Election 2008: Front page news

November 3rd, 2008 By: Diane Trim in Articles, Social Studies Teaching Strategies, Teaching Strategies

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November of 2006 was a “Blues Fest,” according to the Quad-City Times of Davenport, Iowa.

You might not remember, but that was the election when the democrats won back a majority of seats in the House of Representatives.

The Newseum, located in Washington D.C. and on the Internet at www.newseum.org, collects and displays the front pages from newspapers around the world. For historical events, like the day after an election, the Newseum stores the front pages in an archive.

During this election, you might want to visit the Newseum’s site and click on Today’s Front Pages. You and your students will see the day’s headlines and photos from around the country and around the globe.

In Today’s Front Pages Archives, you’ll find the important dates from this year’s presidential election as well as events in recent history like Hurricane Katrina, the war in Iraq, and September 11, 2001.

As a class, look at the headlines for the major events. What’s the class’s favorite headline and why? Which newspaper snagged the best photo and why is it the best? Which newspaper would you buy? Which one is best for history? Is there a newspaper that just doesn’t seem to be on the same page as all the others? Why is the news in that town so different that day?

The Newseum offers a great deal of content online – it’s like a virtual field trip. However, if you’re in the Washington, D.C. area, including some counties in Virginia and Maryland, a trip to the Newseum might be free. Check the website to be sure.

Oh, and if you go? Buy me one of those cute Newshound beanie toys.

Tags: election, online, Website

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