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Early Voting, Other Election Changes are Possible

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Learners use the internet and linked sites to explore current voting methods in their community. They research suggestions that have been made for changes and interview people who made these suggestions (when possible). Students suggest other changes and present their suggestions to the class.

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politics, voting

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politics, voting, social studies
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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21 days
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