Students Voting
If you are coordinating a Students Voting 2024 mock election, check out the Students Voting 2024 Implementation Guide for ideas and suggestions that will help you prepare for the mock election and implement the program in a way that works well for your students, schedule, and school.
Resources for Teaching About Elections
If your students are raising questions like the following: "How do I know what the offices are and who is qualified to hold them? How do I decide where I stand on the issues? How can my voice be heard by those making laws and policies? Why should I vote and does my one vote matter?," and you are are looking for nonpartisan lessons and activities to help navigate these classroom discussions, please see the resources linked below. These resources support state benchmarks and encourage the development of civic skills for students in any grade level.
These Lessons on Elections help teach about voting, democracy, civic responsibility, and the importance of participating in the political process.
PBS NewsHour Extra has developed lessons focused on Down-Ballot Voting and the Role of State and Local Elections to help students remember that elections are about more than one race.
iCivics.org has developed lessons focused on state and local governments.
A Teaching Framework that outlines the concepts and content included in each Minnesota Social Studies/Government Standards by grade, as well as links to online resources and lessons.
A list of Helpful Websites suggested by educators from across Minnesota
A Book List for Educators to get kids election ready and civics-savvy.
A list of Election-Year Guiding Questions to help start or enrich classroom lessons or discussions.
The Minnesota Youth Collective Issue Survey can help your students start thinking about the issues that matter most to them and can make their voices heard in the MNYC's advocacy efforts.
Post-Election Reflection Activities to guide students in reflecting about what they’ve learned during the election process and how they feel about the election results.
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