Electing the President: How Do You Make Up Your Mind?

Students should choose which candidate they would vote for, and defend their choice to the class, based on the criteria established from previous class discussions.

Summary Question: Based on our societal value, the media and impact of speeches on public opinion, would George Washington be elected today?\

Enrichment: Have students create a poster campaign of the candidate they support for President in the 2012 election.

Enrichment Beyond the Classroom: Students can download and play The Political Machine, an educational computer game.