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Teaching Resources for US Elections
Use these resources on voting, media literacy, polarization, and bias to talk about US elections with your high school and middle school students.
Subject
- Civics & Citizenship
- History
- Social Studies
Grade
6–12Language
English — USPublished
About This Collection
Facing History’s US election resources were designed and curated to help students explore the role of elections, voting, and civic participation in creating and sustaining a just and healthy democracy.
Learning Goals
- Examine the historical struggle for voting rights and the importance of ensuring that today’s elections are free and fair.
- Consider the factors that shape our political decision making and the role of media literacy.
- Explore the many ways that young people can, both current and future voters, make their voices heard and choose to participate during elections.
Teaching Resources for US Collection
This collection is made up of the following mini-lessons, explainers, and guides organized by the themes of what makes democracy work, media literacy, fostering civil discourse, and teaching strategies that support social emotional learning.
Resources from Other Organizations
- Teaching about Elections & Voting Self-Assessment Matrix and ChecklistMatrix and Checklist (Teaching for Democracy Alliance)
- Election Headquarters (iCivics)
- 2024 Election Teaching Resources (Share My Lesson)
- Voting & Elections Resources for a Civil Classrooms (Learning for Justice)
- Election Central (PBS Learning Media)
- Educator Resources (Educating for American Democracy)
- Youth Media Challenges (KQED)
- The Learning Network (New York Times)
- Resource Library (News Literacy Project)
- Media Literacy Questions & Resources (Project Look Sharp)
- Media Bias Chart (AllSides)