These teacher's guides are designed to encourage the critical thinking skills that lead to the sense of personal responsibility by which democracy lives, not to feed facts soon to be forgotten. We hope each teacher will adapt these lesson plans to the needs of his/her class and take from the guides only those sections the teacher believes are right for the class.

These teacher's guides are designed to encourage the critical thinking skills that lead to the sense of personal responsibility by which democracy lives, not to feed facts soon to be forgotten. We hope each teacher will adapt these lesson plans to the needs of his/her class and take from the guides only those sections the teacher believes are right for the class.

These teacher's guides are designed to encourage the critical thinking skills that lead to the sense of personal responsibility by which democracy lives, not to feed facts soon to be forgotten. We hope each teacher will adapt these lesson plans to the needs of his/her class and take from the guides only those sections the teacher believes are right for the class.

These teacher's guides are designed to encourage the critical thinking skills that lead to the sense of personal responsibility by which democracy lives, not to feed facts soon to be forgotten. We hope each teacher will adapt these lesson plans to the needs of his/her class and take from the guides only those sections the teacher believes are right for the class.

These teacher's guides are designed to encourage the critical thinking skills that lead to the sense of personal responsibility by which democracy lives, not to feed facts soon to be forgotten. We hope each teacher will adapt these lesson plans to the needs of his/her class and take from the guides only those sections the teacher believes are right for the class.

These teacher's guides are designed to encourage the critical thinking skills that lead to the sense of personal responsibility by which democracy lives, not to feed facts soon to be forgotten. We hope each teacher will adapt these lesson plans to the needs of his/her class and take from the guides only those sections the teacher believes are right for the class.

Ideas and suggestions for activities to accompany your participation in the National Student/Parent Mock Election. Helps teachers organize experiential education activities in any subject, and suggest strategies/events that affect attitudes and behavior through active involvement. Suggested activities include cable call-in shows, speeches, debates, quiz team competitions, mock press conferences, speech writing, and school/neighborhood campaigns to increase voter turnout such as newsletters and posters.

These teacher's guides are designed to encourage the critical thinking skills that lead to the sense of personal responsibility by which democracy lives, not to feed facts soon to be forgotten. We hope each teacher will adapt these lesson plans to the needs of his/her class and take from the guides only those sections the teacher believes are right for the class.

Reports from award-winning elementary, middle, and high schools about what they did in the National Student/Parent Mock Election. Nearly 30 schools are profiled, along with their goals, highlights, strategies, quotes, resources, outcomes and much more.

These teacher's guides are designed to encourage the critical thinking skills that lead to the sense of personal responsibility by which democracy lives, not to feed facts soon to be forgotten. We hope each teacher will adapt these lesson plans to the needs of his/her class and take from the guides only those sections the teacher believes are right for the class.

Introduction to Government and Civics Curriculum outlines provided by the Pearson Foundation to help teachers bring full meaning to their student's participation in the National Student/Parent Mock Election.

These teacher's guides are designed to encourage the critical thinking skills that lead to the sense of personal responsibility by which democracy lives, not to feed facts soon to be forgotten. We hope each teacher will adapt these lesson plans to the needs of his/her class and take from the guides only those sections the teacher believes are right for the class.

Introduction to Government and Civics Curriculum outlines provided by the Pearson Foundation to help teachers bring full meaning to their student's participation in the National Student/Parent Mock Election.

These teacher's guides are designed to encourage the critical thinking skills that lead to the sense of personal responsibility by which democracy lives, not to feed facts soon to be forgotten. We hope each teacher will adapt these lesson plans to the needs of his/her class and take from the guides only those sections the teacher believes are right for the class.

Introduction to Government and Civics Curriculum outlines provided by the Pearson Foundation to help teachers bring full meaning to their students’ participation in the National Student/Parent Mock Election.

These teacher's guides are designed to encourage the critical thinking skills that lead to the sense of personal responsibility by which democracy lives, not to feed facts soon to be forgotten. We hope each teacher will adapt these lesson plans to the needs of his/her class and take from the guides only those sections the teacher believes are right for the class.

These teacher's guides are designed to encourage the critical thinking skills that lead to the sense of personal responsibility by which democracy lives, not to feed facts soon to be forgotten. We hope each teacher will adapt these lesson plans to the needs of his/her class and take from the guides only those sections the teacher believes are right for the class.

These teacher's guides are designed to encourage the critical thinking skills that lead to the sense of personal responsibility by which democracy lives, not to feed facts soon to be forgotten. We hope each teacher will adapt these lesson plans to the needs of his/her class and take from the guides only those sections the teacher believes are right for the class.

These teacher's guides are designed to encourage the critical thinking skills that lead to the sense of personal responsibility by which democracy lives, not to feed facts soon to be forgotten. We hope each teacher will adapt these lesson plans to the needs of his/her class and take from the guides only those sections the teacher believes are right for the class.

Critical thinking about the importance of ethics to a democracy.

These teacher's guides are designed to encourage the critical thinking skills that lead to the sense of personal responsibility by which democracy lives, not to feed facts soon to be forgotten. We hope each teacher will adapt these lesson plans to the needs of his/her class and take from the guides only those sections the teacher believes are right for the class.

Elementary school level. These teacher's guides are designed to encourage the critical thinking skills that lead to the sense of personal responsibility by which democracy lives, not to feed facts soon to be forgotten. We hope each teacher will adapt these lesson plans to the needs of his/her class and take from the guides only those sections the teacher believes are right for the class.

High school level. These teacher's guides are designed to encourage the critical thinking skills that lead to the sense of personal responsibility by which democracy lives, not to feed facts soon to be forgotten. We hope each teacher will adapt these lesson plans to the needs of his/her class and take from the guides only those sections the teacher believes are right for the class.

High school level. These teacher's guides are designed to encourage the critical thinking skills that lead to the sense of personal responsibility by which democracy lives, not to feed facts soon to be forgotten. We hope each teacher will adapt these lesson plans to the needs of his/her class and take from the guides only those sections the teacher believes are right for the class.

These teacher's guides are designed to encourage the critical thinking skills that lead to the sense of personal responsibility by which democracy lives, not to feed facts soon to be forgotten. We hope each teacher will adapt these lesson plans to the needs of his/her class and take from the guides only those sections the teacher believes are right for the class.

These teacher's guides are designed to encourage the critical thinking skills that lead to the sense of personal responsibility by which democracy lives, not to feed facts soon to be forgotten. We hope each teacher will adapt these lesson plans to the needs of his/her class and take from the guides only those sections the teacher believes are right for the class.

These teacher's guides are designed to encourage the critical thinking skills that lead to the sense of personal responsibility by which democracy lives, not to feed facts soon to be forgotten. We hope each teacher will adapt these lesson plans to the needs of his/her class and take from the guides only those sections the teacher believes are right for the class.

These teacher's guides are designed to encourage the critical thinking skills that lead to the sense of personal responsibility by which democracy lives, not to feed facts soon to be forgotten. We hope each teacher will adapt these lesson plans to the needs of his/her class and take from the guides only those sections the teacher believes are right for the class.

These teacher's guides are designed to encourage the critical thinking skills that lead to the sense of personal responsibility by which democracy lives, not to feed facts soon to be forgotten. We hope each teacher will adapt these lesson plans to the needs of his/her class and take from the guides only those sections the teacher believes are right for the class.

These teacher's guides are designed to encourage the critical thinking skills that lead to the sense of personal responsibility by which democracy lives, not to feed facts soon to be forgotten. We hope each teacher will adapt these lesson plans to the needs of his/her class and take from the guides only those sections the teacher believes are right for the class.

These teacher's guides are designed to encourage the critical thinking skills that lead to the sense of personal responsibility by which democracy lives, not to feed facts soon to be forgotten. We hope each teacher will adapt these lesson plans to the needs of his/her class and take from the guides only those sections the teacher believes are right for the class.

These teacher's guides are designed to encourage the critical thinking skills that lead to the sense of personal responsibility by which democracy lives, not to feed facts soon to be forgotten. We hope each teacher will adapt these lesson plans to the needs of his/her class and take from the guides only those sections the teacher believes are right for the class.

These teacher's guides are designed to encourage the critical thinking skills that lead to the sense of personal responsibility by which democracy lives, not to feed facts soon to be forgotten. We hope each teacher will adapt these lesson plans to the needs of his/her class and take from the guides only those sections the teacher believes are right for the class.

These teacher's guides are designed to encourage the critical thinking skills that lead to the sense of personal responsibility by which democracy lives, not to feed facts soon to be forgotten. We hope each teacher will adapt these lesson plans to the needs of his/her class and take from the guides only those sections the teacher believes are right for the class.

These teacher's guides are designed to encourage the critical thinking skills that lead to the sense of personal responsibility by which democracy lives, not to feed facts soon to be forgotten. We hope each teacher will adapt these lesson plans to the needs of his/her class and take from the guides only those sections the teacher believes are right for the class.

These teacher's guides are designed to encourage the critical thinking skills that lead to the sense of personal responsibility by which democracy lives, not to feed facts soon to be forgotten. We hope each teacher will adapt these lesson plans to the needs of his/her class and take from the guides only those sections the teacher believes are right for the class.

Learning to Choose: Fun ways to teach the very youngest among us about our government, the political process, the election, and learning to choose.

These teacher's guides are designed to encourage the critical thinking skills that lead to the sense of personal responsibility by which democracy lives, not to feed facts soon to be forgotten. We hope each teacher will adapt these lesson plans to the needs of his/her class and take from the guides only those sections the teacher believes are right for the class.

Learning to Choose: Fun ways to teach the very youngest among us about our government, the political process, the election, and learning to choose.

These teacher's guides are designed to encourage the critical thinking skills that lead to the sense of personal responsibility by which democracy lives, not to feed facts soon to be forgotten. We hope each teacher will adapt these lesson plans to the needs of his/her class and take from the guides only those sections the teacher believes are right for the class.

Learning to Choose: Fun ways to teach the very youngest among us about our government, the political process, the election, and learning to choose.

These teacher's guides are designed to encourage the critical thinking skills that lead to the sense of personal responsibility by which democracy lives, not to feed facts soon to be forgotten. We hope each teacher will adapt these lesson plans to the needs of his/her class and take from the guides only those sections the teacher believes are right for the class.

For all grade levels

Learning to Choose: Fun ways to teach the very youngest among us about our government, the political process, the election, and learning to choose.

These teacher's guides are designed to encourage the critical thinking skills that lead to the sense of personal responsibility by which democracy lives, not to feed facts soon to be forgotten. We hope each teacher will adapt these lesson plans to the needs of his/her class and take from the guides only those sections the teacher believes are right for the class.

For all grade levels

Learning to Choose: Fun ways to teach the very youngest among us about our government, the political process, the election, and learning to choose.

These teacher's guides are designed to encourage the critical thinking skills that lead to the sense of personal responsibility by which democracy lives, not to feed facts soon to be forgotten. We hope each teacher will adapt these lesson plans to the needs of his/her class and take from the guides only those sections the teacher believes are right for the class.

For all grade levels

Learning to Choose: Fun ways to teach the very youngest among us about our government, the political process, the election, and learning to choose.

These teacher's guides are designed to encourage the critical thinking skills that lead to the sense of personal responsibility by which democracy lives, not to feed facts soon to be forgotten. We hope each teacher will adapt these lesson plans to the needs of his/her class and take from the guides only those sections the teacher believes are right for the class.

For all grade levels

Learning to Choose: Fun ways to teach the very youngest among us about our government, the political process, the election, and learning to choose.

These teacher's guides are designed to encourage the critical thinking skills that lead to the sense of personal responsibility by which democracy lives, not to feed facts soon to be forgotten. We hope each teacher will adapt these lesson plans to the needs of his/her class and take from the guides only those sections the teacher believes are right for the class.

 For all grade levels

Suggested activities to explore the meaning of our founding charters.

Democracy

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Voting Citizenship

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Political Party Origins

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Political Parties

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The U.S. Constitution

These teacher's guides are designed to encourage the critical thinking skills that lead to the sense of personal responsibility by which democracy lives, not to feed facts soon to be forgotten. We hope each teacher will adapt these lesson plans to the needs of his/her class and take from the guides only those sections the teacher believes are right for the class.

For all grade levels

Geared toward Spanish-speaking students and families, this guide helps prepare teachers to guide students in developing the skills and attitudes needed for active United States citizenship. This guide includes a step-by-step bilingual description of how to implement it.

These teacher's guides are designed to encourage the critical thinking skills that lead to the sense of personal responsibility by which democracy lives, not to feed facts soon to be forgotten. We hope each teacher will adapt these lesson plans to the needs of his/her class and take from the guides only those sections the teacher believes are right for the class.

More Suitable For Elementary Levels

These teacher's guides are designed to encourage the critical thinking skills that lead to the sense of personal responsibility by which democracy lives, not to feed facts soon to be forgotten. We hope each teacher will adapt these lesson plans to the needs of his/her class and take from the guides only those sections the teacher believes are right for the class.

More Suitable For Elementary Levels

Using the motivation and reward of the National Student/Parent Mock Election to teach reading skills. Written with a grant from the federal Department of Education.

These teacher's guides are designed to encourage the critical thinking skills that lead to the sense of personal responsibility by which democracy lives, not to feed facts soon to be forgotten. We hope each teacher will adapt these lesson plans to the needs of his/her class and take from the guides only those sections the teacher believes are right for the class.

More Suitable For High School Levels And Up

Using the motivation and reward of the National Student/Parent Mock Election to teach reading and math skills. Written with a grant from the Federal Department of Education.

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These teacher's guides are designed to encourage the critical thinking skills that lead to the sense of personal responsibility by which democracy lives, not to feed facts soon to be forgotten. We hope each teacher will adapt these lesson plans to the needs of his/her class and take from the guides only those sections the teacher believes are right for the class.

More Suitable For High School Levels And Up

An outline of the development of Indian citizenship and voting rights in the U.S. federal elections, with comparisons to some state and tribal elections. Includes references to the U.S. political system’s structure, comparisons with Indian practices, expanded focus on history, suggested activities and other references.

These teacher's guides are designed to encourage the critical thinking skills that lead to the sense of personal responsibility by which democracy lives, not to feed facts soon to be forgotten. We hope each teacher will adapt these lesson plans to the needs of his/her class and take from the guides only those sections the teacher believes are right for the class.

More Suitable For Middle School Levels And Up

A guide to teaching music and civic education together through the National Mock Election. Includes profiles of several influential past presidents and other Americans, along with musical selections associated with the passions of their times.

These teacher's guides are designed to encourage the critical thinking skills that lead to the sense of personal responsibility by which democracy lives, not to feed facts soon to be forgotten. We hope each teacher will adapt these lesson plans to the needs of his/her class and take from the guides only those sections the teacher believes are right for the class.

Additional Resources

How to work with the media to provide motivation and reward for young learners, involve more parents, broaden students’ horizons, and increase their understanding of the 21st century.

These teacher's guides are designed to encourage the critical thinking skills that lead to the sense of personal responsibility by which democracy lives, not to feed facts soon to be forgotten. We hope each teacher will adapt these lesson plans to the needs of his/her class and take from the guides only those sections the teacher believes are right for the class.

Additional Resources

Provided by USA Today, this tool kit will help class and school leaders spread the word about their student's participation in the National Student/Parent Mock Election.

These teacher's guides are designed to encourage the critical thinking skills that lead to the sense of personal responsibility by which democracy lives, not to feed facts soon to be forgotten. We hope each teacher will adapt these lesson plans to the needs of his/her class and take from the guides only those sections the teacher believes are right for the class.

More Suitable For Elementary Levels

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An abbreviated version of the full-size version is mentioned under For All Grade Levels.

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These teacher's guides are designed to encourage the critical thinking skills that lead to the sense of personal responsibility by which democracy lives, not to feed facts soon to be forgotten. We hope each teacher will adapt these lesson plans to the needs of his/her class and take from the guides only those sections the teacher believes are right for the class.