Make distinctions between presidential platforms. As a large group, brainstorm a list of 5 to 10 key issues in the upcoming national election that affect your content area. Divide into cooperative learning groups to research, outline, and present a candidate's stand. The candidates' positions on issues that affect the economy, federal funding of the arts and humanities, the environment, education, and government can all serve as jumping boards for discussion. Create a chart for the comparison and contrast of the candidates' positions on the issues for a class analysis.