Introduction
The 2016 Presidential Election is just around the corner. That being said America has the decision to make on which candidate that is best for the country. There are two very different candidates in this election. Two different views on the issues that our country faces. Do their credentials match up to what is expected in a president? Is their stance on issues match up to the majority of the United States?
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Task
Students will be matched up in pairs. One partner will research information on one candidate the other partner will research the opposite candidate. They will then collaborate together to make a poster representing their findings.
Process
You will pair up and pick which candidate you want to research. After you hve parired up you will use the following websites to research:
- http://www.heritage.org/constitution/#!/articles/2/essays/82/presidential-eligibility
- http://www.biography.com/people/donald-trump-9511238
- http://www.biography.com/people/hillary-clinton-9251306
- http://www.ontheissues.org/Donald_Trump.htm
- http://www.ontheissues.org/Hillary_Clinton.htm
After you have compled your research you will need to present your findings. Then you will present your research to the class and explain why you think one of the candidate is the “Perfect Fit for America”.
Evaluation
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Research |
Student shows correct usage of the websites given. The candidates are well researched and are correctly cited. |
Student shows some usage of the websites given. The candidates are somewhat research but only some are cited correctly. |
Student shows little no usage of the websites given. The candidates are not research and are not cited correctly. |
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Knowledge |
Student shows strong knowledge of the material. |
Student shows weak knowledge of the material. |
Student show no knowledge of the material. |
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Presentation |
Student presents a neat, organized, and complete presentation. |
Student presents a neat, somewhat organized presentation. |
Student presents a messy, unorganized presentation. |
Conclusion
I hope you have enjoyed this assignment and have learned something new.
Credits
Teacher Page
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