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True or False: Only Presidential elections matter. Academics delve into common voting myths to understand what is true and why the election process is critical to democracy. The lesson uses group discussion, activities, and handouts to educate scholars on the voting process, registration, and statistics. Young historians also draft their opinions on common voting myths and share them with the group.
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voting, the voting rights act, voting rights, the popular vote, voter turnout, voter registration, civic duty, civics, american politics, politics, american democracy, democracy, representative democracy, democratic values, political campaigns, political systems, political parties, elections, presidential elections, mock elections, government systems
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Instructional Ideas
- Have pupils share myths they have heard or believe regarding voting
- Allow groups to create posters dispelling voter myths
Classroom Considerations
- The resource provides adaptions for remote learning situations
Pros
- The lesson includes important vocabulary terms
- Provides additional activities if time allows
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- None