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Vote, it's your civic duty! The high school lesson focuses on voter turnout and civic participation with a series of activities. Young scholars analyze data to discover voter turnout trends, complete worksheets, and participate in group discussions to understand voting in the United States.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have academics poll family members about their voting habits
- Arrange for a local election official to speak to the class about local voter turnout
Classroom Considerations
- Lesson is designed for Advanced Placement (AP) classes
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- Lesson is aligned to AP Government standards
- Provides an answer key with the handouts for easier grading
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