SRVUSD Election Resources by Kim https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc Curated by your secondary SRVUSD teacher librarians. Preview materials prior to use to make sure they are appropriate for your grade level. en-us 2020-08-31 18:18:02 UTC 2025-10-13 10:01:04 UTC hello@padlet.com Register to Vote! cgrijalva2 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/709871051

Did you know you could pre-register to vote when you are 16?  Your registration becomes active on your 18th birthday.

Check out the Secretary of State's website for information to register and much more!]]> 2020-08-31 19:08:13 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/709871051 Consuming and Creating Political Art kcarter14 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/709893792 Students examine the history of political art. They then create their own murals, political cartoons or posters, demonstrating an understanding of social justice issues.
Teaching Tolerance Lesson]]> 2020-08-31 19:15:55 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/709893792 My Voice, My Voter's Guide kcarter14 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/709906252 Students create a voter’s guide including information about voters’ rights, important voting dates and deadlines, and an overview of what to expect at the polls. Students share the voter’s guide with friends, families and community members and ask them to sign the Teaching Tolerance Voting and Voices pledges, committing to use their voice or vote in the upcoming elections.
Teaching Tolerance Lesson]]> 2020-08-31 19:20:26 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/709906252 Lesson plan: Civic engagement and how students can get involved kcarter14 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/712327749 What rights and abilities do you have as a U.S. citizen when it comes to advocating for issues you believe in? Use the lesson plan below to discuss civic engagement and the role citizens play in making our voices heard.
PBS LESSON PLAN]]> 2020-09-01 16:28:09 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/712327749 NYT - The Daily Podcast kcarter14 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/712339944 Listen and keep track of the twists and turns.
The Daily Podcast]]> 2020-09-01 16:31:07 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/712339944 KQED’s Youth Media Challenge: Let’s Talk About Election 2020 kcarter14 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/712508696 They might not be able to vote yet, but they will be affected by the policies decided this fall. Get inspired by their powerful commentaries, covering everything from the COVID-19 pandemic to climate change and immigration.
KQED Challenge]]> 2020-09-01 17:09:36 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/712508696 KCRW's Left, Right and Center Podcast kcarter14 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/712519371 Multiple perspectives podcast.
Left, Right and Center Podcast]]> 2020-09-01 17:12:05 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/712519371 Civil Conversation Challenge kcarter14 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/712626529 UPDATES COMING SOON!
NYT Civil Conversation Challenge]]> 2020-09-01 17:36:34 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/712626529 Middle Ground - VIDEO SERIES kcarter14 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/712635928 "Jubilee's Middle Ground series is a fan favorite because we bring together people of opposing views to debate and talk through serious issues. We address all things including poverty, wealth, immigration, pro-choice & pro-life (abortion), atheism and christianity (religion), police and criminal relationships, war (veterans and peace activism), gun rights (pro gun vs anti gun), whether college is worth it, and trump supporters and immigrants."
YouTube video series Middle Ground]]> 2020-09-01 17:38:51 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/712635928 Writing Letters for Change kcarter14 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/712663404 Formal letter writing is an effective advocacy tool with the potential to create change while building student confidence. Writing for social change encourages writers to use their own voices and promotes literacy skills.
Teaching Tolerance Lesson Plan]]> 2020-09-01 17:45:27 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/712663404 Ted Talk: The fight for the right to vote in the United States - Nicki Beaman Griffin kcarter14 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/715895088 Ted Talk  - Fight for the Right to Vote]]> 2020-09-02 18:30:25 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/715895088 Ted Talk: Does your vote count? The Electoral College explained - Christina Greer kcarter14 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/715906472 Ted Talk: Does your vote count]]> 2020-09-02 18:33:39 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/715906472 Future Voters Project kcarter14 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/715931890 Get students involved in the democratic process through Future Voters Project!
Future Voters Project]]> 2020-09-02 18:41:12 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/715931890 Facebook Moves to Limit Election Chaos in November kcarter14 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/719110183 The social network said it would block new political ads in late October, among other measures, to reduce misinformation and interference.
NYT Article]]> 2020-09-03 18:40:04 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/719110183 Facebook Not to Post Election Ads! kknapp37 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/719442463 Published 9/3/2020 this NYT article explains Facebooks's decision to block new political ads towards the end of October. Could be a great discussion in your class!]]> 2020-09-03 20:38:28 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/719442463 Checkology News Literacy Lessons kknapp37 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/719452560 Engage students to improve their news literacy with these lessons.]]> 2020-09-03 20:43:25 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/719452560 iCivics.org kknapp37 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/719460370 A non-profit founded by Justice Sandra Day O'Conner to help students become enthusiastic citizens. ]]> 2020-09-03 20:47:21 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/719460370 A Global Perspective kknapp37 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/719469640 Aljazeera's fact-checking of Trump's RNC speech. ]]> 2020-09-03 20:51:52 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/719469640 BBC Fact Checking Biden kknapp37 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/719472682 Another global perspective of the US Presidential race. ]]> 2020-09-03 20:53:16 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/719472682 First Time Voter Course kknapp37 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/719484018 A course for those 18-22 who are getting ready to vote for the first time. Hosted by the Poynter Institute for Media Studies. ]]> 2020-09-03 20:58:48 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/719484018 Preparing for Election Night kknapp37 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/719488091 One election night or an election week with mail-in ballots? ]]> 2020-09-03 21:00:57 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/719488091 AllSidesMedia.com kknapp37 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/719498032 Crowdsourced evaluation of news. Interactive and engaging for students. This link goes directly yo their Election 2020 coverage, but the site has tons of topics to explore. ]]> 2020-09-03 21:05:56 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/719498032 Mail in Voting from Multiple Perspectives kknapp37 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/719499780 How do "all sides" view the mail in voting controversy?]]> 2020-09-03 21:07:03 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/719499780 Democratic Party kknapp37 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/719512245 The website headquarters for the Democratic party]]> 2020-09-03 21:15:07 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/719512245 Republican Party kknapp37 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/719513758 The web headquarters of the Republican Party.]]> 2020-09-03 21:16:08 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/719513758 Election 2020 AP Coverage kknapp37 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/719516226 Associated Press coverage of the 2020 elections. Articles explore a variety of aspects related to this election season. ]]> 2020-09-03 21:17:41 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/719516226 Gallup Podcast kknapp37 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/719519961 Gallup experts explore how this election is different compared to those in the past in this 32 minute podcast. Pretty advanced...preview first. ]]> 2020-09-03 21:20:00 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/719519961 Pew Research Center kknapp37 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/719526343 Data and polling around current public opinion regarding election 2022. ]]> 2020-09-03 21:24:02 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/719526343 Gallup kknapp37 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/719529506 Gallup's 2022 Presidential Election Center with polling data around the mood of the nation and trending topics. ]]> 2020-09-03 21:26:10 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/719529506 Library Love - ALA Guide to Elections kknapp37 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/719548257 The last page of this doc published by the ALA has dozens of links to resources. Worth a look. 

“At a time when we are searching everywhere for community, for connection, for a sense of belonging, for the engines of democracy that will revitalize our civic life, we have . . . the most amazing social infrastructure that designers could ever build and it’s called the library.” —Eric Klinenberg, professor, author]]> 2020-09-03 21:39:20 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/719548257 Whenweallvote.org kknapp37 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/719555841 "When We All Vote is a non-profit, nonpartisan organization that is on a mission to increase participation in every election and close the race and age voting gap by changing the culture around voting, harnessing grassroots energy, and through strategic partnerships to reach every American.

Launched in 2018 by co-chairs Michelle Obama, Tom Hanks, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Janelle Monae, Chris Paul, Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, When We All Vote is changing the culture around voting using a data-driven and multifaceted approach to increase participation in elections."

]]> 2020-09-03 21:45:05 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/719555841 Circle at Tufts kknapp37 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/719564258 All-thing around engaging youth in elections include polling data, research, and engagement outlets. ]]> 2020-09-03 21:50:15 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/719564258 Ben's Guide for All Ages kknapp37 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/719567352 Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government, a service of the Government Publishing Office (GPO), is designed to inform students, parents, and educators about the Federal Government. Ages 4 and up. ]]> 2020-09-03 21:52:45 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/719567352 Rock the Vote kknapp37 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/719568931 Engaging young people through pop culture, music, art, etc. to vote for over 30 years! ]]> 2020-09-03 21:53:58 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/719568931 California Election Website kknapp37 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/719578856 Explore local and state politics by navigating through our Secretary of State's website. ]]> 2020-09-03 22:01:32 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/719578856 NYT 11 Ways to Engage Students From Now Until November kknapp37 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/719584817 2020-09-03 22:06:31 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/719584817 BALLOTPEDIA jgarrahan https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/744780187 2020-09-14 16:33:07 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/744780187 Voters Edge https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/752400246 See your ballot based on address & relevant facts to help you decide.]]> 2020-09-16 16:52:41 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/752400246 CA Voter Guide rlatorra https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/752417200 2020-09-16 16:55:04 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/752417200 Vote Smart rlatorra https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/752424025 Vote Smart's mission is to provide free, factual, unbiased information on candidates and elected officials to ALL Americans.]]> 2020-09-16 16:56:43 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/752424025 Contra Costa County Ballot Information rlatorra https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/752436436 2020-09-16 16:59:40 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/752436436 Cal Matters kknapp37 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/752528242 Election Guide from this nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom committed to explaining California policies and politics. ]]> 2020-09-16 17:20:03 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/752528242 East Bay Times Election Endorsements kknapp37 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/752536584 Our local newspaper, the East Bay Times, has released its list of endorsements for both elected offices and ballot measures. ]]> 2020-09-16 17:21:53 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/752536584 SF Chronicle- How pandemic alters, but does not stop, our election endorsement process kknapp37 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/752544217 An article looking into how this newspaper is going through its endorsement process during this pandemic. ]]> 2020-09-16 17:23:35 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/752544217 League of Women Voters of California Voter Guide kknapp37 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/752551977 A user-friendly guide to voting (including a special spotlight on justice), and ballot measures, with great graphics students can easily read. ]]> 2020-09-16 17:25:22 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/752551977 The History of Vote-by-Mail kknapp37 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/789351828 Did you know that voting-by-mail dates back to the Civil War? Check out this history.com article to learn more. ]]> 2020-09-29 19:11:06 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/789351828 Snopes https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/2347982720 "The internet’s go-to source for discerning what is true and what is total nonsense."]]> 2022-10-19 23:56:24 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/2347982720 Washington Post Checks the Facts https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/2347993196 Teachers, you can use your free Washington Post subscription to review the daily Fact Checker, Washington Post's daily updates of current events.]]> 2022-10-20 00:06:42 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/2347993196 nogden1 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/2349342267 2022-10-20 16:09:04 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/2349342267 nogden1 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/2349345251 2022-10-20 16:10:23 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/2349345251 How can you be a good voter? Use your information literacy skills! https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/2350943620 2022-10-21 16:06:00 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/2350943620 Politico Forecast 2022 jheagle https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/2354368450 2022-10-24 21:22:56 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/2tw5priahozcwczc/wish/2354368450