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Have you ever wondered if it matters if you vote? It definitely does! As a citizen, you not only have responsibility to vote, you also have an opportunity to impact who represents you, how they vote on laws and policies, and how they allocate money and resources to your community. Today you will explore the importance of voter registration and the U.S. Census, gain a sense of our shared economy and the movement of money, and understand how your community’s economic wellness impacts your own wellness.

Today you will:

• Understand the importance of voter registration and the impact of the U.S. Census

• Apply knowledge to understand our shared economy and the movement of money

• Reflect on the ways in which your community’s wellness impacts your own wellness

First, you will consider your community and focus on two very important things: voting and completing the census.

To understand why voting is so important right now, check out this story about Lebron James and other stars who have formed a Voting Rights group to help get out the vote in November 2020.

Now, make sure everyone in your household (including you if you’re old enough!) are registered to vote in your home state. You can use the website “Am I Registered to Vote” to help register people.

When you’re done with that, confirm that members of your home as well as your extended family and friends completed the U.S. Census. To understand what the U.S. Census is all about, check out this video from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) and Lin Manuel-Mindra (creator of Hamilton: the Musical)

If you want to help make sure money is invested in your community, register voters and help get a complete count for the U.S. Census!

Use your Workbook to record your work.