Participate in a representative-democracy class election (elect-leaders model)
Exercise
Difficulty 3
~4 min
hist.g1.s.civ.voting_representative.ex_01
Elect Committee Chair
Prompt
Today we elect a Library Committee chair. Three classmates have offered to serve. Each gives a 1-sentence platform. You cast ONE vote (secret ballot). Help count the votes.
M-1-S-EX-08
Manipulative
Physical / non-image
Secret-ballot paper + box + 3 candidate-name cards. Stored in labeled tray on materials shelf for repeated independent-practice use; one set per pair of children for hands-on engagement.
How it's presented
mode
ballot action
Answer criteria
type
action
criteria
- receives ballot
- marks one choice
- puts ballot in box
- helps count or watches counting respectfully
- accepts result
Hints
- Listen to each candidate's platform.
- Pick the one whose plan helps the class library best.
Misconceptions to watch
- Voting based on friendship instead of platform
- Refusing to participate
Used in lessons