Democrats, Republicans, Tea Party members, the Green Party, and Libertarians are just some of the political parties that exist in the United States government and politics. Scholars research the creation of a political party and how they choose their nominees to run for public office. The 40th video in a 50-part series generates open discussion on the need and purpose of having political parties in the United States. 

Concepts

the united states government, american politics, political parties

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Extend the lesson with unit resources on the formation of political parties in the United States
• Invite local politicians as guest speakers to present why they are a part of a party

Classroom Considerations

• Video is less than 10 minutes, a great supplement to a unit on political parties
  

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Includes primary source information to use for future research 
• Lesson provides a thought bubble that animates the key concepts for visual learners 

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.3 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.3