Be the Press: Local Issues, National News
After learning two newspaper writing styles, students choose a national election issue to analyze and interview local experts about. Finished products can be published in student or local newspapers.

A Big Picture Lesson: How Does the Economy Impact the Election?
The economy is becoming a major topic of the 2008 presidential election. In this lesson students examine the various economic conditions in their own communities and the country as a whole.

A Big Picture Lesson: Boom Town
Students debate the pros and cons of growth and look at issues in their own communities.

A Race to Watch: Campaign 2008 - The Role of Technology and the Internet
Students analyze the use of technology in the political and campaign process and examine how this new medium might impact the outcome of the 2008 presidential election.

Analyzing the Candidates in the 2008 Presidential Election
After examining the process by which candidates enter the presidential race, students break into groups to create candidate profiles that assess his or her ability to win it all in 2008.

Could Obama and Clinton Be the Golden Ticket?
Namrata writes about the benefits and obstacles for a potential Obama-Clinton ticket.

Road to Nomination Goes through Pennsylvania
Julia spoke with students at her high school in Bloomsburg, Pa., about the election issues that concern them most.

Rallying Student Support for Obama in Ohio
Joshua has been volunteering with the Barack Obama campaign in Ohio for 9 months, organizing students and talking to voters.

Obama Volunteers Flood into Texas
A new Obama volunteer in Austin, Texas, reports on the positive energy at the campaign office.

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