DC Vote Lesson Plan for Teachers

Welcome to the DC Vote Lesson Plan, developed in collaboration with teachers, students and parents from Washington, DC. Below you will find a menu of suggested options - customize your own plan to fit your students' needs.

The Lesson Plan addresses many of the District of Columbia Public School Standards for a DC History and Government course taught in the ninth grade. Combining performance standards, essential skills, and technology integration, the Lesson Plan explores the issue of DC voting rights.

Read & Write "Gun Bans" Article & Worksheet "AIDS Epidemic" Article & Worksheet "One Kid, One Vote" Article & Worksheet Timelines & Worksheet*** Speak Teacher Talking Points Closing Discussion

Engage Warm Up - DC Voting Rights Quiz*** Warm Up - Quiz Discussion*** Warm Up - Voting Simulation & Discussion Suggested Group & Individual Activities Look "Un-Natural State" Video & Worksheet "DC Democracy" Video & Worksheet Compare Wyoming & DC - Visual Materials

Review the Teacher's Outline and the Lesson Suggestions for 45 and 80 Minute Block Scheduling.

*** este documento está también disponible en español.

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