LibGuides: Voting and Election: For K-College

Election Information for Children

Election of Representatives
Election of Senators
Election of the President and Vice President: Electoral College
How Elections Happen
Steps to Becoming President of the U.S.
Poster to view or download to help kids understand the process of becoming President of the United States.
Texas Voter Education Guide K-12
Texas League of Women Voters: materials for classrooms on voting and civic participation. Lessons are organized by grade (K-12) and are TEKS aligned.
What and Who of Elections
Student Activities (Project V.O.T.E.)
Matching game, interactive electoral college map, word search.

Tally of the 1824 Electoral College Vote—NARA Electoral College Lesson Plan
Ben’s Guide to Election of the President and Vice President: Electoral College—U.S. Government Publishing Office
Elections—Library of Congress
Teacher Resources (Proect V.O.T.E.): This program is designed to provide you with the tools and materials needed to educate your students about the importance of voting and civic engagement. Aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards, our resources are tailored to support students at different grade levels, ensuring that they become knowledgeable, responsible voters. Below, you'll find specific sections dedicated to grades 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12, each featuring materials and activities that meet the TEKS objectives for those levels.

Science and Civics Guide
This guide was created in the SLSV Coalition’s Resources & Support Subcommittee. By creating resources (like this guide) that are specifically focused on reaching STEM students and meeting them where they are, we hope to continue to shift the culture of the scientific community towards more, deeper, civic engagement. This guide is targeted at campus leaders (students, faculty, and administrators) as well as others who are looking for guidance on how to communicate the connections between science, scientists, and democratic engagement. We hope these talking points and examples can spark conversations and help STEM students reflect and see themselves as part of, and not separate from, politics.
Your Major On the Ballot
This resource was created by Emma Godel, a student from American University, as part of the 2022 Codesigner Cohort. This resource was updated in 2024.