Elections
Ballotpedia’s 2024 Voter Toolkit
All the information you need to be informed about your next election. learn more
2024 Presidential Election Interactive Map
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
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
Presidential Election Process
Learn about the presidential election process, including the Electoral College, caucuses and primaries, and the national conventions. learn more
Lesson Plan: 2024 Presidential Candidates on the Issues
Welcome to C-SPAN Classroom's Lesson Plans! This section of the website is designed to enhance social studies curriculums by providing teachers with structured lesson plans that examine a… learn more
Campaign 2024
This website provides C-SPAN Classroom video resources explaining the various aspects of the election process for candidates vying to become the next President of the United States. Separated into various… learn more
2024 Presidential Election
Bill of Rights Institute. This fall, Americans will have the opportunity to exercise their vote to choose our next president. Voting in a self-governing society requires an informed… learn more
How to Teach Local Elections
When teaching about local elections, an experiential approach can be effective in giving students firsthand perspectives. Teaching local politics, especially during election season, can be challenging. Doing so… learn more
C-Span: Campaign 2024
Videos, lesson plans, bellringers, and other resources on the 2024 Presidential Campaign. learn more
How to Explain the Electoral College to 5th Graders
If you’ve ever tried to explain the electoral college process to 5th graders, you know it’s a challenging concept. I can say with absolute certainty that if you asked… learn more
How States Are Engaging Young Voters and Which States Are Required To Do So
With each election cycle, the spotlight on engaging young voters intensifies, underscoring the important role of younger generations in shaping our country’s future. Youth learning about voting in high… learn more
Election Results Tracker
Election Results Tracker activity helps students monitor the election results with a map and Electoral College vote counter. Learning Objectives Track state election results Monitor the media’s election… learn more
15 Resources To Teach the 2024 Presidential Election
Every election year means a decision for our country—either we stay the course or we pivot to a new leader and even a different political party. The 2024… learn more
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
2024 Election Lesson Plans and Teaching Resources
for the 2024 elections, educators have a unique opportunity to bring this process to life, delving into current events, voter issues, and the intricate workings of our electoral… learn more
26 Best Kids Books About Elections for Future Voters (Plus Free Printable)
Every two years, we head to the polls to elect local and national leaders. Voting seems pretty straightforward—choose your candidate and vote. The electoral process and history of… learn more
Voting Coloring Pages: Free Download for Election Season 2024
If you’re talking with kids about the upcoming presidential election, you must download these fun voting coloring pages! They’re great for schools, community organizations, and home. Bonus? Adults… learn more
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
PBS LearningMedia: Presidential Elections | News Quiz
This special episode of News Quiz explores the process of electing a U.S. president. The program features information about the requirements to become a presidential candidate, the duties of the… learn more
Center for Civic Education: Voting & Elections
Tuesday, November 5, 2024, marks Election Day in the U.S. During this election season, voters across the country will cast their ballots for various federal, state, and local… learn more
PBS LearningMedia: Election Central
Voting and elections are an essential part of democracy. Keep up with election news, study the history and process of elections, learn about voting rights, and engage in… learn more
Presidential Election Lesson Plans
Dive in with ready-to-use lesson plans for high school and middle school classrooms that consist of readings, vocabulary development, graphic organizers, and active participation opportunities. learn more
Election 2024: Be informed, not misled
Learn and teach news literacy The 2024 election season will be among the most closely followed in American history, and as in past years, it also will attract… learn more
History Central: Elections
Presidential Elections- Everything you need to know about all aspects of the elections learn more
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
Best Election Sites and Apps for Education
Teach U.S. elections, civics, law and history with these top election sites, apps and games. With the 2024 U.S. presidential election only a few months away, now is… learn more
How to Become President of the United States
USAGov explains the presidential election process from beginning to end in the YouTube video clip. (2.21m) learn more
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
What Happened When LBJ Announced He Wouldn’t Run
On March 31, 1968, Lyndon B. Johnson appeared on national television and announced that he was partially halting the U.S. bombing of Vietnam, and that he had decided not to seek… learn more
PBS LearningMedia: We the Voters
More young people than ever identify themselves as politically “independent.” This animated film (narrated by Morgan Spurlock) looks at pros and cons of our two-party system, and at… learn more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Electoral College
The Electoral College: Just what is this sometimes misunderstood system? learn more
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
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
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
What are Midterm Elections? - KID EXPLAINS
In this video, Broadcast Cal will break down everything you need to know about Midterm Elections learn more
United States Electoral College
Britannica. Constitutionally mandated process for electing the U.S. president and vice president. learn more