Election central
Bring on election season! Need resources for your classroom? We’ve got you covered!
Electoral College
Check out our poster. Then visit 270toWin. See how your home state voted in the last five elections, as well as predictions for the upcoming election.
Political Parties prism
Use this poster to explore the history of our two-party system. Then, follow the link for an online survey about parties.
Voter turnout
See what voter turnout has looked like through the years. Then, visit UC Santa Barbara’s site to see the data.
Presidential election firsts
Find notable events from past elections.
Expanding we the people
Discover how voting rights have changed over time.
the gerrymander
What’s a Gerrymander? Check out our infographic and the primary source.
Obstacles to voting
What are some historical barriers to voting? And what about today?
election map activity
Find data related to several important elections.
in the headlines
Read about some notable elections.
the issues that divide us
Read about the current issues that divide the American people. Then check out the original “Join, or Die” graphic.
46 ideas
Follow the link to find 46 ideas for teaching the 46 presidents.
Election Maps
1789–1820
In this map collection, you’ll find the elections in which the following presidents won: George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe.
Each election year includes three maps:
- Full color with labels
- Black and white with labels
- Black and white without labels
