Description

In this three-day simulation lesson, students explain the steps taken from party formation to national election. Harnessing skills gained from the Electoral Process lesson, students will act out the campaigning and voting process by simulating a real election in their own classroom.

Objectives

Students will be able to:

  • explain the steps taken from the primary season to the election through scaffolded activities.
  • demonstrate the voting process in primary and class wide elections.
  • describe the impact of an election at the classroom level in an open response activity.
  • engage in a simulated democratic process.

Lesson Prep

PRINT
the Mock Election- Overview document for yourself. It contains more detailed copy instructions for the remaining materials.
Mock Election Overiew.pdfapplication/pdf icon
PRINT
all paper materials for DAY ONE.
Mock Election Day 1.pdfapplication/pdf icon
PRINT
all paper materials for DAY TWO.
Mock Election Day 2.pdfapplication/pdf icon
PRINT
all paper materials for DAY THREE.
Mock Election Day 3.pdfapplication/pdf icon

Step by Step

More detailed Step by Step instructions can be found in the individual PDF documents, but here is an overview of the activities for each day.

DAY ONE         Party Formation and Nominations: Assign students to a “party” and hold a primary election. 

DAY TWO        Campaigning: Students create campaign materials for their party and nominee.

DAY THREE     Rules, Election & Reflection: Students create election rules, review ballot options, vote, and reflect on the “election” process.

 

 

Recommended Sequence

Before: 
Candidate Evaluation
After: 
Voting Rights

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