Activity Overview
The Electoral College is a confusing concept for students to understand. From how it was formed to how it plays a part in elections, students will complete a 5 Ws analysis of the Electoral College, answering the questions Who, What, When, Where, and Why. Their answers should be researched, and this activity is a great way for students to review what they already have learned.
Possible Questions
- Who are the members of the Electoral College?
- Who came up with the idea of the Electoral College?
- Who might oppose the Electoral College?
- Who might support the Electoral College?
- What is the main role of the Electoral College?
- What does the Electoral College require candidates to do during their campaign?
- What are the problems of the Electoral College?
- What are the benefits of the Electoral College?
- When did the Electoral College begin in the U.S?
- When has the Electoral College been controversial?
- When did the Electoral College not choose the candidate with the most votes?
- When have the Electoral College results been questioned?
- When has the Electoral College been altered?
- In which states is the Electoral College most significant?
- In which states is the Electoral College least significant?
- Where else in the world uses a similar system of an Electoral College?
- Why is the Electoral College chosen over the popular vote?
- Why might certain individuals oppose the Electoral College?
- Why do certain states like Maine have unique rules about the Electoral College?
- Why is the Electoral College a controversial system in the US?
Template and Class Instructions
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Due Date:
Objective: Create a 5W analysis of the Electoral College: Who, What, When, Where, and Why.
Student Instructions:
- Click "Start Assignment".
- In the title box for each cell, type Who, What, When, Where and Why.
- In the descriptions, answer the question.
- Create an image for each cell with appropriate scenes, characters, and items.
Requirements:
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