Election season is a great opportunity to hone critical thinking skills in the classroom. Teach young citizens about the ins and outs of the American political system, provide information about current and historical presidential campaigns, and encourage them to be a part of the conversation with a collection of election-related resources. Note that the first few resources are designed for the 2016 election and presidential candidates, while the following resources are easily adapted to address the 2016 election.

How do you prepare your students to become informed and involved citizens? You could check out the ideas in this collection of materials from the non-profit Classroom Law Project.