HolidayNovemberElection

=Election=

http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/election2004/
 * Election Covered by Scholastic**

http://www.cyberbee.com/election/election.html
 * Election Lessons**

http://www.funbrain.com/who/index.html
 * Fun Brain Game- Name that President:**

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/whitehouse/whhome.html
 * Inside the White House from National Geographic:**

http://www.edgate.com/elections/inactive/how_and_why/
 * How and Why People Vote**

IN-CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES:
http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/00-2/lp2085.shtml
 * Newspaper Scavenger Hunt**

http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/00-2/lp2089.shtml
 * Inauguration Age Graph Activity**

http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/00-2/lp2088.shtml
 * Election Day Returns Map Activity**

http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/00-2/lp2090.shtml
 * Writing Prompt**

http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/00-2/lp2086.shtml
 * Electoral College Activity**

http://www.readingrockets.org/articles/books/c339/ Hail to the Chief, a list of picture books appropriate for 3-9 year olds on the theme of elections
 * Reading Rockets**

http://pbskids.org/zoom/fromyou/elections/elections101.html Elections 101, a short discussion of the voting process and why voting matters. This site from PBS, targeted to six- to twelve-year-olds, was designed for the 2004 elections but the voting process information is still valid.
 * ZOOMout the Vote**

http://www.nationalmockelection.org/index.html A nationwide effort to get students interested in and involved in our democratic process. American students will vote for President, Senators, Congresspersons and Governor (in states that are having a gubernatorial election). Curriculum materials for primary, middle and high school students and a BrainPop movie about elections are provided on the Web site.
 * The National Student/Parent Mock Election**

http://www.kidsvotingusa.org/ A national nonprofit organization that teaches students about citizenship, civic responsibility, democracy, and the importance of political participation. Students can cast a Kids Voting ballot on election day, voting on the same candidates and issues as the adults. The site includes information for teachers, as well as activities for grade K-12 classes who have registered with the site.
 * Kids Voting USA®**

http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/election08 Election Connection includes campaign news, meet the candidates, and election games.
 * Time for Kids**

http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/election2008.htm Election 2008 special report provides a kids' eye view of the presidential election, including kid reporters blogging about the election. The site includes election games like... Create a Campaign Poster http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/election2008/games/poster/ You're the Candidate http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/election2008/games/candidate/
 * Scholastic News**

http://pbskids.org/democracy/ Information for elementary students in three interactive sections: "How Does Government Affect Me?" "Step Inside the Voting Booth," and "Be President for a Day."
 * The PBS Kids Democracy Project**

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/election/ The Election Process, a basic guide to the election of federal officials including the president, vice president, senators and representatives. This guide for grades 3-5 is provided by the U.S. Government Printing Office.
 * Ben's Guide to Government**