Free Curricula & Resources
for Teaching about Elections
Below are links to curricula that can help students learn about elections.
Below are links to curricula that can help students learn about elections.
Post-Election Guide
tips on self-care, respectful dialogue, staying updated, and getting involved
by Generation Citizen
Post-Election Guide
tips on self-care, respectful dialogue, staying updated, and getting involved
by Generation Citizen
Lesson Plans for Elementary & Secondary Students
voting simulations, developing good rules, being an informed voter
by the Center for Civic Education
Lesson Plans for Elementary & Secondary Students
voting simulations, developing good rules, being an informed voter
by the Center for Civic Education
Elections 101 Curriculum
ten lessons on the electoral process
(designed for Iowans but useful more broadly)
by the Iowa Secretary of State's Office
Elections 101 Curriculum
ten lessons on the electoral process
(designed for Iowans but useful more broadly)
by the Iowa Secretary of State's Office
Concise Information on Various Election-Related Issues
political representation, voting rights, rules for debates & more
by Generation Citizen
Concise Information on Various Election-Related Issues
political representation, voting rights, rules for debates & more
by Generation Citizen
Establishing a Respectful Environment
preparing students for civil & productive discussions
by the Anti-defamation League
Establishing a Respectful Environment
preparing students for civil & productive discussions
by the Anti-defamation League
Teaching about Elections Video for Teachers
overview of action civics strategies during an election
by Mikva Challenge (Center for Action Civics)
Teaching about Elections Video for Teachers
overview of action civics strategies during an election
by Mikva Challenge (Center for Action Civics)
Insurrection on the U.S. Capitol
variety of questions, texts, and videos for teaching about the riots of January 6th, 2021
by Generation Citizen
Insurrection on the U.S. Capitol
variety of questions, texts, and videos for teaching about the riots of January 6th, 2021
by Generation Citizen
Action Civics Guides for Teachers and Home School
voting barriers, lobbying, writing op-eds, & more
by Generation Citizen
Action Civics Guides for Teachers and Home School
voting barriers, lobbying, writing op-eds, & more
by Generation Citizen
Project Vote Smart
searchable database of local and national politicians
for exploring their positions and voting records
Project Vote Smart
searchable database of local and national politicians
for exploring their positions and voting records
Interactive Map of Battleground States
configure & assess each candidate's possible paths to victory
New York Times
Interactive Map of Battleground States
configure & assess each candidate's possible paths to victory
New York Times
My School Votes Initiative
partnering with teachers to support voter registration
by Mikva Challenge (Center for Action Civics)
My School Votes Initiative
partnering with teachers to support voter registration
by Mikva Challenge (Center for Action Civics)
The Electoral College Map & More
maps that portray polling of Presidential & Congressional contests
by 270 to Win
The Electoral College Map & More
maps that portray polling of Presidential & Congressional contests
by 270 to Win
Media Literacy Lessons
for preparing students to competently navigate election news from various sources
Stanford History Education Group
Media Literacy Lessons
for preparing students to competently navigate election news from various sources
Stanford History Education Group
Voters' Guide Podcasts
episodes on voting safely, candidates' platforms, history of US elections & more
compiled by iHeartRadio
Voters' Guide Podcasts
episodes on voting safely, candidates' platforms, history of US elections & more
compiled by iHeartRadio
Guide to Respectful Conversations
norms for communicating productively about ideas, evidence, and experiences
by Repair the World
Guide to Respectful Conversations
norms for communicating productively about ideas, evidence, and experiences
by Repair the World
Election 2020 Toolkit
numerous lesson plans and information resources organized by topic, including the nomination process, initiatives and referendums, the role of parties, the impact of COVID, the electoral college & more
by the Robert R. McCormick Foundation
Election 2020 Toolkit
numerous lesson plans and information resources organized by topic, including the nomination process, initiatives and referendums, the role of parties, the impact of COVID, the electoral college & more
by the Robert R. McCormick Foundation