Classroom 208 was turned into a Nation in February. This helps solidify learning from our "How We Organize Ourselves" unit, which focuses on government. Table groups became states, and students ran for Senate and House of Representatives. Each 'state' got 1 senator and every 4 students got a representative. Presidential Primaries began soon after. Students engaged with the voting process, where they told their representatives their opinions, but then the Electoral College (senators and representatives) made the final votes. Afterward, the top 3 groups campaigned for 10 minutes and had different strategies. Some chose to offer positions in the cabinet in exchange for votes and some tried to ask individuals what they would like to see in the classroom. Then, after short speeches, students voted silently. The electoral collage was informed on who won the popular vote in their table state and then they voted. The President chose the cabinet and then I chose the Supreme Court. All students are citizens of Room 208, and all have a role in the government.
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