TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Background/
Introduction/
Standards


Key Quotes 

Objectives/
Preparing Students


Critical Inquiry

Media Literacy

Teaching Suggestion
(NCSS)

Links to Other
Lesson Plans

Links to Candidates
Websites/Streams

NEW
Ad Watch Columns
(evaluating spots 
for accuracy)


Past Campaign Ads


In The News
(news stories to read/access/download)
 

Links to Campaign/Election
news resources


Election sites for
Teachers and students


Web Resources

Recommended Texts

Recommended
Videos
 
 
 


 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Role of Media in Elections: 
Helping Students Understand Media's Influence

by Frank Baker, media educator
(Workshops available; contact me)

©2004


Links to 2012 Candidates Web Sites
GOP Presidential Candidates

Newt Gingrich's official website
Ron Paul's official website
Rick Perry's official website
Mitt Romney's official website
Rick Santorum's official website


Tracking Ad Spending in the Presidential Campaign

  Graphic: Comparing Republican and Obama Budget Plans   
(Washington Post)       NYT  Money Race             Federal Election Comm.



2008 Ad Resources

Websites for viewing streaming ads and candidate appearances



Site Updated on
: 01/17/2012