The Power of the Crowd

Political rallies: the scene of rousing speeches, cheering supporters and seas of signs and flags. These events are presidential campaign staples, but what do they offer the electorate?

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Grades

6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Subjects

Voting, Elections, Politics

Resource Types

Research (Digests of Primary Sources), Lesson Plans, Primary Sources

Teaching Strategies

Small Group, Small Group Discussion, Small Group Deliberation, Debate, Case Study, Current Event, Whole Class, Whole Class Discussion, Whole Class Deliberation

Civic Days

Election Day

Tags

politics, presidency