Event Overview

Midterm elections are right around the corner! Now is the perfect time to spark excitement about civic engagement. Help students build lifelong voting habits by engaging them early. This professional learning workshop is designed for educators teaching grades 6-12 and focuses on local and state elections while aligning with Arizona’s state standards. Participants will explore online games and activities that make learning about voting fun and meaningful. The training also includes step-by-step guidance for setting up a classroom or schoolwide Kids Voting AZ mock midterm election. The focus is on informed voting and civic participation, without discussing specific candidates. Attendees will leave with ready-to-use lesson plans, “I Voted” stickers, Family Activity Booklets, and $100 in FREE curriculum resources.

This academy will address the following two history and social science anchor standards:

• C1: Civic virtues and democratic principles are key components of the American political system.
• C2: Citizens have individual rights, roles, and responsibilities.

Academy Objectives: 

• Explore strategies for teaching voting, elections, and civic participation
• Gain lessons, activities, and resources aligned with Arizona state standards
• Learn how to participate in the Kids Voting AZ mock midterm election

Campus Issues Addressed:

• Lack of understanding of rights and responsibilities
• Low academic achievement
• Lack of civic participation
• Lack of interest in school

Faculty:                  

Andrea Viel

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Angelica Abbey

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