Objective:
SWBAT research a candidate for public office and analyze the candidate's views on crucial issues.
Warm-up:
Access the Resource Folder for this week in Schoology and review the Candidates to establish who you should be researching for Step 3 of the Campaign Consultant Project.
Classwork:
Upon completion of Research Steps 1 and 2 begin Research Step 3 by visiting I Side With, Ballotpedia, as well as conducting a Google search of your candidate. Use these resources to accumulate information regarding the candidate's biography, experience and positions on the issues you have identified. Compare this information to the polling data and party platforms.
Homework:
Make sure to complete all research so that you can begin the process of creating a mock campaign proposal for your assigned candidate.