Teaching Civics after Election Day
Teaching Civics After Election Day
Teaching civics and the electoral process doesn’t end after November 5.
And students, like so many of us, are undoubtedly trying to understand the implications of down-ballot races, the Electoral College, and the process of transitioning from one presidential administration to the next.
Whether you need to keep pace with your curriculum or have a few days to commit to exploring the electoral process after election day, we invite you to explore our free, nonpartisan resources.
iCivics Election Games
Put your students in the center of the action as they run for president or join the White House staff with these election-focused civics games.
Cast Your Vote
Learn about candidates and issues in this election simulator.
Brief the Chief
Advise the president through major moments in U.S. history.
Elections Affect Congress, Too
With this collection of lesson plans, you can focus on the importance of down-ballot voting and how it affects the Congressional leadership and the lawmaking process. End with a lesson that explores the connection between Congress and the executive branch.
Congress in a Flash!
Students learn what Congress is, what the U.S. Constitution says about the legislative branch, and how a bill becomes law.
Leadership & the Agenda
Members in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate decide who will take on important leadership roles. Teach students about how party leaders shape the congressional agenda.
Can You BILL-ieve It?
Thousands of bills are introduced in Congress each year, but very few actually become law. So, how does a bill become a law?
Executive Roles: Money Doesn't Grow on Trees?
Learn the role of the executive branch in creating and carrying out laws.
What Does the New President Do Next?
This collection of lesson plans focuses on the peaceful transfer of power and the importance of presidents establishing an agenda and building their cabinet.
Peaceful Transfer of Power
First 100 Days
Discover the history behind the “First 100 Days” and its impact on the U.S. presidency.
Mini Lesson: The Presidential Agenda
Look at how campaign promises evolve into an official presidential agenda and how that agenda is developed, shared, and executed.
Cabinet Building
Explore the history of the presidential cabinet, how the cabinet is built through the confirmation process, and why this group of people matters.
Identifying trustworthy information online
Help students identify trustworthy information online with videos and lesson plans on navigating misinformation, disinformation, and AI-generated content.
Algorithms at Work
In this video, students explore how social media and search engine algorithms work.
Perspective and Authority on Social Media
Who’s really behind that post? Students learn the importance of determining who’s behind the information they see and what their motive is.
What's Worth Your Attention
In this video, students learn about attention observation and explore the importance of verifying information online.
Artificially Speaking: AI Chatbot Claims
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