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Does my vote count? Teaching the electoral college
In Election 2008, page 4.4
Students will learn about the electoral process and its history through reading, research, and discussion. They will then convene a constitutional convention to debate altering this process.
Format: lesson plan (grade 10 English Language Arts and Social Studies)
By David Walbert.
Send me to Congress
Students learn about the qualifications for and job descriptions of members of the U.S.Senate or the U.S.House of Representatives by designing and creating a campaign brochure. Students apply their knowledge of these requirements by "selling" their candidate to the general public.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–10 Social Studies)
By Tim Raines.

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PBS Democracy Project for Kids
What is it like to be President for the day? How does government affect me? Why is voting so important? These and other questions are answered on this website. (Learn more)
Format: website/lesson plan
Provided by: PBS
Student Voices
This site provides a range of resources regarding the United States government and election process for high school students. As the official website of the Student Voices project, it contains curriculum and project materials, along with more general information. (Learn more)
Format: website/lesson plan
Provided by: Annenberg Public Policy Center