Studying the Electoral Process

Seventh-grade spent time this month learning about the process of the presidential election. Areas of focus included the history of political parties, the bias of media, and the process of the electoral college. The students then registered to vote and participated in a mock presidential election.

Social Studies Teachers Kristin Thurston and Kristine Rickert helped students understand civic participation and how the voting process works. Students also learn how ballots are tabulated in Illinois and across the United States.