| Perhaps the ultimate teachable moment is an
election. Help your students prepare for this important responsibility
of citizenship. Here are the best resources to help your students
become actively involved in the process. As always you should
start here:
Other election resources:
Election lessons
American
Mathematical Society Features
See 2004’s September and October features on Voting Games.
Ben’s
Guide to U.S. Government for Kids
Simple, easy to understand
By
the People: Election 2004
PBS has a series of lessons for older students that include
national standards tie-ins.
Copernicus
Election Watch
A lot of links and lesson plans
EdFound
Integration Matrix -- Elections
Elections
around the World
Compare and contrast opportunities
Elections
Theme
Free printables about all aspects of the presidential election
How
does government affect me?
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Lesson Plans for Elections
Political
Science Resources
This large link site was created by a university. It’s
mixed quality, but an impressive source for ideas and materials.
Picture
this: Election Results Graphs
Math
Forum: Mathematics and Elections
Mathematics
and Elections
Most complete math link site
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Political parties and campaigns
Directory
of U.S. Political Parties
A must see, this site expands student perception of the United
States only having two political parties. It’s interesting
and a great way to stimulate debate.
Election
Comic Strips
Recognizing
Propaganda Techniques
Help students understand the types of propaganda used in an
election.
U.S.
Electoral College
Site explains what it is and past votes
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Show me the money
The
Color of Money
This site follows presidential candidates and donations they
received by zip code.
National
City Comparison
Created by Alan Haskvitz’s students, this site includes
a comparison of the biggest campaign contributions.
Opensecrets.org
“Your guide to the money in U.S. elections”
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Students voting
Kids
Voting
National
Student Parent Mock Election
The best – get how-to plans, community-involvement opportunities
and hands-on free resources.
Project
Vote Smart
Send for their materials. They do best job of covering candidates
and issues.
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