Win the White House

Today, thanks to an organization called iCivics, you will have the opportunity to run for President in a simulation game.  In the game, you will pick issues that are important to you, participate in primaries, debates, fundraising, make speeches, make political ads, and campaign in states that you believe will help you Win the White House. 

Step one:  go to the iCivics site
Step two:  register (don't worry, no private information is shared).  You may play the game w/o registering if you would rather, but it will not save your game!
Step three:  play Win the White House
Click on this link to play the game:  Win the White House

It will take about 3 days to complete the game.  Your aim is to win enough electoral votes to become President.  There are 538 electoral college votes, a candidate must win at least 270 to become President of the United States.

If you win the election, print the certificate and turn in for extra-credit points!

If you play the game and do not receive the score you want, you may play again (and again, and again, and again, etc.)  to try for a better score.  We will only have the laptops through Wednesday of next week, but remember, the game is online and you can play when ever and where ever you like.  If you win at home, print out the certificate of achievement to give to me in class.

Have Fun!