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St. Thomas University

St. Thomas University

This judicial voting lesson features the case of Three Little Pigs vs. The Wolf

Subject:

Social Studies

Grades:

1, 2

Title – Vote: Pigs vs. Wolf
By – Julianne Newberry
Primary Subject – Social Studies
Grade Level – 1-2

Materials:

Traditional

Three Little Pigs

story

The True Story of the Three Little Pigs

story

Ballot box (shoebox)

Voting slips

Objective: To help students understand the concept of voting.

Procedure:

1. Ask students if they know the story of

The Three Little Pigs

. If so, have them tell it. If not, read the story to them.

2. Ask if they’ve heard the wolf’s side of the story. Read the book

The True Story of the Three Little Pigs

.

3. Tell students they will now vote on which version of the story they believe is the true one.

4. Students will take turns voting by marking a slip of paper.

5. Count the votes after all students have made a choice.

6. Explain that the selected version is now the true story.

7. Relate this to how our government decides disputes and makes new laws for us to follow.

E-Mail Julianne Newberry !