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Build a Cardboard Campaign Bus for a School ProjectA cardboard campaign bus is an engaging way to combine history, design, writing and civics in one school project. Students can recreate the kind of vehicle…What Young Supporters Learned About Clean Energy JobsWhen John Kerry campaigned for the U.S. presidency in 2004, renewable energy was presented as more than an environmental concern. Wind power, solar technology,…How to Write a Campaign Speech for Your School’s Student CouncilA strong student council speech is less about sounding like a professional politician and more about showing that you understand school life. Your classmates…Rock the Vote and Youth Power in the 2004 ElectionThe 2004 United States presidential election showed how youth participation could move beyond school civics lessons and become part of popular culture. John…A 2004 Kerry Volunteer Knocks on 500 Doors and Looks BackIn the autumn of 2004, a teenager from a swing county spent weekends walking suburban streets with a clipboard, a Kerry-Edwards sticker, and a list of…Teresa Heinz Kerry's Recipe for Family-Friendly FundraisersTeresa Heinz Kerry approached political campaigning with the warmth of someone who had hosted countless dinner parties and the discipline of a seasoned…Designing Campaign Posters That Pop Off the Bulletin BoardBulletin boards are the original social media feed. Long before a single meme went viral in a year nine classroom, students tacked hand-drawn flyers above the…Young voices in the polls: youth political clubs before the internet ageYoung Australians have always found ways to make their voices heard in the hurly-burly of national debate. Long before a TikTok could rally a march or a group…Build a Thoughtful Kerry Campaign Video for ClassA “Why I Support Kerry” video can be a useful class assignment when it is treated as a piece of historical communication rather than a current campaign…A seventh-grader's view of the 2004 campaign trailThe 2004 American presidential race unfolded far from the polling stations of Ohio, yet it drew attention in classrooms and lounge rooms across the Pacific. In… 