Author: Saskia Lacey
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
ISBN: 1087605695
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Help teach students about the voting process with this nonfiction book. Made for young readers, the book includes a fiction story related to the topic, a bonus project, discussion questions, and other helpful features. This 24-page full-color book explains how the voting process works and encourages students to study candidates. It also covers essential concepts such as democracy and civic duty and includes an extension activity for Grade 1. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to explore elections, leadership, and being an informed voter.
How to Vote
Author: Saskia Lacey
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
ISBN: 1087605695
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Help teach students about the voting process with this nonfiction book. Made for young readers, the book includes a fiction story related to the topic, a bonus project, discussion questions, and other helpful features. This 24-page full-color book explains how the voting process works and encourages students to study candidates. It also covers essential concepts such as democracy and civic duty and includes an extension activity for Grade 1. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to explore elections, leadership, and being an informed voter.
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
ISBN: 1087605695
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Help teach students about the voting process with this nonfiction book. Made for young readers, the book includes a fiction story related to the topic, a bonus project, discussion questions, and other helpful features. This 24-page full-color book explains how the voting process works and encourages students to study candidates. It also covers essential concepts such as democracy and civic duty and includes an extension activity for Grade 1. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to explore elections, leadership, and being an informed voter.
How We Vote
Author: Kathleen Hale
Publisher: Georgetown University Press
ISBN: 162616780X
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
The idea of voting is simple, but the administration of elections in ways that ensure access and integrity is complex. In How We Vote, Kathleen Hale and Mitchell Brown explore what is at the heart of our democracy: how elections are run. Election administration determines how ballots are cast and counted, and how jurisdictions try to innovate while also protecting the security of the voting process, as well as how election officials work. Election officials must work in a difficult intergovernmental environment of constant change and intense partisanship. Voting practices and funding vary from state to state, and multiple government agencies, the judicial system, voting equipment vendors, nonprofit groups, and citizen activists also influence practices and limit change. Despite real challenges and pessimistic media assessments, Hale and Brown demonstrate that election officials are largely successful in their work to facilitate, protect, and evolve the voting process. Using original data gathered from state and local election officials and policymakers across the United States, Hale and Brown analyze innovations in voter registration, voting options, voter convenience, support for voting in languages other than English, the integrity of the voting process, and voting system technology. The result is a fascinating picture of how we vote now and will vote in the future.
Publisher: Georgetown University Press
ISBN: 162616780X
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
The idea of voting is simple, but the administration of elections in ways that ensure access and integrity is complex. In How We Vote, Kathleen Hale and Mitchell Brown explore what is at the heart of our democracy: how elections are run. Election administration determines how ballots are cast and counted, and how jurisdictions try to innovate while also protecting the security of the voting process, as well as how election officials work. Election officials must work in a difficult intergovernmental environment of constant change and intense partisanship. Voting practices and funding vary from state to state, and multiple government agencies, the judicial system, voting equipment vendors, nonprofit groups, and citizen activists also influence practices and limit change. Despite real challenges and pessimistic media assessments, Hale and Brown demonstrate that election officials are largely successful in their work to facilitate, protect, and evolve the voting process. Using original data gathered from state and local election officials and policymakers across the United States, Hale and Brown analyze innovations in voter registration, voting options, voter convenience, support for voting in languages other than English, the integrity of the voting process, and voting system technology. The result is a fascinating picture of how we vote now and will vote in the future.
How to Vote 6-Pack
Author:
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
ISBN: 1087616034
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Students are the voters of tomorrow, so it’s important that they understand the voting process! This 6-pack of nonfiction readers encourages first grade students to study candidates, ask questions, and someday cast their votes. How to Vote 6-Pack • Explains how voting works and emphasizes the importance of being an informed voter • Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will get students invested • Covers key concepts such as democracy and civic duty in an easy-to-follow way • Includes vibrant images, interactive discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to show students how voting works in everyday life • Offers a detailed lesson plan that will assist with implementation of activities Voting is how individuals make their voices heard in the United States. This teacher-approved 6-pack poses important questions that students should ask themselves before selecting a candidate, explains how votes are cast, and encourages students to vote leaders into office once they are able. With an illustrated fiction story, relevant images, and other helpful features, this 6-pack of readers will empower first grade students and help them understand an important democratic process. This 6-pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
ISBN: 1087616034
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Students are the voters of tomorrow, so it’s important that they understand the voting process! This 6-pack of nonfiction readers encourages first grade students to study candidates, ask questions, and someday cast their votes. How to Vote 6-Pack • Explains how voting works and emphasizes the importance of being an informed voter • Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will get students invested • Covers key concepts such as democracy and civic duty in an easy-to-follow way • Includes vibrant images, interactive discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to show students how voting works in everyday life • Offers a detailed lesson plan that will assist with implementation of activities Voting is how individuals make their voices heard in the United States. This teacher-approved 6-pack poses important questions that students should ask themselves before selecting a candidate, explains how votes are cast, and encourages students to vote leaders into office once they are able. With an illustrated fiction story, relevant images, and other helpful features, this 6-pack of readers will empower first grade students and help them understand an important democratic process. This 6-pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.
How to Vote Guided Reading 6-Pack
Author:
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
ISBN: 1087688965
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
ISBN: 1087688965
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Elections
Author: Cassie M. Lawton
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 150265704X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Elections are important events in democratic governments, and voting is a right and a responsibility. Being educated about the election process in an important part of becoming an informed citizen. This book explores the election system, key elections that happen in the United States, and the historic path to securing elections for all. Readers will learn about the ways people work together to ensure elections are free and fair today. Each chapter presents crucial aspects of elections supported by corresponding photographs, related sidebars, and fascinating fact boxes. Your readers are asked questions about what they've read to strengthen comprehension and critical-thinking skills.
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 150265704X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Elections are important events in democratic governments, and voting is a right and a responsibility. Being educated about the election process in an important part of becoming an informed citizen. This book explores the election system, key elections that happen in the United States, and the historic path to securing elections for all. Readers will learn about the ways people work together to ensure elections are free and fair today. Each chapter presents crucial aspects of elections supported by corresponding photographs, related sidebars, and fascinating fact boxes. Your readers are asked questions about what they've read to strengthen comprehension and critical-thinking skills.
How to Vote: Read Along or Enhanced eBook
Author: Saskia Lacey
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
ISBN: 1087627893
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 27
Book Description
Help teach students about the voting process with this nonfiction book. Made for young readers, the book includes a fiction story related to the topic, a bonus project, discussion questions, and other helpful features. This 24-page full-color book explains how the voting process works and encourages students to study candidates. It also covers essential concepts such as democracy and civic duty and includes an extension activity for Grade 1. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to explore elections, leadership, and being an informed voter.
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
ISBN: 1087627893
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 27
Book Description
Help teach students about the voting process with this nonfiction book. Made for young readers, the book includes a fiction story related to the topic, a bonus project, discussion questions, and other helpful features. This 24-page full-color book explains how the voting process works and encourages students to study candidates. It also covers essential concepts such as democracy and civic duty and includes an extension activity for Grade 1. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to explore elections, leadership, and being an informed voter.
American Government
Author: Cal Jillson
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 113626969X
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 663
Book Description
History matters. America’s past is present in all aspects of the contemporary political system. Cal Jillson uses political development and the dynamics of change as a tool to help students understand how politics works now—and how institutions, participation, and policies have evolved over time to produce this political environment. Going one step further, Jillson helps students think critically about how American democracy might evolve further, focusing in every chapter on reform and further change. These revisions make the Seventh Edition better than ever: The latest details on all aspects of American politics, including the 2012 elections, keep students current Coverage of Obama’s full first term and heightened polarization in Congress help students see the importance of institutional development A renewed emphasis throughout on the importance of race, ethnicity, and gender in the development of American politics helps students understand the full picture of political participation. In a streamlined presentation, Jillson delivers a concise and engaging narrative to help students understand the complexities and importance of American politics. Along the way, several pedagogical features foster critical thinking and analysis: New! "Struggling towards Democracy" discussion questions to provoke both critical thinking and class discussion on the most relevant issues "The Constitution Today" chapter opening vignettes illustrate the importance of conflicting views on constitutional principles Key terms defined in the margins on the page where they appear help students study important concepts Focus questions at the beginning of every chapter highlight the central learning objectives for students to look for, and marginal notes throughout the chapter indicate the relevant discussions for addressing these questions Colorful figures and charts help students visualize important information "Let’s Compare" boxes analyze how functions of government and political participation work in other countries. "Pro & Con" boxes bring to life a central debate in each chapter, from questions over campaign finance, bias in the media, and the balance between the president and Congress in war making, to judicial activism and restraint, gay marriage, and equitable taxes. Timelines in every chapter gives students an at-a-glance reference to important stages in historical development. End-of-chapter summaries, suggested readings, and web resources help students master the material and guide them to further critical investigation of important concepts and topics.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 113626969X
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 663
Book Description
History matters. America’s past is present in all aspects of the contemporary political system. Cal Jillson uses political development and the dynamics of change as a tool to help students understand how politics works now—and how institutions, participation, and policies have evolved over time to produce this political environment. Going one step further, Jillson helps students think critically about how American democracy might evolve further, focusing in every chapter on reform and further change. These revisions make the Seventh Edition better than ever: The latest details on all aspects of American politics, including the 2012 elections, keep students current Coverage of Obama’s full first term and heightened polarization in Congress help students see the importance of institutional development A renewed emphasis throughout on the importance of race, ethnicity, and gender in the development of American politics helps students understand the full picture of political participation. In a streamlined presentation, Jillson delivers a concise and engaging narrative to help students understand the complexities and importance of American politics. Along the way, several pedagogical features foster critical thinking and analysis: New! "Struggling towards Democracy" discussion questions to provoke both critical thinking and class discussion on the most relevant issues "The Constitution Today" chapter opening vignettes illustrate the importance of conflicting views on constitutional principles Key terms defined in the margins on the page where they appear help students study important concepts Focus questions at the beginning of every chapter highlight the central learning objectives for students to look for, and marginal notes throughout the chapter indicate the relevant discussions for addressing these questions Colorful figures and charts help students visualize important information "Let’s Compare" boxes analyze how functions of government and political participation work in other countries. "Pro & Con" boxes bring to life a central debate in each chapter, from questions over campaign finance, bias in the media, and the balance between the president and Congress in war making, to judicial activism and restraint, gay marriage, and equitable taxes. Timelines in every chapter gives students an at-a-glance reference to important stages in historical development. End-of-chapter summaries, suggested readings, and web resources help students master the material and guide them to further critical investigation of important concepts and topics.
The eBook Revolution
Author: Kate Sheehan
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1610691849
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 165
Book Description
The book ecosystem is radically changing, and libraries must change with it. This book tackles the controversial discussion about eBooks and explores librarian-driven solutions and visions for the future of libraries in the 21st century. The eBook Revolution: A Primer for Librarians on the Front Lines is exactly what its title promises: an essential resource for librarians facing the formidable task of coordinating the library-wide transition to eBooks and fielding questions from patrons about eBooks on a daily basis. After an introduction that covers the basics of eBooks and current eBook technology, the author puts things into perspective, documenting the changes that have occurred over the past decade. She also delves into important eBook issues, identifying librarian-driven solutions and providing glimpses of what libraries in the near future will likely be like. The book examines perennially critical issues such as accessibility, resource sharing, and the digital divide within the context of eBook technology and provides a clear framework for discussing eBooks, thereby enabling readers to make informed decisions regarding their own organizations.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1610691849
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 165
Book Description
The book ecosystem is radically changing, and libraries must change with it. This book tackles the controversial discussion about eBooks and explores librarian-driven solutions and visions for the future of libraries in the 21st century. The eBook Revolution: A Primer for Librarians on the Front Lines is exactly what its title promises: an essential resource for librarians facing the formidable task of coordinating the library-wide transition to eBooks and fielding questions from patrons about eBooks on a daily basis. After an introduction that covers the basics of eBooks and current eBook technology, the author puts things into perspective, documenting the changes that have occurred over the past decade. She also delves into important eBook issues, identifying librarian-driven solutions and providing glimpses of what libraries in the near future will likely be like. The book examines perennially critical issues such as accessibility, resource sharing, and the digital divide within the context of eBook technology and provides a clear framework for discussing eBooks, thereby enabling readers to make informed decisions regarding their own organizations.
Voting in America
Author: H. L. Pohlman
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1440873291
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
This title gives students and other users a clear understanding of the true state of voting and representative democracy in the United States by impartially examining claims surrounding voter fraud, voter suppression, gerrymandering, and other voting-related issues in the U.S. This work is part of a series that uses evidence-based documentation to examine the veracity of claims and beliefs about high-profile issues in American culture and politics. Each book in the Contemporary Debates series is intended to puncture rather than perpetuate myths that diminish our understanding of important policies and positions; to provide needed context for misleading statements and claims; and to confirm the factual accuracy of other assertions. This particular volume examines beliefs, claims, and myths about voting and elections in the United States. Issues covered include constitutional provisions concerning the franchise, constitutional amendments expanding the vote to previously disenfranchised groups, the specific provisions of the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965, and modern-day controversies swirling around claims of voter suppression for partisan gain, voter fraud, and partisan gerrymandering. All of these issues are examined in individualized entries, with objective responses grounded in up-to-date evidence.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1440873291
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
This title gives students and other users a clear understanding of the true state of voting and representative democracy in the United States by impartially examining claims surrounding voter fraud, voter suppression, gerrymandering, and other voting-related issues in the U.S. This work is part of a series that uses evidence-based documentation to examine the veracity of claims and beliefs about high-profile issues in American culture and politics. Each book in the Contemporary Debates series is intended to puncture rather than perpetuate myths that diminish our understanding of important policies and positions; to provide needed context for misleading statements and claims; and to confirm the factual accuracy of other assertions. This particular volume examines beliefs, claims, and myths about voting and elections in the United States. Issues covered include constitutional provisions concerning the franchise, constitutional amendments expanding the vote to previously disenfranchised groups, the specific provisions of the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965, and modern-day controversies swirling around claims of voter suppression for partisan gain, voter fraud, and partisan gerrymandering. All of these issues are examined in individualized entries, with objective responses grounded in up-to-date evidence.
Voting and Political Representation in America [2 volumes]
Author: Mark P. Jones
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1440860858
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 827
Book Description
Examines voting trends and political representation in the United States today—with a special focus on debates over voting rights, voter fraud, and voter suppression—and election rules and regulations, including those related to gerrymandering, campaign fundraising, and other controversial subjects. Do average Americans have a voice in Washington? Are they well-represented, or are they marginalized? Do elections reflect fundamental democratic institutions and values, or are they tarnished by voter suppression, voter fraud, gerrymandering, or other factors? To what extent do America's elected officials reflect the diversity of race, religion, gender, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, and political views of the wider American population? This encyclopedia explores all these questions and more. It examines important mechanisms and laws shaping political representation in America in the 21st century, such as term limits, gerrymandering, the Electoral College, and "direct democracy" (ballot initiatives and referendums); and the degree to which various demographic groups are represented in state and federal legislatures, from Latinos and senior citizens to atheists and residents of rural states. It also explains the basis for escalating concerns about both voter fraud and voter suppression.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1440860858
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 827
Book Description
Examines voting trends and political representation in the United States today—with a special focus on debates over voting rights, voter fraud, and voter suppression—and election rules and regulations, including those related to gerrymandering, campaign fundraising, and other controversial subjects. Do average Americans have a voice in Washington? Are they well-represented, or are they marginalized? Do elections reflect fundamental democratic institutions and values, or are they tarnished by voter suppression, voter fraud, gerrymandering, or other factors? To what extent do America's elected officials reflect the diversity of race, religion, gender, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, and political views of the wider American population? This encyclopedia explores all these questions and more. It examines important mechanisms and laws shaping political representation in America in the 21st century, such as term limits, gerrymandering, the Electoral College, and "direct democracy" (ballot initiatives and referendums); and the degree to which various demographic groups are represented in state and federal legislatures, from Latinos and senior citizens to atheists and residents of rural states. It also explains the basis for escalating concerns about both voter fraud and voter suppression.