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Mock Election Lesson PlanMock Election Lesson Plan
Publisher
iCivics
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Types
Activities & Projects
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Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
3 days
Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Learning
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Year
2011
Lesson Plan

Mock Election

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  • Mock Election - Day One
  • Mock Election - Day Two
  • Mock Election - Day Three
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Here is an excellent resource in which class members host a mock election for a candidate and policy that will be implemented into your very own classroom. Progressing from primaries, through the campaign trail, and finally to the mock election, your young citizens will be engaged every step of the way. They will gain a genuine understanding of the democratic process of elections in the United States.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

campaigns, political parties

Additional Tags

presidential primary, campaign, political parties, social studies

Pros

  • Clear step-by-step instructional guide
  • Variety of worksheets to accompany each step of the election process and to review content terms
  • All activity handouts and materials included

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RH.6-8.3 RH.6-8.10 RH.9-10.10

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