BBC
Local Democracy
Expanding our students' understanding of government at a local level is a great way to build an understanding of government at a global level. Start the understanding by using any of these fun teaching ideas. Learners engage in several...
Curated OER
So You Think You Can Teach? Democracy in America
Students act as teachers and develop a lesson plan that teaches the concepts of democracy and how important it is to become involved in the democratic process. They "teach" their instructional activity to the rest of the class.
Curated OER
Democratic Process, Constitutional Issues, Local Government
Twelfth graders engage in the decision making process so as to encourage them to become active citizens upon graduation from high school.
Other
E Rulemaking Program: Let Your Voice Be Heard
You can make a difference in the federal decision making process. Search by date, category, or government agency and read recent governmental regulations. Assess these regulations firsthand and provide feedback to the people who matter.
BBC
Bbc News: How to Elect a Us President
Electing a US President can be a political marathon. The British Broadcasting Company helps make this process easier to understand by explaining it in key stages.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Independent Lens: Debate Begins
A third grade class in Wuhan province, China holds debates for the election of class monitor in this segment from Independent Lens. This is the first time education on democracy has been allowed in the city of Wuhan (most populace city...
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Ela Unit: Grade 1: Duck for President
First graders build on their knowledge of positive character traits and those valued in a good citizen and leader by exploring rules, laws, elections, and the presidency. Through the anchor text, 1st graders discuss the details of the...
BBC
Bbc News: Us Elections
An excellent, easy to understand guide for learning about the election process and the job of the President in the context of the 2004 election.