SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS IN 3 EASY STEPS!
Students! Get answers on issues you care about by participating in On The Issues – Election Edition.
Use the supporting study guides below to:
- Research the Jobs
- Learn about the Candidate
- Craft and submit your question!
STEP 1 – Learn About the Jobs
Each lesson plan showcases the role and responsibilities of the position. Students will understand the importance of the featured elected official in the Executive Branch as well as the focus that the Washington State Constitution places on accountability and transparency. Additionally, each lesson comes with research opportunities for students to further investigate the role.
Essential Questions
- What are the roles and responsibilities of the office?
- What are the main issues for this office in the 2024 race?
- How can youth get involved in the political process?
Curriculum:
- Candidates for Governor Lesson Plan
- Candidates for Attorney General Lesson Plan
- Candidates for Superintendent of Public Instruction Lesson Plan
- Candidates for Public Lands Commissioner Lesson Plan
STEP 2 – Learn About the Candidates
On The Issues presents the Video Voters’ Guide featuring four of the statewide positions for: Governor, Attorney General, Commissioner of Public Lands, and Superintendent of Public Instruction. Students will consider what issues are important to them and who of these candidates echo their own concerns. Students will research and submit their questions to get answers in a live Q&A with each of the candidates in order to get a better understanding of where candidates stand on the issues.
Essential Questions
- Understand the role of the electeds in Washington State
- Understand the issues raised in the 2024 Election
- Participate in media coverage of the election
STEP 3 – Submit Your Questions!
Question Format:
Follow this formula when writing your question for the guest:
- Your name + your grade and school +
- something you learned from your research +
- question about what you learned
- = GREAT QUESTION
On The Issues Q&A Timeline
All 4 of the final candidate/student Q&As will be posted in time for use by classes prior to casting their votes in the Secretary of State Mock Election.
Important dates:
- Student Video Submission Deadline: Wednesday, October 16th, 11pm.
- Monday, October 28th Candidates answers posted and shared with schools.