Voting Matters Activity
Lesson Plan
This lesson is a great way to teach students about the role of voting in elections, and excite them about promoting voter registration in the larger community.
Overview
Your students may be too young to register to vote, but it’s never too early to learn about what it takes to get to the ballot! This activity is a great way to kick off the election season, and promote voter registration in the larger community. Students will learn about how registration and voting works in their state, and create a flyer to share with someone in their life. National Voter Registration Day is in late September each year, and has a mission of registering voters across the country.
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Grade Levels
- 6-8
Learning Objectives
- Describe the typical process of registering to vote
- Understand the typical voting process
- Explain the importance of voting in local, state, and national elections