Civic Participation: Expansion of Voting Rights

In this lesson, students will analyze how the United States Constitution expanded civic participation over time. Students will make this determination by looking closely at the expansion of voting rights through the passage of the 15th, 19th, 24th, and 26th Amendments and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. 
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Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 5
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Keywords: government, amendments, civic participation, voter participation, Voting Rights Act of 1965, 19th Amendment, 26th Amendment, 24th Amendment, 15th Amendment, 5th grade, participation, voting, citizen, expansion, civic expansion, voting expansion, discrimination, voting rights, equal rights, U.S. Constitution, constitutional amendments
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Presentation/Slideshow
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Writing to Learn
Resource Collection: Integrated Social Studies with Civics Teacher Resources - Grades K-5

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