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Download full textGreene, Mary Frances – 2001
The Progressive Era, as the period in history at the turn of the 20th century has come to be known, was a time of tremendous social, economic, and political changes, and the presidential election of 1912 typified the reform spirit of the period. Among the choices for president in 1912 were three major candidates, each of whom laid claim to…
Descriptors: Elections, Political Campaigns, Presidential Campaigns (United States), Primary Sources
The Quarterly, 1988
This newsletter has been designed to update and supplement the curriculum guide "Resources for Teaching Virginia Government." Issue 1 features "Campaigning on the Tube" (J. Babb), an articles that teaches about television's role in promoting political events and candidates in Virginia. "...Demagogues, Pedagogues,…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Constitutional History, Instructional Materials, Local Government
Merriman, W. Richard, Jr. – 1986
The necessity for candidates for public office to gather money in order to mount effective campaigns has raised concerns that campaign contributions may give some individuals and groups improper influence on the selection of public officials and the making of public policy. Part of this concern stems from the pluralist theory that maintains that…
Descriptors: Constitutional History, Democratic Values, Fund Raising, Higher Education
Malament, Elizabeth E. – 1977
Because Watergate tested the strength of the U.S. constitutional system and proved that it worked, this unit could serve as a focal point for study of the U.S. Constitution. The three objectives of the document are: (1) to expand knowledge of the governance process through study of the separation of powers, the impeachment process, the right to…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Constitutional Law, Instructional Materials, Political Attitudes
Peer reviewedDepoali, Kendyl – Journal of Geography, 1993
Asserts that presidential elections and the Electoral College provide opportunities to combine instruction in government and geography. Presents a week-long unit designed for grades 6-12 that utilizes 4 different instructional strategies. Includes relevant excerpts from the U.S. Constitution and data sheets, maps, and charts. (CFR)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cooperative Learning, Educational Strategies, Elections
Peer reviewedYang, Elizabeth M. – Update on Law-Related Education, 1996
Explores the constitutional amendments and federal laws that extended the right to vote to most citizens. Discusses the historical circumstances and social issues that surrounded passage of the 15th Amendment (elimination of racial barriers), 19th Amendment (women's right to vote), and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizenship Education, Civics, Constitutional History
Lindroth, Linda K. – Teaching PreK-8, 1996
Uses Presidential and House of Representatives elections as basis for year-long curriculum focus on civics education, integrating print material, software, and the Internet. Describes classroom activities, Internet sites, and software described for four major areas: (1) campaigning for office; (2) moving into a new home; (3) reporting for work;…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civics, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
