We believe the presidential election provides a wonderful springboard for a serious exploration of government at all levels. It's important for all of us to understand how local, state and national government bodies form the framework that makes our democracy work. It provides background material for teachers as well as reproducible activity sheets for classroom use. Supplement pages serve as student activity pages with spaces for students to write in the tab. The student supplement is designed to be used by parents at home or teachers in the classroom.
All activities send students to their local newspaper.
Age appropriate internet links are provided in each piece. Introduction Why you should become an informed, involved and active voter.