E l e c t i o n s / G o v e r n m e n t *
   
GRADES: 4 Up
PBS Kids Democracy Project
helps students to understand how democracy affects them every day
also discusses the importance of voting
with numerous lesson plans
   
GRADES: 5 Up
Elections the American Way
designed by the Library of Congress
explains how the U.S. elects a president
describes the requirements to run for president
U.S. Presidential Election Maps 1860 - 2000
including city and county statistics
provides an interactive result map by state
Newseum: Every Four Years
explores the last 100 years of media coverage, by newspaper, radio,
and television reporters
includes audio clips that explain the political atmosphere of each area
   
GRADES: 7 Up
The Living Room Candidate
brings unique primary resources
classes can watch presidential campaign commercials
teacher's guide with lesson plans and assignments
* Source:
School Library Journal
August 2004 - p. 52 - 53