Who Participates in U.S. Elections? Active Learning Assignment to Teach Voter Turnout

Who Participates in U.S. Elections? Active Learning Assignment to Teach Voter Turnout

Published: Sep 8, 2025
Contributor: Beth Ginsberg
License: CC BY NC SA 4.0 license – Allows revisions and additions but forbids commercial use.

In this assignment, students work in groups to identify non-voting forms of political participation and analyze which demographic groups are most likely to engage in each. They then present and defend their reasoning in a class-wide discussion, comparing patterns across identities. The activity deepens understanding of civic engagement beyond voting and encourages reflection on the inclusivity and accessibility of different forms of participation.

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