Election 2016 Project Rubric



Team PolarisName ________________American HistoryDate _________________Election 2016 Project AcademicPart 1- Voter’s Guide: You are going to create a “voter’s guide” to the 2016 Presidential Election. Think of this guide as a way to introduce voters to the two candidates and help them decide which one they would like to vote for. Requirement’s for your voter’s guide:A brief biography of both candidates (see checklist on back).You must identify three important issues in this year’s election and explain each candidate’s position on these issues.You must explain how our electoral system works (the Electoral College) and identify how many electoral votes are needed to win the election.Suggested Methods for doing your voter’s guide:A Sway. (This is the method I suggest and will be teaching in class.)A PowerPoint. A website.Other ideas are welcome, but see me before you begin. Whatever kind of project you do, you will be expected to use photographs and graphics to enhance its appearance. Part 2- Advertisement: After you have researched the candidates, you should be able to choose the one you prefer. You are going to create a political advertisement for that candidate. Requirements for your advertisement:You must feature at least one important issue in your ad.Your ad must have a slogan, catch phrase, or quote.Suggested methods for advertisement:A poster.A website.Other ideas are welcome, but see me before you begin. Extra Credit: If you include one of the minor candidates in your project, you can receive up to 5 points extra credit.Due Date: Friday, September 30th Project is worth 60 points.Notes/Questions:Checklist for Voter’s Guide:Biography of each CandidateDate and Place of Birth _______Educational Background ______Political Party_____Political Experience ______Other Experience_____Three Important Issues in this Year’s Election_______________________________________________________________________________________Electoral CollegeDid I explain it? _____Did I tell how many electoral votes are necessary to win? _____Did I use photos and graphics to enhance my project? _____Election 2016 Project Rubric10-987-65-1PointsBiography10 pts/5 pts eachAll aspects of each biography are includedThere are minimal convention errorsMost aspects of each biography are includedThere are minimal convention errorsSeveral aspects of each biography are included There are several convention errorsFew aspects of biography are includedThere are frequent convention errors____Issues30 pts/10 pts eachIssue is described in great detail and each candidate’s position is clearly explainedIssue is described in detail and each candidate’s position is clearly explainedIssue is described in and each candidate’s position is explainedIssue is missing key elements and/or missing candidate’s position___ x 3 =____Electoral College5 ptsConcept is clearly explained and number of electoral votes is includedConcept is explained and number of electoral votes is includedDisplays some level of explanation of concept and electoral votes are includedConcept not explained and/or electoral college votes are not included___/2 = _____Graphics5 ptsMany graphics/ photos are used to enhance projectSeveral graphics/ photos are used to enhance projectFew graphics/ photos are used to enhance projectNo graphics/ photos are used to enhance project___ /2 = _____Advertisement10 ptsAll aspects of the ad are includedAd is unique and creativeAll aspects of the ad are included Ad is creativeOne aspect of the ad is includedNo aspects of the ad are included____Total ___/60Election Project 2016Schedule of Activities September 16 – Introduction to Election 2016 ProjectSeptember 19 – 20 – Research the Issues. In class, we will use the laptops to research the issues that the candidates discuss. You will have time to read through the issues and determine what each candidate feels about each issue.September 23 – First Electoral College Map Due. This is the first of four Electoral College maps that you will do. Color in each state according to which candidate currently controls the state. Be sure to make a key to explain what each color means (Clinton, Trump, or Undecided).September 26 – First Presidential Debate. This is the first of three presidential debates. You must watch at least two of them. In this debate, the moderator will present 6 questions to each candidate. It starts at 9:00 PM. You must watch at least a half an hour of the debate.September 30 – Voter’s Guide and Political Advertisement are due in class. October 4 – Vice-Presidential Debate. You must watch this debate between the Vice-Presidential Candidates. It starts at 9:00 PM. You must watch at least a half an hour of the debate.October 9 – Second Presidential Debate. This is the second of three presidential debates. You must watch at least two of them. This debate is town meeting style (the audience asks questions that are important to them personally). It starts at 9:00. You must watch at least a half an hour of the debate.October 11 – Second Electoral College Map Due. This is the second of four Electoral College maps that you will do. Color in each state according to which candidate currently controls the state. Be sure to make a key to explain what each color means (Clinton, Trump, or Undecided).October 19 – Third Presidential Debate. This is the third of three presidential debates. You must watch at least two of them. This debate is the same format as the first debate. It starts at 9:00. You must watch at least a half an hour of the debate.October 21 – Intro to Candidate Paper!October 28 – Rough Draft of Candidate Paper due!November 1 – Third Electoral College Map Due. This is the third of four Electoral College maps that you will do. Color in each state according to which candidate currently controls the state. Be sure to make a key to explain what each color means (Clinton, Trump, or Undecided). November 4 – Final Copy of Candidate paper due!November 7 – Extra Credit Election Pool due. Be sure to wear your Party Colors!!November 8 – ELECTION DAY! Go Clinton/Go Trump!November 9 – Election Journal in Class. What do you do now that your candidate won/lost? How do we reunite our country? November 11 – Fourth Electoral College Map due. This is the fourth of four Electoral College maps that you will do. This should be filled out according to who won each state. Color in each state according to which candidate currently controls the state. Be sure to make a key to explain what each color means (Clinton or Trump).Conservative vs. LiberalTrump vs. ClintonUsing or , find out where each candidate stands on the issues. Choose five (5) issues to look at and explain each issue. Then, describe what each candidate believes about the issues you selected. IssueTrump’s PositionClinton’s PositionDebates 2016Debate #1: Date__________ Who is debating? _____________ vs. _____________What question was asked?Republican ResponseDemocratic ResponseWhat do you think?Debate #2: Date__________ Who is debating? _____________ vs. _____________What question was asked?Republican ResponseDemocratic ResponseWhat do you think?Debate #3: Date __________ Who is debating? ___________ vs. ______________What question was asked?Republican ResponseDemocratic ResponseWhat do you think?Political Talk Show: Name of Show ________________________ Date__________ What question was asked?Republican ResponseDemocratic ResponseWhat do you think?2016 Electoral College Map2016 Electoral College Map2016 Electoral College Map2016 Electoral College Map ................
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