Includes dates and information about elections. Includes information related to presidential primaries, …
Includes dates and information about elections. Includes information related to presidential primaries, voter registration, ballot request due dates, dates ballots must be postmarked by, candidate information packet, vote-by-mail request dates, general elections, dates to register to vote in general election, regular general election, and dates for statewide canvassing.
This is an activity for exploring the resource document: Important Dates in …
This is an activity for exploring the resource document: Important Dates in the Voting History of the United States. The activity can be used at any grade level. The difficulty will be based on the expectations for the student groups.
All-in-one virtual map to show the events, people, and themes of the …
All-in-one virtual map to show the events, people, and themes of the American revolution. Students can explore using the map or timeline. Or they can learn about themes of the war including: Slavery, Loyalist vs Patriots, Native American perspectives, or foreign aid.
PBS Learning video/Election Central Videos about the "why" behind the electoral college …
PBS Learning video/Election Central Videos about the "why" behind the electoral college and the debate over it. Additional video about gerrymandering and it's impact on voting and people's voice.
Understanding the Patriot attitude toward the British monarchy is helpful in understanding …
Understanding the Patriot attitude toward the British monarchy is helpful in understanding the Founders' reluctance to have a strong executive under the Articles of Confederation as well as their desire to build in checks of executive power under the Constitution.
In this lesson, students apply their state’s requirements for registering to vote. …
In this lesson, students apply their state’s requirements for registering to vote. Students learn when and how to register, how to complete a voter registration form, and when and how to reregister.
This lesson focuses on a voter’s need to be fully informed prior …
This lesson focuses on a voter’s need to be fully informed prior to casting a vote on Election Day and how to acquire the necessary information. Students learn what a yes or no vote or a decision to abstain means on a ballot. Students learn the definitions of amendment, initiative, proposition, and referendum. By completing the handouts for school referendums, students are given the opportunity to think critically and to learn firsthand why voters need to be fully informed about ballot questions.
PBS Learning video about how the US Constitutional Democracy created, empowers, and …
PBS Learning video about how the US Constitutional Democracy created, empowers, and limits the office of the president. Information is provided about why presidential elections happen in the United States. Video available in both English and Spanish.
iCivics hub of resources for teachers to review and utilize within the …
iCivics hub of resources for teachers to review and utilize within the classroom for lessons about elections and voting. Includes lesson plans and games. Provides resources for both middle schools and high schools.
INTERACTIVE. Frontline investigative document that examines how voting rights laws and access …
INTERACTIVE. Frontline investigative document that examines how voting rights laws and access to voting have changed across the USA. Provides a state-by-state analysis.
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