Journey to the White House

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Teacher:

Sarah Roy, Strafford Elementary School

Editor:

Rachel M. Stanton, M.Ed.

Objective:

Students will explain the different between the general election and the electoral college.
Students will describe the election process.

Assessments:

Students will be formatively assessed throughout the informal class and group discussions

Materials:

  • Steps to Becoming President of the United States
  • Computers with internet access
  • Writing utensils
  • Supporting documents from kids.gov
  • Becoming President: Journey to the White House notesheet
  • Becoming President: Election Process Slide Show

Materials and Documents

Journey to the White House Lesson Plan

Full lesson plan of Journey to the White House

Related Links

Becoming President: Election Process Slide Show

A slide show regarding the election process for becoming President
Becoming President: Journey to the White House Notesheet

Becoming President: Journey to the White House Notesheet
Steps to Becoming President of the United States

This poster explains the presidential election process in the U.S.
Supporting Documents from kids.gov

Learn about the presidential election process, including the Electoral College, caucuses and primaries, and the national conventions.
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