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- Cast Your Ballot
- Elections and Voting
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- Grades 3-5
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- Media Literacy
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- Planning To Vote
- Political Parties
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- Unit 1 - Laying the Foundation
- Unit 2 - Who Are We?
- Unit 3 - Are We Listening?
- Unit 4 - What's the Problem?
- Unit 5 - What Can We Do?
- Voting Rights
Voting Rights
Topic One: Voting Rights History & Policy
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Voting Rights
Lesson 1: Is the right to vote guaranteed?
It's not as simple as you think. (20 minutes)
Voting Rights
Lesson 2: The Constitution, Federal Law, and Voting Rights
The right to vote has been won for different groups throughout U.S. history. (45 minutes)
Voting Rights
Lesson 3: Voting Rights History and Current Legislation
Bills making it easier or harder to vote are still debated today. (45 minutes)
Political Parties
Topic Two: Political Parties & Voter Registration
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Political Parties
Lesson 1: Ideology and Party
What issues matter to you? Does a political party align with your views? (45 minutes)
Political Parties
Lesson 2: Voter Registration
Get ready to vote yourself. First, you have to register. (30 minutes)
Media Literacy
Topic Three: Media Literacy
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