Presidential 2016 Election Project
About The Election Project
In Humanities each student went to the website Isidewith.com, and asks questions about your personal beliefs and tries to match you with the current presidential candidates. After we finished answering the questions I was paired with Jill stein. I didn't even know who Jill Stein was, yet she had almost the same beliefs as me.This is the beginning of understanding the presidential candidates stands and views to then begin debating who is the better candidate.
I never wrapped my mind about being patriotic, because I don't normally see the people around me being patriotic. Learning to be patriotic is having devoted love, support & defense of one's country. But does this mean voters will actually try and elect a progressive candidate? If the American people started to simply google the candidate's views we begin having active voters.
Once we're able to become active voters we must be willing to share our opinions, because our opinions matter, and they must be heard. From my view I see Many people who are insecure about sharing their opinions, because they don't want to be judged or feel that they're wrong. Taking my experience from High Tech High International I try to be open minded, and inform others, so that I practice being educated while respecting others.
I never wrapped my mind about being patriotic, because I don't normally see the people around me being patriotic. Learning to be patriotic is having devoted love, support & defense of one's country. But does this mean voters will actually try and elect a progressive candidate? If the American people started to simply google the candidate's views we begin having active voters.
Once we're able to become active voters we must be willing to share our opinions, because our opinions matter, and they must be heard. From my view I see Many people who are insecure about sharing their opinions, because they don't want to be judged or feel that they're wrong. Taking my experience from High Tech High International I try to be open minded, and inform others, so that I practice being educated while respecting others.
Dear Future President
Commentary AnalysisDear President Second Draft |
Dear President First DraftDear President Final Draft |
Campaign Team Preparation
Topic Research WorksheetOpening Statement Draft 1 |
Fact Checker WorksheetOpening Statement Draft 2 |
Topic Research WorksheetOpening Statement Final Draft |
Truth Campaign Ads
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Produced Video
Fact Checking Info Graphic
Self Reflection Of The Election
What does being an educated voter mean to you? I believe that being an educated voter that they should know how the president is elected, and all four candidates views. Not only that, but educated voters must be able to discuss their opinions on which candidate they're voting for, because they're informed already. I say this because learning about the four candidates running this 2016 election before I can vote was fun, yet it did take a lot of work.
- What was the most challenging part of the work around the Election Project for you and how did you overcome it?
- What have you learned and gained so far in our study of politics not only on a personal level but also academic understanding?
- Where are you at with the state of the American presidential election right now - what is your current thinking of it and what are your hopes for it?
Exhibition
About Exhibition and Debating
Our School held an exhibition, debate, for all parents, and students to hear this years 4 candidates plans for when they become president. Setting the forum for our school took so many hours, and labor most of us were tired. We hand made the podiums, carried them to the exhibition, and had to fill the forum with info graphics and other projects. It took a lot of work setting the forum for exhibition, but hearing the vice presidents talk about their views, and how many parents were interested to learn about the candidates, the propositions, and our climate change project It was a success.
The next day our all 4 candidates prepared to debate live in front of the entire school. I saw so many nervous faces, however I did a lot of research and practice saying my two topics I knew it was ready. It was great because we were able to share our knowledge with the entire school, yet we had fun debating at the same time. If I could do this again I would and the reason is to be an educated voter, using my experience, and skills from previous projects at High Tech HIgh International.
The next day our all 4 candidates prepared to debate live in front of the entire school. I saw so many nervous faces, however I did a lot of research and practice saying my two topics I knew it was ready. It was great because we were able to share our knowledge with the entire school, yet we had fun debating at the same time. If I could do this again I would and the reason is to be an educated voter, using my experience, and skills from previous projects at High Tech HIgh International.