Organize and annotate Web sites for use in lessons.
2008 Presidential Election: Candidates and Issues
Track #
322684
Annotations by:
Bridget Hennessy
Track Category
Grade(s):
High School (9-12)
Subjects(s):
Social Sciences
Last Modified:
Aug 8, 2007
Format:
Worksheet
Track Description
Mission: using candidates' websites, get the stance of six 2008 presidential candidates on some major issues.
Directions: go to the listed websites, and answer each accompanying question.Please sum up the candidate’s stance on the issue in 3-5 sentences only.Use concise language that will convey the most information about the candidate’s stance.
When you have answered all the questions, consider whether or not you agree with each candidate.Make notes on your opinions as necessary.Create a table that includes 3 columns: candidate’s name, his/her stance on the issue you researched, and your stance on the issue.Use the rubric to guide your work.