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iCivics: Election Headquarters

State, Local, and Midterm Election Resources Use these curated, non-partisan teaching resources to help students to learn about the local and federal midterm election processes, understand the power…  learn more

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Presidential Election Process

Learn about the presidential election process, including the Electoral College, caucuses and primaries, and the national conventions.  learn more

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United States Electoral College

Britannica. Constitutionally mandated process for electing the U.S. president and vice president.  learn more

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Lesson Plan: Understanding the Issues of the 2022 Midterm Elections

Current Events. The United States midterm elections are coming up on Nov. 8. In this year’s midterms, Americans will vote on members of the House of Representatives and…  learn more

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Mini-lesson: Midterm Elections (HS)

Students will learn about the midterm election, its role as a referendum on the presidency, and how a shift in party control impacts the legislative and executive branches.…  learn more

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What are Midterm Elections? - KID EXPLAINS

In this video, Broadcast Cal will break down everything you need to know about Midterm Elections  learn more

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Election Day Activities for Grades 3-5

These activities are great as extension or early-finisher activities, or take-home independent practice work. This packet of election teaching resources includes an information passage on U.S. elections and…  learn more

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SUPER CIVICS MIDTERM ELECTION LESSONS GRADES K-6

The Super Civics K – 6 Team from Learning Law and Democracy has prepared easy to follow lessons with coordinating slides and anchor texts that are designed to help…  learn more

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The Teachers Corner: Elections

Find lesson plans, websites, and books about elections.    learn more

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Celebrating the Power of the Youth Vote

Rock the Vote. We are drawing on our decades of experience to deploy the most effective and impactful messages, tactics, and technology to uplift and empower the largest,…  learn more

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Decoding Elections: Process, Persuasion & Participation

NewseumEd. Stumped by the media mayhem and roaring rhetoric of political campaigns? Get historical context and tools to demystify election procedures, analyze campaign messages and make your voice…  learn more

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Electoral College

The Electoral College: Just what is this sometimes misunderstood system?  learn more

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Election Day Reading Activities for Middle School

Spark students’ interest in politics and build reading skills with this packet of reading comprehension activities for learning about elections and the U.S. voting system. Perfect for Election…  learn more

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Midterm Elections Matter

This lesson is intended to help students understand that midterm elections (whether they be for congressional candidates, governor, state representatives, or state initiatives) are equally as important as…  learn more

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iCivics: Election Headquarters Teaching Resources

State and Local Election Resources. Use these curated, non-partisan teaching resources to help students to learn about state and local election processes, understand the power of their vote,…  learn more

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11 Great Videos To Teach Students About Elections and Voting

Teach kids the ins and outs of this important civic right and responsibility with these 11 awesome election videos for learners from pre-K through high school. BY ELIZABETH MULVAHILL…  learn more

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270toWin: 2024 Presidential Election

It will take 270 electoral votes to win the 2024 presidential election. Click states on this interactive map to create your own 2024 election forecast. Create a specific match-up by…  learn more

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Center for Civic Education: Voting and Elections

Every two years, in between presidential elections, American voters take part in midterm elections. All members of the House of Representatives, one-third of the senators, and many of…  learn more

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Congressional Elections and Midterm Elections

Congressional elections determine who represents your state in in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. They also decide which political party will hold a majority in each chamber…  learn more

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Electoral College Fast Facts

Established in Article II, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution, the Electoral College is the formal body which elects the President and Vice President of the United States.…  learn more

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PBS: MIDTERM ELECTIONS

Daily News Lessons. Using the standards and resources of PBS’s NewsHour, PBS NewsHour Classroom provides middle and high school students and teachers with quality educational resources based on…  learn more

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PBS: The Election Collection

Voting and elections are an essential part of democracy. Keep up with with election news, study the history and process of elections, learn about voting rights, and engage…  learn more

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The Electoral College

National Archives.  In this process, the States (which includes the District of Columbia just for this process) elect the President and Vice President.  learn more

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Common Sense: News Literacy Lessons to Help Students Understand Election Media

Use these free lesson plans to help students apply media literacy skills in a real-world context. Politics and elections come with a confusing media landscape. But elections, and the…  learn more