Election Day
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Elections Individual and group activities, art projects, games, and even a classroom election are used to instruct students about our nation's system of selecting its leaders.

Election Day Lesson Plans\Election Day Thematic Unit

Voting is Elementary  Grade: 1, 2, 3
Conducting a mock election helps primary students understand the voting process. In this lesson students conduct a mock election for a class mascot. Students also use the Internet to find out about Kids Voting, a country-wide project that encourages student participation in government. After visiting the Kids Voting Wish Tree site, students make a class wish tree showing their goals for our country.
Source: http://pd.l2l.org/

Know Your Local Government  Grade: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
The purpose of this activity is to introduce students to the local government structure and the people in the various power positions. They will see day to day activities that directly affects their lives, and ways people can influence the actions of these people in power. Where they can see day to day progress or activities on behalf of this level of government that affects their lives.
Source: http://ericir.syr.edu

Election Scavenger Hunt  Grade: K-12
Students hunt through newspapers for a list of election-related news.
Source: http://www.education-world

Why Vote: A Public Awareness Campaign Grade: K-12
Learn about the important public services that government provides, and by extension, the importance of voting in local, state and federal elections. Create a public service campaign to encourage adults in your community to vote.
Source: http://www.pbs.org

To Vote Or Not To Vote Grade: K-12
Examine the history of voting rights in America, explore the current-day problem of low voter turnout, and create community surveys to evaluate different ways to improve voter registration and voter participation.
Source: http://www.pbs.org

Candidate Debate  Grade: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
To stimulate a political debate based upon issues relevant to third to fifth graders, their parents, and the community.  To introduce and develop the concept that an informed voter uses his/her voting power to support issues that are important to him/her.
Source: http://www.askeric.org

Election Day Free Printouts

Election KWL
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USA Elections Crossword
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Freedom to Vote
Write about the freedom to vote.
Source: http://www.abcteach.com

Election Day Supplies

Elections Bulletin Board Display Set Display red, white, and blue election icons to extend lessons that introduce students to the voting process. (18 pieces plus stars) All bulletin board pieces are UV coated for extra durability. A 4-page teacher resource guide is included.

Elections Students become familiar with election terminology, apply what they have learned via a board game, and simulate the election process.