iCivics
I Civics: Election Results Tracker
Election Results Tracker activity helps students monitor the election results with a map and Electoral College vote counter.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Why Do Americans Vote on Tuesdays?
Discover why Americans have been voting on Tuesdays since 1845 as Jacob Soboroff shares the history of Election Day and shows how voting on a Tuesday affects voter turnout. [3:28]
University of Iowa
University of Iowa: Voting and Elections
Although this site from the University of Iowa seems to be an outline for a course, it offers many tutorials such as "A Brief Illustrated History of Voting" and "Chad, Hanging Chad and Pregnant Chad." Most of the site, however, is...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: The Economics of Voting
Since the 1960s, many Americans eligible to vote have not bothered to do so- not even in presidential elections. Low rates of participation in voting have been worrisome to people interested in preserving our democratic traditions....
A&E Television
History.com: Why Is Election Day a Tuesday in November?
Americans first began the custom of weekday voting in 1845, when Congress passed a federal law designating the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November as Election Day in the hope of streamlining the voting process. But why a...
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Election of the President & Vice President: Electoral College
Provides information on the Electoral College and how we use this system to elect the President of the U.S. Features links to much more information on the election.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Gerrymandering: How Drawing Jagged Lines Can Impact an Election
A brief video that explains the process of gerrymandering and describes how determining voting districts can influence the outcome of elections. [3:53] Followed by a quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
Cornell University
Cornell University: Library: Get Out the Vote: Campaigning for the u.s. Presidency
An examination of the process of campaigning and electioneering through partisan artifacts, symbols and ballots in ten featured elections.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: The Economics of Voting: What Do You Mean My Vote Doesn't Count?
This lesson explores the costs and benefits associated with voting in national elections. Specifically, the concepts of rational apathy, rational ignorance and expressive voting are explained.
PBS
Pbs Need to Know: Florida Ex Felon Voting Laws
Did you know that one in ten adults in Florida is currently not eligible to vote due to having been convicted of a felony? Find out how African Americans in particular are disproportionately affected. Article has particular emphasis on...
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Ap u.s. Government and Politics: Campaigns and Elections
Tom Richey's course module offers AP U.S. Government curriculum unit materias, lecture notes, video and PowerPoint presentation on Campaigns and Elections from which students learn about political beliefs and behaviors as well as...
Secretary of State-Texas
State of Texas: Election Results
Historical and current general election results from the Secretary of State of Texas.
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: Voting Rights Act of 1965
This collection uses primary sources to explore the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Set includes an overview, primary sources, links to related resources, and a teaching guide.
iCivics
I Civics: Voting Matters Activity
Students will learn about how registration and voting works in their state, and create a flyer to share with someone in their life.
BBC
Bbc News: Endgame for Afghanistan's Elections?
The legality of the election in Afghanistan has faced many challenges. Fraudulent votes have been recognized, the IEC has been questioned. These behind the scenes situations and the possibility of a run-off vote between Karzai and...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Election Central: Inside the Voting Booth
"Voting Time Machine," which presents case studies from different decades introduces students to the history of suffrage in America. Students prepare for the time when they can to vote through a customized, printable voter registration...
Other
Federal Election Commision: Voter Registration and Turnout, 1996
This site has a chart showing (state by state) the number of people who registered and voted, compared to the voting population (those over 18) of the state.
Library of Congress
Loc: Today in History: November 4: Election Day
Learn about the history of November 4, which is an election day in the United States. Includes a discussion of presidential elections in the nineteenth century, and women's struggle to obtain the right to vote.
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Social Studies: Grade 2: Elections
In this instructional task, 2nd graders develop and express claims through discussions and writing in which explain the election process and the role a citizen plays in elections.
The Dirksen Congressional Center
Congress for Kids: Elections: Voting
Discover why citizens of the United States vote and understand the effects of voting.
Other
Object of History: The Voting Machine (Voting Technology in 1900)
Written and audio explanation of the history of voting and the invention of the voting machine. Includes a photo of the 1898 Standard Voting Machine and other objects that relate to the voting process.
Other
Ifes Election Guide
Great site to find election dates and results for National-level elections worldwide. Continuously updates election news. Searchable by election type, country or year. By clicking on the map you can also view country profiles.
The Dirksen Congressional Center
Congress for Kids: Elections: Polling Places
What happens at the polling locations during Presidential elections? Find out by completing this short exercise.
PBS
Election Day for Educators: Improving Elections
This lesson plan is designed to be used in conjunction with the film " Election Day" to examine the differences in the election process across the United States and to evaluate whether American election are carried out in a fair and...