Voting US: Race to the White House

# The Race to the White House

Join us on an exciting journey through American democracy as you uncover what it takes to reach the White House! From casting your vote to the significance of iconic buildings like the Capitol and the White House, students will develop an understanding of where citizens go to vote, different methods of voting, and the importance of engaging in civics.

## Key Learning Outcomes:

1. Describe where and how Americans vote, naming different methods like BMD and paper ballots, and early in-person voting

2. Explain the roles of the Capitol and White House in government and elections

3. Summarize the election process, briefly describing the process of electing a new president

## How to Use This Playlist:

This playlist includes a range of resources designed to help students better understand the electoral process and how they become active participants in democracy.

Here are some suggestions on how to use the resources:

***US Election: Voting Experience Explorable Scene*** – Entering the scene, students will experience firsthand what happens on Election Day at an in-person voting station. They will have the opportunity to observe various voting methods, including ballot drop boxes, and engage in discussions about the importance of accessibility in the voting process. This experience will help them understand where and how Americans cast their votes. This scene also includes a step-by-step guide to help you and your students get the most out of the experience. Access the full set of teaching resources below or launch the scene.

*For a full set of teaching and learning resources for this scene, including a step-by-step experience guide, please see the downloadable PDFs, which you can find at the bottom of this page.*

- [US Election: Voting Experience](https://edvr.se/o3l-K8I-o2Z/av-scene-us-election-voting-experience)

***Exploring Voting Methods 3D Models*** - Use these models to discuss different voting methods available across the States. Students can use these models as a starting point to research their different roles in electing a president, looking into concerns over security, transparency, and privacy.

- [BMD Voting Device](https://edvr.se/Gys-1EI-oEh/av-3dmodel-voting-us-bmd-device)

- [Paper Ballot Booth](https://edvr.se/Gys-1EI-oEh/av-3dmodel-voting-us-paper-ballot-booth)

- [Official Ballot Drop Box](https://edvr.se/Gys-1EI-oEh/av-3dmodel-voting-us-ballot-drop-box)

***Key Buildings 360 Images*** - Engage students in a discussion about the roles of the Capitol and the White House in government and elections. The Capitol is where Congress legislates, certifies electoral votes, and hosts the Presidential Inauguration Luncheon. The White House serves as the President's official residence and workplace.

Students can reflect on how these buildings symbolize the executive and legislative branches and their functions in the electoral process.

- [US Capitol, East Front, Dawn](https://scene.link/PZH-f7s/cvr360-us-capitol-east-front-dawn)

- [US Capitol, National Statuary Hall](https://scene.link/PZH-f7s/cvr360-us-capitol-national-statuary-hall)

- [The White House](https://scene.link/PZH-f7s/cvr360-the-white-house-1)