Department of Social Sciences
Presidential Primaries
2016
Internet Resources
Video on the race for the Presidency from The Telegraph: Provides an overview of the
presidential primary process in the U.S.:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/us-election/11928659/US-Election-2016explained.html
Video: How We Choose Our President: Primaries and Caucuses:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojELcKHdwvA
Website: 2016 Primary Schedule- provides a complete list of each state’s primary
election:
http://www.uspresidentialelectionnews.com/2016-presidential-primary-schedulecalendar/
Electing a President: Lessons for Teaching About Presidential Primaries:
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson331.shtml
Florida’s Legislature Sets March 15, 2016 at Presidential Primary:
http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/stateroundup/gov-rick-scott-makes-it-officialfloridas-presidential-primary-set-for/2222059
Election Date Information from Florida Division of Elections:
http://dos.myflorida.com/elections/for-voters/election-dates/
Individual Candidates’ Website: Please note: these are the remaining candidates
as of March 1, 2016.
Democrats:
Hillary Clinton
Martin O’Malley
Bernie Sanders
Republicans:
Ben Carson
Ted Cruz
John Kasich
Marco Rubio
Donald Trump
Department of Social Sciences
Presidential Primaries
2016
Quick Ideas for Teachers/Students for Presidential Primaries:
1. Have students create an infographic on one of the following topics:
a. My Endorsed Candidate
b. Road to Party Nomination
c. Party Differences
d. Design Your Own Caucus
2. Have students write an editorial or newspaper article on one of the following
topics:
a. Political Ads/Reporting: Guide to Finding the Truth!
b. Issues that Directly Affect Me!
c. How My Plan Differs from (X Candidate)
d. Why it’s important to stay informed!
3. Have students draw or create a digital campaign poster on one of the following
topics:
a. My Endorsed Party
b. My Endorsed Candidate
c. My Important Issues
d. My State’s Importance
4. Elections are SERIOUS business- but also provide a lot of ammunition for
comedians. Find a video or article that makes fun of an issue or candidate and
explain what it teaches you about issues shaping the 2016 Presidential Primary
Election
5. Make a video or design a Public Service Announcement (PSA) which
encourages people to participate in the primary election.
Department of Social Sciences
Presidential Primaries 2016 Student Mock Election Link
2016 Online Florida Presidential Primary Student Mock Election