Unit Objectives
The purpose of this lesson is for students to learn about the varied historical and contemporary voter suppression tactics used to exclude, silence, and intimidate potential voters, predominantly for black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) communities. The main objective of this unit will be to examine what barriers Americans face in voting and why it matters. For many of my students, they will be voting for the first time in the next presidential election in 2024, and they have legitimate concerns and worries about the challenges they might encounter. Their fears are amplified by the widespread misinformation about voter fraud and election malpractices. This curriculum unit aims to provide students the tools to dispel any myths, overcome any fears, and address any voting misconceptions they might have. This will provide students with the opportunity to influence future policies by participating in their democratic duty to vote. Through their influence, I also hope to influence their parents, family members, and surrounding communities.
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