In part two of an election simulation, pupils practice actually casting their votes in a simulated polling place in order to prepare for this real-world democratic experience.

Concepts

elections, election day, voting, citizenship

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Consider an extension assignment researching the various conflicts and complications that modern polling places have encountered and continue to encounter

Classroom Considerations

• After downloading the zip file, you can access the lesson materials by locating the appropriate downloaded folder (note abbreviations: TR = Teacher Reference, L3 = Lesson Plan)
• This is the final lesson of a five-part series designed to develop an informed voting populace

Pros

• Detailed set of instructions for teacher
• Well-designed simulation materials

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.9-10.4 RI.11-12.4