Name
MTLWV Civics Education: Mock Election, Media Literacy, Nitty Gritty of Voting and Suffrage Timeline Lessons
Description

Learn about the League of Women Voters of Montana four civics education presentations for middle and high school students. League members are available for in-person class presentations or teachers can access the full presentations online at https://my.lwv.org/montana/civics-education The Nitty Gritty of Voting – Gives students information on voting in Montana, the process of voting, and the opportunity for eligible students to complete a voter registration form. Great for seniors who will be voting for the first time. The Suffrage Timeline – Reviews history of voting rights from 1776 to the present with a focus on Montana History. Students assume a digital representation of a person as they view how voting rights have evolved throughout our country’s history. Excellent for US History classes. Media Literacy - Students are taught to use Lateral Reading to identify standards-based news and disinformation emphasizing quality journalism to help inform the public on issues of importance. Mock Election - full scale demonstration of in-person and mail ballot voting process with students directly voting using sample ballots for a thorough understanding of voting.

Track
MCSS (Social Studies)
Date
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Time
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location Name
213
Professional Development (Renewal) Units
1
Session Format
Session - In-Person
This sectional targets grade level(s):
8-12