Does Every Vote Count?
Overview
Students analyze primary sources to examine examples of voting, then discuss who votes and how ballots have changed to make voting equitable for all eligible voters.
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Middle school lesson plan
Grade
Middle School
Subjects
Civics, Social Studies
Length
60-80 minutes
Topics
ballots, equality, voting, voting equality, voting rights
Author
Citizen U DePaul
