During this web quest, middle school students of mixed ability will examine the two main candidate in order to extend their prior knowledge of each. They will analyze the use of three types of media, and poll other students engaging in election research regarding the usefulness of the different types of information.
1. They will begin by considering the following quotes:
"...the closest presidential race in a generation..."
|
|
|
"The prospect of having either Vice President Gore or Texas Gov. George W. Bush elevated to the presidency left exactly half the country excited and optimistic and the other half concerned or scared, according to the Voters News Service exit poll interviews." |
"What
is all the hubbub, Bub?" Bugs
Bunny
2. They will answer the question...
In
an election where every single vote is so important...
Who
would win your precious ballot?