Why Vote: A Public Awareness Campaign:
In this lesson students learn about the importance of voting in local, state and federal elections.

Winning Tickets: Weighing Candidates' Qualifications for Succeeding in a Presidential Race
In this lesson, students research the background, personal interests, family history, and positions on current issues of the leading presidential and vice presidential candidates in the 2004 election.

First Vote
A  nonpartisan, classroom-based voter registration, education, and citizenship program for high school students.

Civic Education
Check out all the links at the Center for Civic Education Homepage.

The Writing's on the Wall: Exploring Notions of Civic Responsibility
In this lesson, students examine a job-training/violence reduction program that removes gang graffiti in East Los Angeles. They then discuss issues confronting their own communities and propose community service programs to address these issues.

Election Vows: Examining Key Issues in the 2004 Election
One of the most important responsibilities of United States' Citizenship is voting. This activity allows students to get involved in the upcoming campaign by listing the five most important issues in the 2004 Presidential Election.

Political Participation
The following activities provide a comprehensive study of the concept of political participation in a democracy. Customize the suggested teaching strategies to meet the needs and interests of your class.
 

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