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Grades: 1-5Social Studies Strands: Civics and Government, Geography, Economics, History Why: (Purpose) Deep learning Self-directed learning Effective communication Collaboration Higher student achievement Students are able to construct meaning from the…
Lesson 9: Political Campaigns (Grades 4-5)Oct 23, 2020 • Studies Weekly Student Expectations Understand what a political campaign is. Examine the strategies political candidates use to try to convince people…
Lesson 10: The Election and the Electoral College (Grade 4-5)Oct. 23, 2020 • Studies Weekly Objective for the Lesson: Students will have a practical experience with the electoral college and…
Lesson 11: Election (Grades 4-5)Oct. 23, 2020 • Studies Weekly Objective for the Lesson: This is it! The presidential election of 2020. The student mock election is over, and the…
Lesson 8: Know Your Candidates (Grades 4-5)Oct 23, 2020 • Studies Weekly Objective for the Lesson In this lesson, students will discuss the importance of learning about candidates so they…
Lesson 7: How Do You Register to Vote (Grades 4-5)Oct 23, 2020 • Studies Weekly Objective for the Lesson This lesson will provide some general guidelines and information to help…
Objective for the Lesson: This lesson will provide some general guidelines and information to help students understand how citizens register to vote. Weekly Summary: We understand that in order to…
Student Expectations: Students will explain why voters need to learn about the candidates in an election. Students will practice researching facts about candidates in a simulated election. Vocabulary and Definitions:…
Student Expectations: Students will name different strategies candidates use to campaign. Students will be introduced to the current presidential candidates. Students will create their own campaign posters based on things…
Lesson 6: It’s a Right to Vote (Grades 4-5)Oct. 8, 2020 • Studies Weekly Objective for the Lesson: This lesson will look at the historic voting patterns and the methods that…