Election Hub

Introduce civil discourse skills with partner and group discussions on election topics, providing tools useful for various discussions.

The guiding principles of checks and balances and separation of powers are cornerstones of our republic.

In this two‐​part lesson, students will be introduced to the idea of equal rights and explore the historical roots of the idea, times where it has fallen short in American history, and movements to better live up to its standard.

In this lesson, learn about the evolution of voting rights and election integrity. Sub topics include conversations about general will and popular sovereignty.

In this lesson, students will learn to explain the purpose of the electoral college and explore alternatives that have been proposed over time through a group activity.

This lesson will help students compare and contrast different voting methods to understand their process.

In this two day lesson, explore and analyze the significance of 10 common issues that arise during Presidential elections. Adaptable for 6th‐​12th grades.

This lesson offers your students the opportunity to dig more into the historical and contemporary status of immigration in America through examining primary source documents and engaging with multiple perspectives.

Pair these discussion questions about immigration with the booklet The Most Common Arguments Against Immigration and Why They are Wrong to engage students in rich conversation about this topic.