Date What’s Going On…

Teachers explain the simulation. Each student assigned/chooses their role

working for the candidate’s campaign or the media. Candidates announce
intention to run, record two-minute video explaining why they should represent
Wed, Feb 21 their respective party. Students ALSO assigned a state in which they will serve as
elector. States should develop one or two requirements that candidates and their
campaign must complete to appear on their ballot.

Media--cover the candidates from each period who are running for president! Get
biographies, find out their stance on the issues, starting with Immigration.
Thu, Feb 22 Campaigns--make your big plans, including a video-shoot schedule for all the
debates… get scripts, candidate positions, etc. Determine what needs to be done
to get the candidate’s name on all 51 ballots.

Make sure campaign staffs have a video cued up on the virtual debate schedule,
Fri, Feb 23 ready to go for tomorrow, on Immigration. Media--cover the issue and what
candidates are saying.

Virtual Debate #1 on Immigration. (The wall, DACA, Trump bans, only skilled
immigrants allowed in, etc.) The YouTube videos from each candidate will be
Mon, Feb 26 shown at the beginning of each period. Students vote on who won the debate.
Campaigns prepare for next virtual debate and continue promotional work
(posters, social media, buttons, stickers, etc.).

Candidates and media, get prepared for tomorrow’s virtual debate on FOREIGN
Tue, Feb 27 POLICY. Get you YouTube links up.

Virtual Debate #2 on Foreign Policy. (North Korea, Iran, Russian hacking, etc.)
Wed, Feb 28 Students vote on who won the debate.

Media and candidates, prepare for the next two days videos, on gun control and
Thu, Mar 1 the environment. Get your YouTube links up.

Virtual Debate #3 on Gun Control. (Concealed carry, ban on assault rifles,

Mon, Mar 5 arming teachers, etc.) Students vote on who won the debate.

Virtual Debate #4 on Environmental Issues. (Global warming, pollution,

Tue, Mar 6 renewable energy, etc.) Students vote on who won the debate.

Town Hall Meetings. The candidates and their running mates will each be on an
Wed, Mar 7 in school field trip for periods 2, 4, 5, & 7. Have your questions ready to go….

Thu, Mar 8 Election Day! Who’s going to win?! Vote!! Fill out your simulation self-evaluation.