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LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Describe why voting matters, identify ways to get involved, and analyze political issues that have a direct impact on their lives and communities
HEALTH ED STANDARD
NHES 8: Work cooperatively as an advocate for improving personal, family, and community health.
CASEL Competency: Social awareness
KEY VOCAB
cast, ballot, primary, policies, administrators, gubernatorial, campaign, perspective, canvassed, empowering, moderate, partisan
Lesson Plan: She’s America’s Future. Are You?
With the midterm elections approaching, teens from both sides of the aisle are speaking up. Their stories will inspire your students to make a difference.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION
Why is it important for teens to get involved in politics?
CLOSE-READING QUESTIONS
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CRITICAL-THINKING QUESTIONS
CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
DIGGING DEEPER
NHES 7
Most teens can identify at least one policy issue they feel strongly about, but they might not realize that their vote can make a difference. Using the WHAT DO I STAND FOR? guide, students will identify an issue (education, immigration, etc.) and conduct online research to find a candidate who they feel they can get behind.
ADVOCACY IN ACTION
NHES 8
CASEL Competency: Relationship skills
Students might hesitate to bring up politics for fear of upsetting someone, but there are smart ways to go about it. Our ARE YOU READY FOR NOVEMBER? handout will help them brainstorm conversation starters for community members who might be resistant to conversations about the election. Then, they’ll practice their skills on each other.
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