Excellence in Wisconsin Civics

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction envisions civics education in our state as fostering excellence in civic literacy and civic engagement for all learners. DPI supports excellence in civic literacy and civic engagement where (1) all students learn to become engaged citizens; critical consumers of information; actively involved in the civil discourse of their communities, state, nation, and world; to understand and actively participate in the processes of government, including voting; and are empowered to see themselves as essential members of their communities and have opportunities to actively participate in civic learning and problem solving; (2) All schools and educators are equipped with the resources and support they need to foster excellence in civic literacy and civic engagement; (3) all stakeholders are empowered to support the civic mission of schools and collaborate to support civic literacy and provide civic engagement opportunities to students of all ages.

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Who is Voting in My Community Lesson Plan - WEC "Elections Overview"

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This series of classroom activities were written to support educators who use the 2022 video series "Elections 101" from the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC). "Who is Voting in My Community " helps students answer the question "What are the requirements to register to vote in Wisconsin?". Teachers will use the video "Elections Overview" from the WEC to research how to register to vote, view a mock ballot online, and find their voting place in their community.

Material Type: Formative Assessment, Lesson Plan

Author: Mikki Maddox

Should We Lower the Voting Age Lesson Plan - WEC "Elections Overview" and "Nuts and Bolts"

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This series of classroom activities were written to support educators who use the 2022 video series "Elections 101" from the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC). "Should We Lower the Voting Age?" helps students answer the question "Should the U.S. lower the voting age?". Teachers will use the videos "Elections Overview" and "Nuts and Bolts" from the WEC as a starting point to build a Socratic Seminar from their own research on the topic.

Material Type: Activity/Lab, Formative Assessment, Lesson, Lesson Plan, Reading, Reference Material

Author: Mikki Maddox

Helping at the Polls Lesson Plan - WEC "A Day at the Polls" & "Election Security"

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This series of classroom activities were written to support educators who use the 2022 video series "Elections 101" from the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC). "Helping at the Polls" helps students answer the questions "What are ways I can civically participate in my community?" and "How do we hold elections in my community?". Teachers will use the videos "A Day at the Polls" and "Election Security" from the WEC to build a recruitment brochure, poster, or other media to encourage people to volunteer as pollworkers.

Material Type: Formative Assessment, Lesson Plan, Reading, Reference Material

Author: Mikki Maddox

Excellence in Wisconsin Civics

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Who is Voting in My Community Lesson Plan - WEC "Elections Overview"

Should We Lower the Voting Age Lesson Plan - WEC "Elections Overview" and "Nuts and Bolts"

Helping at the Polls Lesson Plan - WEC "A Day at the Polls" & "Election Security"