Election Day is fast approaching on November 5th! This offers an opportunity for parents and teachers to educate kids on the importance of civic engagement.
From understanding the basics of why we vote to exploring the ins and outs of our local, state, and federal elections, students can use these brand new civics and government worksheets from Education.com to explore various topics during this important election season:
1. Election basics
Start with the fundamentals!
Introduce kids to how elections work and why they matter, and explain more complex government structures like the electoral college. These informational worksheets will give them a solid foundation:
- What is an Election?
- Why Do Citizens Vote?
- Election Vocabulary
- Introduction to the Electoral College
2. Elected officials graphic organizers
Help learners understand how elections are structured at the federal, state, county, and municipal levels.
Using this set of four visual templates, students will research the roles of officials like legislators, administrators, and council members:
- Federal Elected Officials Graphic Organizer
- State Elected Officials Graphic Organizer
- County Elected Officials Graphic Organizer
- Municipal Elected Officials Graphic Organizer
3. Election graphic organizers
Visual learners will appreciate these graphic organizers!
Encourage students to research two candidates in a state or local election of their choice, as well as the candidates in the upcoming presidential election. These side-by-side templates offer a great jumping off point for fostering civic engagement:
4. Voting slips
Organize a mock election, and give your class the chance to experience voting firsthand. These voting slip worksheets will come in handy, making the process easy and fun:
5. Math and writing practice
Incorporate the upcoming election into math and writing practice to make these subjects more relevant and exciting! Here are a few engaging election-themed worksheets to try:
Whether in the classroom or at home, these worksheets are sure to spark interest in civics just in time for the November 5th election! To give your students more practice, see the full list of 300+ civics and government worksheets in the Education.com Learning Library.