The Power of Your Voice: 3rd Grade Votes Unleashed

The lesson focuses on teaching 3rd-grade students the importance of voting through a classroom election for class president. The objective is to help them understand the purpose of voting, learn the voting process, and actively participate in the election. Students are introduced to making choices as a community and having a voice in decision-making. They learn about the steps of a classroom election, from nominations to counting the votes. Candidates present their ideas, and students cast their votes on prepared ballots. The lesson concludes with a reflection on the significance of voting and respecting the results. Overall, the lesson aims to engage students in the democratic process and foster their understanding of the value of voting in a classroom and beyond.
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Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 3
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, Overhead Projector, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)
Keywords: Voting, ellection, nomination, Campaigning, Counting the Votes, election process, responsibility to vote, voting in a republic, vocabulary terms
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan
Instructional Design Framework(s): Guided Inquiry (Level 3)
Resource Collection: Summer 2023 Integrated Civics and Social Studies

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