Ch. 10: Political Parties
"I strongly believe that every American should always be rooting for our president to do well, no matter which political party that he or she might belong to." - Joe Manchin
The Story Matters:
Rallies for candidates during a presidential campaign are usually loud, colorful, and exciting. Enthusiastic supporters wear pins, wave signs, and cheer their candidate's speeches. Most of these supporters belong to the candidate's political party.
Political parties play a key role in the election process. They provide a way for Americans who share similar beliefs and goals for the nation's future to express their opinions.
Political parties provide money and other resources to support the candidates who belong to their party. Although today two main parties - Democrats and Republicans - dominate, many voters identify themselves as Independents. Other smaller political parties add diversity of opinions, excitement, and complexity to American political campaigns and elections.
Political parties play a key role in the election process. They provide a way for Americans who share similar beliefs and goals for the nation's future to express their opinions.
Political parties provide money and other resources to support the candidates who belong to their party. Although today two main parties - Democrats and Republicans - dominate, many voters identify themselves as Independents. Other smaller political parties add diversity of opinions, excitement, and complexity to American political campaigns and elections.
It Matters Because:
Lesson 1: History of Political Parties - Political parties are one of the major ways citizens participate in the political process and influence the direction of government.
Lesson 2: Political Parties Today - Understanding how political parties work helps citizens as they follow campaigns and select candidates they wish to support.
Lesson 1: History of Political Parties - Political parties are one of the major ways citizens participate in the political process and influence the direction of government.
Lesson 2: Political Parties Today - Understanding how political parties work helps citizens as they follow campaigns and select candidates they wish to support.
Content to be covered:
- Party platforms of the Republican and Democratic Parties
- Evaluation of political candidates
- Mock election
- Students will be able to . . . differentiate between both primary political parties, including 3rd parties while understanding the difference between propaganda, bias, and symbolism by integrating visual information with corresponding evidence, data, and facts found within print and digital text.
Learning Scale:
4.0: Students will be able to: Evaluate the impact political parties have on a society, government, or the political process.
3.0: Students will be able to: Be able to identify America's political parties and illustrate their ideas about government.
2.0: Students will be able to:
3.0: Students will be able to: Be able to identify America's political parties and illustrate their ideas about government.
2.0: Students will be able to:
- understand terms such as: political party, third party, two-party system, and platform.
- explain what a political party does
- SS.7.C.2.7: Conduct a mock election to demonstrate the voting process and its impact on a school, community, or local level.
- SS.7.C.2.8: Identify America’s current political parties, and illustrate their ideas about government.
- SS.7.C.2.9: Evaluate candidates for political office by analyzing their qualifications, experience, issue-based platforms, debates, and political ads.
- SS.7.C.2.10: Examine the impact of media, individuals, and interest groups on monitoring and influencing government.
- SS.7.C.2.11: Analyze media and political communications (bias, symbolism, propaganda).
- SS.7.C.2.13: Examine multiple perspectives on public and current issues.
Content Vocabulary:
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Comprehension & Study Guides:
Vocabulary:
In-Class Activities:
Political Party Poster Directions and Rubric | |
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Ch. 10: Vocabulary Activity | |
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Ch. 11 Vocabulary Activity | |
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Online Book:
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PowerPoint's:
political_party_survey.pptx | |
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political_parties_what's_the_difference_no_song.pptx | |
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Primary Source Worksheets:
Party Platforms | |
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Theodore Roosevelt | |
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Word Scatter:
10.1 Word Scatter | |
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10.2 Word Scatter | |
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Graphic Novel:
Ch. 10 Graphic Novel | |
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Chapter Summary:
Ch. 10 Chapter Summary | |
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Ch. 10 Spanish Chapter Summary | |
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