Youth Vote Day! - Is it important for the youth to vote?

Warm up: What are the reasons to vote? What are the reasons not to vote? Write your answers in your notebooks.

Activity: Statistical Interpretation

1. Study the chart below:

2. Answer these questions

1). Who is leading among youth voters and by how much?
2). Why are the candidates names rotated when asked?
3). Is the uncertain vote significant in this case?
4). Will it make a difference if these young voters turn out on Election Day, Nov.4th?

3. Study this chart

Source: http://www.gallup.com/poll/110971/Young-Voters-08-ProObama-Mindful-Outcome.aspx

4. Summary: Write it in an e-mail and reply to the Google Group e-mail "Youth Vote" with your answer to this question: How do the youth view these two candidates differently? Base your answers in the chart above.

You may use this prompt to get started:'

The Gallup Poll has compared Obama and McCain’s character in the minds of the youth voters. They have concluded that…

Homework: Find a young supporter for two of the following: Barack Obama, John McCain, Cynthia McKinney, Ralph Nader and/or Bob Barr. Compare/contrast their reasons for voting their candidate. Due Friday. Write your answers in your notebook.