Career Day Series: Microlearning with Sonlight

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to help make the rules for your community or even the United States? Politicians are leaders who listen to people in their community and make decisions about the laws that guide our towns, states, and even the whole country.

Some give speeches, meet with citizens, and vote on important issues. Others work behind the scenes to keep everything organized and running smoothly. It’s not just about being president — politicians come in many forms, and every one of them plays a part in shaping how we live together.

In today’s podcast, you’ll learn more about what the President of the United States does and discover what it might be like if you were the one making decisions for your community.

What Does the President of the United States Do?

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While today’s podcast explores politicians and the decisions they make…there are also important people working behind the scenes to keep government running smoothly. In today’s Sonlight Community Spotlight, you’ll meet a municipal clerk and certified paralegal who records, manages official documents, and makes sure leaders have the information they need. Without people like this, mayors, governors, and even presidents would have a much harder time doing their jobs!

Patty

Municipal Clerk & Certified Paralegal for 6 Years

Favorite Sonlight Product/Book: The Discover & Do Science Kits

Homeschooling?: Yes, 2 kids.

Why She Became Interested in This Job: Patty became interested in this career because she loves to serve and be involved in her community.

Favorite Part of the Job: She loves that she has a variety of tasks to accomplish every day and that she gets to serve in the local government legislative process.

Least Favorite Part of the Job: It can be hard to witness the unkindness community members show to one another.

Skills Needed for Job:

➗Math skills, for financial tasks like budgeting and managing accounts.

📚Organizational skills, when managing city records and transcribing meeting minutes.

✒️Writing and speaking skills, when acting as a liaison and providing information to community members.

Pictured: a Municipal Clerk at work

Her Advice for Those Interested in This Career: Stay organized. Work on your writing skills and practice speaking. Learn about the government and be sure to pay attention in social studies and/or civics class. Learn how to use the Microsoft Suite.

Presidential Elections and Other Cool Facts

Ages: 9-14

Learn who can run for president, what the Electoral College is, and more!

Presidential Elections and Other Cool Facts

I Voted!

Ages: 4-7

Discover what voting is and why it’s so important at every level!

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Sonlight's U.S. Elections Lap Book

U.S. Elections Lap Book

Learn how the president of the U.S. is voted into office and the whole election process with this unique lap book kit. Includes all materials, instructions and more for the 21 projects.

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