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Why Don’t More People in the U.S. Vote? Lesson PlanWhy Don’t More People in the U.S. Vote? Lesson Plan
Publisher
Constitutional Rights Foundation
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9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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2 days
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Year
2019
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Why Don’t More People in the U.S. Vote?

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To vote or not to vote, that is the question. Secondary scholars explore voter turnout in the United States. The resource uses informational text, group discussion, and  a worksheet to help academics understand hindrances to voting and the history of voter turnout. Young historians also participate in an engaging activity that polls the voting habits of local citizens. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

the voting rights act, voting, voting rights, citizenship, american democracy, democracy, democratic values, representative democracy, political science, political systems, american politics, politics, governments, government systems, government regulation, american history

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Create a class voting station and record how many pupils remember to vote each day
  • Have learners create a campaign encouraging young people to vote

Classroom Considerations

  • Additional information on voter regulation may be needed for some age levels 

Pros

  • Resource includes family and community participation
  • The lesson promotes active citizenship

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.11-12.1.a SL.11-12.1.c SL.11-12.1.d

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