Unit Plan
The Dirksen Congressional Center

Congress for Kids: Election: The Campaign

For Students 3rd - 5th
The race for the White House cannot take place without an official campaign. See how the Presidential campaign process works in the United States.
Primary
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Election Central 2016: Elections Throughout History

For Students 9th - 10th
This link from the Election Central 2016 website focuses on elections throughout history with the use of primary source documents such as campaign posters, newspaper headlines, and video clips from various Presidential elections...
Primary
PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Debating Our Destiny: Geraldine Ferraro

For Students 9th - 10th
An interview with Ms. Ferraro, first female vice-presidential candidate, regarding the 1984 debate against republican candidate George Bush.
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BBC

Bbc News: Vote 2004: Candidates and Issues

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News provides complete profiles of candidates for the presidential election of 2004. Also presented is a comparison chart of the candidates' stances and policies on campaign issues. Both current candidates and those who have dropped...
Website
Other

Democratic Platform for America 2004

For Students 9th - 10th
Featured is a list of the Democratic Platform for America presented by the Democratic National Committee in July, 2004. Click on each issue to get further information or click on the links on the left for further election 2004 updates.