Election Day is this week and there are a lot of great resources available that can help teachers create engaging lesson plans.
The Newseum’s site has an interactive timeline along with other digital resources – http://www.newseum.org/digital-classroom/modules/decision-2012/default.aspx
Check out Read-Write-Thinks resources for Election Day – http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/calendar-activities/november-election-20614.html
PBS – Presidential Election 2012: Who’s Going to Win? Background, Activities and Critical Analysis
Rock The Vote’s History of voting!
Electoral College Kids Civics Lesson Cartoon – Schoolhouse Rock