Voter Rights & The U.S. Constitution
Grade Level: 3-5 & 6-12
Grade Level: 3-5 & 6-12
Time: One class period (approx. 50 minutes)
Time: One class period (approx. 50 minutes)
Objectives
(This lesson is for students with a basic understanding of the three branches of government)
The women's suffrage movement is the backdrop for this lesson on voting rights, and includes a comparison of the communications tactics used by the women's rights movement and the movements of the modern day.
Presentations & Handouts
Prepare Your Classroom
Students may study the Seneca Falls Convention in advance of the visit, or view any of the resources below.