This guide to online resources was created for Election 2000. Some links may apply to that election, while others explore politics and voting in general. Lots of printables that can be used for planning your unit or lesson plans. Uncle Sam, elephant, donkey, and eagle.
Students graph the presidents' ages at inauguration.
In this lesson students conduct a mock election for a class mascot. Students discuss qualities they would look for in a president. Extension project involves creating political parties, campaign posters, etc. Students determine the most important issue of the current campaign. They will see day to day activities that directly affects their lives, and ways people can influence the actions of these people in power.