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http://www.presidentsusa.net/

A great website for researching Presidents and historical election artifacts such as speeches, quotes, and election results.

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The America Votes Website

This website features a variety of historical letters, bumper stickers, photos, and campaign songs.

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ELA Standards - Connected to Election 2016

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ELA Standards - Connected to Election 2016

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.3.7 Use information gained from illustrations (e.g., maps, photographs) and the words in a text to demonstrate understanding of the text (e.g., where, when, why, and how key events occur).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.7 Interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively (e.g., in charts, graphs, diagrams, time lines, animations, or interactive elements on Web pages) and explain how the information contributes to an understanding of the text in which it appears.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.3 Explain the relationships or interactions between two or more individuals, events, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text based on specific information in the text.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.6 Identify aspects of a text that reveal an author's point of view or purpose (e.g., loaded language, inclusion or avoidance of particular facts).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.7 Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources, attending to such features as the date and origin of the information.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.3 Analyze in detail a series of events described in a text; determine whether earlier events caused later ones or simply preceded them.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.8 Evaluate an author's premises, claims, and evidence by corroborating or challenging them with other information.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.9 Integrate information from diverse sources, both primary and secondary, into a coherent understanding of an idea or event, noting discrepancies among sources.

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http://www.iste.org/standards/ISTE-standards/standards-for-teachers
Standard 1: Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity
Standard 2: Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments.
Standard 3: Model Digital-Age Work and Learning

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ISTE Standards: Preparing students for the digital age

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2011 Louisiana Social Studies Standards - Connections to Election 2016

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2011 Louisiana Social Studies Standards - Connections to Election 2016

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2011 Social Studies Grade Level Expectations
Civics:
C2.4 - Cite the qualifications, terms of office, roles, and duties for appointed and elected officials
C2.5 - Explain the processes and strategies of how a bill becomes a law at the federal level
C5.2 - Differentiate between civic duties and responsibilities, including various forms of civic participation
C5.4 - Evaluate the role of the media and public opinion in American politics, including the use and effects of propaganda techniques
C5.5 - Analyze the effects of campaigns, campaign finance, elections, the Electoral College, and the United States census in the American political system
C5.6 - Describe key platform positions of the major political parties and evaluate the impact of third parties in election outcomes
C5.7 - Explain historical and contemporary roles of special interest groups, lobbyists, and associations in United States politics

US History:
US1.5; Analyze historical periods using timelines, political cartoons, maps, graphs, debates, and other historical sources

Civic Literacy Standards:
Grade 8,
8.8.1,Describe ways in which citizens can organize, monitor, or influence government and politics at the local, state, and national levels
8.8.2;  Explain the importance of being an informed citizen on public issues, recognizing propaganda, and knowing the voting issues
Grade 7,
7.10.3, Explain the duties and responsibilities of United States citizens
7.10.5 Describe the development and roles of political parties and special interest groups in the United States from 1787–1877
Grade 6,
6.1.3 Analyze information in primary and secondary sources to address document-based questions
Grade 5 - Civic Literacy
5.7.1 Investigate basic rights and responsibilities of citizens in current day government
Grade 4 - The Role of the Citizen
4.8.3 Describe the qualities of a good citizen and how good citizenship contributes to the United States’ democracy
Grade 3 - Citizenship
3.6.1 Explain the rights and responsibilities of individuals in making a community and state a better place to live

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The Museum of the Moving Image

The Museum of the Moving Image has posted an engaging collection of commercials from Presidential Campaigns from 1952-2012.

Standards-Based Integration Ideas:
Students can:
1. Watch commercials to research changes in campaign issues over time.
2. Brainstorm to identify persuasion techniques used in various commercials. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.6

3. Write about the impact of campaign ads using facts from the election returns. The National Archives Election Returns Site.
3. "Fact Check" data and claims made in  2016 political ads using government data sources or sites such as factcheck.org or its companion site, flackcheck.org.

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Alert to the Voters - Patterns of Deception in the 2016 Race

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https://www.penpalschools.com/courses/decision-2016

Students all across the country are sharing their ideas about Election 2016 issues via the internet and classroom technology.

Standards-Based Integration Idea:
Teachers and students can sign up using the link above to join the idea exchange. Several issues are listed on the site. Poll students using a Google Form or a poll everywhere poll to find out which 2016 election issues are the most critical. Students can write to a pen pal about the top issue, or a variety of the issues.

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Education is one of the most important issues in the United States and around the world, and it's also one of the most controversial. 25% of American students drop out of high school before they graduate. For the students who are in school, there is a strong debate about how best to teach them.

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The National Student/Parent Mock Election Site
The Youth Leadership Initiative Mock Election Site
The Kids Voting USA Site

All of these sites will allow students of all ages to experience casting their "vote" in a national Mock Presidential Election.

Standards-Based Integration Ideas:
1. February 22-29, 2016, The Youth Leadership Initiative Site will feature a student National Mock Primary. Click the link for more details. Students can compare class results to results in other states and the nation.
2. Use this online, interactive eCongress simulation to engage students in hands-on learning about writing and passing legislation.

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http://www.discoveryeducation.com/

Discovery Education has built a content showcase within their site dedicated to providing teachers with resources for Election 2016. Resources are organized by grade level bands. Log in to Discovery Ed, then type "presidential election" into the search box. Teachers will find:
--videos
--writing prompts
--lesson starter activities
Every EBR teacher has access to Discovery Education.

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http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/

PBS Learning Media has 1,018 resources about Election 2016 linked to their website! Account creation for teachers is FREE.

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PBS LearningMedia Promo Spot: Impact in the Classroom

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PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovators share how PBS LearningMedia impacts their teaching style and, most importantly, their students in this :30 product promo spot. Visit http://pbslearningmedia.org to learn more!

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http://letters2president.org/
https://hypothes.is/

The National Writing Project has launched a project called "Letters to the Next President for 2016."

Standards-Based Integration Ideas:
1. In one event, students of all ages can write letters to the next President  of the United States.

2. Teachers and students can also get involved by participating in national "annotatathons". An annotatathon is an online meeting featuring students collaboratively annotating texts of famous political speeches from past to present.

3. Teachers and students could also create their own class "annotatathon" by adding text from a political speech or historical document to a Google Doc, Microsoft Word Doc, or a website such as https://hypothes.is.

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Letters to the Next President 2.0 Overview

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Letters to the Next President 2.0 engages and connects young people, aged 13-18, as they research, write, and voice their opinions on issues that matter to them in the coming election. Hosted by the National Writing Project and KQED Education, together with key public media and Educator Innovator partners, Letters to the Next President 2.0 powers civic learning for a new generation of teachers, mentors, and youth.

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https://www.icivics.org/teachers/lesson-plans/electoral-process

iCivics is an award-winning website containing units and lesson plans aligned to Common Core and state standards. One highlight of this website are the games and activities designed to engage students! Account creation for teachers and students is free.

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Sandra Day O'Connor Explores Supreme Court History

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Sandra Day O'Connor iCivics Tribute Video

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Since 2009 iCivics has grown from 5,000 registered teachers to 70,000+ registered teachers. Thanks to the efforts of Justice O'Connor, civic education is not only fun but deeply engaging for students across the country.

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What on Earth is the Electoral College? 

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What on Earth is the Electoral College? 

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http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/electoral-college/about.html
http://www.congressforkids.net/Elections_electoralcollege.htm
http://www.270towin.com/

Three sites dedicated to helping Americans understand the Electoral College.

The first website link takes students to the National Archives website. The second link is a K-8 student-friendly resource with a large variety of activities linked to the page. The third link will take students to an interactive election map.

Standards-Based Integration Ideas:
1. 6th-12th Students could use this site to analyze results from prior elections or examine the breakdown of electoral votes assigned to each state.

2. K-12 Students could use an interactive election map to create and share their own election forecasts and predictions.

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http://www.uspresidentialelectionnews.com/

2016 Election Central is a nonpartisan site dedicated to posting unbiased news and information about the 2016 Presidential Elections. This site also posts videos from the debates.

Standards-Based Integration Ideas:
Students could use this site to:
1. Watch all or part of a debate video to compare and/or contrast the candidates and their positions on issues.
2. Select and research a candidate.
3. Select, research, and follow an issue of interest prominent in the 2016 election.
4. Dig deeper to research how the party nomination process works today versus past elections.

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http://www.rockthevote.com/

Rock the Vote is a website dedicated to raising civic awareness among young Americans. The website features polls, articles, and voter registration information.

Standards-Based Integration Ideas:
Students could use this site to:
1. Research the reasons some Americans don't vote or participate in elections.
2. Create a campaign to raise voter awareness of an issue or to raise turnout in their community.
3. Research voter requirements for U. S. Presidential Elections.

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Fox News Speaks for Majority on Health Care Reform

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Rock The Vote Presents #TURNOUTFORWHAT starring Lil Jon and featuring Lena Dunham, Whoopi Goldberg, Natasha Lyonne, Fred Armisen, E.J. Johnson, Darren Criss, Sophia Bush, Ireland Baldwin, Devendra Banhart, Ioanna Gika and Gabriel Valenciano. Tell us what you're turning out for on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @rockthevote, register at http://www.rockthevote.com and turn out on November 4th.