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Practicing Voice & Choice
Encourage students to put their civic skills in action as they learn the power of their vote. Through our mock election simulation, students will practice making informed decisions and experience the importance of participating in their community. Whether you use this to have students determine elected officials in their classroom, vote on new classroom rules, or dream-up another scenario, these resources will help students understand the meaning of democracy and the power of their voice and vote!
Essential Question
Why is it important to vote?
Objective
This lesson is designed to invite students to experience the voting process through simulation, analyze how voting impacts election results and identify their own reasons to vote.
Resources Available
- Lesson Slides: Click Here to Download ›
- Connections to Today: Voter Participation
- Experience Voices & Views: Civics Education
- “Vote Responsibly” Civic Skill Video
- “Voting Matters” Civic Reading Passage
- “Vote Responsibly” Civic Skill Practice
- Mock Election Materials: Click Here ›