6 Lesson Ideas About the Presidential Election
The Social Studies Teacher Podcast · Kirsten Hammond, The Southern Teach LLC
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Show Notes
Putting aside our personal beliefs, we have an important opportunity to guide students through a very exciting election process with some age-appropriate activities!
Today I'm sharing 6 go-to activities for navigating election season with upper elementary students.
Feel free to mix and match these activities throughout the election season and share this episode with a teacher friend!
Episode Highlights
- Mock Election
- Debate Analysis
- State Tracking
- Campaign Research
- Voting Rights History
- Reflection and Discussion
Resources and Links
Amy Groesbeck Election Results Map
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