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Legislative Changes Urgently Needed Prior to November 2020 Election
Legislative Changes Urgently Needed Prior to November 2020 Election
issue/Media Literacy
Lesson 1: Election Law and Mail-In Voting
Students learn about state election laws and the debate around mail ballots. (45 minutes)
issue/Political Parties
Lesson 1: Ideology and Party
What issues matter to you? Does a political party align with your views? (45 minutes)
issue/Voting Rights
Lesson 1: Is the right to vote guaranteed?
It's not as simple as you think. (20 minutes)
issue/Planning To Vote
Lesson 1: Make Your Plan to Vote
There are several ways to cast your vote. Students will consider which is the best way for them to do so.
issue/Cast Your Ballot
Lesson 1: Who Is Running For Office? Researching the Candidates
While students wait for their mail-in ballot or to vote in-person on Election Day, they can find out what offices and candidates are on their ballot. (45 minutes)
issue/Planning To Vote
Lesson 2: Applying for a Mail-In Ballot
Students will learn how to apply for a mail-in ballot. Eligible students will be able to send their applications in, while students who are not, or are choosing to vote in person, will complete the process to without submitting an application to gain the experience.
issue/Media Literacy
Lesson 2: Confirmation Bias and Filter Bubbles
There are many sources available to news consumers. How do they know which sources are misleading or opinionated? Which are credible or fact-based?
issue/Cast Your Ballot
Lesson 2: Finding Partisan Information on Candidates
Students explore candidate campaign websites and other sources to investigate policy actions by candidates on issues they care about. (45 minutes)
issue/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)
