My colleagues and I taught elections and government for several years using the Candy Bar Election theme. We had the unit down to a science when I had to leave fourth grade for another position. We learned the entire election process from choosing the Candy-Dates (candidates) to, campaign ads, to debates, to voting day! What a sweet time of learning! Thanks Sherry, Julie, Traci, Pam, Sarah, Heather, and Stephany for making that unit one I will never forget!
Here are some links to resources online for schools that have done similar things:
Addison Elementary
Teachers Pay Teachers: Lesson Plans for a Fee
Consider using Poll Everywhere to make your mock election more digital.
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living in Germany and remembering how dry the topic of politics was for me during my school time (ages ago)I do love the way you have chosen.
Yummy that is a blast from the past.