Why Your Vote Matters | NY&

Support student understanding of voting in NYS, the term gerrymandering, the impact of local elections on everyday lives, and possible causes of New York State’s low voter turnout with a video excerpt from the WMHT series NY&. Use the video excerpt, discussion questions, timestamped answer key, and teaching tips to guide instruction. 

Extend student learning with a voting activity that includes customized ballots and assign an extra credit option that requires students to create a why-your-vote-matters-themed voting booth.