Mr. Richardson’s 1828 Campaign Posters

Mr. Richardson's 8th grade Social Studies students created campaign posters for the 1828 election.

The students created using iPads and any App of their choice.  Several chose to create Smores, Pages documents, or Google Docs.  Students had to create a campaign slogan, declare their political party, voting targets, time frame political promises, and have a time appropriate look for the overall campaign.

Remember it is always beneficial when you offer students the choice in the medium they are using.  The goal is the end product so they can show what they know, not the medium they are using.  Students often show more ownership and engagement when they have some input in how they will create the end product.