{"product_id":"election-day-lesson-cookie-monster-a3713","title":"Election Day Lesson: Cookie Monster","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Cookie-Monster.jpg\" alt=\"cookie monster sipping milk and eating chocolate chip cookies\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNovember 2nd is election day as well as Cookie Monster's birthday. Linda Downs, contributor to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.lessonplanspage.com\/SSMDElectionCookieElections1.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHotChalk® Lesson Plans Page\u003c\/a\u003e, suggests combining the two events for some educational fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLesson Objectives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about forming opinions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticipate in aspects of the campaign process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about the importance of voting and voicing your opinion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about and participate in the voting process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDowns suggests beginning the lesson by introducing the 'candidates' - one Mr. Chips Ahoy Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie, one Mr. Oreo Cookie, and one Mrs. Nutter Butter Cookie. Each candidate will be put through several rigorous 'tests' in order for students to determine which, in their opinion, is the best - the taste test, the milk test, the attribute test, and the crumb test. [NOTE: Be sure to check student allergies before committing to this exercise. You may need to revise 'candidates' and even 'tests' to accommodate these students!]\n\nOnce each child has settled on their favorite candidate, Downs suggests grouping students by preference, inviting them to make 'campaign posters' and share with the class why they think this 'candidate' is the best. At the end of the day, hold an election. [Be sure to count the number of students in each preference group \u003cem\u003ebefore\u003c\/em\u003e the campaign process in order to compare it to the final tally at the close of voting. It will be interesting to see if any student changed their mind when presented with other student arguments.] Create a simple ballot featuring each candidate:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-183\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Cookie-Monster-Election-Ballot.jpg\" alt=\"mock voting ballot featuring chips ahoy oreos and nutter butter as favorite snack cookie candidates\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eYou might also consider creating a fun voting area in the classroom to give students a 'real' voting experience. We like these exciting crafts designed by Amanda Formaro at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/holidays.kaboose.com\/election-day.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKaboose\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-187 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Kaboose-Election-Crafts.jpg\" alt=\"voting booth ballot box and future voter button\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: holidays.kaboose.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to visit Downs full lesson plan post for a list of materials needed, in-depth lesson directions, exercise extensions, etc. Your preschoolers are sure to love this mock election - and are certain to learn about the importance of forming opinions and voting in the process!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734093897753,"sku":"A3713","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Cookie-Monster.jpg?v=1522781633","url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/products\/election-day-lesson-cookie-monster-a3713","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}