Curriculum Spotlight

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Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Kids Voting USA, the organization is highlighting a specific curriculum activity for each grade category once a month. Each month the activities will focus on a specific theme as well as a skill and discipline.

Month: February

Theme: Being a Leader –  The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a leader as “to direct the operations, activity or performance of”.

Quote: “Do not follow where the path may lead.  Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” – Harold R. McAlindon

Skills Index: Self-Discipline, Cooperation, Communication Skills

Discipline Index: Reading, Writing

Civics Alive! Activity:
K-2 Who’s the Leader?
3-5 Go Ask City Hall!
6-8 If Elected…
9-12  Leader or Politician

 

A special thank you to Kids Voting Mesa County for their assistance and support of this national project.  Thank you!

 

 

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