Through the ebb and flow of elections, American news outlets are rife with stories of presidential contenders. For secondary educators looking for compelling ways to present the workings of electoral politics in the United States, and for university faculty and staff who would like to engage students in the political process, this site from Rock the Vote is an excellent resource. Readers may like...
Educators looking to incorporate current events into their teaching may be interested in Decoding Elections: Process, Persuasion & Participation, a collection of lesson plans created by NewseumED. These eleven lesson plans are grouped into one of three categories: election procedures, campaign messages, and public participation. Each 30-60 minute lesson is based on a case study accompanied by...
Democracy is, at times, a type of adventure, so the title of this website is rather appropriate. Created by staffers at PBS's long-running program "NOW", this website serves as a clearinghouse of high-quality news coverage and analysis dealing with the 2008 presidential election campaign. First-time visitors can browse through the recent news headlines on the homepage and then take a look at their...