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."