Teaching About the 2020 Election
Election years provide a wealth of real-life materials for your Social Studies classroom. Election years allow your students to see the election process in action. Everything that we teach our students about the government plays out in real time. While it can be exciting to watch, it’s important to remember that it can be a very divisive topic. It is CRUCIAL to remember that as an educator you must remain neutral when teaching about the election and present only facts.
What information should be covered?
· The basic voting process of the United States
· The two-party system
· FACTS about each candidate
· The Electoral College
Lessons should definitely continue AFTER the election. As a class you can:
· Complete an electoral college map (incorporate into math)
· Which states added add up to a victory?
· How would it have been different if certain states voted a different direction?
Looking for a complete print AND digital unit for teaching about the election? Check out the Presidential 2020 Election No-Prep Unit. This engaging unit can be used in your Math, Reading, and Social Studies classroom!
