Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will learn about the 2024 Presidential Election and understand why it is important for our country.

Materials and Prep

• Paper and crayons
• Internet access (with parental supervision)
• No prior knowledge needed

Activities

• Campaign Poster: Create a campaign poster for your favorite candidate using paper and crayons. Think about what qualities you would like in a President.
• Role Play: Pretend to be a candidate giving a speech. What promises would you make to the people?
• Flag Design: Design a new flag for the United States. Think about what symbols are important to represent our country.

Talking Points

• What is an election?
  "An election is like a big vote where we choose who will be the leader of our country."
• Why is the 2024 Presidential Election important?
  "The 2024 Presidential Election is important because it helps decide who will make important decisions for our country."
• What is a campaign?
  "A campaign is when people running for President tell us why they would be a good leader and what they will do to help our country."
• What is a candidate?
  "A candidate is a person who is running for President. They want to be chosen by the people to lead our country."
• What is a flag?
  "A flag is a special symbol that represents our country. It has colors and shapes that are important to us."
• Why do we vote?
  "We vote to make our voices heard and choose who we think will be the best leader for our country."