Register, establish a platform, make campaign speeches, and design campaign advertisements with a study of presidential elections. Young citizens engage in various activities that mimic the election process.

Concepts

elections, presidential elections, mock elections

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Classroom Considerations

• Though designed for the 2012 election, many of the activities could be modified for other elections

Pros

• The 15-page packet includes an election glossary, a ballot, a word search activity, a fill-in-the-blanks story, and a sample voter registration card
• A good foundational lesson for learners who are new to the election process

Cons

• None