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All Roads Lead to This Debate #MYParty12     

Posted by Theresa Shafer on October 29, 2012

WE HAVE A #MYPARTY!12 WINNER!! and a Debate Highlight Video! 

After much analyzing of issues, exploring personal beliefs, studying the history of politics, meeting with local candidates and creating campaign commercials with platforms .  Students from 4 states debated the economy, foreign policy, education and social issues via Google Hangouts on Nov. 2nd at Noon EST. Watch HERE!

Learn more about the #MYParty12 project:

Ignite Talk that started it all "Let's Talk Politics" 

Middle School Students Rock the Vote

Students have debate parties & tweet ups

Teachers have blogged about the process

Please join us to hear what students have to say about an election that will affect their future!

 

 

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