Activity Overview
When teaching students about elections, it is important to include information on the different political parties that dominate our system. Students should learn that there are two main parties in the United States: the Republicans and the Democrats. Congressional and Presidential elections are historically won by a member of one of these parties. While the United States is considered a two-party system, there are minor parties as well. The most well known minor parties that can be seen on an election ballot are the Green Party and the Libertarian Party.
After studying about the different parties, students will demonstrate their knowledge by creating a 4 cell storyboard that describes the core values of each party.
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Due Date:
Objective: Create a 4 cell storyboard that describes and illustrates the major and minor political parties.
Student Instructions:
- Click "Start Assignment".
- In the title boxes, identify two major and two minor parties.
- In the description boxes, list 3-4 core beliefs of each party.
- Create an illustration for each description using appropriate scenes, items, and characters.
Requirements:
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient 10 Points | Emerging 6 Points | Beginning 1 Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political Parties in the United States | Student can identify the two major parties in the United States as well as two minor parties. | Student can identify the two major parties in the United States. | Students can identify one political party in the United States. |
| Core Values of each Political Party | Student can explain 3-4 core values for each political party identified. | Student can explain 2 core values for each political party identified. | Student can explain 0-1 core value for each political party identified. |
Activity Overview
When teaching students about elections, it is important to include information on the different political parties that dominate our system. Students should learn that there are two main parties in the United States: the Republicans and the Democrats. Congressional and Presidential elections are historically won by a member of one of these parties. While the United States is considered a two-party system, there are minor parties as well. The most well known minor parties that can be seen on an election ballot are the Green Party and the Libertarian Party.
After studying about the different parties, students will demonstrate their knowledge by creating a 4 cell storyboard that describes the core values of each party.
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Due Date:
Objective: Create a 4 cell storyboard that describes and illustrates the major and minor political parties.
Student Instructions:
- Click "Start Assignment".
- In the title boxes, identify two major and two minor parties.
- In the description boxes, list 3-4 core beliefs of each party.
- Create an illustration for each description using appropriate scenes, items, and characters.
Requirements:
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient 10 Points | Emerging 6 Points | Beginning 1 Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political Parties in the United States | Student can identify the two major parties in the United States as well as two minor parties. | Student can identify the two major parties in the United States. | Students can identify one political party in the United States. |
| Core Values of each Political Party | Student can explain 3-4 core values for each political party identified. | Student can explain 2 core values for each political party identified. | Student can explain 0-1 core value for each political party identified. |
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