Presidential Election 2000

A growing collection of links to help you teach your students about the first presidential election of the new millennium!

BrainPOP Presidential Elections
A fun kid-friendly movie and quiz that really help kids understand the concept of democracy in America.

Bush/Cheney 2000
The home page for the Republican ticket.

Copernicus Election Watch
Examines the political process and election history through breaking news, special activities, historical timelines, interactive polls, and more.

Democracy Project 2000
From PBS Online. A wonderful way for kids to explore the meaning behind politics and government.

Do You Speak Campaign?
A comprehensive glossary of election terms. May be a little above the elementary level, but offers great ideas.

Election 2000 for Kids
A fun and kid-friendly look at the election from About's very own Guide to News/Issues for Kids.

Election 2000 Lesson Plans
Perhaps you can adapt these high school lesson plans to your elementary classroom.

Election Co-nection
A fun and thorough webquest that lets kids feel what it's like to vote. Your class can participate in the fun!

Election Connection from Time for Kids
Kid-friendly coverage from the folks you trust at Time Magazine.

Election Quiz (Grades 4-6)
A fun quiz that helps kids learn about the wild world of politics through an online quiz.

Election Unit
An instructional unit designed for the 1996 presidential election, but adaptable to any year. For grades 5-8.

ElectionsCentral
Asks important questions like, "Why the Electoral College?"

Electoral College
From Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids.

Electoral College Calculator
A really cool little tool for both kids and adults!

Glossary of Political Terms
Powered by Nick Search and Britannica.com.

Gore/Lieberman 2000
The home page for the Democratic ticket.

GovSpot
Check out their Election 2000 section for helpful tools.

Inaugural Classroom
Lesson plans from PBS that discuss democracy and the Inauguration ceremony.

Kids Pick the President
A place for kids to explore the world of elections. Also features a "Teachers Only" section.

Kids Voting USA
It is what it says. From the channel that caters to kids, Nickelodeon.

Online Schoolyard Election 2000
Examines election issues that may otherwise be taken for granted, such as "What makes someone a Democrat?" and more!

Politics of Education
An original article from your Guide that ponders the initial impressions of the parties and the candidates when it comes to education.

Scholastic's Election 2000
The mega-publisher gets in on the election coverage, asking kids to meet the candidates and cover the conventions.

Voting in the 21st Century
Discover hands-on writing activities to help your kids learn about democracy in the modern age.

Welcome to the White House
An interactive tour of the residence of America's leader and his family.

Youth E-Vote
Gives everyone a vote! Don't forget to visit the Teacher's Lounge and pick up lessons and ideas for teaching civics and elections.