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Once every four years citizens of the United States participate in a process to elect their next president. The first Tuesday in March has been nicknamed “Super Tuesday” as the day when 14 states—and one territory—vote for a primary candidate. When you’re 18 years old, you’ll be able to participate as a voter, too! This celebration of democracy recognizes that people have a voice in choosing their leaders, and reminds us that not all countries have such this privilege. March launches exciting months to come when candidates from different parties will canvas the states to speak directly to the American voters. This political barnstorming culminates in a general election to be held in November. Until then, the news will be dominated by speeches, rallies, and events. Stay tuned! Super Tuesday is just the beginning of the presidential election process!
In this issue, civic-minded young citizens will:
- read informational text about the process of nominating a candidate for president
- understand the significance of “Super Tuesday”
- match state names with exact location on a map of the U.S.
- follow a maze to identify the type of government in the U.S.
- learn vocabulary specific to the election process
- read closely to complete a “cloze” activity; comprehend content to select vocabulary words
- calculate sums to locate a famous Washington, D.C. structure
- search the news for candidates running for office
- identify animals that symbolize political parties
- find a problem in the news and write a friendly letter to a candidate asking for a solution
- write from the point of view of a class president to advocate for a simple change at your school
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