Students will conduct a survey of voters in the community. Students will analyze results of the survey. Students will suggest ways to increase voter participation. Students will list steps in registering to vote. Students will understand voting trends.
Procedure Ask students if they have ever voted.
Allow students to brainstorm voting situations at school, at home in family decisions, at clubs or places of worship, etc. Students might contact local government offices or the League of Women Voters to find answers. Students will be asked if they can think of an easier way to vote. Students will survey at least 10 people of voting age. Encourage students to survey a representative sample of age levels, educational levels, different occupations, etc.