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The 1912 presidential election was one of the most extraordinary stories in
our country's political history. The choice facing voters in 1912 was more
diverse than at any other time in the 20th Century. Four major candidates
were running for president - each with their own specific plan for tackling the
nation's problems.
Each student will be placed into four groups, one representing each
candidate. Within those groups, each student will play one of four roles:
All students will be given one full class period to work on their projects and
fulfill their responsibilities based on their roles. Anything not finished on this
day will be HOMEWORK and will be due the next day to be ready to be
presented. Day Two of the project will consist of the presentations of the 4
groups and will conclude with a final class vote on the candidates of the
Election of 1912.
Candidate 1:
Party:
Running Mate:
Main Issues this candidate was focused on:
Candidate 2:
Party:
Running Mate:
Main Issues this candidate was focused on:
Candidate 3:
Party:
Running Mate:
Main Issues this candidate was focused on:
Candidate 4:
Party:
Running Mate:
Main Issues this candidate was focused on:
Participation Check-In
This Sheet gives you the opportunity to voice any concerns you have over
the participation of any member of your group. If you felt that a member of
your group did not participate or do their role properly, please use the blank
space provided to write that students name and why you feel they should
not receive participation credit. If you felt that every member of your group
played their role and participated the appropriate amount, please just write:
All the members of my group played their role and should receive full
participation points. Honesty in this part of the project is ESSENTIAL to the
integrity of the project and making sure that everyone gets the fair amount
of points.
Grading Rubric
Project/Presentation: 15 points
Candidate Information Sheet: 5 points
Participation: 10 points
Total: 30 Points