Who is eligible to vote in your state? Class members examine their states' voting qualifications, complete sample voter registration forms, and chart the elections scheduled.

Concepts

the suffrage movement, citizenship

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• For the most current information about voting laws, both expansive and restrictive, visit the Brennan Center for Justice, at http://www.brennancenter.org/analysis/voting-laws-roundup-2014
• Ask class members to consider the purpose behind their state's voters requirements

Classroom Considerations

• The third in a series of six lessons about active citizenship
• The lessons are designed to be used in order and build on previous learning
• The lesson requires extensive preparation including obtaining the voter registration forms, the voter information guides, and the state's requirements

Pros

• Links to the secretary of state's website are provided

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.5.1 RI.5.2 RI.6.1 RI.6.2