Voting: Will You Do It?
Lesson Plan
In this lesson, students find out who can vote and the differences in voting by state.
Overview
Voting isn't a requirement, but it is our responsibility and our right. It's the most direct way that every citizen can influence government, but many citizens just don't do it. In this lesson, students find out who can vote and the differences in voting by state. They will consider the importance of voting, connect with current issues, and decide for themselves if voting is something they will do.
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Grade Levels
- 9-12
Learning Objectives
- Identify voting as a way for citizens to participate in their constitutional democracy
- Examine how voting rights have changed over time
- Identify how to register to vote
- Recognize that voting requirements and policies vary state by state