Election Day Videos For Elementary Students, 1

Teach students about the importance of democracy.

Tamburo per bambini fai da te. With the election just a few weeks away our kids have surely heard us talking about different candidates issues and ballot questions theyve seen political signs on lawns and perhaps theyve even heard us yelling at our tvs and computer screens. Election day is always the tuesday after the first monday in november. A democracy is built upon elections.

Use these lessons printables and activities on the electoral process to teach your students about politics history voting and civil rights. 35 68 912 track local and national elections or host an election in your classroom with students historical figures or book characters as candidates. Students across all grades should understand that candidates use poll results to know which groups support them and which groups need to be persuaded.

This thought provoking video weighs the pros and cons of moving the voting age to 16. How have voting rights changed since the first election in 1789. Its encouraging to see how many parents have asked us for voting activities for elementary students or any kids too young to vote this year.

Election day lesson plan this lesson plan provides teachers with activities for informing students about the election process. Its an important part of how america picks its president. Best for high school students.

Nicki beaman griffin outlines the history of the long fight for a more inclusive electorate. Take this quiz to see how much you already know about itand to pick up a few new fun facts. It has been this way since congress instituted a national day for choosing elected officials in 1845.

Whether youre focused on the presidential election or local elections we have resources to help your students understand the basics. Originally states had the entire month of november until the first wednesday in december to hold their elections. Kindergarten to grade four.

Students will read a text lesson and participate in a mock election. During the election season many news reports focus on public opinion polls that try to predict how people will vote on election day. Should 16 year olds be allowed to vote.