Candidate Maps

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DESCRIPTION: Candidate Maps can be used to help students learn about ... Students will need access to the internet, so i
Candidate Maps AGE RANGE: 11-18 DIFFICULTY: Easy DESCRIPTION: Candidate Maps can be used to help students learn about candidates for any election. This activity will guide them in researching a candidate. INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Give each student or each group of students a Candidate Map to fill in. If there are multiple candidates running then split the students into groups and ask them to complete the maps for the various candidates. 2. If the students require further support then provide them with the “Guidance sheet for students”. ROOM LAYOUT: Students will need access to the internet, so if possible use laptops/tablets or run the activity in a computer suite. STRETCH/ALTERNATIVE ACTIVITY: Ask students to examine the “Powers” and the “Pledges” of a candidate. Do the powers match the pledges? Why is it important that they do? RESOURCES: Candidate Maps, Guidance Sheet for Students, internet access, and pens. If available, bring in or print out relevant campaign materials to help students.