This unit study about elections encourages the students to hold a mock election. They will learn how the issues are debated and about the basic process of an election.
Hello parents, teachers and students,
As we wade through tons of election news, on television and in the media, what better time to help students understand the election process? Many of the terms they hear almost daily may yet have no meaning for them. Studying elections is a great opportunity to acquaint them and ourselves with campaign lingo, debating terms, election process, voting procedures, and the rights afforded voters in America.
This study, Learning About Elections, is designed to help the students learn facts and think about the whys and wherefores of an election, so that they will better understand their role as citizens in politics. The study can include debate and speech making, discussions of voters rights, graphic arts (designing and producing posters, signs and campaign logos and buttons).
This active type of learning will make an impression on the student, which the flat print in a textbook cannot. When the student walks through a process, he is able to assimilate information into his own situation more fully. So, try my project for learning about elections and share with me your own ideas for teaching the subject. What worked best with your students and how did you alter portions to fit student's ages and learning styles and your teaching situation?
Want to understand Electoral College and how electors decide on a President? Read a new article about electors called Electing the President.
Need a project for elementary students for President's Day? Try building log cabins.
~Elece
