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Civic Knowledge and Action in AP U.S. Government and Politics

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Vote, it's your civic duty! The high school lesson focuses on voter turnout and civic participation with a series of activities. Young scholars analyze data to discover voter turnout trends, complete worksheets, and participate in group discussions to understand voting in the United States.

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civic duty, civics, activism, advanced placement, government systems, the united states, the united states government, american politics, politics, the voting rights act, voting, voting rights, elections, presidential elections, data analysis, skills review

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social studies

Instructional Ideas

Have academics poll family members about their voting habits
Arrange for a local election official to speak to the class about local voter turnout

Classroom Considerations

Lesson is designed for Advanced Placement (AP) classes

Pros

Lesson is aligned to AP Government standards
Provides an answer key with the handouts for easier grading

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