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This Young People Shake Up Elections (History Proves It) Educator Guide activity also includes:
- Young People Shake Up Elections (History Proves It)
- Episode 1: Taking A Stand
- Episode 2: Generational Impact
- Episode 3: Civil Action
- Episode 4: Getting Informed
- Episode 5: Shared Democracy
- Young People Shake Up Elections (History Proves It) Educator Guide (.html)
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Vote, it's your civic duty! The resource provides several videos about voting in the United States. Scholars watch a series of topics ranging from youth participation to civic action. The educator's guide provides teachers with discussion strategies and additional resources to reinforce the importance of young people participating in the voting process.
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america, american culture, the united states, voter turnout, voter registration, the electoral vote, the popular vote, election day, elections, presidential elections, presidential candidates, citizenship, voting, voting rights, the voting rights act, american democracy, democracy, democratic values, american politics, political campaigns, political parties, political science, constitutional rights, constitutional amendments, the constitution, the united states constitution
Instructional Ideas
- Hold a mock election to help pupils understand the voting process
- Have learners interview family members about their voting experiences
Classroom Considerations
- An Internet connection is needed to access the videos
Pros
- The short length of the videos makes it easy to incorporate into a lesson
- Resource highlights the importance of voting
Cons
- None