We the people ARE the government here in America – we elect our leaders to lead our country and represent us through our elections! By voting, we are able to express our own opinions on issues through our choices of candidates. As the next generation begins to mature and prepare to be a part of their communities, they need to understand that their vote is their voice. The freedom to vote and choose our government representatives is a freedom that has been obtained and defended at the cost of many precious lives. They need to understand the election process, the workings of American government and the impact that they can have on the process as well as the future of our country. Written for grades K - 12.

With this new four-week unit study, your students will learn about:

• History of elections
• Basic structure of representative government
• Voting and election process
• Campaign participation and opportunities

Complete and ready to use, the study contains four weeks of daily lessons written at two levels, one for elementary grades and one for Jr./Sr. High grades.

The study requires no other books--it includes Internet links throughout the lessons for the use of the students when other resources are helpful.

• Learn about the election process, how it works and how we vote.
• How are candidates chosen, and how do campaigns work?
• How can we be involved in the process?
• Investigate key historical figures while learning about American politics and elections at all levels: federal, state and local.

What an exciting year to begin this adventure—watch and learn as history unfolds!

Want to learn more?

• Take a peek at some of the inspirations for Elections 2012.
• Check out this PDF sample.
• Watch a video demonstration of Elections 2012:

Free Elections 2012 Lapbook!

To enrich your study of this election season, we also recommend our FREE Elections 2012 Lapbook, designed to accompany this four-week Elections 2012 Unit Study.
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