Vote! {an ad}

Well, I'm back! (you can view my apology for my week of silence here)

I think one of the best assignments I've had this year was writing an advertisement to get people to vote. The ad had to include the words:

   Absentee Ballot        Congressional District

General Elections          Nominee            

 Platforms                Political Party 

Referendum   and    Suffrage       

I thought I did a pretty good job (if I may say so myself!):

Have you voted yet?

Come to the referendum and hear your favorite candidate speak. Candidates will share their platforms and you can hear the plans that they have for your congressional district. Take advantage of your suffrage and come vote.

You can vote in the primary election, you can vote in the gubernatorial election, and you can vote in the general election! Take advantage of the right to vote and decide who will govern your country! Vote for the nominee of your political party!

Don't forget; if you are unable to attend the election at your local polling place, absentee ballots are available.

 Price and participation may vary. Must be a US citizen of at least 18 to be eligible. Cannot have incomplete confinement or parole (if convicted of a felony), and must have registered six days prior to election.

We'll see you at the polls!

Mediterranean Dinner

One of the reasons that I love my civics curriculum is that it has such interesting, fun projects!

 My most recent (and possibly funnest) project was making a meal out of food brought to America after 1492.

I decided to have a Mediterranean themed meal, and my parents and I spent all afternoon on Saturday making food. The Menu included:

[the table...of course!]

Lubiya (a soup with lots of spices and black eyed peas--not pictured),

Caprese Salad-from Italy (Includes: Tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil with a balsamic dressing)

 

 Mejadarah (an Egyptian dish with lentils, rice and caramelized onions)

Bulgar Pilaf and Noodles (It should be obvious that this dish includes Bulgar. Noodles and LOTS of butter)

We invited a Lebanese guest who told us that the food was marvelous...(yay, we passed the middle-eastern-person-liked-it test)  All in all, I can't wait for another fun opportunity to do something like this again!