Mock Caucus Simulation

Main Objective

Students will be able to describe how the caucus process works to choose the presidential nominee for both the Republican and Democratic Party.

Additional Objectives

  • identify the steps in the caucus process.
  • evaluate the effectiveness of the caucus process.
90
Minute Curriculum

Activities

  • Warm-Up: A Tally of the Fruits
  • Republican Caucus Simulation
  • Democrat Caucus Simulation

Materials

60
Minute Curriculum

Activities

  • Warm-Up: A Tally of the Fruits
  • Republican Caucus Simulation
  • Democrat Caucus Simulation

Materials

30
Minute Curriculum

Activities

  • Warm-Up: A Tally of the Fruits
  • Republican Caucus Simulation
  • Democrat Caucus Simulation

Materials

Standards

Iowa Core: SS 9-12. PSCL.1
Understand the rights and responsibilities of each citizen and demonstrate the values of lifelong civic action.
Iowa Core: SS 9-12. PSCL.5
Understand strategies for effective political action that impact local, state, and national governance.
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