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Learning Objectives

  • Explain the electoral process (primary and general elections, Electoral College)
  • Identify the influence of the media in forming public opinion
  • Analyze how parts of a whole interact to produce outcomes in complex systems
  • Describe the various sources and uses of campaign funding
  • Describe the types and purposes of polling data

Overview

Are your students ready to be the next President of the United States?

Win the White House puts them in charge of their own presidential campaign.

As presidential candidates, they will pick a slogan and develop arguments to support issues that resonate with voters. Students will need to raise funds to support their campaign, poll voters, and gain momentum through targeted media campaigns and personal appearances. But keep an eye on the Electoral Vote tally as the decision day draws near.

Can they Win the White House?

 

Teacher Tips

Transform your students’ gameplay into meaningful and memorable learning.

The Win the White House Extension Pack includes activities and a mini quiz that give the game context and reinforce and assess its concepts. Extension Packs include a downloadable teacher lesson plan, assignable student handout, and instructive Google Slides. Google Slides can be used on projectors or interactive whiteboards.

Multilingual and English learners (ELs/MLs) and Spanish-speaking students: This game offers a decision-support tool, an English voiceover, a contextualized glossary, and a Spanish-language version.

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