Believe it or not, we have been learning about things other than composting. We have been learning about civics and the election process in the past few weeks. Students have developed a great understanding of the importance of voting to have a say in the government. Last week students wrote about what they would do if they were president. Their answers included lowering gas prices, giving money to the poor, giving out free ice cream, and fining people if they don't compost and recycle. Stop by and see our bulletin board with everyone's comments.
On Monday we participated in a school-wide mock election. Students filled out voter registration cards ahead of time, and we talked more about the election process. A few students expressed concern that they were unsure who to vote for. We talked about the candidates generally, and the morning announcements included a few facts about each candidate, but we did not talk a lot about the political views of each candidate. One student commented that she was torn because "responsible citizens vote, so I need to vote, but it is also important to be an educated voter." I love that second graders can understand the importance of voting.
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| Students wait their turn to vote, while fourth-grade leaders help us out. |
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| Olivia casts her vote. |
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| Gus shows off his voter registration card. |
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