I am doing a clinical at an elementary school and the teacher wants me to teach something over voting (an activity). She gave me a folder of things that she had, but she said she couldn't find anything in it. Not to mention most of it is for younger students. I have to make a lesson plan this weekend and I'm having no luck finding anything. Does anyone have any suggestions?
2006-10-20 16:14:05 · 4 answers · asked by gorillagirl 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
She wants it to last for 20-30 minutes... An activity and a lesson.
2006-10-20 16:19:58 · update #1
They are already registered to vote... They whole school does that... So I dunno. I have ideas, but they all just seem really too young for the age group.
2006-10-20 17:31:52 · update #2
you could incorporate an activity in which they vote on something and then split them up afterwards. Take out half the voters on one side and tell them they didnt feel like showing up(to vote). Would show the importance of going to vote. I know u can think of a better way to do this, just simple example. oh yeah, u could make them have to register too and have a booth for voting. maybe u could even have them nominate candidates for class president and vice president to be voted on?
2006-10-20 17:30:07 · answer #1 · answered by joefro_21 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A mock debate, but that would likely take more time.
How about this:
* Present an issue you think might interest them but would not expect them all to agree on
* Split the class up into 3 groups
* Have everyone vote and write their group number on the back of the vote
* Count the votes for Group 1 to determine the winner, tally the votes for groups 2 & 3 but don't apply for winner.
Use this lesson to show the students the importance of voting, how their vote can affect the outcome. On average, maybe 33% of the US votes (Group 1). Best case scenario will be that when the group 2 & 3 votes are tallied they will either change the outcome or make it much closer to reinforce the lesson. You could follow-up with an overview of the last presidential election and the closest of the popular vote.
Another alternative is something on the electoral college vs popular vote, but that might be above their heads.
2006-10-20 20:54:07 · answer #2 · answered by nativeAZ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Subject
Language Arts
Civics
Grades
Pre-K
K-2
Brief Description
Students build an election campaign around their favorite TV characters!
Objectives
Students learn about candidates, slogans, qualifications, and voting using the activities in this lesson.
Keywords
election, vote, Sesame Street
Materials Needed
teacher-created campaign posters, ballots, ballot box, "I Voted" stickers
Lesson Plan
The Your Vote Counts! teaching unit introduces young children to the concept of voting. Students start by selecting certain activities, such as choosing the story for the day, the game for the day, and so on. Emphasize to students that they can vote only once. Next, students pretend the class needs another helper. Cookie Monster and the Count both want the job, but the class can vote for only one helper. Students learn about candidates, slogans, and qualifications through posters and classroom discussions. The culmination is the election for the classroom helper, complete with voting booth, ballots, and "I Voted" stickers.
Assessment
Assess students on their interest in and knowledge of the election process.
Lesson Plan Source
Teacher Kathleen Carpenter (shared her lesson on Teachers.Net Lesson Bank)
2006-10-20 16:18:33 · answer #3 · answered by ILoveMyFireChief 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
vote for class preseident for a day/week
2006-10-20 16:15:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋