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Elections and Politics
 Debates, persuasive speeches, a media blitz of political information about the electoral process - all these are hallmarks of an election. Visit these sites to find ways to incorporate this frenzy of information in your curriculum.
- abcTeach Election Activities & Worksheets
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Students can find a collection of activities and worksheets about the election, voting, and the presidency. (k-5 suggested grade levels)
- Ben’s Guide to U.S. Government for Kids, K-2
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This guide presents facts about our nation and our government as well as activities and games. (K-2 suggested grade levels)
- Ben’s Guide to U.S. Government for Kids, 3-5
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An expansion of the K-2 guide, this one includes information about the Constitution, how laws are made, the election process, and more! (3-5 suggested grade levels)
- Ben’s Guide to U.S. Government for Kids, 6-8
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Although this content is similar to the 3-5 grades, the information is more in-depth for this age level. (6-8 suggested grade levels)
- Ben’s Guide to U.S. Government for Kids, 9-12
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Similar to the other guides, but additional links and descriptions are included. (9-12 suggested grade levels)
- Ben’s Guide to U.S. Government for Kids, Parents and Teachers
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Helpful resources and additional tips for using "Ben's Guide" written for teachers and parents. (teaching guide for this resource)
- Enchanted Learning Election Information
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Worksheets, activities and information about elections are provided.(k-5 suggested grade levels)
- Library of Congress
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Log on to the Library of Congress for links related to American history, science, international topics, art and music, and many other subjects. (6-12 suggested grade levels)
- PBS The Democracy Project
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Students can learn about how government affects them, step inside an historical voting booth, and discover what it is like to be President of the United States. (3-6 suggested grade levels)
- Pocantico Hills Central Schools Election Website
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Information and activities for the 2008 election are provided by a school district in Sleepy Hollow, New York. (K-2 suggested grade levels)
- Read-Write-Think
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Find technology inclusive lesson plans related to:
• Analyzing political cartoons
• Using wikis to catalog protest songs
• Recognizing media bias
• Evaluating the validity of surveys
• Developing a “This I Believe” podcast
(K-12 suggested grade levels)
- VH1 Music Studio
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Find lesson plans related to protest songs.
(6-12 suggested grade levels)
- White House for Kids
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Students can learn facts, play games and watch videos about the White House and the President. (K-5 suggested grade levels)
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