It is important for teachers to encourage children to locate this information in order to develop lifelong habits that will encourage participation in the democratic process. The United States of America is divided into 50 states and each state is divided into even smaller areas called counties. In turn, each county is further divided into cities, towns and villages. Cities are divided into smaller areas called wards. So, in essence, the entire USA is divided into tens of thousands of election districts in order to organize and conduct elections in an efficient manner.
Some polling places represent more than one election district.
This is why is is important to know both election district and polling place location. Teachers may use a variety of methods is assisting students in obtaining this information. This assignment will make the parents aware of their options for registering to vote if they have not already done so. Students that live in the towns, should fill in the town clerk information before taking the letter home so that parents who don't know their polling place will have a resource. Students with Internet access can find their election information by using the various voting websites listed in this handbook.