Proven Practices of Civic Education:The future voters and decision-makers are in our classrooms. Civic education is an important aspect of social studies that is often over-looked. But there are meaningful ways that we can bring civic education into our elementary classrooms. A mock election is one tangible way we can do this.Studies show that “a majority of America’s schools either neglect civic learning, or teach it in a minimal or superficial way…On a recent national assessment in civics, two
Proven Practices of Civic Education:The future voters and decision-makers are in our classrooms. Civic education is an important aspect of social studies that is often over-looked. But there are meaningful ways that we can bring civic education into our elementary classrooms. A mock election is one tangible way we can do this.Studies show that “a majority of America’s schools either neglect civic learning, or teach it in a minimal or superficial way…On a recent national assessment in civics, two
Proven Practices of Civic Education:The future voters and decision-makers are in our classrooms. Civic education is an important aspect of social studies that is often over-looked. But there are meaningful ways that we can bring civic education into our elementary classrooms. A mock election is one tangible way we can do this.Studies show that “a majority of America’s schools either neglect civic learning, or teach it in a minimal or superficial way…On a recent national assessment in civics, two
Proven Practices of Civic Education:The future voters and decision-makers are in our classrooms. Civic education is an important aspect of social studies that is often over-looked. But there are meaningful ways that we can bring civic education into our elementary classrooms. A mock election is one tangible way we can do this.Studies show that “a majority of America’s schools either neglect civic learning, or teach it in a minimal or superficial way…On a recent national assessment in civics, two
Proven Practices of Civic Education:The future voters and decision-makers are in our classrooms. Civic education is an important aspect of social studies that is often over-looked. But there are meaningful ways that we can bring civic education into our elementary classrooms. A mock election is one tangible way we can do this.Studies show that “a majority of America’s schools either neglect civic learning, or teach it in a minimal or superficial way…On a recent national assessment in civics, two
Proven Practices of Civic Education:The future voters and decision-makers are in our classrooms. Civic education is an important aspect of social studies that is often over-looked. But there are meaningful ways that we can bring civic education into our elementary classrooms. A mock election is one tangible way we can do this.Studies show that “a majority of America’s schools either neglect civic learning, or teach it in a minimal or superficial way…On a recent national assessment in civics, two
Proven Practices of Civic Education:The future voters and decision-makers are in our classrooms. Civic education is an important aspect of social studies that is often over-looked. But there are meaningful ways that we can bring civic education into our elementary classrooms. A mock election is one tangible way we can do this.Studies show that “a majority of America’s schools either neglect civic learning, or teach it in a minimal or superficial way…On a recent national assessment in civics, two
Proven Practices of Civic Education:The future voters and decision-makers are in our classrooms. Civic education is an important aspect of social studies that is often over-looked. But there are meaningful ways that we can bring civic education into our elementary classrooms. A mock election is one tangible way we can do this.Studies show that “a majority of America’s schools either neglect civic learning, or teach it in a minimal or superficial way…On a recent national assessment in civics, two
Proven Practices of Civic Education:The future voters and decision-makers are in our classrooms. Civic education is an important aspect of social studies that is often over-looked. But there are meaningful ways that we can bring civic education into our elementary classrooms. A mock election is one tangible way we can do this.Studies show that “a majority of America’s schools either neglect civic learning, or teach it in a minimal or superficial way…On a recent national assessment in civics, two
Proven Practices of Civic Education:The future voters and decision-makers are in our classrooms. Civic education is an important aspect of social studies that is often over-looked. But there are meaningful ways that we can bring civic education into our elementary classrooms. A mock election is one tangible way we can do this.Studies show that “a majority of America’s schools either neglect civic learning, or teach it in a minimal or superficial way…On a recent national assessment in civics, two
Proven Practices of Civic Education:The future voters and decision-makers are in our classrooms. Civic education is an important aspect of social studies that is often over-looked. But there are meaningful ways that we can bring civic education into our elementary classrooms. A mock election is one tangible way we can do this.Studies show that “a majority of America’s schools either neglect civic learning, or teach it in a minimal or superficial way…On a recent national assessment in civics, two
Proven Practices of Civic Education:The future voters and decision-makers are in our classrooms. Civic education is an important aspect of social studies that is often over-looked. But there are meaningful ways that we can bring civic education into our elementary classrooms. A mock election is one tangible way we can do this.Studies show that “a majority of America’s schools either neglect civic learning, or teach it in a minimal or superficial way…On a recent national assessment in civics, two
Proven Practices of Civic Education:The future voters and decision-makers are in our classrooms. Civic education is an important aspect of social studies that is often over-looked. But there are meaningful ways that we can bring civic education into our elementary classrooms. A mock election is one tangible way we can do this.Studies show that “a majority of America’s schools either neglect civic learning, or teach it in a minimal or superficial way…On a recent national assessment in civics, two
Proven Practices of Civic Education:The future voters and decision-makers are in our classrooms. Civic education is an important aspect of social studies that is often over-looked. But there are meaningful ways that we can bring civic education into our elementary classrooms. A mock election is one tangible way we can do this.Studies show that “a majority of America’s schools either neglect civic learning, or teach it in a minimal or superficial way…On a recent national assessment in civics, two
Our future decision-makers are in our classroom today. It is critical that our students understand the voting process and recognize the importance of casting their vote. This civics lesson walks your students through the voting process with a mock election. Your students will learn key vocabulary, will participate in the campaign process, and will have a chance to cast their vote. This mock election can be used with ANY topic of your choice (favorite candy, book, best season, favorite sport, etc!) Everything you need in one place! Teacher Tips Detailed teacher tips are included with facts, key words, and suggestions for how to carry out your mock election. The following teacher tip sheets are included: - Mentor Text (list of picture books to use throughout) - Ways to integrate vocabulary - What is an election? - Why vote? - History of Voting (discrimination & barriers to voting) - 5 Steps to Voting - Campaigning - Election Survey/Poll - Election Day - Facing Disappointment/Celebrations - Citizenship (action steps for students to do now) KWL Chart, Pocket Chart Words & Picture Cards Gather student schema before, during, and after the lesson with the KWL chart. Add new vocabulary to your word wall, or have students complete the vocabulary sheet included. Pocket chart words as well as PICTURE CARDS are included: - election - president - vote - leader - eligible - register - citizen - candidate - Republican - Independent - Democrat - political party - campaign - slogan - survey - front-runner - poll Campaign Posters Students will create a campaign poster. Students will learn about slogans and how to create a catchy phrase. Examples are included. This is great for a review of persuasive or opinion writing. Register to Vote Cards As students learn about the voting process and eligibility, they will pretend to be 18 years old and eligible to vote. Students will register to vote and will receive a voter registration card. Pre-Election Survey (Tally & Graph the results) Students will learn about the importance of election polls. Students will complete an election survey to find out data on the popularity of their choice. This is a great way to apply the math concept of graphing and analyzing data. Materials and Instructions for Your Mock Election This resource includes everything you need for holding a mock election in your class. - Ballot box signs and instructions - Ballots for Voting Day - "I Voted" badges - Election Word Find (to complete while students are casting their vote) - Coloring pages (to complete while students are casting their vote) - Election Results Graph - The Daily Newspaper to announce the results Reflection and Action Your students will have an opportunity to reflect on what they learned as well as brainstorm ways that they can get involved as citizens (help a neighbor, join a cause, etc.) Celebrate the election results with a themed party! Thank you! Michelle McDonald, B.A.E. Social Studies Education, K-12 Elementary Education K-8 Consider following me on TpT to be the first to know about new products, sales and discounts. Follow Michelle McDonald
With an upcoming election, it's important that we teach our children how our government works. I created this set so that you can hold a mock election with your kids. This will allow you to set up your own polling station in your home or classroom. It includes signs, banners, voter registration forms, voter registration cards, polling worker name tags, ballots, I voted stickers, and polling results graphs. Hold your own mock election voting for whatever you want - whether that's the U.S. Presidential candidates or people in your family/classroom, or even different dinner/dessert options. Help your kids understand the voting process and how democracy works! Also included: A suggested book list with links! Check out our other Government/Presidential Listings: Presidential Fact Pack: https://www.etsy.com/listing/887196977/presidential-fact-pack?ref=shop_home_feat_4 Presidents Journal: https://www.etsy.com/listing/850520492/united-states-presidents-journal?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=homeschool+presidents&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&organic_search_click=1&bes=1 And all 3 together in the Presidential Mega Bundle at a very American Discount!: https://www.etsy.com/listing/887199705/presidential-mega-bundle?ref=shop_home_feat_4
A Civil War simulation lesson is a great way of getting students excited about history through engaging them in active, real time role play situations that simulate authentic political and military decision making of the era.
Proven Practices of Civic Education:The future voters and decision-makers are in our classrooms. Civic education is an important aspect of social studies that is often over-looked. But there are meaningful ways that we can bring civic education into our elementary classrooms. A mock election is one tangible way we can do this.Studies show that “a majority of America’s schools either neglect civic learning, or teach it in a minimal or superficial way…On a recent national assessment in civics, two
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