Thematic Units - Elections
Elections
You will find various Web Sites on the top portion of this page.
Further down, you will find Lesson Plans.
At the bottom of the page, you will find Books that you can order directly from Amazon.com!
Web Sites
ALFY's Picks for Elections
Find additional election resources.
By the People: Election 2004
"Get the facts on the candidates for the 2004 presidential election, learn what tricks politicians play to try to get votes, and find out how to make an informed decision."
C-SPAN: Vote 2004
Visit C-SPAN's coverage of this year's elections.
Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections
Find National Voting results from previous Presidential elections.
Elections USA Grades Various
Here is a great collection of ideas ranging from constructing a voting booth to writing a speech to taking a poll.
Inside the Voting Booth
Does one vote really count? Step into a voting time machine, cast your own vote, and learn how, throughout different times in history, one vote only has made all the difference in election outcomes, with this online exploration from PBS.
Kidsnewsroom.com: Election 2004
"Learn basic information about the U.S. election process and how a president is chosen. Read articles about this year's election and the candidates too."
National Student Mock Election
The National Student/Parent Mock Election makes students and parents aware of the power of their ballot by actively involving them in a full-fledged campaign and national election.
Political Buttons
For the past 100 years, slogans, pictures, and names have been used to promote candidates and causes. While buttons are still produced, disposable stick-on badges are often used at rallies and political events, since they can be made cheaply and in large quantities.
Presidency 2004
Find up-to-date information on the issues surrounding this year's election.
Presidental Elections Grades 3+
"From Super Tuesday until Election Day, the Learning Network will present a new historic presidential election with historic articles, editorials, trivia quizzes, facts about the U.S. presidents and more."
The Presidents of the United States
Find great information and history.
Project Vote Smart
You can also sort candidates by their political parties.
Scholastic News Zone: Election 2004
"Includes news reports from kids who attended the conventions, info on the candidates, and a place to read up on the biggest issues. Find out Bush and Gore's stance on gun control, taxes, the environment, and education."
Time For Kids: Election Connection
"Special election coverage just for kids. Get election news, learn about the candidates, and voice your opinions on the upcoming elections."
U.S. Electorial College Calculator
"Learn how the president is elected."
The White House for Kids
Visit the home of our current President.
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Lesson Plans
Ben's Guide to Governement Grades K-12
A great resource for kids.
Candidate Debate Grades 3-8
This lesson will introduce and develop the concept that an informed voter uses his/her voting power to support issues that are important to him/her.
Community Government Grades 3+
In this creative process of introducing community government and its function in the local community, students become active participants in the local government and handle a problem that has the entire community alarmed.
Election 2004: Classroom Activities Grades Various
Find a great variety of election activities for your classroom.
Election 2004: Ten More Classroom Activities Grades Various
The Election Connection Grades 3+
Students are able to become candidates and run for President! Along the campaign trail, students learn about campaign strategies, issues, presidential qualifications, and political parties. (This program runs through October 22.)
George Washington, the First President and Leader in Our Struggle for Independence Grades 1+
Students will learn about what qualities make a good leader, as well as more information about our first president.
Inviting Candidates to Class Grades High School
The purpose of having candidates speak is to show that politicians are people and that the students are old enough to decide who they want to represent them in the legislature. The best citizen is the best informed one.
Kids Voting USA Grades Various
"Vote on current elections and help end low voter turnout in the future." Find curriculum resources.
Know Your Local Government Grades 3-12
The purpose of this activity is to introduce students to the local government structure and the people in the various power positions. They will see day to day activities that directly affects their lives, and ways people can influence the actions of these people in power.
Let's Tour the White House Grades 4-6
This activity was designed with a two-fold purpose, 1st to help students appreciate the beauties and functions of the White House, and 2nd to give them practice in locating important information in articles or encyclopedias.
Oral Reports through 'Personality Bags' Grades 4-6
Students must find the major attributes of the personality in a biography and then apply it to an object for presentation.
Presidential Elections: A Simulation Grades High School
Through this activity, students will come to better recognize and understand U.S. presidential elections.
Thematic Unit Grades Any
Find some fun and creative ideas and printable sheets.
The U.S. Election Process Grades Various
An election scavenger hunt.
Voting Simulation Grades 4-12
The purpose of this lesson is to help students become aware of the rights and responsibilities of voting.
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Books
A Mice Way to Learn About Government : A Curriculum Guide
by Peter W. Barnes
At Home With the Presidents
by Juddi Morris
Big Cheese for the White House: The True Tale of A Tremendous Cheddar
by Candace Fleming, S. D. Schindler (Illustrator)
Electing the President (Inside Government)
by Barbara Jane Feinberg, Jeanne Vestal (Editor)
Election Night (Politics in the United States Series)
by Thomas R. Raber, Thomas R. Rder
Elections in the United States (American Civics)
by David Heath
Eyewitness: Presidents (Dorling Kindersley Eyewitness Books)
by James G. Barber
Ghosts of the White House
by Cheryl Harness
How the U.S. Government Works
by Syl Sobel, Pam Tanzey
How to Be President of the U.S.A.
by Murray I. Suid, Marilynn G Barr (Illustrator)
Landslide! : A Kid's Guide to the U.S. Elections
by Dan Gutman
Lives of the Presidents: Fame, Shame (and What the Neighbors Thought)
by Kathleen Krull, Kathryn Hewitt (Illustrator)
Our Elections (I Know America)
by Richard Steins
Our Presidency (I Know America)
by Karen Spies
The Presidency (True Books: Government)
by Patricia Ryon Quiri
The President : America's Leader (Good Citizenship Library)
by Mary Oates Johnson, Mary Oates-Johnson
Presidential Elections (Cornerstones of Freedom Series)
by Miles Harvey, Miles Harney
Presidential Elections and Other Cool Facts
by Syl Sobel
So You Want to Be President
by Judith St. George
Stuck on the Presidents (Books and Stuff)
by Lara Bergen
The Vote : Making Your Voice Heard (Good Citizenship Library)
by Linda Scher
Woodrow for President
by Peter W. Barnes, Cheryl Shaw Barnes (Illustrator)
