6.06

Firefighter!

Firefighters spend much of their time at their fire stations, ready to respond when an emergency happens.  

You must have a high school diploma in order to become a firefighter. Entry level firefighters are sent to a fire fighters academy for several weeks.

Firefighting is becoming a competitive career, fire fighters earn steady wages and gain a sense of honor from their work

Based on your research, would you recommend this career to a friend? Why or Why not?

I would recommend this career to a friend who wants to make a difference in the world

This career makes a difference in society by ensuring Americans safety and security in the event of a fire.

6.04

Vote Today!

Voter registration in Florida requires that one be eligible to vote (18 yrs, citizen, Florida resident, mentally sound, not convicted of a felony), one must provide their current and valid drivers license, and one must complete and mail the Florida Voter Registration Application form.

Voting takes place at local libraries, churches, schools, or other institutions open to the public, voters must present a current valid photo I.D. voters need to be respectful of one another's privacy(photography is not allowed)

Presidential Preference Primary: January 31, 2011

Primary Election: August 14, 2012

General Election: November 6, 2012

How does the product you created encourage citizens to vote?


It provides useful information on voting in an orderly manner


What obstacles to voting exist in your community?


Voting times may prevent potential voters from voting because of conflicts with work hours

Would you recommend any changes in the voter registration procedures you researched? If so, what would you recommend?


I would not, they seem well thought out and effective at achieving their goal

Based on your research, what do you think should be done to increase voter registration in the United States?


Promotion: voting needs to be promoted