MAKING MY VOTE COUNT!
A Cooperative Educational Program between
the Florida Supreme Court, Florida's Historic Capitol, and the
Museum of Florida History
Goals | Details | Schedule & Registration
Pre-visit Materials & Resources
New Fall 2010 and Spring 2011 dates are:
- September 10th & 17th
- October 1st (Reserved), 15th (Reserved) & 29th (Reserved)
- November 19th
- January 21st (Reserved) & 28th (Reserved)
- February 4th (Reserved), 18th (Reserved) & 25th (Reserved)
- March 4th, 18th & 25th
- April 1st & 15th
- May 13th & 20th
This joint educational program explores the importance and individual responsibility of voting in Florida. This innovative new civics program, designed for seventh grade classes, will familiarize students with the election process of today and encourage them to become involved, engaged citizens.
Students will participate in activities at all three locations; exploring the history of elections in Florida and the importance of exercising their voting rights.
This program correlates with Sunshine State Standards and enhances skills assessed through FCAT. The three branches of government are demonstrated in the following ways:
Judicial Branch – Protecting Your Voting Rights
At the Florida Supreme Court, students will take part in an oral argument and vote to determine the decision of the court.
Legislative Branch – Establishing Your Voting Rights
At the Florida Historic Capitol, students will explore past Florida elections and then discuss, debate, and vote on a legislative issue.
Executive Branch – Exercising Your Voting Rights
At the Museum of Florida History, students will participate in mock elections using polling devices.
Goals:
Students will:
- Recognize the importance of voting and the value of single vote within a democracy;
- Understand that both government and citizens have mutual responsibility in protecting voting rights;
- Understand how disenfranchisement, intentional and unintentional, has affected voting outcomes throughout American history; and
- See the role the three branches of government play in the election processes.
Details about the program:
- The programs will start at 9:30 a.m. and end around 2:00 p.m. There is slight flexibility in the program start times if necessary due to transportation issues.
- Lunch is not provided. Possible lunch locations: Kleman Plaza grass area, Capitol Building 22nd floor, Capitol cafeteria or Fat Sandwich in the RA Gray building.
- Pre-visit and post-visit materials will be provided for each registration.
COST:
Free to schools in Leon, Jefferson, Wakulla and Gadsden counties. $1 per student for schools in all other counties. Waivers available for Title 1 schools.
Availability and space are limited. Please contact one of the following educational staff for more information:
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