Democracy for Children

That's News to Me

Low Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson featuring a modified article from The Associated Press, students read about a Virginia preschool that uses the children's cartoon PAW Patrol to teach about democracy. This lesson includes photos, vocabulary, comprehension questions, and a speaking task.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading
preschool
voting

Vocabulary

democracy
issue
preschool
vote
skill
respect
ballot
disappointment
A spinning paper plane