How are Presidents elected? Why do we have Judges? What does Congress do? Who lives in the House? Join Aunt Sam as we answer these questions, investigate the US Government and learn about the Election Process. The class involves activities, Power Points, songs and discussion. Presidents wear different "hats," so instructions are provided to make some hats that Presidents have worn. I will wear my hat in class. We have break-out rooms, where small groups will discuss the topics of the lesson. The last two weeks of class will include presentations, debates and a mock Presidential election. Students will pick their favorite President, then be encouraged to dress up as the President during our activities of the last 2 weeks of class.

Each class will be provided information, in the form of Power Points slides and worksheets. There will be hat crafts, flip-books and more. These will be given in advance.  Come join the fun!


Here's the Outline:
Week 1 History of the Election Process - It's Greek to me! 
•	What does it mean to Vote?
•	Where was the First Election?
•	Instructions for  Laurel Wreath Hat (need construction paper)
Week 2 Branches of Government - Who's in charge of what? 
•	What is the Legislative Branch? Who are your Representatives/Senators? 
•	What is the Purpose of our Judicial System? Executive Branch?
•	Learn the Preamble in Sign Language
•	Wear your for Tricorn hat (Instructions included in the classroom.)
Week 3 Presidents - So You Want to be President? 
•	What does the President do?
•	What is a Party?
•	What is a Presidential Debate?
•	Select a favorite President 
•	Your student's polls will pick Topics to cover in the Debates  
•	Wear your Army Cap (Instructions included in the classroom, Newspaper needed.)
Week 4 Electoral College - Does my vote count? 
•	What is the Electoral College?
•	Wear your Top Hat (Instructions included in the classroom, Oatmeal container, paper plate needed.) 
•	Discuss topics for the Debates
Week 5 Debates - What's my opinion?
•	Students will take turns debating previously choses topics from the Polls. (This week’s hat is a simple Cowboy hat out of construction paper or paper plate.)
Week 6 Let's Vote: ELECTION DAY and PRESENTATION DAY
•	Review through a Kahoot quiz
•	Come wearing a Hat or Costume looking like your Favorite President for your Presentation (explained previously in the classroom)

This last day will include a mock election and presentations from each of the students about what they learned and about the President they chose to represent.