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Use this interactive map to explore the past 59 presidential elections (1789–2020). Learn about the significance of the Electoral College by comparing the map and the electoral cartogram. Delve further into history by reading a brief overview of the Electoral College and the role of electors and looking at key events in past elections. Then, use the "Presidential Predictor" to see how a candidate might win the electoral vote in the next election. How would you strategize a political campaign to win the presidency?

Explore why the Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution and its enduring impact on defining our rights. In this interactive lesson from WGBH, students develop a written argument in response to the question “How does the Bill of Rights establish and continue to define the rights we have as Americans?” They gather evidence from videos featuring historian Ben Weber and from primary source documents. This resource was originally developed for the Writing in U.S. History collection, the Calderwood Writing Course: U.S. History.

EDSITEment, a project of the National Endowment for the Humanities, provides free, high-quality humanities education resources for K-12 teachers and students. It offers a vast collection of lesson plans, interactives, and vetted websites covering history, literature, art history, and civics. Educators can utilize its extensive archive of primary sources and multimedia content to foster critical thinking and promote inquiry-based learning in their classrooms.

Facing History and Ourselves offers educators a rich collection of resources to teach history, ethics, and social justice, empowering students to grapple with complex historical events and their contemporary relevance. The platform provides comprehensive lesson plans, teaching strategies, and multimedia content designed to foster critical thinking, empathy, and civic responsibility. Teachers can find materials that encourage students to explore identity, membership, and justice, connecting past events to present-day issues. This resource supports educators in creating an inclusive classroom environment focused on moral reasoning and active citizenship.

Educational games and teaching materials that promote civics education and help students understand government and citizenship.