Election Day

Introduces Election Day, explaining who can vote, who can be president, and why it is important to vote. (more)

Introduces Election Day, explaining who can vote, who can be president, and why it is important to vote. (less)

Explains the importance of voting, different methods of voting, and how voting helps us take part in our government. (more)

Explains the importance of voting, different methods of voting, and how voting helps us take part in our government. (less)

Today is election day in Mrs. Connor's class. The students will listen to speeches and vote for a new class president. T... (more)

Today is election day in Mrs. Connor's class. The students will listen to speeches and vote for a new class president. Today is also Becky's first day at Robin Hill School. She thinks she would make a great class president, but she's new and has no friends yet. When Becky takes a chance and makes a speech, the whole class is surprised by the winner. (less)

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The traditions and importance of Election Day in the United States. (more)

The traditions and importance of Election Day in the United States. (less)

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On Becky's first day at a new school, she finds that she has a chance to run for class president. (more)

On Becky's first day at a new school, she finds that she has a chance to run for class president. (less)

From campaigning and debates to rallies and voting, this program explains the activities that precede Election Day. Diff... (more)

From campaigning and debates to rallies and voting, this program explains the activities that precede Election Day. Different levels of public office elections are reviewed along with the constitutional amendments that gave the right to vote to all groups. Children also explore the history of voting and examine the attributes of a good leader by watching as a group of middle school students elect their class president. (less)