteboard for learners to attach their notes
- Use the question as a short journal prompt before beginning the lesson
Classroom Considerations
- Prepare for a spirited and potentially contentious debate about the electoral vote for the 2016 presidential election
- Lesson plan is valuable but ambitious; consider bulking up the instructions to make it effective
- Map reflects the 2004 election
Pros
- Encourages open discourse and cooperative discussion
- Incorporates the use of primary source materials when coming to a conclusion
Cons
- None