Check out this list of great free election resources for students to teach about elections in the United States!
- iCivics has a variety of hands-on fun and activities regarding elections! This includes worksheets, games, WebQuests, and units.
- PBS Learning has an Election Central. This has interactive lessons and videos that walk through so much! This will look at all the past elections and the electoral breakdown. Each resource has a grade breakdown so you know who it is aimed at.
- C-Span Classroom has a lot of great non-partisan resources. They have lesson plans, videos, and help you set up activities. This is less on the theory of elections and more all about the current elections.
- Hillsdale’s free Constitution!!! Yes, you read it right. They will send you a free copy of the Constitution and Declaration of Independence. Just fill out the form Consider getting 1 for each of your students (and you).
- Hillsdale’s Constitution 101 is a great class that helps students understand how the government is supposed to work. It is completely free and we did it with all of our kids.
California Elections (& a Paid Opportunity)
- California Resources include an opportunity to pre-register to vote, mock elections, and a way to be involved with local election officials in April and September.
- Help at the Polls as a high schooler!!!! California students that are 16+ can get a day off from school to go work at the polls. They (and you if you do it too) can get paid between $65-$150 to help. Just go apply to be a poll worker.
Are you looking for more resources and information? Check here for California Specifics and here for more free resources!
