Lesson Plan

Cast Your Vote

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In a simple but unique lesson, youngsters learn about the history of voting systems. They then collaborate in groups to develop a new honest and consistent voting method. A class-wide poll is taken, evaluating the designs of other groups. This would be a fun lesson to do in November around election time!

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CCSS: Adaptable
Pros
  • Combines engineering with social studies
  • Promotes problem solving and cooperation in small groups
  • Ten critical thinking questions included to help learners self-evaluate
  • Could be used in a STEM lesson or to meet Next Generation Science Standards
Cons
  • None