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To stand up for their fundamental freedoms. I believe this is ours.

That’s why I’m running for reelection as President of the United States. Join us. Let’s finish the job.

To stand up for their fundamental freedoms. I believe this is ours. That’s why I’m running for reelection as President of the United States. Join us. Let’s finish the job.

Lesson Plan

Subject: Social Studies

Grade Level: 10-12

Topic: Joe Biden’s Reelection Campaign

Objectives:

  • Students will be able to identify the key issues that are likely to be debated in the 2024 presidential election.
  • Students will be able to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of Joe Biden’s candidacy.
  • Students will be able to formulate their own opinion on whether or not Joe Biden should be reelected.

Materials:

  • Whiteboard or projector
  • Markers or pens
  • Handouts of articles and/or videos about Joe Biden’s reelection campaign
  • Handouts of a voter registration form

Procedure:

  1. Begin by reviewing the key issues that are likely to be debated in the 2024 presidential election. These issues could include the economy, healthcare, education, climate change, and foreign policy.
  2. Next, distribute handouts of articles and/or videos about Joe Biden’s reelection campaign. Have students read or watch the materials and then come up with a list of Biden’s strengths and weaknesses as a candidate.
  3. Once students have had a chance to review the materials, lead a class discussion about Biden’s candidacy. Encourage students to share their opinions on whether or not they think Biden should be reelected.
  4. How do candidates for the presidency fund their campaigns? Look at the Tweet Joe Biden sent right after his announcement.
  5. To conclude the lesson, if in the US, distribute handouts of a voter registration form. Encourage students to register to vote and to make their voices heard in the 2024 presidential election.

Assessment:

  • Students will be assessed on their ability to identify the key issues that are likely to be debated in the 2024 presidential election.
  • Students will be assessed on their ability to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of Joe Biden’s candidacy.
  • Students will be assessed on their ability to formulate their own opinion on whether or not Joe Biden should be reelected.

Differentiation:

  • For students who need more support, provide them with a graphic organizer to help them track the key points of the lesson.
  • For students who are ready for a challenge, have them research a particular issue that is likely to be debated in the 2024 presidential election and write a short essay about their findings.

Extension:

  • Have students create a campaign poster or website for Joe Biden or his opponent.
  • Have students participate in a mock presidential debate.
  • Have students write to their elected officials and express their views on the issues that are important to them.

Issues to debate, imagine Trump against Biden in 2024 where to they stand on these issues?

  • The war in Ukraine
  • The rising cost of living
  • The COVID-19 pandemic
  • Climate change
  • Gun control
  • Abortion LGBTQ+ rights
  • Immigration
  • Racial justice
  • Political corruption

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