Elections and Voting Teaching Ideas

Lesson Plan Ideas For Elections & Voting

By: Teachnology Staff

1. Write a help wanted ad for President.

2. Examine campaign slogans.

3. Create the candidates' views on the issues checklist.

4. Hold a mock voter registration/election.

5. Run a complete mock campaign.

6. Write the perfect President's resume.

7. Create political cartoons on the issues.

8. Examine current polls and how polls change.

9. Determine the biggest three issues to your class.

10. Critique campaign ads.

This Week in History

1894: Daniel Cooper patents the time clock .
1503: Queen Isabella of Spain bans violence against Indians.

Inspiring Teacher Quote

"By learning you will teach, by teaching you will learn."Latin Proverb

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Weekly Tips for Teachers Issue 485: October 26, 2009

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