History Herald: Time to Vote- United States Elections - The How and the Why!
Extra! Extra! Learn All About it! In this one day class, students will learn about elections in the United States- how they work, why they are set up the way they are, and why it is important for active citizens to participate!
Courtney Murray, M. Ed, M. Hist. World US History
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1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Extra! Extra! Learn All About it! In this one day class, students will learn about elections in the United States- how they work, why they are set up the way they are, and why it is important for active citizens to participate! Come and get all your US election news! We will explore US elections - Why did the Founding Fathers set up the system like the electoral college? Who is able to vote? How did voting laws change over time? Why is it important for active citizens to participate in the system? These are all questions that we will explore as we use activities, games, group discussion, and readings to strengthen our critical thinking skills to uncover the election system in the United States. Students will leave class with a thorough understanding of the election system in the US, past and present, while utilizing their social collaboration skills and working to understand how active citizens help to foster change and development in a society! Come join us for a some election fun!
Learning Goals
Students will improve their understanding of the election system in the United States while strengthening their group, social collaboration skills and critical thinking abilities.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will be discussing voting rights in the United States, so discussion concerning race and gender and discrimination will be necessary.
Supply List
Pencil and paper is needed for this class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
We will refer to the Constitution, Bill of Rights, and other founding documents, as well as, historical and current election laws and allowances.
Joined June, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Degrees
Master's Degree in History from Arizona State University
Master's Degree in Education from Fayetteville State University
Bachelor's Degree in History from Duquesne University
I have been challenging and elevating students for over 10 years to delve deeply into the issues of our past and wrestle with the realities of our present and future. Each conversation will be open and honest but guided with the necessary care for students of this age. I believe it is our job as educators to not teach children what to think- but how to think and allow them to unearth the truths that are often hidden within the words of pages.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 86 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
2-12 learners per class
