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Primary
PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Convention History

For Students 9th - 10th
Online NewsHour discussion of the role and impact of great speeches at the national conventions. Some discussion of platform conflicts as well.
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Website
PBS

Pbs News Hour: Convention '96

For Students 9th - 10th
Online News coverage of the 1996 Democratic National Convention.
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Website
PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: 2000 Republican National Convention

For Students 9th - 10th
Online NewsHour coverage of the 2000 Republican National Convention.
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Unit Plan
The Dirksen Congressional Center

Congress for Kids: Elections

For Students 3rd - 5th
One of the greatest rights of the American People is the right to vote for the candidate of their choice. Take a look at how this process works at this resource. Information is provided on Election Day, Voting, Election of the President,...
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Unit Plan
The Dirksen Congressional Center

Congress for Kids: Elections: National Conventions

For Students 3rd - 5th
The Democrats and Republicans hold huge national conventions every four years, and all of the states participate. Learn about the importance of this special event.
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Primary
PBS

Pbs: News Hour: Interview With Historian Michael Beschloss

For Students 9th - 10th
The text of an online news hour discussion of the origin and development of the national party conventions with Michael Beschloss is provided here.
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Activity
The Dirksen Congressional Center

Congress for Kids: Elections

For Students 3rd - 5th
Here's a great presentation on Elections for younger kids that includes information on Voting, Candidates, Conventions, the Campaign, and other topics concerning elections.