2024 Mock Election Resources

A collection of useful links related to the 2024 Election designed to provide students and teachers with some handy information to have when participating in the Student Mock Election.

NH Civics Sites

  • NH Civics - Gr. K-12 - This site features a K-12 searchable civics curriculum, information on the NH Kids Governor program for grades K-5 and the Civics 603 program for grades 5-12 that explores how the court system works, a calendar of lectures exploring civic engagement, and lots more.

  • NH Bar Association Law Related Education - Gr. K-12 - The NH Bar Association provides NH educators and students with programming and resources to enhance civics education.

  • Citizens Count - Gr.7-12 - You can learn more about elections and candidates in New Hampshire here.

Civics Centered Sites

  • i-Civics - Gr. K-12 - This comprehensive nonpartisan civics education site was founded in 2009 by Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor.  You will find many resources here including games, lesson plans, videos, WebQuests, professional development, and much more. Source: i-Civics

  • Civics and Government - Gr. K-12 - This resource from PBS LearningMedia includes civics and election videos, interactive activities, teaching materials, and more! Source: PBS LearningMedia

  • National Constitution Center - Gr. 3-12
    This site features lesson plans, games, activities, and videos - all exploring the Constitution and civic engagement. Source: National Constitution Center

Civics Podcasts

  • 60-Second Civics Podcast - This daily podcast provides a quick and convenient way for listeners to learn about our nation’s government, the Constitution, and our history. Source: Center for Civics Education 

  • CIVICS 101 - Gr.6-12 - This podcast covers everything from how the electoral college works to why we have a national zoo. A section for educators includes lesson plans, graphic organizers, activities, and quizzes. Source: NH Public Radio

Lesson Plans

Games

  • Cast Your Vote - What issues do you want to ask candidates about? In Cast Your Vote, you choose the questions in a debate, rate their responses, and vote for the candidate of your choice. Source: iCivics

  • Win the White House - Running for the presidency isn’t easy! In Win the White House, you get to manage your very own presidential campaign by strategically raising funds, polling voters, launching media campaigns, and making personal appearances. Keep a close eye on the map as you battle over electoral votes and popular support. Source: iCivics

News Sources - Local

News Sources - National

Election Laws and Voting Districts

  • N. H. Election Division - Learn how to register to vote in New Hampshire, find out where the polling places are in your community, how to file for office, and what type of voting machines are used in different communities.

  • New Hampshire Secretary of State - Voting and election information including election results for past elections.

  • Federal Election Commission - This site contains information about campaign finance regulations for federal offices, as well as information about elections and voting.

Online Video

  • Liberty's Kids - Gr. 4-6 - In this animated video series two teenage reporters cover the events of the Revolutionary War for Ben Franklin’s newspaper, The Philadelphia Gazette. James, an American colonist, brings the rebels’ point of view to life while Sarah, a young Englishwoman stranded by fate in America, gives us the British viewpoint in her letters to her mother back in London.

  • Election Foundations - Gr. 6-12 - In this video, students are introduced to why we have presidential elections in the United States. Source: PBS Learning Media

  • The General Election - Gr. 6-12 - Every four years, voters across the United States cast ballots to decide who will be the next president. This video helps students to make sense of the American election process by learning how citizens decide who to vote for in the election, the importance of the electoral college, and how swing states affect the outcomes of an election. Source: PBS Learning Media

Video Courses

Polls

General Election Resources

  • League of Women Voters - This site features voter education resources and information.
  • Open Secrets - Follow the money trail! Find out who is giving money to campaigns. You can search for campaign contributions by individual donor name or by PAC, industry, or soft money. You can also look at a contribution report for individual candidates.

  • Circle - The Center for Information and Research on Civic Engagement and Learning - CIRCLE, based in the University of Maryland's School of Public Policy and is funded by the Pew Charitable Trusts and Carnegie Corporation of New York, conducts, collects, and funds research on the civic and political participation of young Americans. You will find a wealth of research-based materials here that look at youth voting and civic engagement.

Political/Civics Sites for Students

  • Rock the Vote - Grades 7-12 - This site for teens and young adults features coverage of issues like education, the environment, free expression, and violence. The site also contains information about registering to vote and becoming politically active. Source: Rock the Vote

  • Elections - Grade 4-12 - This site provides primary source materials, lesson plans, and other resources focused on elections. Source: Library of Congress

  • Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids - Gr. K-12 - Ben Franklin is your guide at this site that explores U.S. history, geography, civics, and citizenship. With separate guides designed specifically for grades K-2; 3-5; 6-8; and 9-12, the site can be used by students of all ages. In addition to sections on our nation; how laws are made; the branches of government; the election process; and citizenship, you will also find interactive games and activities. Source: U.S. Government Printing Office

Political Parties

Political Cartoons

  • Cagle Post - Daily political cartons from editorial cartoonists around the country.

Political Ads

  • The Living Room Candidate - This site has Presidential campaign commercials from 1952-2024. You can search by year, type of commercial, or issue. You will also find a collection of lesson plans for grades 9-12 as well as the Ad Maker, an interactive tool that lets students re-edit a commercial from a historic presidential campaign or create one using historical footage. You will need to register to save your finished ad. Source: American Museum of the Moving Image

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