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Interdisciplinary lesson on voting (Civic duty of voting (Research most…
Interdisciplinary lesson on
voting
Civic duty of voting
Reading: Non-fiction text close reading
Math: Data analysis related to voting
Write a persuasive speech on why is is important to vote
History of voting rights for all
Research most important voting moments in history
Write an expository essay providing background information on the topic (where it took place and the issue being voted on), implications of the outcome of the vote, and how it is/is not still making an impact today
Women's right to vote
African American's right to vote
Determine how many African-Americans have been elected to national office (President, Senate, and House of Representatives).
Technology option: TED talk on voting: why do some people value voting more than others? Are there certain states that have higher percentages of the population voting? If so, why? Why is voting important, and what does it represent?
TED talk: There is no such thing as not voting
TED talk: Why do we vote on Tuesdays
TED talk: Does your vote count?
Language Arts
Read political opinion articles to determine author's purpose.
Research a presidential candidate of your choice and write a persuasive essay in support of your candidate.
Compare and contrast the Democratic and Republican
parties' positions on education.
Read or listen to one candidate's speech. Determine what argumentative techniques were used: appeal to reason, ethics, or emotions.
Close reading of text and sketch notes in reading notebook
Math
Calculate the ratio of senators to citizens for three different states.
Calculate the ratio of electoral college votes to residents of Wyoming and California. Which state's voters have more power in electing a president? Why?
vertical boards analysis collaboratively and have students analyze and explain their work to the class
Research the percentage of active voters in your state. Compare that with 3 other states
History
When did African-Americans get the right to vote?
When did women get the right to vote?
What methods have those in power used to keep citizens from voting?
How does the ability to vote influence our lives?
How might millennials, or "first time voters" have a big impact on the next election?
First Time Voters
Students generate what they already know vs what they want to understand
Final Lesson Plan:
Math:
Elementary: Analyze data about how many people voted in 2016 versus this primary. Analyze data about age groups voting.
Middle/High School: Calculate the ratio of electoral college votes to residents of Wyoming and California or two other states with vast differentials in populations. Explain which state's voters have more power in electing a president and why.
Reading:
Elementary: Read about the history of voting, read using Newsela articles so we can differentiate the reading groups.
Middle/High School: Read the article "Latino Millennials Could Be Major Voting Bloc--If Turnout is High Enough." Class discussion on what potential voting power Latinx have in the United States.
Writing:
Elementary: Write a persuasive speech on the importance of voting as the summative assessment
Middle/High School: Read or listen to one candidate's speech. Determine what argumentative techniques were used: appeal to reason, ethics, or emotions. Explain how the candidate's argument could have been made stronger.
Social Studies:
Elementary: Watch some TED talks as well as discussions about the history of voting and why it's important to vote in today's world
Middle/High School: Determine what methods those in power have used to keep citizens from voting. Which states currently employ voter suppression techniques?