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Thursday, August 27, 2020
RNC Night Four: President Donald Trump

At the final night of the Republican National Convention, President Trump accepted the party's nomination. He closed out the night by discussing his administration's accomplishments and plans for a second term.
Friday, August 21, 2020
DNC Night Four: Presidential Nominee Joe Biden

On the fourth and final night of the Democratic National Convention, former vice president and 2020 Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden accepted the nomination from the party. His speech highlighted his background and his plans for uniting the country.
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Comparing the 2020 Democratic and Republican National Conventions

Using clips from the Democratic National Convention (August 17-20, 2020) and the Republican National Convention (August 24-27, 2020), this lesson has students compare the speeches given at each party’s convention and develop summaries of the messaging and priorities of each party. Students will use this information to evaluate the effectiveness of each party’s message.

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Thursday, August 27, 2020
Reactions to the Events in Kenosha

Vice President Pence, Democratic presidential candidate Biden, members of the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks and President Trump all responded to the events occurring in Kenosha, Wisconsin over the past week. They reacted to the shooting of Jacob Blake, protests, civil unrest, and the killing of protesters by an armed civilian.
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
2020 State Legislative Elections and Redistricting

Reid Wilson, National Correspondent for The Hill, and Austin Chambers, Republican State Leadership Committee President talked about the 2020 elections for state legislature around the country and the importance of those races on redistricting and control of the House of Representatives for the next ten years.
Thursday, August 27, 2020
RNC Night Three: Vice President Mike Pence

Speaking from Fort McHenry in Baltimore, MD, Vice President Mike Pence addressed the 2020 Republican National Convention at the end of its third night. He accepted the nomination for vice president and spoke about the accomplishments of the Trump administration.
Thursday, August 20, 2020
DNC Night Three: Vice Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris

To close the third night Democratic National Convention, Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris accepted the party's nomination and spoke about her background and the Biden-Harris ticket.
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Campaign 2020 and Mail-in Voting

Center for Election Innovation and Research Executive Director David Becker talked about mail-in voting in the 2020 general election.
Friday, August 21, 2020
Senate Hearing on Voting and the U.S. Postal Service

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy testified before the Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee. Postmaster General DeJoy responded to questions about absentee and mail-in voting from Senator Rob Portman (R-OH). They spoke about state election laws and challenges for the Postal Service faced by the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr. DeJoy also provided advice for voters requesting absentee…
Friday, August 7, 2020
The July Jobs Report and Economic Outlook

Moody’s Analytics' chief economist Mark Zandi talked about July jobs report released earlier that morning and the state of the U.S. economy.
Monday, August 3, 2020
Trump Administration Proposes Ban on TikTok

Center for Growth and Opportunity’s William Rinehart discussed the announcement by the Trump administration to ban TikTok from the United States. He spoke about the legal pathways that the administration could use to enact this ban.
Thursday, August 20, 2020
How will COVID-19 Impact Campaign Strategies in 2020?

With the outbreak of COVID-19, candidates running for office and their teams have had to adjust how they campaign and reach out to voters. This lesson has students view videos clips of campaign advisers and party officials discussing how their campaigns are adjusting their strategies in response to public health concerns. Students will use these video clips to explain traditional campaign…

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Monday, August 10, 2020
How Might the Coronavirus Pandemic Change America’s Economy?

This lesson looks at the economic impact of COVID-19 on the U.S. economy and the potential long-term effects. Students will view short video clips from experts about the future of America’s economy including topics such as retail, labor, economic inequality and small businesses. Students will use this information to predict how the coronavirus pandemic might change America’s economy.

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Thursday, August 27, 2020

RNC Night Four: President Donald Trump

At the final night of the Republican National Convention, President Trump accepted the party's nomination. He closed out the night by discussing his administration's accomplishments and plans for a second term.

Friday, August 21, 2020

DNC Night Four: Presidential Nominee Joe Biden

On the fourth and final night of the Democratic National Convention, former vice president and 2020 Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden accepted the nomination from the party. His speech…

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Comparing the 2020 Democratic and Republican National Conventions

Using clips from the Democratic National Convention (August 17-20, 2020) and the Republican National Convention (August 24-27, 2020), this lesson has students compare the speeches given at each…

Thursday, August 27, 2020

Reactions to the Events in Kenosha

Vice President Pence, Democratic presidential candidate Biden, members of the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks and President Trump all responded to the events occurring in Kenosha, Wisconsin over the past…

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

2020 State Legislative Elections and Redistricting

Reid Wilson, National Correspondent for The Hill, and Austin Chambers, Republican State Leadership Committee President talked about the 2020 elections for state legislature around the country and the…

Thursday, August 27, 2020

RNC Night Three: Vice President Mike Pence

Speaking from Fort McHenry in Baltimore, MD, Vice President Mike Pence addressed the 2020 Republican National Convention at the end of its third night. He accepted the nomination for vice president…

Thursday, August 20, 2020

DNC Night Three: Vice Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris

To close the third night Democratic National Convention, Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris accepted the party's nomination and spoke about her background and the Biden-Harris ticket.

Tuesday, August 4, 2020

Campaign 2020 and Mail-in Voting

Center for Election Innovation and Research Executive Director David Becker talked about mail-in voting in the 2020 general election.

Friday, August 21, 2020

Senate Hearing on Voting and the U.S. Postal Service

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy testified before the Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee. Postmaster General DeJoy responded to questions about absentee and mail-in voting from…

Friday, August 7, 2020

The July Jobs Report and Economic Outlook

Moody’s Analytics' chief economist Mark Zandi talked about July jobs report released earlier that morning and the state of the U.S. economy.

Monday, August 3, 2020

Trump Administration Proposes Ban on TikTok

Center for Growth and Opportunity’s William Rinehart discussed the announcement by the Trump administration to ban TikTok from the United States. He spoke about the legal pathways that the…

Thursday, August 20, 2020

How will COVID-19 Impact Campaign Strategies in 2020?

With the outbreak of COVID-19, candidates running for office and their teams have had to adjust how they campaign and reach out to voters. This lesson has students view videos clips of campaign…

Monday, August 10, 2020

How Might the Coronavirus Pandemic Change America’s Economy?

This lesson looks at the economic impact of COVID-19 on the U.S. economy and the potential long-term effects. Students will view short video clips from experts about the future of America’s economy…

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RNC Night Four: President Donald Trump

DNC Night Four: Presidential Nominee Joe Biden

Comparing the 2020 Democratic and Republican National Conventions

Reactions to the Events in Kenosha

2020 State Legislative Elections and Redistricting

RNC Night Three: Vice President Mike Pence

DNC Night Three: Vice Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris

Campaign 2020 and Mail-in Voting

Senate Hearing on Voting and the U.S. Postal Service

The July Jobs Report and Economic Outlook

Trump Administration Proposes Ban on TikTok

How will COVID-19 Impact Campaign Strategies in 2020?

How Might the Coronavirus Pandemic Change America’s Economy?

RNC Night Four: President Donald Trump

DNC Night Four: Presidential Nominee Joe Biden

Comparing the 2020 Democratic and Republican National Conventions

Reactions to the Events in Kenosha

2020 State Legislative Elections and Redistricting

RNC Night Three: Vice President Mike Pence

DNC Night Three: Vice Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris

Campaign 2020 and Mail-in Voting

Senate Hearing on Voting and the U.S. Postal Service

The July Jobs Report and Economic Outlook

Trump Administration Proposes Ban on TikTok

How will COVID-19 Impact Campaign Strategies in 2020?

How Might the Coronavirus Pandemic Change America’s Economy?