The W.7.7, W.7.8, and W.7.9 Common Core standards revolve around conducting, gathering, and presenting research. Solid research skills will serve your students well across the disciplines throughout their academic, and perhaps professional, careers. 

What is voting? How do I vote? Why should I vote? Who do I vote for? These are all important questions that first time, or even veteran voters might ask themselves as election season approaches them. Here is a collection that examines the electoral process, the power of political campaign advertisements, the major party conventions, and the importance of voting. Use this collection from Chase the Race in School to educate and emphasize the power of voting to young people. *Note: the resources are geared toward the 2016 Presidential election, however, they are adaptable to any year's election.