The Fourth Branch: You!
Young people may not feel like they are part of the government, but they are! In this lesson, students learn how citizens influence government and measure the impact of their "citize...
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Use these curated, non-partisan teaching resources to help students to learn about the local and federal election processes, understand the power of their vote, and become active participants in our constitutional democracy.
NEW* Students Power Elections
Created for students by students, this guide will help kids learn about voting and elections independently and find ways to engage if they are not eligible to vote.
Featured Resource: Voting Matters Activity
Your students may be too young to register to vote, but it’s never too early to learn about what it takes to get to the ballot! This activity is a great way to kick off the election season, and promote voter registration in the larger community. Students will learn about how registration and voting works in their state, and create a flyer to share with someone in their life.
iCivics Games
Put your students into the action with these election-focused civics games. Be sure to explore our Win the White House Family Guide to inspire election learning at home.
Cast Your Vote and Win the White House are also available on Nearpod!
Win the White House
Cast Your Vote
Executive Command
NewsFeed Defenders
Customizable Google Slide Decks
We've converted some of our most engaging election lessons into customizable Google Slide Decks — ideal for PearDeck or Google Classroom! Make your own copy to use it as is or customize it to meet your needs.
Infographics
Provide visually appealing, graphically concise, and substantive overviews of key concepts using iCivics’ infographics.
The Spectrum of State Election Laws
19th Amendment
Six Roles of the President
Running for President
Teaching Impeachment
Campaign Cash
Gerrymandering
The Poll Picture
Peaceful Transfer of Power
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