The youth vote. Rock the Vote. Vote-By-Mail. Electronic voting. Class members investigate issues facing today's voters, and the ways they have adapted over the years to optimize voter turnout.

Concepts

presidential campaigns, presidential elections

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Have groups research the voter registration process in their state

Classroom Considerations

• The seventh in a series of eight resources focusing on US presidential elections
• Although the resource focuses On Oregon and issues related to the 2008 presidential election, the activities could be modified to apply to any state and the current elections

Pros

• The 14-page packet includes information about additional instructional strategies that may be used to support learning

Cons

• The narrow focus on Oregon and the 2008 election would require extensive remodeling