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Decision 2012

This standards-based learning module uses videos, primary sources and interactive features to explore presidential campaigns through the lenses of civics, history and media literacy.

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  • Video introductions
  • Essential questions
  • Background information, including key people, events and vocabulary
  • Warm-up discussion questions
  • Key concepts and quotations
  • Comprehension and critical-thinking questions for assessment
  • Class discussion and short essay questions
  • Extension activity ideas
  • Teacher key
  • Standards-linked content