The Lions VOTE!!! 2016 Goal: The purpose of this school wide activity is to encourage civic social responsibility and learning of the voter registration process among students at Trailblazers Academy. Sanctuary Commitments: Democracy, Open communication, social responsibility Objectives: Students will understand what is involved in the registration and voting process. Students will simulate registration to become familiar with the process. Materials: Computer, Screen for PowerPoint Presentation r s Registration, Pencils, Markers, Construction Paper, My Count Stickers Dates: 11/2/16 SE 8 th Groups 11/3/16, SE 6 th Grade Groups 11/4/16 SE 7 th Grade Groups School Wide Activity for November: Warm Up: (2 Minutes) Review classroom expectations Ask students, When is election Day this year? Instructors can inform students, Election Day will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 and share the following facts below: In 1845, the United States Congress chose a single date for all national elections in all states. The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November was chosen so that there would never be more than 34 days between Election Day and the first Wednesday in December. Election Day is held on a Tuesday so that voters will not have to vote or travel on Sunday.
Introduction: Explain to students that you are going to talk about why voting matters, how the process works and how they are going to simulate completing the voter registration card. Lastly, students will get an opportunity to participate in a mock vote. (2 minutes) Present Power Point Presentation, Review all 15 slides with the students. (16 Minutes) Handout voter registration card to students, simulate the process (10-12 minutes) After completing voter registration cards, Students can decorate and color the registration cards. Students Can chose to take the cards home or color them and have them posted in school s bulletin board. Explain as part of the democratic process they are given options. (10 min) Then give each student a blank voter registration card to take home. The homeroom or grade that returns the most completed cards by Nov, 7, 8:00 AM to Ms. Shinn in the cafeteria. Winning grade or homeroom will be awarded with a pizza party or lunch from garden caterings. (2 min) Mock voting. Students will be handed a ballot in which they can chose a presidential candidate. Inform students, this is a private matter in which they do not have to share their voting decisions with anyone. Reiterate the importance of taking part in the democratic process. Encourage open communication which includes respect of each other s choice/opinion. (5 Min) (The Results of the mock election results will be shared during Breakfast on Nov. 7, 2017) Closure (5 Min) Debrief with students by asking their about voting and the activity Reiterate the power of voting, change starts with voting, Every vote counts Handout My vote matters stickers to students. Transition to next class
The Lions VOTE!!! 2016 ****All Lesson Plan and Material Packets will be given to Instructors in advance. If you need assistance with arranging computer and PowerPoint logistics, send Ms. Shinn-Desras an email requesting. ****Ideal Locations for PowerPoint Presentations: Media Center, Auditorium 11/2/16 Mr. Reid Ms. Keeya Ms. Michelle and Community Room 8 th The Lions Take pictures of 11/3/16 Ms. Phadia Ms. Celina Mr. Maple 11/4/16 Ms. Dix Ms. Margaret Mr. Ali 6 th The Lions 7 th The Lions Take pictures of Take picture of
ACTION STEPS REQUIRED Ms. Shinn Ms. Keeya Ms. Keeya/Ms. Shinn Ms. Shinn/Ms. Keeya Ms. Shinn ALL SE Instructors To obtain voter registration cards from Donn Reid, by 10/20/16 (completed) To order I d stickers on Amazon by 10/19/16. (completed) To make the ballots/boxes Student leadership to create a r/election bulletin table. To be placed in main office by 11/2/16. (10/28/16, Student leadership to complete voter bulletin) 10/26/16, distribute lesson plans and materials to all SE Instructors and review. Take pictures of the activity/students participation in mock voting and all School Wide Awareness Activity Part 2: (Ms. Keeya will be focal point person for the activity with Student leadership Student Government Leadership will meet on 10/28/16 to create an Election Day awareness table and fact sheets. Research at least 10 fun facts about elections Create an Awareness poster/bulletin The Election Awareness table should include voter registration cards, facts sheets created, colorful décor, Awareness table should be completed by 10/31/16. Student leadership should explore other school wide to raise election awareness, example Election Day party, and Election Day jeopardy Obtain students feedback
School Wide Awareness Activity Part 3: Nov. 7, 2016 Election Day Party @TA Student leadership will plan party and agenda. Example (each homeroom can have an election theme discussion. Example: Homeroom courage (what is the importance of election? Homeroom Integrity: What are your thoughts and feelings about the election? (The themes can be chosen by student leadership or staff)