Elections for Upper Grades
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| Elections for Upper Grades |
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Description:
| These sites for older students explain the process of primaries, caucuses, and general elections. Learn about the electoral college and how many electoral votes each state can cast. Learn about information from the 2004 and 2008 elections. Includes videos of campaign ads from previous elections. There are links to eThemes Resources on the executive branch, U.S. presidents, and elections for elementary students. |
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Grade Level:
| 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
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Resource Links:
| Ben's Guide (9-12): Elections
This site for students in ninth through twelfth grade has information about the elections of presidents, senators, and representatives. There is also information on voter registration.
The Electoral College
Find out what the electoral college is and how it has changed throughout American history. Includes a map that shows how many electoral votes each state gets.
What is the Electoral College?
Find out more about the electoral college. Read some pros and cons of this voting system.
Quia: Election Terms
Play these online games to test your knowledge of election terms.
Fact Monster: Elections
Read about voting and elections in the United States. NOTE: The site includes ads.
Fact Monster: Ballots
Read about the types of ballots that have been used in US presidential elections. NOTE: The site includes ads.
PBS News Hour: New Hampshire
Learn about the 2004 New Hampshire primaries by reading this two-page PDF file. There is also information on Super Tuesday.
CNN: 2008 Election Center
Learn about the results of the 2008 presidential election, as well as the results of senate and house elections. Click on "Elections 101" to find out more about how the president is elected, voter laws, and voting machines. NOTE: This site includes ads.
Teens Vote Too
This three-page PDF file includes educational links about voting and elections, along with other classroom activity ideas.
The Economics of Voting: What Do You Mean My Vote Doesn't Count?
This lesson plan helps students understand the benefits of voting. Use discussion questions and activities to check comprehension of this topic.
The Mystery of the Voters Who Don't Vote
Use this lesson and follow the clues and links to better understand why so many Americans do not vote.
Electing America's President
Learn more about the how presidential elections have taken place over time. Visit the links to see a timeline of American presidents, presidential speeches, and learn about First Ladies of the United States. NOTE:
eThemes Resource: U.S. Government: Executive Branch
Learn about the executive branch of the United States Government. Topics include the American president, the presidential cabinet, executive agencies, and presidential history. Includes audio of radio addresses and virtual tours of the White House. Also has information on Camp David and Air Force One. eThemes Resources on the legislative branch, judicial branch, U.S. Constitution, and U.S. Presidents are linked.
eThemes Resource: U.S. Presidents
These sites include biographies of the presidents of the United States and their wives. Includes information about election trivia, debates, and inaugural addresses, plus some online games. There are links to eThemes Resources on the executive branch and some presidents.
eThemes Resource: Elections for Elementary Students
These sites for younger students explain how primaries, caucuses, and general elections work. Find out the reason why people vote and learn how a single vote can make a difference. Includes an image of a sample ballot for the 2004 presidential primaries. There are links to eThemes Resources on the executive branch, U.S. presidents, and citizenship.
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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 2.3, 3.7, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.8, 1, 3, 4, 6, 2, 3, 6, 7
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