Cary Waxler has created this delightful simulation to pair with our episode on Conventions.
Students will conduct a simulated National Nominating Convention, held in Des Moines, IA, where no candidate has secured enough delegates in primary elections to be the automatic nominee. The simulated party name is the Unionist Party.
Activity: Political Conventions
Time Needed: 1-2 class periods (45 minutes each); 1 class period (90 minute block); Flexible if needed. The lesson can be done in as little as 20 minutes and can go on as long as desired.
Size: 20-35 students per class. (Scalable for more or less with teacher modifications)
Grade Levels: 10-12 Civics/U.S. Government; A.P. U.S. Government and Politics (MS possible with vocabulary or procedure modifications)