Ballot Measure Analysis Project Description

Ballot Measure Analysis

Project Description

Objective:  Students will research current Washington State ballot initiatives and present that information to the class.

Directions:  Begin by reading your measure's description in the voter's pamphlet, including the for and against arguments. Then find 6 articles concerning the issue.  Using the collected information, write a position statement that will be the basis of your presentation.  Then create a Google presentation of your information or a video essay.  Your presentation must defend the position you signed up for and refute opposing arguments.  A written summary of your position will be due with your presentation.  All presentations are due with first presentation and all sources must be documented in your presentation and written work.

Tasks

1. Position statement which summarizes issue
2. Find six articles - highlight
3. Written summary of position
4. Google presentation (6 minutes – formal)- Due at the start of the presentations!