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Featured Story   Engage Your Students in the Political Process with Resources from ELECTION CENTRAL     It's an election year and PBS has created tools, resources, and creative solutions to help you educate tomorrow's leaders on the various facets of the political process.   Turn news coverage into learning opportunities with new content including the history of presidential elections, the local impact of national issues, how the Electoral college works, fast facts, and more. Visit ELECTION CENTRAL

 

Recommended Resources

The Election Collection   Why do we have presidential elections in the United States? What's a constitutional democracy? What are the foundations of government? These election-themed resources are designed to spark discussion in the classroom. View Collection

Lesson Plans: Voting, Elections, and the Political Process   Looking to plan a lesson on current events and the upcoming elections but not sure where to start? We've compiled a selection of high-quality lesson plans on topics including the role of social media in an election, the purpose of the primaries, how to host a mock debate, and more. View Lesson Plans

Virtual Field Trips   Ready to pack up your class and explore the world of politics? Check out some of our favorite virtual field trips, including a tour of the nation's capital and a visit to Mount Vernon, the historic home of George Washington. Learn More

 

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Meet Me in DC: Student Poster Contest   Your students are invited to design an election poster that highlights important community issues. Two student winners (one in grades K-5 and one in 6-12) will win a trip for two to D.C. to see Congress in session, tour the White House, visit the set of PBS NewsHour, and more. Learn More

The 5th Annual Healthy Lunchtime Challenge & Kids' State Dinner!   Do you know a child who loves to cook?  The winning chefs of the 5th Annual Healthy Lunchtime Challenge will serve as healthy food ambassadors for their state or territory. Winners will also be flown to Washington, D.C. with a parent or guardian to attend the Kids' State Dinner, hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House this summer! Learn More