Standard in Practice: What it Looks Like in my Classroom – Elements of the Election Process (2nd Grade)
Standard in Practice: What it Looks Like in my Classroom – Elements of the Election Process (2nd Grade)
Grade Levels
2nd Grade
Course, Subject
Civics and Government, Social Studies
Description
Instruction in the standards requires a focus not only on the learner concepts and competencies but the supportive practices employed by the adults in the classroom setting.
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Concepts and Competencies
The learner will:
- Participate in discussions that define elected officials (e.g. how officials become elected)
- Discuss roles elected officials perform
- Participate in a voting activity
- Participate in compiling voting results
Supportive Practices
The adult will:
- Facilitate discussions on elected officials (e.g. process of electing, roles, responsibilities)
- Provide text that highlight the electoral process
- Invite an elected official to serve as a guest speaker (e.g. talk about roles and responsibilities)
- Provide opportunities for students to vote on various topics
- Provide various voting options (e.g. show of hands, secret ballot)
- Involve students in compiling voting results
Content Provider
This resource was created by the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL).
Contact: RA-PWPAELS@pa.gov
Office of Child Development and Early Learning, OCDEL, Social Studies
