Social Studies HS Guide

● Identify and explain election processes. Examples to consider include: ○ Presidential elections ■ Electoral College System

○ Congressional elections ○ State and local elections

○ Primary elections ○ General elections ○ Special elections ○ Referendums and ballot measures ● Identify and explain election strategies.

● Research data from the last presidential election and most recent state and local elections. ● Use the data that was collected to evaluate and explain election processes and strategies.

VOCABULARY

● Election results ● Election processes ● Election strategies DIFFERENTIATION IN ACTION

● Inquiry

Skill Building

● Themes and Lenses

Extension

STRAND3: Distribution of Power

STANDARD 3.5

PACING

RESOURCES

● See Government &

Civics Year at a Glance

● Work together as a PLC to determine individual standard pacing.

STANDARDS

Students will explain how the individual roles of the members of the President’s cabinet are designed to meet various purposes in government.